 In time, it became evident that Buckley needed support in order to carry out his duties as vicar and head and so a part time assistant was appointed.By the end of 1916 the School Council was already discussing the need for the school to relocate however Buckley applied for leave of absence in order to enlist.The School was barely two years old and its Headmaster felt compelled, like so many others, to add to the large numbers going off to war.