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· 50th Anniversay 1958 - 2008

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Walmer Science College and Castle Community College to merge sixth forms.

Walmer Science College and Castle Community College have announced plans to join their sixth
forms and will begin recruitment from September 2008. The decision was made to allow greater diversity
in subjects on offer. A combination of the subjects already available at both schools will allow
students a much greater choice.

Students will be asked to choose a name and design a logo to encapsulate the feel of the new sixth
form. The students will then decide the entrants to be shortlisted and the Headteachers and Governors
will chose the winning name and design.

Andrew Milliken, Director of post 16 Education says:
“It’s a very exciting development for young people in Walmer and Deal. I believe it will offer students
more opportunity and a wider choice of options to help them to maximise their potential.”

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Greater Opportunities and Better Prospects Business Booming At WSC

With a quarter of a million pound injection to ICT facilities, students at Walmer Science College
have a lot to be excited about.

Since the arrival of new headteacher Simon Heaton in September 2006, Walmer Science College has
striven to provide students with a greater range of courses, a more productive school day and the
latest in industry technology.

The students, a year on, have now just benefited from a quarter of a million pounds ICT investment,
which has granted a much richer learning environment from which teachers are already noticing the
effects.

The music department has introduced the children to an advanced music programme called Sibelus
that enables the students to score write and compose their own music electronically- made possible
because of the school’s investment in improved software.

The drama department now enjoys cinematic ratio with an interactive wide screen television for
thorough analysis and a new editing computer- the same as used in the industry- which will keep
students at the forefront of developments plus investment in new cameras. In addition to all this, 2
new ICT rooms and additional computers in the Learning Resource Centre have been added to support
teaching and learning.

Head of drama, Mr Garner says:
“We want to equip students with the ability to use the latest in technological advancements and
provide them with the skills and expertise to step straight into their chosen careers.”
Over two thirds of the classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. These can act as an
ordinary whiteboard, a projector screen, an electronic copy board or as a computer projector screen
on which the computer image can be controlled by touching or writing on the surface of the panel,
instead of using a mouse or keyboard.

Geography teacher, Mr Butcher says of the interactive whiteboards:
“They make the subject come alive.”

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WALMER SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENTS GAIN DUKE OF EDINBURGH Business Booming At WSC

An impressive 18 students at Walmer Science College have just been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh award in
Bronze. To be awarded a Duke of Edinburgh award, students must complete three full days of activities. This
year, the Walmer school students had to complete focused training and first aid training before planning their
own route from the start point, Swattenden Centre in Cranbrook. They had to navigate their way to the designated
camp site and then follow the route back the following day. They were also asked to plan nutritious
menus and complete detailed route plans to help guide them including gradient information, measurements,
journey times and route descriptions.

By participating in the Duke of Edinburgh awards (awarded in bronze, silver and gold) students have the opportunity
to work directly for the local community, The Walmer students are currently working with Lifeboat,
nursing homes and local charity shops.

To complete the Award students must also participate in 3 other sections: Skill, Physical Recreation and Service,
such as cookery, dance, football, DIY, course in first aid, fire and safety and teaching.
Eighteen Walmer Science College students will be awarded the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award at a ceremony
in November. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is widely recognized by employers and people involved in
education. The Government has recognized that the Award has a valuable role to play within a young person’s
personal development and is closely linked with many Government initiatives, including Connexions and the
drive for Active Citizenship.

Emma Geldart, teacher and leader of Duke of Edinburgh awards at Walmer Schools says;
Participating in an Award is an excellent way for young people to have a great time with their friends, make
new friends and do something highly rewarding with very real long-term benefits.

Eighteen students will be awarded the bronze award. The award ceremony for the White Cliff Panel (which
includes all the units in Dover, Deal & Sandwich) is taking place on November 30th at Dover College. The
students receiving awards are: Jade Barratt, Gavin Greig, Tom Daniel, Liam Mockeridge, Aimee Lawrence, Sam
Todd, Joe Wright, Saira Erskine, Bethany Harris, Alex Diamond, Chrostopher Dale, James Cooper, Josh Garner,
Chloe-Anne Nichol, Melissa Jenkinson, Tom Porter, Authun Nicholls, Sam Cook. In addition, the following students
completed their expedition but continue to work on the other sections of the award: Charlotte Baker,
Alicia Griggs, Vicky Morris.

