Up to this time there was a dome ventilator on top of the school roof.

Spring Hill School, complete with dome, prior to lighting strike in 1948

Spring Hill School with dome

The roof was badly damaged and needed a lot of repair.  After this the school had a small ventilator, but now no longer has a dome.

Spring Hill School, minus dome, after the lighting strike of 1948

Spring Hill School without dome

Mr. Spencer, the head teacher, wrote in the school logbook:

1948

June 18th “School dome struck by lightening 2.40pm during a severe thunderstorm.  Damage to ceiling, no injuries, no panic.  The children's behaviour deserves special commendation."