It offers a friendly, challenging and inclusive environment where 1400 socially diverse, bright boys enjoy boundless opportunities to develop a profound sense of both local and global service. Small print. Archaeopress. "It's been a long process," says Alistair. Morris is buried in the Porte-de-Paris Cemetery in the French town of Cambria, just a few metres away from his old Chemistry teacher from Whitgift, Lieutenant Porter. An inquest into the death is expected to be. A fully inclusive, caring academy, promoting community & social cohesion based on the simple principles of courtesy, co-operation, tolerance and mutual respect. John Whitgift founded the school along with Almshouses exactly 425 years ago. Bernard Albert Ashley was born on 11 August 1926 and educated at Whitgift School, Croydon, developing an interest in engineering. More. 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Despite being predominantly a London day school, Whitgift has a thriving boarding house for just over 100 boys. Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 461. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. 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. "My child has died. A 14-year-old Croydon schoolboy and talented junior hockey player who hoped to represent England in a future Olympic games has died after a tragic boating accident off the Hampshire coast. Charlie, a student at Whitgift School in south Croydon along with the other two teenagers, was taken to Southampton general hospital by the coastguard helicopter, but paramedics were unable to save his life. There are many scarily clever boys at Whitgift, and some not particularly bright ones, just as there are at Dulwich - we know many, many boys at both. He was sent to the Western Montana Clinic in Missoula where they found out he had the Delta variant of COVID-19. So if you have enjoyed reading this story, and if you can afford to do so, we would be so grateful if you can buy our newspaper or make a donation, which will allow us to continue to bring stories like this one to you both in print and online. [4], Whitgift School was founded in 1596 by the Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift and opened in 1600[5] as part of the Whitgift Foundation which had the aim of building a hospital and school in Croydon for the "poor, needy and impotent people" from the parishes of Croydon and Lambeth. Whitgift has long been a nurturing ground for outstanding Continue reading , Twelve months ago, there was a decent chance that a sporting prodigy that had enjoyed coaching and schooling at Whitgift in South Croydon might play a part in the Euro2020 tournament, as Callum Hudson-Odoi was making progress as an attacking Continue reading , Nearly a decade since he stepped into the circle for the discus final at London 2012, and Lawrence Okoye looks set to return to the Olympics in Tokyo next month. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. More than 14,700 people, mostly girls and young women, have since posted testimonies of experiencing misogyny, harassment, abuse and assault on the site. [6] Originally located in North End, Croydon in 1931 it moved to its current site, Haling Park, which was once home to Lord Howard of Effingham, the Lord High Admiral of the Fleet sent against the Spanish Armada. This is a free service. No 3 Whitgift School Charters Gonville and Caius College MS 694/354, f. 7r Difficulty rating: 1/5 Go to Lesson 3 ; No 4 The Discouerie and Recouerie of Irelande and the Aucthors Apologie Gonville and Caius College MS 150/200, p. 81 Difficulty rating: 1/5 Go to Lesson 4 ; No 5 A Note on Royston (extract from Rastell's Abridgement) It is the third time that Whitgift have won the Continue reading , RUGBY ROUND-UP: It was ecstasy and agony at Allianz Park for Whitgift School last weekend as they came within a clause in the rule book from getting both their teams through to Twickenham finals later this month. Become a Member News, views and analysis about the people of Croydon, their lives and political times in the diverse and most-populated borough in London. Editors' Code of Practice. A sad memory of my childhood haunted my late brother all his life and blighted his sporting activities as a rugby player. In fact, the limit for anyone is only 10,000. Main entry points are at 10+, 11+ and 13+, although there are places available at 10+ and applications open in September for the following year. Whitgift School Toxic Masculinity. [11] In 2005 Sir David Attenborough visited the school to open the ponds, the enclosure of which also houses various waterfowl,[12] including Hawaiian geese. It also has a national reputation for cricket, training boys through its County Academy-style cricket programme during the two winter terms. Media Pack Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Boarding: Yes Local authority: Croydon Pupils: 1,550; sixth formers: 380 Religion: Church of England This highly selective day and boarding all-boys school for around 1,500 students, enrols boys from Years 6 to 13 (ages 10 to 18 years). For more. The group were travelling from the Dorset coast to the Needles off the Isle of Wight, when the 14-year old and one of his friends fell into the sea. Whitgift is an independent day school for 1283 boys aged between 10 and 19. about The Junior Production of Swallows and Amazons, about Bringing Shakespeare to the next generation, The Junior Production of Swallows and Amazons, Bringing Shakespeare to the next generation, Episode 11: The root of learning: Gardening and Horticulture Club, Episode 10: Finding the right fit: Insights from Headmaster, Mr Chris Ramsey, Episode 10: The wonderful world of Junior English, with Kerry Mason, Episode 9: In conversation with student entrepreneur, Femi Owolade-Coombes. Newspaper Distribution, Copyright 2023 MSI Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Mr Hutton also discovered he would only be able to make a claim if negligence was subsequently proved. This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 10:41. 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. Along with Trinity School of John Whitgift and Old Palace School it is owned by the Whitgift Foundation, a charitable trust. Additions since the 400th anniversary of the school have been a maze in the founder's garden, an aviary, an enclosure for Prevost's squirrels, ponds and a sports complex. MSI Media Ltd is not responsible for the content of external sites. The money was Continue reading , WANDLE WANDERINGS: One of the countrys leading independent schools happens to have a mini-zoo in its grounds, which are rarely open to the public. