A FORMER pupil has been reunited with an exercise book discovered in a school drawer - after nearly five decades, writes SWNS reporter Filipa Gaspar.

The exercise book with work dated in 1975 was recently found at Humphry Davy School, Penzance, tucked in the back of a drawer in Room 31.

The book - filled with neat handwriting and labelled sketches - belonged to then student Sean Morris. Sean, now in his 60s, was then invited back to his former school where he was reunited with the book.

The book was found by the school's current history teacher, Mr Morgan, who was organising his classroom over half term. Among faded paper and outdated textbooks, he found the exercise book - its beige cover worn but still intact, with “Sean Morris, Roman Studies, 2P” written on the front in blue ink.

A schoolbook dated from 1975 found at Humphry Davy School, Penzance, Cornwall, has been reunited with itÕs original owner after nearly five decades. Release date November 25 2024. A former pupil has reunited with an exercise book discovered in a school drawer - after nearly five decades. The exercise book with work dated in 1975 was recently found at Humphry Davy School, Penzance, Cornwall, tucked in the back of a drawer in Room 31. The book - filled with neat handwriting and labelled sketches - belonged to then student Sean Morris. Sean was then invited back to his former school where he was reunited with the book. The book was found by the school's current history teacher, Mr Morgan, who was organising his classroom over half term. Among faded paper and outdated textbooks, he found the exercise book - its beige cover worn but still intact, with "Sean Morris, Roman Studies, 2P" written on the front in blue ink.
The schoolbook dated from 1975 found at Humphry Davy School. Picture: Humphry Davy School / SWNS (SWNS)

Mr Morgan, who was a teenager at the time, said: “I could tell this wasn't just any exercise book. It was filled with such dedication and detail that I felt it deserved to be returned.”

With the help of a Facebook group, the deputy headteacher, Mrs Oliver, managed to track down Sean.

In a small gathering arranged by Mrs Oliver, Sean returned to the school where he was presented with his long-lost exercise book.

A schoolbook dated from 1975 found at Humphry Davy School, Penzance, Cornwall, has been reunited with it’s original owner after nearly five decades. Release date November 25 2024. A former pupil has reunited with an exercise book discovered in a school drawer - after nearly five decades. The exercise book with work dated in 1975 was recently found at Humphry Davy School, Penzance, Cornwall, tucked in the back of a drawer in Room 31. The book - filled with neat handwriting and labelled sketches - belonged to then student Sean Morris. Sean was then invited back to his former school where he was reunited with the book. The book was found by the school's current history teacher, Mr Morgan, who was organising his classroom over half term. Among faded paper and outdated textbooks, he found the exercise book - its beige cover worn but still intact, with "Sean Morris, Roman Studies, 2P" written on the front in blue ink.
Inside the exercise book. Picture: Humphry Davy School / SWNS (SWNS)

Sean was thrilled to see his youthful handwriting and even some old assessments he had forgotten about. Rediscovering the exercise book and touring the school brought back plenty of memories.

He said: “I had a fantastic morning trying to recall all the different rooms, blocks, stories and teachers. There were certainly a few 'ghost faces' appearing in my head during our walk-around.”

“I was so very impressed with the sheer enthusiasm and love for the school and the students that you and all the staff we met displayed.”

Staff said the story of Sean's exercise book had touched not only him and them - but also current and past students.

One student said: “It's like a glimpse into the past. It reminds us that our time here matters and that maybe one day, someone will find our things and remember us too.”