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Ashton Park School
Ashton Park School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in the Bower Ashton area of Bristol, England. History The school opened on 8 September 1955 as Ashton Park Secondary Modern School, built in the grounds of Ashton Court. Students come from primary schools including Ashton Gate, Hotwells, Southville, Compass Point, Hillcrest Primary School and Luckwell. The school has a sixth form centre which has the freedom of college, but the support of a school. This prepares students for the next stage in their life. The school was a specialist Sports College. The school still has many extra curriculum clubs for a wide variety of team sports, dance and athletics. Previously a foundation school administered by Bristol City Council, in July 2018 Ashton Park School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Gatehouse Green Learning Trust. Building The 1950s teaching accommodation was demolished in 2009/2010 and replaced by a new 39 classroom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy (English School)
An academy school in England is a state-funded school which is directly funded by the Department for Education and independent of local authority control. The terms of the arrangements are set out in individual Academy Funding Agreements. Most academies are secondary schools, though slightly more than 25% of primary schools (4,363 as of December 2017) are academies. Academies are self-governing non-profit charitable trusts and may receive additional support from personal or corporate sponsors, either financially or in kind. Academies are inspected and follow the same rules on admissions, special educational needs and exclusions as other state schools and students sit the same national exams. They have more autonomy with the National Curriculum, but do have to ensure that their curriculum is broad and balanced, and that it includes the core subjects of English, maths and science. They must also teach relationships and sex education, and religious education. They are free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a secondary school with academy status in Bristol, England. It opened in September 2008 in the buildings of the former Portway Community School. Sponsors Oasis Academy Brightstowe is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning, which is a separate charity, but is part of the Oasis Global family. Oasis UK, a Christian organisation, was founded by Rev Steve Chalke M.B.E. in 1985, and began its work in the UK but now delivers educational, healthcare and housing projects globally. Oasis Community Learning sponsor over fifty other academies across the UK. Description Oasis Academy Brightstowe is Academy for 11- to 19-year-olds, located in Shirehampton in north Bristol. The Academy opened in September 2008 in the redeveloped buildings of the former Portway School. It has about 800 students. On opening, the school served about 500 11-16 year olds from an area of significant social economic disadvantage. A quarter of students were eligible for free school meal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academies In Bristol
An academy ( Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and Skills, skill, north of Ancient Athens, Athens, Greece. Etymology The word comes from the ''Academy'' in ancient Greece, which derives from the Athenian hero, ''Akademos''. Outside the city walls of Athens, the Gymnasium (ancient Greece), gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning. The sacred space, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena, had formerly been an olive Grove (nature), grove, hence the expression "the groves of Academe". In these gardens, the philosopher Plato conversed with followers. Plato developed his sessions into a method of teaching philosophy and in 387 BC, established what is known today as the Old Academ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secondary Schools In Bristol
Secondary may refer to: Science and nature * Secondary emission, of particles ** Secondary electrons, electrons generated as ionization products * The secondary winding, or the electrical or electronic circuit connected to the secondary winding in a transformer * Secondary (chemistry), a term used in organic chemistry to classify various types of compounds * Secondary color, color made from mixing primary colors * Secondary mirror, second mirror element/focusing surface in a reflecting telescope * Secondary craters, often called "secondaries" * Secondary consumer, in ecology * An obsolete name for the Mesozoic in geosciences * Secondary feathers, flight feathers attached to the ulna on the wings of birds Society and culture * Secondary (football), a position in American football and Canadian football * Secondary dominant in music * Secondary education, education which typically takes place after six years of primary education ** Secondary school, the type of school at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yann Thomas
Yann Thomas (born 16 April 1990) is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Gallagher Premiership for Bristol RFC. He plays as a prop. Thomas joined the Gloucester Rugby Academy from West Country rivals Bristol before the 2008–09 season and impressed enough to earn a senior deal. Made his full senior debut for the club in the LV= Cup in 2009–10, and has also played as a dual-registered player for Moseley. On 2 April 2013, it was announced that Thomas had signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Gloucester until the end of the 2014–15 season. On 25 April 2015, Thomas has agreed a new contract extension with Gloucester. On 7 June 2017, after a nine-year stay with Gloucester, it was announced that Thomas has signed for third division French club Rouen in Federale 1 Federale may refer to: Sports *Fédérale 1, the highest level of French amateur rugby union *Fédérale 2, the second highest level of French amateur rugby union * Fédérale 3, the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lloyd James (footballer)
Lloyd Stuart Roger James (born 16 February 1988) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Taunton Town. Club career Southampton He attended Ashton Park School in the Ashton Gate area of Bristol. He was a member of Southampton's youth team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup in 2005, losing on aggregate to Ipswich Town. He made his debut for the Wales under-21 team against Cyprus U21s on 15 November 2005. He was called into the first team squad for the FA Cup tie at Torquay United on 6 January 2007. On 9 August 2008, James started in Southampton's match against Cardiff City. He scored his first goal in a 3–1 victory over Exeter City on Boxing Day, 2009. He scored his second goal with a 20-yard volley in a 1–1 draw with Brentford. On 15 May 2010, James was named in a list of 13 players to be released from Southampton before the start of the 2010–11 season. Colchester United Colchester United manager John Ward then offered him a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Chilcott
