EVACUATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st and 2nd 1939
THE SCHEME COVERS ONLY -
Schoolchildren (private, elementary and secondary)
Teachers and registered helpers
Children under 5 if they are accompanied by the mother, or some other adult in place of the mother. Expectant mothers.
Blind persons and cripples (not chair cases)
All those who are in these classes and wish to be evacuated, whether they have given their name or not, MUST report at one of the assembly points given below, at the time and on the day stated.
Notes
1.-In the case of a family which as schoolchildren the assembly point should be, if possible, one of the schools at which the children attend; otherwise it should be the nearest school.
2.-A schoolchild who comes to school on the day of evacuation from that school will be evacuated. If you do not want the child to go, keep him or her away from school.
3.-Be in time
4.-Bring gas-mask, food for the journey and a change of clothes. One bag only for clothes
GOVERNMENT EVACUATION SCHEME
TO PARENTS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
The Government have decided that parents of school children in this area are to have the opportunity of sending their children away to a safer district while present enemy activity continues. If you wish your children to go with the organised scheme, please fill in the form attached to this notice and get your child to bring it to school.
Arrangements to be made.
1.Clothing
Your child should take the following in addition to what he or she is wearing, and all articles must be darned and mended. If any of these articles cannot be provided please notify the teacher at once.
BOY.
2 vests.
2 under pants.
2 shirts.
2 pyjamas and night shirts.
2 pair socks.
2 pairs boots or shoes.
1 Wellingtons (if possible).
1 warm coat and/or mackintosh (if not being worn).
1 pair knickers or trousers.
1 pullover.
6 handkerchief.
1 toothbrush.
1 face flannel.
1 comb.
2 towels.
GIRL.
2 vests.
2 liberty bodices (if worn).
2 knickers.
2 nightdresses or pyjamas.
2 pairs of socks or stockings.
2 pair shoes
1 Wellingtons (if possible).
1 warm coat and/or mackintosh (if not being worn).
1 warm dress or tunic and jersey.
1 cardigan.
2 cotton frocks.
6 handkerchiefs.
1 toothbrush.
1 face flannel.
1 comb.
2 towels.
Gas mask
Identity card
Ration book
Clothing and personal coupons
PLEASE keep this notice for reference and return the form to your child's school immediately if you want him or her to take part in the evacuation scheme.