The Reunion Committee had a meeting today. It was decided the next Reunion will be held on Saturday, 2 October 2010 at the Talbot Hotel in Southport. More details will be published when available.
11 October 2009
At the Reunion yesterday (10 October), Mr Henderson was given the honour of becoming President of the Reunion Association. He accepted this and promised to do the best he could to support future events.
This year’s Reunion was a sell-out with about 120 people attending. Former staff Mr & Mrs Wood and Mrs Goodall came along as well as Mr Henderson. Mrs Furness had sent a message to say she was sorry Mr Furness couldn’t be there for health reasons, but they were both thinking of everyone.
A fuller report will be published soon, and photos from the event may be available to view as well.
7 October 2009
Former pupil Maryam Kamel is going to college in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to study Graphic Design on a one year course. She is enrolling for the course this month and is looking forward to it.
18 September 2009
We are sorry to report the death of Rev. Colin Pope of Emmanuel Church, Southport. Rev. Pope will be remembered by some of you as he took a keen interest in the school, and on a number of occasions, the school held a Carol Service at Emmanuel Church.
Rev. Colin Pope died suddenly on 16 September. He leaves behind a loving wife and two children. We send our condolences to his family at this sad time.
11 September 2009
Former pupil Louise Isles has reached the finals of the Miss Glamour 2009 competition. She is one of four to be judged in London this month.
Louise is no stranger to modeling contests as she was voted one of the top ‘100 Honeys’ for FHM, the lads’ magazine, in 2006.
Louise: good luck in becoming Miss Glamour 2009!
22 May 2009
As reported by Ronnie Gilbody on our Guestbook, southport.gb.com have said vandals continue to target our old school buildings. The photos on that website show the buildings falling into disrepair with broken windows an all too common scene.
The grounds being empty and unused is a magnet for such destruction. Plans for refurbishment mentioned last year appear to be on hold. Quite why is anybody’s guess?
25 April 2009
We are sorry to hear of the death of Graham Formstone‘s wife who died on 20 April after a short illness. Some of you will remember her attending past reunions with Graham.
Our condolences go to Graham and his family at this sad time.
15 April 2009
In the April edition of Chattering, the monthly newsletter for DELTA supporters, it’s reported that former Principal Miss Clark celebrated her 80th birthday in March.
On 28 March about 40 people gathered at Leadenhall School in Salisbury to celebrate Miss Clark’s special birthday and to hear her talk about the programmes she has helped set up in various countries. Miss Clark is a founder member of what was then known as NAG, now DELTA.
The celebrations included a buffet lunch and a champagne toast with Miss Clark cutting a beautifully decorated cake. Mrs Rothwell, who was a teacher at Birkdale, spoke of her energy, enthusiasm and insight which has influenced so many. Dr Tucker, the Chief Executive of Mary Hare, spoke of her many achievements in the world of deaf education.
Our congratulations go to Miss Clark on reaching this milestone and we wish her well as she continues to help deaf children the world over to learn to listen and talk.
13 April 2009
Jemma Findlow has got engaged to Bertie Holgate. He asked her to marry him on Boxing Day last year. She is expecting a baby due on 19 October.
Congratulations to Jemma & Bertie.