Wanstead High School
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| Motto | "Abeunt Studia in Mores" |
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| Established | 1924[1] |
| Type | Community school |
| Headteacher | Mr Bob Hamlyn [2] |
| Location | Redbridge Lane West Wanstead Greater London E11 2JZ England Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| DfE number | 317/4021 |
| DfE URN | 102851 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1532 |
| Ages | 15–19 |
| Website | www |
Wanstead High School (WHS), formerly Wanstead County High School, is a co-educational, non-denominational, comprehensive secondary school in Wanstead, London, United Kingdom.
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Admissions
It specialises in the performing arts and has 1490 pupils aged 11 to 19. Its local education authority is Redbridge.[3][4][5] It is situated just west of the A12 junction with the North Circular Road (A406).
Traditions
Its motto is "Abeunt Studia in Mores" which translates literally as "studies become habits"[6] or "practices zealously pursued pass into habits".[7] It can be taken to mean "Studies build one's character".[8]
Its symbol is the heron, a bird traditionally associated with the area.[9] Its alumni are known as "Old Heronians".[10]
Its uniform colour is burgundy, having previously been black,[11] and the school uniform must be worn by all pupils except the sixth form, Sixth form students are required to dress formally.[12]
History
Wanstead Country High school was opened in 1924 as a mixed Grammar school. It was one of the first co-educational secondary schools in England.[13] The site had previously been a rectory.[14]
During the Second World War the school was evacuated to Newent.[1] On 15 February 1957, over 150 pupils suffered food poisoning. Until 1965 it was administered by the Essex Education Committee. In the 1960s, the school had around 800 boys and girls, with 250 in the sixth form.
The school buildings were extended in 1964[1] and again in 1974 when the science and humanities block was built.[11]
Performing arts facilities
Performing Arts facilities at the school include a theatre, drama and dance studios and music technology suites. In addition to allowing pupils to study these areas specifically, performance elements are also being introduced into other areas of the wider curriculum. Mr Ian Sweet and Mr Mark Whitehead are the current heads of performing arts at the school.
The Inclusion Department
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The Inclusion Department (Known as Learning Zone) deals with children who have broken rules to the extent that they must be kept separate from classmates and the rest of the school. Incidents will include bullying, disrespect to a member of staff, general bad behaviour or not displaying Attitude for Learning (AfL) or bringing inappropriate items into school. Another part of the school is Learning Support, a department at WHS that helps children with learning difficulties learn and cope with school. The department also has a specialist dyslexia teacher to support dyslexic students at WHS.
Notable former pupils
- Geraldine Bedell, journalist and writer
- Nick Berry[11] Television actor and musician.
- Carly Cole (née Zucker), wife of footballer Joe Cole
- Jonathan Fortune, footballer
- Sarah Holland, writer
- Gillian Merron, Former Labour MP and Junior Minister
- Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker player
- Frances Ruffelle, actress
- Richard Wisker, star of CBBC's hit children's comedy drama Tracy Beaker Returns.[15]
- Bilal Zafar, award-winning comedian[16][17]
Wanstead County High School
- Rt Rev Robert Atwell, Anglican Bishop of Exeter
- Dr. Gerry Carr. Olympic discus thrower, (Melbourne,1956).[18] Author, university professor (retired) (UVic, B.C., Canada)[19]
- Michael Coren, journalist
- Rupert Davies, Film, TV, and stage actor, best known as Maigret in the 1960s TV series [dubious]
- Geoff Elliott,[11] Olympic pole-vaulter and decathlete (Helsinki,1952)[20]
- Brian Moll, actor
- Keith Ovenden, writer
- Dr Geoffrey Pardoe OBE, aerodynamicist and rocket scientist, Director from 1993-6 of the International Academy of Science, Project Manager from 1956-60 of Blue Streak (missile), President from 1984-5 of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and advocate of the British space programme
- David Rappaport, Musician, stage, screen and TV actor (Time Bandits, The Wizard).
- Liz Robertson, actress
- Tony Robinson, presenter of Time Team since 1994, and of course Baldrick in the Blackadder TV comedy
- Maj-Gen Michael Sexton CB OBE, Director of Military Survey from 1977–80
- Group Captain Tony Trumble, OBE Battle of Britain pilot, Stalag Luft III POW.[21]
- Prof Maurice Tucker, Professor of Geological Sciences since 1993 at Durham University and Master since 1998 of University College, Durham
- Angela Watkinson, Conservative MP since 2001 for Upminster
- Sir John Wilton KCVO KCMG MC, Major (Royal Ulster Rifles),[22] Ambassador to Kuwait from 1970-4, and to Saudi Arabia from 1976-9
Notable former teachers
- Wilf Paish (Physical Education teacher in the 60s. Coach of many athletes, including Olympic gold medal winner Tessa Sanderson)
- Ron Pickering (left in 1961 when he became athletics coach for Wales and the West of England)
See also
References
- The Times, 12 January 1996
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wanstead: Education and charities, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 6 (1973) pp. 336-337. Date accessed: 25 January 2009.
- ↑ http://www.wansteadhigh.co.uk/docs/home/Letter_from_the_Governors_re_Headteacher.pdf
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- ↑ Headteacher's Welcome
- ↑ Redbridge Education and Learning
- ↑ Online: abeunt studia in mores
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- ↑ Mulgrave School
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- ↑ Old Heronians
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Wanstead History
- ↑ Redbridge School Information
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- ↑ Wanstead: Religious history, A History of the County of Essex: Volume 6 (1973) pp. 332-336. Date accessed: 25 January 2009
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- ↑ http://communications.uvic.ca/lectures/masterminds/artists10.php
- ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/el/geoff-elliott-1.html
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