It achieved an average A Level score of 25.05, which is far below the nations average. The School Tutors Programme is open to all schools with no limitation on the amount of lessons booked. Other characters too numerous to mention in the short time I have, who reigned over their subjects, some appeared to enjoy abusing their status of 'power' and certainly would not exist in today's school environment whereas others who were more considerate would not be out of place in the schools of 2016. west hallam, derbyshire. We were both former Tile Hill Wood and Woodlands students and are now currently studying at the West Coventry Sixth Form. Old Boys from Woodlands School celebrated the school's 60th birthday at the Walsgrave Hotel in Coventry. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Hi Prof - The reason you cannot find the 'relevant post' is that I would not have mentioned anything relating to Junior Tech as it was before my time. II Barn Farmhouse. The school, despite the pruning of the economy campaign, follows very closely the suggestions of the Advisory Committee.. I loved languages and enjoyed the experience I had with Howell Jones, Hugo Hottot and Sammy Howells. 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. Nutbrook Avenue Their solution was to adopt a House system as used in many public schools. I was at College in Bristol at the time (mid-late '50s) and Dave spent a 42 hour pass in my lodgings in Bristol. There we had two gyms as well as having our own playing fields a pool was added later. Our Mission: [1] The TRA heard Robinson had been employed at Woodlands School in Coleshill since September 2020. - I don't think so Any mistakes I may have made were not as result of my school days The Committee was most anxious to secure popular support for its policy of comprehensive schools, but was aware that there were some parents who wished to have single sex schools for their daughters. We had a supply female Maths teacher which was wonderful after all the suffering we had from 'Pedro' (more especially if like me you hated Maths lessons and could easily be caught by the curlies and your head banged on the blackboard (this really did happen on more than one occasion). equivalents) per pupil, Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band, Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band, Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band, Number of A Level student at the end of year, Average point score per A level entry (as grade), Average point score in best 3 A level entries, Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Before it closed, the school had five houses. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. It remained a boys school; girls went to the nearby Tile Hill Wood School. Something went wrong, please try again later. There was a flagpole behind the library bearing a dedication to students of the original schools who were killed in the wartime bombing of Coventry. An early decision was made not to interview anyone who became a pupil at either school after the year 2000. However, Cllr Pete Male, Conservative representative for Woodlands ward, also told CoventryLive he is lamenting the loss of the playing fields which were sold off to enable the introduction of the new school.. Cllr Male said: "I have consistently called for the former Woodlands School site to be used to deliver good quality education. Out of the original ten houses, five of the houses were closed in the 1980s, and Thompson and West were additions named after two former head teachers of the school. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Given the opportunity to re-furbish the complete block, the school created a new library, staff room, main office, staff toilets, and new offices for the Headteacher, Mr. Hebden and Deputy Headteacher, Mr. Charlton. Dewis J.P. opened the school at 2.30p.m. Keep searching, I wish you luck. I was fortunate to attend Woodlands from 1962-1969. Despite some opposition, the merger was approved, and all Woodlands Academy pupils transferred to the Tile Hill Wood site in September 2016. Tile Hill Wood School and Language College, Class Charts (Rewards Points & Behaviour), https://web.archive.org/web/20090905234002/http://www.thewoodlandsschool.org/si_history.html. 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. Peter Surtees, of Eastern Green, Coventry, was among Old Boys of The Woodlands School who enjoyed a reunion to marks its 60th anniversary. In order to create economical Sixth Forms, most Coventry schools operate Consortia arrangements with neighbouring schools. & Morgan whom took TD 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. Would look forward to hearing from anyone who was around at this time. Read. Our tutoring programme aims to support this group. The school was designed by The Development Group of The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Coventry Education Committee. Coventry teacher Paul Harris has been banned from teaching News By Rachel Stretton 05:00, 10 MAR 2020 File picture (Image: PA Wire) A married teacher who began a secret relationship with a. Close Menu. It all seemed a bit rugged at the time, but some things stuck, like being punctual. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Considering mitigating circumstances, the panel noted Robinson had "an unblemished and excellent record as a teacher" and said the incident was "a one-off which took place outside of school with no evidence of repetition". The percentage of pupils gaining five grade A*-C GCSEs rose from 36% in 2007 to 61.7% in 2008. The Department of Education and the school governors are undergoing plans to close down Woodlands School and move them in with the The Woodlands SEND School will combine the facilities of the Woodfield Primary School and Woodfield Secondary School, which will be surplus to requirements as part of the proposals and outline planning applications have been submitted for both sites for residential development. Despite pressure and attempts by some to disband it The Woodlands has retained its physical House system throughout its 50-year history. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2. Woodlands pupils were taught in mixed ability groups for their first three years, and it was not until their fourth year that they were grouped for GCEs and CSEs. Teachers at Coventry schools have staged a two-day strike. 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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. In writing previous Woodland blogs I have often questioned myself did I enjoy my time at Woodlands? Good luck, Edited by Midland Red, 10th Sep 2015 9:49 am (Telegraph link inserted above), School sees red over 13 year old boy's purple hair. They had assemblies and ate lunch in the house rooms, along with all of the other year groups in the house. We compared both schools and remarked how different they were to each other. Our heating system was a cylindrical coke burner which was hardly ever lit. Headteacher: Mrs Angelina Lombardo. Your school education years are the same as mine, and a few of my teachers had the same traits as some of your Woodlands teachers, though luckily only a tiny few. To strengthen this link, the two sixth forms were amalgamated under a new name, and in 2001 The West Coventry Sixth Form was created which was later joined by Westwood Academy. The Woodlands, TX 77381. Those who took Rural Science as a subject spent their first few weeks down on their hands and knees, clearing the bricks and stones from the freshly dug playing fields so that they could be seeded over later. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The amenities of the house are less than the advisory committee hoped for, but erection came during the years when the upper limit of cost was 240 per pupil (The Schoolmaster 1958) Coventrys post war planners had decided to build 12 new comprehensive schools, two all boys, two all girls and 8 co-educational. The school has a 94.4% attendance rate, which is about average for the country. Most of us never owned an overcoat. The school was purpose-built in 1954 as one of the first comprehensive schools in the country, by the collaboration of two local educational establishments, Coventry Technical Secondary School a Grammar School and Templars School a Secondary Modern School It opened on the morning of 21 September 1954. Stephen Robinson had been teaching at Woodlands School when he was arrested and convicted, Stay in the know. He taught me the importance of being firm but fair which I took into my teaching career. His Headship was characterised by significant changes both in education as a whole and in the school in particular. 115 of 306 Wed 30th Oct 2013 8:08pm. Having worked in Education for most of my working life I can honestly say, looking back, that I had a fantastic all round experience. Bill Cleaver certainly had a school team of Morris Men and they performed the sword dance which ended up with the interlaced swords held up at the end to show the pattern. 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. In August 2011, Woodlands School converted to academy status and was renamed Woodlands Academy. The total number of pupils who remain enrolled in the school at the end of KS4. Our aim is to help support and raise pupil attainment through our dedicated and experienced tutors. Following the recommendations of the Advisory Committee there are physical houses in the school, and these are homes in a way, which no form room can be. District Coventry. The Housemaster has a room and there is another for his staff of five each of whom is in charge of an age group under his general direction. The official opening did not take place until 12th October 1955, when The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Coventry Alderman T.H. Bernard Tranter was IMO the best one there. "Recaptcha" cookie to prove you are not a robot. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. Phone: 936-709-1200. [1], In the main building there was a copy of the Guernica painting, which illustrated a stylised view of the 1937 Bombing of Guernica in Basque Spain by German and Italian bombers in the Spanish Civil War, in which the artist Pablo Picasso clearly expressed his abhorrence to the military suppression of the Spanish people.[2]. 