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Back row left to right
Ian Flett, ? Derek Farmer, Gary Thomson, Sigurd Simpson.
Middle row
Margaret Barnett, Norma Wilson, Shirley Peace, Kay Thomson, Mrs Thorburn
Front Row
Victor Richardson, ? ? Stuart Wilson

I am convinced the missing body is myself as i was in the same class as most of these scallywags, although Colin Walls should have been there as well. I have studied umpteen photos of myself and am sure its me. I was born in may 47 so would have been 9 if the year is right. Can't place the girls between Victor and Stuart but someone will I am sure. Great pictures Beryl. REGARDS Francis

My name is Margaret (Thorburn) Tames and the teacher in this photograph is indeed my mother Nan Thorburn. I think Francis and I were not there as we were older than the children in this photo. We would have been with Norma Wilson's older sister Joyce and Derek Farmer's older brother Benjamin. My father was the headmaster at the school. We left to emigrate to Canda in 1958 and still live in British Columbia. Dad passed away a number of years ago - mum is 87 and doing well - remembers you all!!! I will never forget Orkney or any of you. A piece of my heart will remain there forever... warmest regards. Margaret

I believe you are right Margaret as we were as you say in the same class. Really nice to know you were looking in. The world has become a small place with the internet. Nice to know your mum is still going strong . Remember you all as well fondly. I have been away from Hoy for 43 years myself . Living south of glasgow. Francis..

Sadly there are a some in the photo who passed away when they were very young. Derek Farmer, Stuart Wilson and Kay Thomson.

Evan Williamson, Ian Flett, Derek Farmer, Johnny Laird, Sigurd Simpson.. Mar Barnett, Noma Wilson, Shirley Pease, Kay Thomson.. Vic Richardson, Christine Flett, Sylvia Sutherland, Stewart Wilson

well done Garry. you have a better memory than me im afraid. nice to see you on . that puts that picture to bed at last. all the best , Francis

Cheers Francis, last time we met was the late 60s on the Cali Canal. I met Chimmy some years later when I was performing in Oban. Nice to know some of us are still about.

I will have to update the names on the North Walls School section on "Friends Reunited"

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