CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Garston CofE primary school today said they wanted it to stand on its own two feet. more
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CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Garston CofE primary school today said they wanted it to stand on its own two feet. more
As usual the Echo has got it wrong again. Nobody has said Garston CE wants to "go it alone" - this is completely made up. Under the two options given to the School Governors - (1) of a joint-faith school or (2) of a federation with the amalgamated School formed from St Francis of Assisi and HolyTrinity, option (2) for federation is preferred by the Governors and action group - this information has been quite clearly passed on to the Echo. Under the option for federation either of the schools could chose to leave the federation should they find themselves in a stronger position in the future. This would be with the agreement of the other school.
Garston CE and the Catholic school will both keep their own sites and their own religious character but will be run by one headteacher.
It is not helpful to the community at such a sensitive and upsetting time to put stumbling blocks in the way in the form of misinformation. The Echo has been contacted by the headteacher of Garston CE and will be publishing a retraction tomorrow.
"Many Thanks" AD, It's very much appreciated by we 'Ex Pats' at the other side of the world! Norm G.Quote:
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:PDT_Aliboronz_24: - love the pics DaveQuote:
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THE head teacher of Liverpool's oldest school today said a merger was the only way to ensure its survival.
Garston C of E primary head Rick Widdowson was taking part in talks with a local Catholic primary today aimed at making the merger work.
Church officials have offered the Holman road school two merger options, which would mean it can remain open.
A federation involving Garston C of E primary and either St Francis of Assisi or Holy Trinity is on the drawing board.
Mr Widdowson said: "The parents, governors and staff here are very pleased with the proposals and hope we can end up with an inclusive set-up which benefits everyone.
"I'm going to see the parents at St Francis with the head teacher and other representatives.
"We don't want to do anything which is likely to alienate anyone."
He added that the possibility of creating a joint Catholic/Church of England school on two sites was also being considered.
"One of the bonuses of the federation means the regeneration takes place and could provide extra people and extra children at the merged site.
"If the numbers of both schools rise to the degree that they can survive as separate entities it may be possible under the way federations are set up for a negotiated withdrawal.
"But that would be 10 or 15 years in the future - and it works the other way round.
"If the federation becomes the only viable option then that is able to develop likewise.
"We are very interested in holding positive talks."
Garston Church of England School is opening it's doors to the community on Wednesday 28 June 2006 from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. There will be exhibitions, practical demonstration and outdoor activities (weather permitting), Prize draw for adults and a free gift for children.
All welcome - we would be delighted to see old pupils and their families.
Come along and see what we have to offer
:celb (23):
LIVERPOOL'S oldest school welcomed a special guest to its first open day.
Garston CofE primary, which has been battling the threat of closure, had a barrel of laughs when comedian Ricky Tomlinson arrived.
The school in Holman Road invited Ricky to open its new library and at the same time showed off its facilities and the work of children to prospective parents.
Despite pupil numbers falling across the city, Garston will have more than 90 pupils at the start of the new school term in September, compared with 81, today.
The school is celebrating excellent SATS results for its 11-year-olds, with 100% of children achieving level four or above in both maths and English.
A public consultation is under way regarding the future of Garston CofE primary school.
The favoured way forward is for a federation involving Garston CofE primary and either St Francis of Assisi or Holy Trinity schools under one headteacher.
It was a fantastic night - beyond everybody's expectations. Ricky was brilliant with the children. We have had lots of interest shown and our numbers are set to increase come September.
The icing on the cake was of course the wonderful SATS results - for our children to perform so well under such circumstances shows what a good school it is.
I should mention that the refurbishment of the library, which was completed by the parents, could not have been achieved without the help of businesses and shops in Garston and Speke Retail Park. We would like to thank them all.
We are a small school with a massive, strong heart - onward and upward from now on.:celb (23):
All credit to the wonderful C of E school community - :celb (23):Brilliant :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpatooti
THE official opening of Liverpool's new £32m rail and bus interchange was accompanied by a host of festivities, including a town crier, a jazz band, and a children's' choir. more
....I've noticed they have also covered up the old South Liverpool FC wall :PDT_Xtremez_12: . Shame on them. The only thing that takes me back to when me and my grandad stood in front watching the footy :rolleyes:
It's a great interchange though! I really liked being there but I am suprised that there isn't some kind of refreshment kiosk or even a drinks machine? It is going to be a major main line station after all!
come to think of it, I was expecting more buses to use it too. Maybe in the next few months more buses will use the facility.
THE first long-distance rail service out of the city's new £32m Liverpool South Parkway station will be launched by a Mossley Hill company. more
GARSTON swimming baths has marked its 100th birthday with a pool party. (where exactly, the pools been knocked down)
The first foundation stone was laid 100 years ago on July 27, 1906.
To mark its historic birthday, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool was a guest of honour at the celebrations.
Guests enjoyed free swimming as part of the festivities and lucky swimmers received spot prizes, including sports gear, vouchers and kit bags, for being every 50th customer at the baths that day.
In addition, a treat for guests and swimmers who attended the baths was a special centenary swimming display performed by children and younger swimmers from Garston Swimming Club.
