Peggy of the Chalet School
Key Facts (Possible Spoilers):
School Facts
Miss Annersley and Miss Wilson are co-Headmistress
School is located on the island of St. Briavels, off the southern Welsh coast, and is in its second term there
Series Characters Whereabouts:
Jo Maynard is living near the school on the mainland and teaching History at the Chalet School
Mary-Lou Trelawney - is a twelve year old junior
Len Maynard - is in the Second Form
Con Maynard - is in the Second Form
Margot Maynard - is in Canada
Peggy Bettany - is the Head Girl
Bride Bettany - is in the Fifth form
Tom Gay (a girl) - is in the Fifth form
Polly and Lala react to school differently. Lala is quick to settle in and become a part of school life. Polly is initially more resistant, particularly when it becomes apparent that the work habits of old would not last in the Chalet School. As the marks continue to be poor, Polly sulks more and more. Finally the opportunity to be a part of the Form in developing dolls house items for the spring sale gives her something to enjoy and Polly starts to settle in.
As it turns out, Eilunedd is disappointed that she was not named Head girl. She doesn't think that it is fair that she was refused this opportunity because she was in the Special Sixth and blames Peggy for it. She spreads discontent amongst the Juniors and Middle, gossiping about how Peggy had been treated with favouritism when she was named Head Girl and pointing out that Peggy had not got into trouble for missing the train.
The other prefects, led by Dicky Christy, are able to settle down the school by explaining what really happened on the train mishap. Jo takes care of Eilunedd, explaining to her that words are like feathers while Eilunedd is trying to pluck a chicken on a windy day in the garden.
contributed by Chris King, USA __ working from a paperback edition