some major renovations.

And to thank everyone involved in giving Victor Scott a "new look'' the school invited them to meet parents at their Back to School Night.

School principal Esme Trott told The Royal Gazette that last week's event was staged because she wanted the parents to see the people behind the new look at Victor Scott.

Permanent Secretary of Education Dr. Marion Robinson said the Back to School evening was a wonderful experience.

"The parents were so appreciative of all the work that everyone from the Education department and Works and Engineering had done to get the school in such beautiful condition,'' Dr. Robinson said.

Mrs. Trott said she was pleased that Dr. Robinson, Dr. Christopher and other education officials were able to attend.

They and several officials from Works and Engineering were also recognised, with a plaque or certificate, for their contributions to the school's facelift which included: A brand new electrical system; A new bell system since the school never had one and use to ring a held bell; A new telephone system; New blackboards; New lockers installed in every classroom; and Major renovations in the staff room including a new stove, carpeting and furniture.

In addition to the renovations, Mrs. Trott said the school also received donations from a variety of establishments.

"To make the reception area a warm area, the Hamilton Princess donated ten chairs,'' she explained. "And Nelson Hunt donated a conference table along with ten chairs. Now we have a conference room.'' And Bermuda Gas and Utility donated a microwave for the staff room.

During the summer renovations, Mrs. Trott said she came across five filing cabinets containing some forgotten treasures.

"I found old memoirs, photos, records, I even found the original score for the school song written in hand on paper,'' she recalled.

Students like new surroundings "There was stuff on former students like Lois Browne Evans, Sir John Swan, and Dr. Christopher.'' She said she found a 1956 school magazine with a passage by a then 11-year-old Dr. Christopher about what Central School meant to him at that time.

"I also found things on former teachers like Arnold Francis and the late Frederick Wade,'' Mrs. Trott said. "I plan to pull it all together and set up archives around the school.'' "I have a 1931 original photo of the school when it opened. If people want a copy they should give me a call. I also have The Royal Gazette's account from when it opened.'' She also said she planned to use the discoveries on the school's 65th anniversary celebrations.

"`I want to form a committee to organise the celebration. But we haven't set any dates yet.'' A NEW LOOK -- Students at Victor Scott enjoy some of the renovations the school underwent this summer.