Media Pack It has the facilities on site for students to train in all manner of traditional, country and new sports ranging from rifle shooting to rugby to swimming and water polo. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He was 93 years old. Newspaper Distribution, Copyright 2023 MSI Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Percy, 1991 - Croydon (London, England), p315/>, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, "Amazon.com: Donald M. Broom: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle", "John Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder Information on John Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder - finanzalarm", "Gilbert Walker: A pioneer of modern day climatology", "Media & Digital Communications - Dentsu Aegis Network", "Andy Duncan: Channel 4's chief writing the script for what's next on TV Business Analysis & Features, Business", "Government advisor Sir David Freud to work for Tories", "Obituary: Lord Prentice of Daventry | Politics", "Burke's Peerage - Preview Family Record", "Law,Politics,Labour,TUC,Law (Education subject),House of Lords,Unions (UK),Employment law,Studying law", "Fancourt, Hon. A Croydon schoolboy died after being hit by the propeller of a boat being driven by his dad. Arthur W. Blomfield's Whitgift School. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Demand for places is high; at 10+ there are 200 applications for 60 places; 11+ there are 600 applications for 120 places; and at 13+ there are 200 applications for 40 places. One anonymous post said: A boy at Whitgift pressured me into doing stuff and then later on when I came forward about it, blamed and slut shamed me.. The school was previously a grammar school and direct grant grammar school,[3] but the school's headmaster is now a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. Sport Charlie Hutton was enjoying a ride with two school friends on his dad's rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) when the accident happened last Friday. Theres also an option for fluent French speakers to join the Section Franaise, which follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum in French lessons. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Type of study: separate (boys only). Percy, 1991 - Croydon (London, England), p317/>, Whitgift School: A History by F.G.H. Damarie Omare Roye was stabbed to death in Thornton Heath last July (Image: Metropolitan Police) [9] Between 1871 and 1946 the school was known as Whitgift Grammar School, after which it relinquished its direct grant and became a fully independent school known as 'Whitgift School'.[10]. The school has some of the finest facilities available nationally and a record of outstanding achievement in academic work, music and sport. A third 14-year-old and Charlie's father Simon, 52, were able to stay on board. 1,479 Followers. Boarding: Yes Local authority: Croydon Pupils: 1,550; sixth formers: 380 Religion: Church of England 10, Issue 266, July 28, 1827 (Various) for free Full-text! Address: Old Palace of John Whitgift Junior School, Melville Avenue, SOUTH CROYDON, Surrey, CR2 7YN. The father of a boy killed in a boating accident off the Isle of Wight coast has called for more clarity in insurance cover. The school has partnerships with two local state schools St. Andrews C of E High School and Thomas More School, allowing their students to take part in CCF activities. A Gannett Company. Whitgift School Toxic Masculinity. He was 93 years old. Hornby Models created an OO gauge replica of the 916 Whitgift Schools Class locomotive. The school has some of the finest facilities available nationally and a record of outstanding achievement in academic work, music and sport. Your web browser does not support the