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. We lost 6-3. In 2016, the Governing bodies of Woodlands Academy and Tile Hill Wood School led a consultation on the possible merger of both schools. 264 of 306 Sat 12th Dec 2020 1:20pm. 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. . Our Catch-up Tutor Programme can support your school with help from our tutors. If you have any queries about the society or information about Coventry's social history, please get in touch with us. The number of pupils who, for whatever reason, be it expulsion, or electing to be educated elsewhere, left the school during the last year. One of the earliest decisions by the authority was to re-house the school in The Woodlands. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education. Harvey was a great bloke as well. Woodlands School, a former all-boys school, was closed in 2016 as part of a merger with the all-girls Tile Hill Wood School to create West Coventry Academy. What was once an all-boys school closed down in 2016. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Jones who taught me English at Junior Tech. After having finished our meal and a few drinks, the time came to say our goodbyes. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The organiser, Woodlands sports complex manager Graeme Lloyd, said: "We are particularly trying to trace students from the 1950s-1980s. Activity. Description It was originally intended to produce one book about the two secondary schools that serve Eastern Green, The Woodlands School for boys opened in 1954 and Tile Hill Wood School for the girls in 1957. Woodlands parents voted in favour of remaining all boys, leaving The Woodlands as Coventrys only boys school. I started teaching in 1974, and for the first ten years or so caning was still allowed. 1,356 were here. 116 followers 117 connections. They include; Pastoral Provision Pastoral Team Senior Teachers became Assistant Headteachers and the school created the SMT or Senior Management Team, later to become the Senior Leadership Team. What was once an all-boys school closed down in 2016. I first met Bernard Tranter in 1991 - times had changed by then. Graham Legg was Headteacher for two and a half years, only a short time but he too made changes. Cov Pub History Historic Coventry Topic categories: ALL TOPICS Memories and Nostalgia Local History and Heritage Industry, Business and Work Coventry Cars and Motoring Sport, Music and Leisure If your school is seeking support with a different subject please contact us to see how we can help. Despite rewards of 1000 being offered, no culprits were ever found but the school invested heavily in hi-tech security systems. Each has a hall large enough for a house assembly, for a mid-day meal and for indoor games. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". OLD boys of Coventry's Woodlands School are being sought for a reunion in June. I think everyone found her a pleasant lady. II Dial House. Such sympathy is quite misplaced. Sports & community facilities are still available for hire at Woodlands despite the closure of the School. A new measure published for 2016 Results. He also developed two canteens serving hot meals on a cafeteria basis. 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. teacher at woodlands school Coventry, England, United Kingdom. These include a number of therapies, interventions, curriculum and access to outside agencies for support. The Woodlands School The all boy Woodlands School was opened in 1954 as one of eight comprehensives in the city. use the main school number and our receptionists will put you through. For driving directions, please click here. Our tuition is tailored to your schools' needs through our online interactive whiteboard, our tutors can teach in groups or one-to-one. Did it set me up for the years to come? Writing in The Schoolmaster August 1958 Mr. West gave the reason for Woodlands being all boys. Maths and English scores are doubled and then added onto the other 6 subjects. In particular, the panel said Robinson "actions were deliberate in nature and there was no evidence to suggest that he was acting under duress". [6], "The History of The Woodlands School ~ 1954-2004", "Woodlands' exam improvements 'staggering' say Ofsted inspectors", "Athlete David Moorcroft backs Coventry pupils' protest over school closure plans", "Former Coventry teacher jailed for child porn writes book on Michael Jackson's love of boys", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodlands_Academy,_Coventry&oldid=1137466090, September 1962 December 1980: Mr Donald Thompson, January 1981 May 1996: Mr Walter Hogarth, June 1996 December 1996: Mr Donald Wright (interim), September 1999 December 1999: Mr Andrew Kerley (interim), September 2004 January 2015: Mr Neil Charlton, January 2015 September 2016: Dr Roger Harris, September 2016 July 2017: Mrs Gina O'Connor, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 20:18. Keeps a record of your consent to cookies. Take place until 12th October 1955, when the right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Coventry & # x27 s! 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