LIVERPOOL South Parkway interchange has scooped another major award - this time for its environmentally friendly approach. more
Yet Mossley hill doesn't have a train station. There in Allerton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
Plans for the old Garston Baths:
http://static.flickr.com/91/232117077_5e92a3ae5b.jpg
Click here for the larger version.
68 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
I do remember the old baths, I remember stories that they would put temporary flooring over the pool for dances, unsure if this is true or not.
I remember seeing dolphins at Garston Baths when I was a kid, its true I tell people this story and they don't believe me, there were three and they were on tour around the country, I think it was a linked into the flipper series on TV.
Every kid in Garston piled in to see those dolphins in Garston Baths - I was upstairs on the balconey. It must have been about 1969/70 cos I remember the trainer who sang "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" (a big hit at the time) and the dolphin "joined in" with little clicky noises and "danced" about on his tail!! Seems alll a bit cruel now really - I wonder if they caught a verucca like the rest of us?
And they did used to put flooring over the baths for dances - lots of the old folk will confirm that - many a budding romance started at the Baths dances:PDT_Aliboronz_11:
Wheres yer mama gone - Chirpy chirpy cheep cheep... hehehe ... BOSS tunes :D
I worked for a while for a void property company, we where responsable for security of the building when it closed down. Was sad to see it being ripped appart after spending many happy hours there.
Kev do you remember our school using it for lessons. Here is a phrase you may remember, but who was the teacher - SHOWERRRRS BOYS !!
Messrs. Kingston or Lynch, its a close call :PDT_Aliboronz_24:Quote:
Originally Posted by spenny389
yeh you got it was the former the one and only mr Rob Kingston.
Kingston is a great man, he always has a smile, even the last time I seen him a good few years back. Proper PE teacher :)Quote:
Originally Posted by spenny389
Last time I saw him was when I was still at Halfords (Great place for meeting pepole that) he came over and had a chat, would have thought he would have run a mile as I was hardly his favorite pupil.
How weird, wasn't that the time I saw u mate?Quote:
Originally Posted by spenny389
Where at Halfords, yes you where in for something for your mini.
Yes, oil i think, anyway, I seem to recall seeing him around there too but didnt get to say hello.Quote:
Originally Posted by spenny389
I saw quite a few old faces in there the most anoying thing was when pepole let on and I couldn't remember them or their names.
Thats an age thing:)
Sheesh John, Me and Spenny are only 32 and I find that happening to me too :shock:. I always find myself saying 'what/ pardon?' a lot too, my hearing must be goingQuote:
Originally Posted by john
It happens to me and my wife says "why didn't you introduce me" and I say "I don't know who he/she is/I don't know his/her name".
I have have conversations with people for ages and all I can think is who are you/whats your name/where do I know you from? :shock:
Anyway back to the Garston threadQuote:
Originally Posted by sweetpatooti
Sweetpatooti, do you remember the dolphins names?
behave yourself!! It was about the time of Flipper and I think one of them was called after that dolphin - but I cannot remember. In fact I had forgotten all about it until you put it in your post then it all came flooding back!!! I'll ask some other old Garston folk and see what I can report back.:gossip:
How sad is this, they were called Flipper, Skipper and Delilah :eek:
lolllllllllll!!!!!! Well done you for remembering that! They were and they jumped through the hoops and everything - it was great.....do you remember when the fair came to the top of the village....and the Woodies band at the carnival - we need some of those old photos on the Way we were post...
(sings wistfully) - ....it was so easy then, never making any plans...
I remember the woodies christmas parties.
Me and my brothers would be taken to the barbers under the bridge, we knew him as the pole, I always thought it was because of the barbers pole outside, but it was because he was polish :eek:
Would love to see old garston pictures, have a look at my website if you get the chance.
John
Me Dad always went to the pole - I didn't know he was Polish - I thought it was because of the pole outside too until you told me!!! I never went in when I was little because I was a laydee (still am by the way). Do you know where the 9 o'clock hooter comes from (i know it goes of at quarter to nine but it's still called the 9 o'clock hooter) - I was born here and still do not know.
Maybe it gave people 15 mins to get to work,
Did anyone go to the woodies parties?
I remember when you became grown up and got a wallet with half a crown inside from the party, why a wallet that you would never use again beats me:rolleyes:
For those wondering about the woodies
http://www.garston-woodcutters.co.uk/
Never went the Woodies parties - remember the band in the carnival though.
And another thing Kev and Spenny and others - nobody told me that the new road was blocked off at the bottom - I drove all the way down there with me Mam thinking I would miss the cones on Speke Road and I have to come back again - by that time the new print works builders were knocking off and I was behind all them to get out.....
The Old Garston Hotel Site:
http://static.flickr.com/86/263173102_a8f3c2df1f.jpg
The Woody (Cressington Heath)
http://static.flickr.com/80/263172973_adb43e75e8.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/103/263172873_ba5fb9f274.jpg
Dock Road
http://static.flickr.com/100/263172751_a2eb49620a.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/96/263172650_f13b5a4f3f.jpg
These houses have always fascinated me ever since I was a kid. People still live in them!