(In the Photograph, from left to right are : Christopher Dale, Liam mockeridge, Ben Smith, Authun Nicholls,
James Cooper, Alex Diamond, Jack Brown.)

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50th Anniversay 1958 - 2008 Business Booming At WSC

Walmer School/Walmer Science College

50^th Anniversary

Details of the celebrations and events to mark the 50^th Anniversary will be posted at a later date. Articles will appear in the East Kent Mercury in April

1958 A New Co-Educational School in Walmer

The original decision to build a new school on top of the hill on Salisbury Road arose from the post war ‘baby boom’ with the existing schools – Deal Secondary School for Boys and Elizabeth Carter School for Girls at capacity and overcrowded.

When the school opened for pupils in 1958 they entered a school that was modern bright and with excellent facilities. The school was built on open land using new building techniques involving a structure with no internal and very little external brickwork to create bright and airy spaces with specialist rooms for domestic science, science, woodwork, metalwork and a library. For those who had come from the darker and older primary schools and other secondary schools it was a revelation and a wonderful place to begin a secondary education.

The school was popular even before it opened. In March 1958 the East Kent Mercury reported 100 children had been refused places at the new school being built on Salisbury Road due to oversubscription. (EKM 13/3/58)

Walmer Secondary School was opened its doors to the first 308 pupils (152 girls and 156 boys) at 9.00am on 24^th April 1958, immediately after the Easter Holidays. Ultimately the school was to house 600 pupils. Later in the year the school was officially opened by Jack Warner Dixon” of Dock Green.

The first Headmaster was Mr C.S. Smith MA BSc formerly on the staff at Pitmaston Secondary School for Boys, Birmingham who retired after 21 years as Headmaster in 1979. Mr Smith had an initial staff in April 1958 of 12 full-time teachers and one part-time member of staff. The school was divided into 4 ‘houses’ named Churchill, Pitt, Salisbury and Wellington after holders of the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. (A fifth house - Granville was added in the early 1990’s.)

The First Staff

Headmaster: Mr CS Smith BSc.

Deputy Headmaster: Mr R Trowman.

Head of Girls Welfare and Homecraft: Mrs BA Soden

Head of Science: Mr GE Cocker.

Head of Arts and Crafts: Mr Jefferson

Head of English: Mr PJ Harman

Head of Music: Mr PTJ Malone.

I/C Backward Pupils: Mr H Norman.

I/C Boys PE: Mr WT Wheeler.

Other staff members: Miss ME Pratt

Miss B Hudson

Miss P Maine

Mr J Taylor

Mrs J Wheeler (part time)

Later in the year the school held its first Prize Giving with the guest of honour being Jack Warner, the actor - “ Dixon” of Dixon of Dock Green who lived at Broadstairs.

One of the first articles to appear in the East Kent Mercury was an appeal for more library books to build up their library. Pupils were bringing a book each when they began at the school. In a week they brought 130 books.

Thursday 1^st July saw the first Sports Day. Prizes and cups presented by the Mayor Alderman John Tapping JP. “This is the first school sports I’ve been to where all the events have been records!” The winning House was Pitt and the trophy was presented to 14 year old Angela Creasy prefect of the winning house. (EKM 24/7/58)

The first Head Girl was Angela Creasy and the first Head Boy was Chris Selves.

On December 16^th 1958 celebration of Advent of Christmas with a service of 9 Lessons and Carols. During the week each House held its own Christmas parties.

School dances were regularly held on Fridays.

September 1958

393 children on roll – 200 boys and 193 girls.

New staff: Miss J Cropper (Domestic Science)

Mr Burgess BSc. (Geography)

Miss J Hoile

Mr DG Fawcett

September 1959

428 children on roll.

New staff: Mrs Branson

Mrs Peck

Mr Collyer

In March 1960 the school held its first school drama production – “Ghost Train”.

Head Teachers 1958 – 2008

There have only been three Head Teachers of Walmer School/Walmer Science College since it was opened in 1958.

