oaasisOh brilliant! Listen I just stubbled across another one. I was looking for post 19 college placements because when my one only goes up to 19. I haven't looked at it yet but it gives you info and advice on special needs
And here's a school web address:
St. Dominic's SchoolThis is the school that starred in 'After Thomas'. Establised in 1929, it is one of the oldest schools in the county. The trustees are Sisters of the sacred heart of Jesus and Mary so it's run by sisters. I've been at the school for 4 years and it is a truly special schoool. It has a lot of boys and only a few girls. It caters for children with moderate problems like speech and behaviour.
If you go to the residential bit I think they have made a mistake. There are 4 residental areas for the boys and 1 for the girls. The girls r.a is called Bernadettes. They have changed the houses around because originally the girls were in the cottage but we moved to a different r.a because of the growing number of girls. There must be fewer girls now and they must have rearranged the houses to their original positions.
All the residential houses are named after saints except Seniors. I remember that before the b.r.a zone (Bernadettes Resdential Area!) was called 'Girls Unit' but we changed it because it sounds silly, doen't it? But anyway, I'm 100% sure that they haven't changed the r.a names. As well as boarding they have day pupils as well.
The school has changed quite a lot because they have had some new staff come in. One thing that will never change however is the presentation evenings. We have award cerimonies which are just brilliant. I've won 5 awards. St Bernadettes Award for being excellent on my house, KS3 Endeviore Award for trying my best, same award the year after, KS4 Endeviore Award (A huge shield!) and the cookery plate for being a good cook. I got the first 2 when I was in Yr9, 1 from Yr10 and the last 2 from Yr11. These were the best memories of St. Doms! The KS4 Awards were donated from past pupils. And then there's the St. Dominic Savio Award. The Godfather of school awards. This is awarded to the pupil whos done so well at school. And the teachers vote for who will win it.
It is a roman catholic school but don't let that put you off. They welcome everyone no matter what their belief. I've got loads of memories of this school but that's it for now.
Another one before I go:
Moor House SchoolA school for children with speech and language problems. Been there for an assessment but never got a place. Boarding only.
I'm off. I know more schools and colleges but I'll post them later. laters!
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