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent Whitgift Continue reading , Lawrence Okoye, the former Whitgift School pupil and discus finalist at the London Olympics who went to the United States to seek his fortune as an American football player, was arrested in Alabama last week on soliciting prostitution charges, placing Continue reading , RUGBY ROUND-UP: Old MidWhitgiftians quickly got their season back on track with a breath-taking 62-5 win at home against Old WImbledonians in Surrey 1 last Saturday. ContactUs, Announcements Charlie Hutton died after being hit by the propeller of a boat being driven by his . It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. A 16-year-old student at Whitgift School died over the weekend. Students can apply for one of a small number of scholarships in sport and the arts which can offer a reduction of up to 50% of the school fees. The Whitgift nameplate that was formerly mounted on the front driving wheel-splasher of the locomotive is now on display in the Raeburn Library in the school. Writing in a school blog, Ramsey says that there is a place for single sex schools, who know what they are trying to do, are expert at it, and understand their pupils, and that in a boys school, boys can be creative and artistic, whereas in many co-ed schools these roles are taken by the girls. Parents can apply to the John Whitgift Foundation for a means-tested bursary. The Whitgift School, an independent private school, accepts boys from 10 to 18 years of age to study on a full-time basis or in a boarding school (with accommodation in a campus residence). Catholic state school Fisher, named Continue reading , The new headmaster of one of Croydons biggest and most influential schools has called for more independent, challenging thought and debate as a challenge to increasing levels of intolerance. Read about our approach to external linking. You will also be able to add admissions availability per year group, and advertise current job vacancies. WALKER DUNELM strolled through Whitgift School on its open day Even when its going to a Continue reading , Whitgift School in South Croydon is taking part in the Open Garden Squares Weekend next month, with an additional Open Garden afternoon staged in July in aid of the NSPCC. If you are the owner or the principal of the school and note any inaccuracies, or would like to update data, you can now open an account with us. "I hope in some way, what happened to Charlie will highlight to other boat owning parents and families the pitfalls that could exist in their policies.". The friend who fell, also aged 14, suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. A boys' school which welcomes students aged 10 - 18, Whitgift School is well known as one of Britain's finest independent day and boarding schools. Gary Rowett in planning mode at Millwall as he gets answers to some lingering questions. Mr Ramsey said that discussions around respectful relationships take place in the schools personal, social, health and economic education (PSHEE) lessons. Whitgift School: A History by F.G.H. Despite being airlifted by the Solent Coastguard helicopter shortly after the accident, the Whitgift School pupil died from his injuries on the way to hospital in Southampton. While the school describes itself as unashamedly ambitious when it comes to academic performance, it also knows that students need more than A grades alone. It is right to acknowledge that we, along with all schools, have a part to play in helping to address this issue affecting the whole of society, and that no form of harassment or abuse should be tolerated., Or, please make cheques payable to MSI Media Limited and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ. It was founded by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The school has an outstanding reputation for sport, and it has won over 300 national titles across a wide range of sporting activities. Independent Boys' School of the Year 2020. 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. Last but not least, Repton School is a boarding school very popular in the UK. Whitgift has experienced sports leaders the modern pentathlon and cross country programme is led by ex-international Pentathlete Sam Sanderson. The serious allegations concerning students and former students of many schools across the country, including ours, are deeply concerning, the headteacher said. Along with Trinity School of John Whitgift and Old Palace School it is owned by the Whitgift Foundation, a charitable trust. WhitGift School Transforming boys' lives through education Independent day & boarding school for ages 10-18 Independent Boys' School of the Year 2020 View full video Join Whitgift Junior Years Age 10-12 Middle Years Age 13-16 Sixth Form Age 16+ Our Stories Whitgift teacher stumbled across OW (1930 - 1935) and Reverend Felix Vivian Allan Boyse celebrating his 102nd birthday while camping with his wife over the summer. Whitgift has one on display in the Raeburn Library underneath the Whitgift nameplate from the 440 train. Housed in a combination of Elizabethan buildings and modern facilities, there are classrooms, specialist teaching labs, a concert hall, performing arts centre, a dedicated song school, and a music ICT suite; plans for the future include a new Sixth Form centre. How to crack the 11 Plus exam conducted by Whitgift School? John Mills, in 1711, after several entails, left money to establish a free school in St. Elizabeth, but no such institution ever existed. Fans also like Refresh. Open Day Date: September / October Exam Date: January of Year 6 (1867 - 1953) gave the following speech when he laid a memorial stone at Whitgift School to commemorate the Whitgift School boys who had died in the First World War :. The German flying ace, shot down and killed a former Whitgift student, Second Lieutenant Lionel Morris, 19. M.A. He was 93 years old. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Students in Years 6 and 7 are based in their classroom in the Lower School building, which helps them to settle into a smaller school environment, but they do have full use of facilities across the school. Jobs/Recruitment Mr Hutton, from South Croydon, Surrey, claims insurers failed to explain personal accident cover in his boat policy did not include children. Charlie Hutton was a keen and talented hockey player. Latest Comments View all. Its a school with global outlook; as well as offering the IB Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form, it teaches global citizenship as a subject. @79abbot yes it does run on Saturdays but I think it is used mostly by students from y9 upwards on Saturdays. Type of study: separate (boys only). What's he waiting for? It now educates 1,300 boys in the former stately home of Lord Howard of Effingham,. 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