Appleford School, Shrewton, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL

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A P P L E F O R D AUTUMN TERM 2015

NEW APPOINTMENTS AT APPLEFORD

With the continuing growth in pupil numbers at Appleford, further teachers, therapists, learning support assistants, boarding staff and clerical staff have been appointed for this new academic year. We are delighted to welcome: Mrs Janice Raffle as Head of Science. Dr Jane Harrison will be teaching English. Mrs Angharad Hughes-McSkimming (Mrs Hughes) will be teaching RE and PSHE. Ms Kelly Wells will be covering Mrs Dopheide’s absence in Drama. Mr Simon Coombes is our new Head of Games and Examinations Officer. Mrs Helen McGarrigle is teaching and Mr Andrew Cassin-Davies has become the teacher for the new 6th Form Centre. We also have a number of learning support assistants who have joined the team: Wendy Cull, Kimberley Cooke, Megan Lyons, Stevie Pryer, Corrina Hackney and Nicola Latter. Mr Pete Goodings has become Head of Maths and Mrs Gwen Goodings has become Head of English.

Dr Harrison English Teacher

Mr Coombes Head of Games

Mrs Raffle Head of Science

Mrs Cooper Receptionist

Ms Wells Drama Teacher

NEW APPLEFORD

HOUSEPARENTS

Appleford was delighted to welcome Kenny Logan, Scottish Rugby Union player to talk about his life and dyslexia. We were also very grateful to MP John Glen, who is always very supportive to the school, for presenting the awards and prizes to pupils.

Dr Peter Gardner (Proprietor), Mr John Glenn MP, Mr Kenny Logan, (Scottish Rugby Union player), Mr David King (Headmaster) and Mr Graham Harrison (Chair of the Friends of Appleford).

SPEECH DAY JULY 2015

Mr Thorn Houseparent for

The Beeches

Mrs Wedd Houseparent for

Cedar House

Miss Saunders Houseparent for

Holly House

Mrs Gray Houseparent for

Elm House

Miss Sharpe Speech and Language Therapist

Mrs Hughes RE & PSHE

Teacher

With the purchase of a new property for the 6th Form boy boarders, a new Houseparent was required for the house. Mrs Coral Wedd has been appointed to be the Houseparent for Cedar House. Mr Marc Thorn will become House-parent for The Beeches and Miss Liz Saunders has joined Holly House as the girls’ Houseparent..

Mrs Iona Gray has been appointed Interim Head of Boarding and Head of Elm House until Mr Jason Maynard and Mrs Kezia Maynard join the team. We are delighted with our new appoint-ments and are sure they will bring much experience and support to the pupils.

Mr Cassin-Davies

6th Form Teacher

Mrs McGarrigle Teacher

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NEW 6TH FORM CENTRE

O UTSTANDING PUPILS

The following was announced at Speech Day:

HEAD AND DEPUTY HEAD BOY AND G IRL

A new reception desk now stands in the school’s main entrance. Mrs Cooper has become the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries.

A new Boarding House has been purchased for the new 6th Form boy boarders at Appleford. Located just 2 minutes walk from the school gate on Elston Lane, Cedar House will house 5 pupils. Mrs Wedd who was previously the Houseparent for The Beeches Boarding House, has taken the position of Houseparent for Cedar

NEW M USIC AND DRAMA ROOM

Purchase of boarding house for 6th Form boy boarders

New 6th Form Centre arriving by crane

The 6th Form Centre arrived this Summer for the first intake of 6th form pupils at Appleford.

Tom Dyer has retained his title ‘National Show Jumping Champion’ for the 4th year running. Lottie Timms was a runner-up for her entry in British Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Julian Gardner Photographic Awards. Well done to both of them and to all of our pupils for their wonderful achievements.

CEDAR HOUSE 6TH FORM BOARDERS HOUSE

View of back garden

Lounge, Dining area

Common Room with kitchenette

6th Form Centre Classroom

During the Summer Term, Year 10 pupils at Appleford were invited to put themselves forward for the position of Head Boy/Girl. Pupils had to write a formal application and then attend an interview with the Headmaster and Head of Lower School.

Tom Edmunds (Head Boy)

Callum Swire (Deputy Head Boy)

Lottie Timms (Head Girl)

Lucy Johnstone (Deputy Head Girl)

NEW RECEPTION

Walking past these pupils, I had to take this picture of them all engrossed in their reading.

Appleford apple, by Henry Thompson Created during the Summer Holidays.

The Music and Drama room has doubled in size over the Summer break and now has a dedicated stage area..

David King (Headmaster) and Richard Caley (longest serving teacher at Appleford School) welcomed past Headmaster Rev Bob Clarke (2001—2005)

SNAP SHOTS OF SCHOOL L IFE