1958 - 1979 Mr Charles S. Smith MA BSc

1979 – 2007 Mr Roger Cross BEd

2007 - Present Mr Simon Heaton BSc (Hons) NPQH


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	News · Two become One · Greater Opportunities and Better Prospects · WALMER SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENTS GAIN DUKE OF EDINBURGH · 50th Anniversay 1958 - 2008 Two become One Walmer Science College and Castle Community College to merge sixth forms. Walmer Science College and Castle Community College have announced plans to join their sixth forms and will begin recruitment from September 2008. The decision was made to allow greater diversity in subjects on offer. A combination of the subjects already available at both schools will allow students a much greater choice. Students will be asked to choose a name and design a logo to encapsulate the feel of the new sixth form. The students will then decide the entrants to be shortlisted and the Headteachers and Governors will chose the winning name and design. Andrew Milliken, Director of post 16 Education says: “It’s a very exciting development for young people in Walmer and Deal. I believe it will offer students more opportunity and a wider choice of options to help them to maximise their potential.” Back To Top Greater Opportunities and Better Prospects With a quarter of a million pound injection to ICT facilities, students at Walmer Science College have a lot to be excited about. Since the arrival of new headteacher Simon Heaton in September 2006, Walmer Science College has striven to provide students with a greater range of courses, a more productive school day and the latest in industry technology. The students, a year on, have now just benefited from a quarter of a million pounds ICT investment, which has granted a much richer learning environment from which teachers are already noticing the effects. The music department has introduced the children to an advanced music programme called Sibelus that enables the students to score write and compose their own music electronically- made possible because of the school’s investment in improved software. The drama department now enjoys cinematic ratio with an interactive wide screen television for thorough analysis and a new editing computer- the same as used in the industry- which will keep students at the forefront of developments plus investment in new cameras. In addition to all this, 2 new ICT rooms and additional computers in the Learning Resource Centre have been added to support teaching and learning. Head of drama, Mr Garner says: “We want to equip students with the ability to use the latest in technological advancements and provide them with the skills and expertise to step straight into their chosen careers.” Over two thirds of the classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. These can act as an ordinary whiteboard, a projector screen, an electronic copy board or as a computer projector screen on which the computer image can be controlled by touching or writing on the surface of the panel, instead of using a mouse or keyboard. Geography teacher, Mr Butcher says of the interactive whiteboards: “They make the subject come alive.” Back To Top WALMER SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENTS GAIN DUKE OF EDINBURGH An impressive 18 students at Walmer Science College have just been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh award in Bronze. To be awarded a Duke of Edinburgh award, students must complete three full days of activities. This year, the Walmer school students had to complete focused training and first aid training before planning their own route from the start point, Swattenden Centre in Cranbrook. They had to navigate their way to the designated camp site and then follow the route back the following day. They were also asked to plan nutritious menus and complete detailed route plans to help guide them including gradient information, measurements, journey times and route descriptions. By participating in the Duke of Edinburgh awards (awarded in bronze, silver and gold) students have the opportunity to work directly for the local community, The Walmer students are currently working with Lifeboat, nursing homes and local charity shops. To complete the Award students must also participate in 3 other sections: Skill, Physical Recreation and Service, such as cookery, dance, football, DIY, course in first aid, fire and safety and teaching. Eighteen Walmer Science College students will be awarded the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award at a ceremony in November. