1970's

January 1972 - The school is saddened by the sudden death of Headmaster Mr Taylor. Only a few years away from retirement, his death was a poignant reminder of the heavy administrative burden carried by his office. He would be remembered for boldly experimenting with the curriculum and encouraging new approaches and methods of teaching.

1972 - Mr P A Fishwick appointed as Headmaster.

1974 - The Oval Sports Centre opens and the school is given access to the complex every Wednesday afternoon and Friday evening (see pic 1)

1976 - Wirral Grammar School and distinguished Old Boy Harold Wilson resigns from Political life. The school is pleased to pay tribute to him, The Rt.Hon. The Lord Wilson of Rievaulx of Kirklees in the County of West Yorkshire, K.G., P.C., O.B.E., F.R.S., F.R.S.A.

1979 -Thirty thousand pounds is spent on an up-to-date refurbishment (pic 2 shows how the school looked throughout the 1970's).