Gareth James Chilcott (born 20 November 1956 in Bristol) is a former rugby union player, who played at prop for Bath and England. He made his England debut against Australia in 1984. He toured with the British Lions in Australia in 1989, together with Andy Robinson and Jeremy Guscott. He acted in the revived stage play Up 'n' Under which was set around a rugby league sevens tournament. Chilcott is also a Bristol City supporter and goes to many home and away games. He appeared in a rugby special of '' Come Dine with Me'' with Martin Offiah, Victor Ubogu, and Kyran Bracken which was shown in September 2011. In 2012, Chilcott establisheVenatour a sports travel company based in Cheltenham. He also hosts a regular online opinion show, Cooch's Corner, featuring opinion and rugby guests. Charitable work He is an active Honorary President of the rugby charity Wooden Spoon in Somerset ( en, All The People of Somerset) , locator_map = , coordinates = , region = South West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, hip hop and indie, while its sister station 1Xtra plays black contemporary music, including hip hop and R&B. Radio 1 also runs two online streams, Radio 1 Dance, dedicated to dance music, and Radio 1 Relax, dedicated to chill-out music; both are available to listen only on BBC Sounds. Radio 1 broadcasts throughout the UK on FM between and , digital radio, digital TV and BBC Sounds. It was launched in 1967 to meet the demand for music generated by pirate radio stations, when the average age of the UK population was 27. The BBC claims that it targets the 15–29 age group, and the average age of its UK audience since 2009 is 30. BBC Radio 1 started 24-hour broadcasting on 1 May 1991. According to RAJAR, the station broadcasts to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Parfitt
Andrew John Parfitt (born 24 September 1958, Bristol) is the Executive Director of Talent for ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi. He was the Controller of BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom, and held that role from 1998–2011, taking over from Matthew Bannister. He was also the controller of BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network, BBC Popular Music and BBC Switch. He was recently appointed Chair of the UK charity Youth Music. Early life He went to Ashton Park Comprehensive School in Bower Ashton, Bristol. He then went to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (now an associate college of UWE). From 1978–79, he was the assistant stage manager at the Bristol Arts Centre. He later attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Early career Parfitt joined the BBC in 1980 working as a Studio Manager. He spent some time with BFBS in the Falkland Islands, before returning to the UK in 1984. He became a producer in BBC Education in 1985, then joined Radio 4 in 1987 and produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merchants' Academy
Merchants' Academy is an independent academy in Withywood, Bristol, England. The school is funded by Bristol City Council and sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. The sponsors provided an initial £2 million towards new school buildings and facilities, and continue to provide additional revenue support. History Merchants' Academy opened on 15 September 2008, replacing the former Withywood Community School. It is housed in a £30 million new build, which was erected on the site of the predecessor school. The new build consists of seven separate buildings laid out around a central courtyard and the school was awarded the 2009 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) regional award for architectural excellence. The founding Principal was Stephen Kings, and the founding Chair of Governors was Denis Burn. Anne Burrell was appointed as Principal in 2010. The Academy was officially opened by Princess Anne on 9 February 2011, and an Ofsted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge Learning Campus
Bridge Learning Campus is a mixed gender all-through school located in the Whitchurch Park area of Bristol, England. History Its construction was completed in December 2008, opening to students the following January. It was officially opened by The Princess Royal in October 2009. BLC, as an all through school, enjoys a rare identity as one of only a handful of schools in the UK where a child can begin and end their entire school career within the same establishment. There are many potential benefits to this approach, both operationally for the school and ultimately for the educational progress of the pupils. BLC has incorporated the secondary school formerly known as Hartcliffe Engineering Community College, and also the former Teyfant Community Primary School. BLC (or "The Bridge" as it has become known) has been constructed as part of the former Labour Government's Building Schools for the Future programme (since scrapped). Additionally, New Fosseway Special School also r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedminster Down Secondary School
Bedminster Down School is a mixed gender secondary school with Academy (English school), academy status, located in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol, England. History The school originally opened in 1955 as a comprehensive school but on 1 June 2012 the school officially became an academy. Although the school initially planned on becoming an academy from September 2011, this was delayed. In 2010, the head teacher of ten years, Marius Frank left the school to become CEO of ASDAN also based in Bristol. The current head teacher is Deborah Gibbs. The school was part of The Malago Learning Partnership (MLP). MLP was a collaboration between Bedminster Down school, Cheddar Grove Primary, Greenfield Primary, Headley Park Primary, Parson Street Primary, Victoria Park Primary and St Peters CofE Primary. Building In 2003, the school was selected as one of four schools in Bristol to be completely rebuilt through the PFI programme. Work began on the new school building in 2004, and the ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