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is widely recognized by employers and people involved in education. The Government has recognized that the Award has a valuable role to play within a young person’s personal development and is closely linked with many Government initiatives, including Connexions and the drive for Active Citizenship. Emma Geldart, teacher and leader of Duke of Edinburgh awards at Walmer Schools says; Participating in an Award is an excellent way for young people to have a great time with their friends, make new friends and do something highly rewarding with very real long-term benefits. Eighteen students will be awarded the bronze award. The award ceremony for the White Cliff Panel (which includes all the units in Dover, Deal & Sandwich) is taking place on November 30th at Dover College. The students receiving awards are: Jade Barratt, Gavin Greig, Tom Daniel, Liam Mockeridge, Aimee Lawrence, Sam Todd, Joe Wright, Saira Erskine, Bethany Harris, Alex Diamond, Chrostopher Dale, James Cooper, Josh Garner, Chloe-Anne Nichol, Melissa Jenkinson, Tom Porter, Authun Nicholls, Sam Cook. In addition, the following students completed their expedition but continue to work on the other sections of the award: Charlotte Baker, Alicia Griggs, Vicky Morris. (In the Photograph, from left to right are : Christopher Dale, Liam mockeridge, Ben Smith, Authun Nicholls, James Cooper, Alex Diamond, Jack Brown.) Back To Top 50th Anniversay 1958 - 2008 Walmer School/Walmer Science College 50^th Anniversary *Details of the celebrations and events to mark the 50^th Anniversary will be posted at a later date. Articles will appear in the East Kent Mercury in April* 1958 A New Co-Educational School in Walmer The original decision to build a new school on top of the hill on Salisbury Road arose from the post war ‘baby boom’ with the existing schools – Deal Secondary School for Boys and Elizabeth Carter School for Girls at capacity and overcrowded. When the school opened for pupils in 1958 they entered a school that was modern bright and with excellent facilities. The school was built on open land using new building techniques involving a structure with no internal and very little external brickwork to create bright and airy spaces with specialist rooms for domestic science, science, woodwork, metalwork and a library. For those who had come from the darker and older primary schools and other secondary schools it was a revelation and a wonderful place to begin a secondary education. The school was popular even before it opened. In March 1958 the East Kent Mercury reported 100 children had been refused places at the new school being built on Salisbury Road due to oversubscription. (EKM 13/3/58) Walmer Secondary School was opened its doors to the first 308 pupils (152 girls and 156 boys) at 9.00am on 24^th April 1958, immediately after the Easter Holidays. Ultimately the school was to house 600 pupils. Later in the year the school was officially opened by Jack Warner Dixon” of Dock Green. The first Headmaster was Mr C.S. Smith MA BSc formerly on the staff at Pitmaston Secondary School for Boys, Birmingham who retired after 21 years as Headmaster in 1979. Mr Smith had an initial staff in April 1958 of 12 full-time teachers and one part-time member of staff. The school was divided into 4 ‘houses’ named Churchill, Pitt, Salisbury and Wellington after holders of the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. (A fifth house - Granville was added in the early 1990’s.) The First Staff Headmaster: Mr CS Smith BSc. Deputy Headmaster: Mr R Trowman. Head of Girls Welfare and Homecraft: Mrs BA Soden Head of Science: Mr GE Cocker. Head of Arts and Crafts: Mr Jefferson Head of English: Mr PJ Harman Head of Music: Mr PTJ Malone. I/C Backward Pupils: Mr H Norman. I/C Boys PE: Mr WT Wheeler. Other staff members: Miss ME Pratt Miss B Hudson Miss P Maine Mr J Taylor Mrs J Wheeler (part time) Later in the year the school held its first Prize Giving with the guest of honour being Jack Warner, the actor - “ Dixon” of Dixon of Dock Green who lived at Broadstairs. One of the first articles to appear in the East Kent Mercury was an appeal for more library books to build up their library. Pupils were bringing a book each when they began at the school. In a week they brought 130 books. Thursday 1^st July saw the first Sports Day. Prizes and cups presented by the Mayor Alderman John Tapping JP. “This is the first school sports I’ve been to where all the events have been records!” The winning House was Pitt and the trophy was presented to 14 year old Angela Creasy prefect of the winning house. (EKM 24/7/58) The first Head Girl was Angela Creasy and the first Head Boy was Chris Selves. On December 16^th 1958 celebration of Advent of Christmas with a service of 9 Lessons and Carols. During the week each House held its own Christmas parties. School dances were regularly held on Fridays. September 1958 393 children on roll – 200 boys and 193 girls. New staff: Miss J Cropper (Domestic Science) Mr Burgess BSc. (Geography) Miss J Hoile Mr DG Fawcett September 1959 428 children on roll. New staff: Mrs Branson Mrs Peck Mr Collyer In March 1960 the school held its first school drama production – “Ghost Train”. Head Teachers 1958 – 2008 There have only been three Head Teachers of Walmer School/Walmer Science College since it was opened in 1958. 1958 - 1979 Mr Charles S. Smith MA BSc 1979 – 2007 Mr Roger Cross BEd 2007 - Present Mr Simon Heaton BSc (Hons) NPQH Back To Top

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