tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post111727320178709373..comments2024-03-27T21:30:35.824+00:00Comments on UK Commentators: Once Upon A Time ...Labanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031578024191117985noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-13399866928354463952018-06-28T17:41:43.583+00:002018-06-28T17:41:43.583+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149130274758762896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-82692161310023511552018-06-28T17:40:14.630+00:002018-06-28T17:40:14.630+00:00HI. Yes, I have David's number but as he has ...HI. Yes, I have David's number but as he has been ex-directory for more than 40 years, I am reluctant to release it without his consent. His address is 148, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove. I should be interested to know your father's name and to see whether I recall him from schooldays. Best wishes for your forthcoming marriage. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149130274758762896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-8166566973901481582018-04-07T15:36:17.010+00:002018-04-07T15:36:17.010+00:00Hi.
This is a message to Mark Wakelam specificall...Hi.<br /><br />This is a message to Mark Wakelam specifically. You mentioned being in touch with David Craig. I wondered if you were still in contact? My father used to know him and I would like to get in touch because I'm getting married this year and would like to invite him and his wife.<br /><br />I've tried all means. FB, Linkedin, the Bromsgrove Advertiser even but no one seems to have his contact number. If anyone does, please let me know! <br /><br />Thanks!katie's closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444408180103950959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-53633535986356081582017-11-07T10:42:19.693+00:002017-11-07T10:42:19.693+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149130274758762896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-42228005536227663762017-11-07T10:41:07.385+00:002017-11-07T10:41:07.385+00:00I remember Phil Davis with great affection. Other ...I remember Phil Davis with great affection. Other teachers whom I found to be outstanding were David Craig, with whom I am still in contact; the late Russell David, who first suggested I should apply to Oxford; David Morris, who did so much to help me to get there; George Mills, the epitome of an officer and a gentleman; and James Malden, who taught me Latin and Greek.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149130274758762896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-50894135446360684672012-03-04T21:28:32.824+00:002012-03-04T21:28:32.824+00:00I transferred to the V1 Form at BHS from a girl...I transferred to the V1 Form at BHS from a girl's grammar school in the late 1960s. It was a lot more relaxed than the girls' school and I had a lot of fun.<br /><br />Educationally it did me well - got me to Oxford to read Modern History and helped me towards a successful legal career.<br /><br />I did a bit of teaching before I became a lawyer and I have to say that in my opinion the two glaringly obvious things that have gone wrong and are letting children down are a break-down in discipline and a headlong flight away from formal teaching methods.<br /><br />Sadly I felt that I had to educate my children privately to de-risk their education - something my parents did not feel they had to do (and wouldn't have been able to afford to do)<br /><br />Take the politics out of education and let's have some evidence- based policy for a change.christina mclellannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-75848743197817950072011-03-10T00:00:49.051+00:002011-03-10T00:00:49.051+00:00I must have attended a different school from 1962-...I must have attended a different school from 1962-1969 to the one described. A 6th form tie? The pupils who played regularly in the sports teams were awarded the coveted 'sports tie', otherwise it was the same. There were less than 1000 pupils, so hardly 1/3 of the children in the area. Latin was taught in the first year to all pupils, not to all in the second year. Greek? I don't recall an opportunity to learn Greek 'mainstream'. As for a few % wearing correct uniform, prefects used to be along school drive making sure uniform was correctly worn - those who did not conform (just a few rebels) had to report to a senior master, or if it was a girl - to the dreaded Miss Baxter! A little more discipline nowadays is what could put alot of these rebelious children back on track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187043.post-83860656490844589212008-07-05T18:32:00.000+00:002008-07-05T18:32:00.000+00:00well i remember your high school, don't think it t...well i remember your high school, don't think it took one third of bromsgroves children though. There was Catshill, Parkside, Wasely Hills and Watclose secondary modern, so I think one fifth is closer to the mark. I was sent to your high school in 1970 from catshill when it "went comprehensive" Glad you weren' effected. I gained tremendously as I had beeb expected to pass the 11 plus when I was at Meadows. Others were not so fortunate and Mr Kite was a miserable old geysr who NEVER smiled! Happy days though! JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com