FROM SHROPSHIRE

NZ Truth, Issue 1103, 20 January 1927, Page 4

FROM SHROPSHIRE

SCHOOLGIRLS— boys, too, for that matter — the world over, are naturally apprehensive of a new school head, and, on the arrival of the new moulder of their destinies, generally judge from first impressions — usually unsparingly frank at that. When Miss E. H. Sandford arrived out from England a few weeks ago to relieve the veteran headmistress, Miss Pulling, from the responsibilities of the Auckland' Diocesan Girls' High School, the girls took her to their hearts at once. To begin with, she has youth, a hockey "blue," shingled hair, a keen sense of humor, M.A. and B.A. degrees, and a way all her own of keeping strict discipline without making it too apparent. Shropshire is Miss Sandford's native county, and her. family is well-known there. Her father was Exeter's archdeacon for 20 years. Most of her life has been spent m acquiring, knowledge and passing it on to her young charges. Exeter High School, Queen's School (Chester) and Girton College (Cambridge) all contributed ,to her education, and at the latter she walked off with honors m the classical tripos, as well as the equivalent of an M.A. degree. Her other arts degree is from Dublin University. Her first teaching appointment was to the staff of the Exeter High School, whence she moved to the Southland School, Exmouth. Then three years ago she became second mistress and deputy head of the Notting Hi.ll Girls' High School, where she remained untH she received the offer which brought her to New Zealand.