In 2003, Woodlands School adopted a new system where all the pupils took their SATs and GCSEs a year early compared to most other secondary schools in England. Our heating system was a cylindrical coke burner which was hardly ever lit. Coventry. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. use the main school number and our receptionists will put you through. Parents moved home to ensure a place for their sons and house adverts often stated Within The Woodlands catchment area. Despite protests outside the school and the involvement of the local M.P., the LEA stuck to its policy and the school was reduced to an eight-form entry. However, as the book expanded it was realised that it would have to be separated into two companion volumes, each featuring a single school. And Tim Hall, a Bristolian, was a decent man too. Most of us agreed with this, we simply forgot about the bad times. Sarah Buxcey, the decision maker on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, said Robinson's conduct "fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession" and the prohibition order means he cannot teach in any school, sixth form college, relevant youth accommodation or childrens home in England. In writing previous Woodland blogs I have often questioned myself did I enjoy my time at Woodlands? At Woodlands School we offer a range of support for pupils, families and staff. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Ana Neofitou, Headteacher, said: "We are so very proud of our students. All posts by this member. It all seemed a bit rugged at the time, but some things stuck, like being punctual. Some of us reflected on the OBs who were not with us anymore, having passed away. A high prior attainment band is defined as over 30 points in a pupil's results, calculated from KS2 prior attainment, calculated from the pupil's average points score for English, maths and science. Boland (science teacher) KS4 is commonly referred to as GCSE stage and compulsory for all school pupils . Woodlands opened in September 1954 with 8 houses: Brook, Cresswell, Malins, McLachlan, Sparkes, Spencer, Stringer and Wilson. Does anyone have news of him or know where he is now. Across the city the number of school children was declining, forcing the LEA to cut places at popular schools. Despite rewards of 1000 being offered, no culprits were ever found but the school invested heavily in hi-tech security systems. In his 18 and a half years as Head he did not have one single day off through illness. : Joined Apr 2011 Total posts:20. 88.2% of the pupils of This School speak English as a 1st language, which is much lower than the national average. I guess I was lucky, that I got Bernard Tranter in his early years at Woodlands and I found him to be OK. The School Tutors Programme is open to all schools with no limitation on the amount of lessons booked. The Headmaster, Mr. F. West M.A., had previously been Head of the Coventry Technical Secondary School. A woodwork shop, machine shop, science labs as well as warm comfortable classrooms were just a few of the facilities that we never had at the Tec.As our new school had not yet been completed, we shared lessons with painters and decorators the smell of fresh paint was always in the air. Nutbrook Avenue Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mention of the first female teacher at Woodlands reminded me when at Junior Tech Perrins (Maths) was taken ill (Peritonitis - we thought) and off quite a long time. - I don't think so This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Home. I now recognise that the teaching, or more importantly a wider education, was in many cases lacking and perhaps it was the system that didn't help, because there was early streaming, starting with the 11 plus that sent pupils in a direction that we were, in many cases, stuck with for the rest of our lives. Graham Legg was Headteacher for two and a half years, only a short time but he too made changes. A Coventry councillor has welcomed the decision to approve the new school. After a great deal of hard work by a team of staff and fundraising events by the pupils and parents, the school was awarded Sports College status at its first attempt in 2003. The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school that integrates learning with Biblical faith and spiritual growth, and challenges students to reach their highest potential - intellectually, creatively, physically and socially - for the glory of Jesus Christ. His Headship was characterised by significant changes both in education as a whole and in the school in particular. Principal Teacher : Miss Rhian Ruck. History. However it was decided a prohibition order was necessary to keep pupils safe and maintain public confidence in teaching. Would like to know what happened to Dave. Maths and English scores are doubled and then added onto the other 6 subjects. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Keeps a record of your consent to cookies. Apart from Canada, Australia was also represented by Pete Walker, who left his goat farm (no kidding) over there to spend some time with his old classmates. An early decision was made not to interview anyone who became a pupil at either school after the year 2000. Mick Strong. Roger Greaves was my Housmaster in Ellis House, straightened me out on more than one occasion and I have Pete Beckram to thank for helping me undertsand maths through a variety of coaching and caning. Some were quite good The percentage of pupils who meet the criteria for free school meals, and are a statutory benefit. Ward We can rightly be proud of the fact that The Woodlands led the way, by being the first comprehensive school in the country to embrace genuine mixed ability teaching without recourse to setting or banding of any kind. The school was designed by The Development Group of The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Coventry Education Committee. Woodlands, Coventry, CV5. With only 0.6% girls against 99.4% boys, the school has slightly more males than females. The school has a 94.4% attendance rate, which is about average for the country. Principal Teacher: Mrs Karen Byrne. School Tutors Programme - Find out more about our national programme here. Why did he have the nick name Jock? Flitcroft was also an Art teacher, and taught 'Social Studies' (a modicum of History and Geography)! Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ. Jones who taught me English at Junior Tech. This might well be who you are seeking, and give you more info to use You need to be signed in to respond to this topic. A lot of teachers mentioned in this forum were still just as sadistic in my time, I well remember "Crufty" Pattison, the serial tool and wood block thrower and was caned by a particularly nasty Geography teacher who tapped a ball bearing to the end of his cane. We have provided tuition to over 100 schools. Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. Stringer, Gibraltar and Leonardo were extensively damaged. Through small classes, challenging . Mr Neil Charlton took over as Headteacher 2004 until his retirement in 2015, succeeded by Dr Roger Harris as Acting Headteacher until the amalgamation of the Woodlands Academy with Tile Hill Wood School and Language College which started at Easter 2016. The school opened for pupils two weeks later than planned, poor weather during the summer meant that with the exception of 5 Sixth Formers the pupils enjoyed an extended summer holiday whilst building work was completed. This is the average GCSE grade for the 8 core subjects. [1], The schools shared its sixth form facilities with Tile Hill Wood Girls School and The Westwood Academy, forming West Coventry Sixth Form, which was founded in September 2001 after the sixth forms of the two schools were merged. I was in Stringer house at Woodlands. Tel: 024 7642 6200. READ MORE: Two homes broken into within minutes of each other. If I'm totally honest I cannot answer. The closure of Houses in the 1980s released space and a Sixth Form Centre was formed in the two Houses on the right of the Main Drive, formerly Smith-Clarke and Gibson. The total number of support staff who are permanently working at the school. The planning document which was approved by the council on Thursday (July 21), stated: "The funding of the new SEND school will come from the redevelopment of the two Woodfield School sites for housing the Primary School on Stoneleigh Road and the Secondary School on Hawthorn Lane. Our Catch-up Tutor Programme can support your school with help from our tutors. Contradictory answers .. has time blurred my memory . possibly, but saying that I have enjoyed reading the Woodlands pages so perhaps it was not so bad after all. Teacher School Psychologist Special Education School: 763-315-6400 x65158 Laurel Cobb Teacher Library Media Specialist School: 763-315-6400 x65168 1 2 3 9 > showing 1 - 12 of 99 constituents. Left this "school" 46 years ago and they still treat people today as they did in my time. I think everyone found her a pleasant lady. Having worked in Education for most of my working life I can honestly say, looking back, that I had a fantastic all round experience. The Woodlands was linked with Tile Hill Wood Girls School for many years. [5] Initially a total of eight houses were established with another two following in 1956. Discipline was harsh too, many of the lads tasted the cane as well as being whacked on their backsides with Burdetts size 10 plimsole. Teachers at Coventry schools have staged a two-day strike. Walter Hogarth retired in May 1996. This site uses cookies to bring you the best experience. The percentage of pupils who have English as a 1st language. Records your status as logged in, and hence having access to the members-only content. They were named after famous citizens of Coventry. Coventry A teacher at a school in Warwickshire has been banned from the classroom indefinitely after admitting sexual offences. The carpenter teacher who would shave the hairs off his arm with a chisel to demonstrate how sharp they were and then, without fail during lessons throw a lump of wood at anybody not listening or mucking about. West Coventry Academy This led to them being ranked the fifth most successful comprehensive in the city.[3]. To find a list of Teachers, Administration and Professional Support Staff, please open our Woodlands Staff Directory (Google Sheet opens in a new window) . In 2003, the school was awarded specialist status as a Sports College. Senior Management Team. They were poor teachers but their classes were quiet - that was seen as the holy grail in those days. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Join to connect woodlands school. English: 763-315-6400, ext. These canteens occupied two former Houserooms. Old Boys from Woodlands School celebrated the school's 60th birthday at the Walsgrave Hotel in Coventry Peter Surtees, of Eastern Green, Coventry, was among Old Boys of The Woodlands. Due to the pandemic it is likely that disadvantaged and vulnerable groups have been most affected. The new facility will open on the site of the former Woodlands School, which closed its doors in 2016. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Webberly, Bentley and I (in the Lower 6th at Woodlands) produced the first Woodlands School Magazine as joint editors. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. The percentage of pupils gaining five grade A*-C GCSEs rose from 36% in 2007 to 61.7% in 2008. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Read. Local authority Coventry (331) Headteacher / Principal Mrs Gina O'Connor . Faculty. There were probably 3 teachers during my time there that I did not take to, these being The organiser, Woodlands sports complex manager Graeme Lloyd, said: "We are particularly trying to trace students from the 1950s-1980s. Not sure when this would have been, but sad to read. Above all I loved sport, in particular Rugby. With 300 new entrants at the age of eleven, the school began with 1,100 pupils; all of them new boys as far as The Woodlands was concerned. Despite attracting approximately 200 pupils a year, The Woodlands continued to streamline and rationalise its House structure and in July 2003 Smith-Clarke House closed its and the school settled on having 7 houses. Our programme covers Maths, English and the sciences from Year 1 to Year 11. A Low prior attainment band is defined as being below 24 points in a pupil's results, calculated from KS2 prior attainment, calculated from the pupil's average points score for English, maths and science. The percentage of pupils who leave the school and further their education at college. The City Architect and Director of Education put together an Advisory Committee which consisted mainly of teachers and it was the brief of this group, to assist in the solution of the problems involved in schools of this size and complexity envisaged. I never heard Bernard called Jock either. Instead of the lavish classrooms they enjoyed, we had to make do with makeshift huts resembling those used to house prisoners during the war Stalag 17 comes to mind. Keep searching, I wish you luck. Woodlands School Senior football team 1957/58. If I were to be asked to name the things of which the school has become noted over the last 17 years I would have to place at the top of the list non-streaming or mixed ability teaching as some prefer to call it. 1995-2002 Coventry Internet Developments Ltd: This page updated 14 August 200814 August 2008 Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving. II Block of Two Gymnasia to South of Main Block at Woodlands School. To populate the two new houses each of the existing 8 houses transferred one fifth of their pupils, selection was made by lot.. Despite pressure and attempts by some to disband it The Woodlands has retained its physical House system throughout its 50-year history. 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