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Wymondham High Academy
Wymondham High Academy is a state-funded co-educational academy school in the English county of Norfolk It can be found near the centre of the town of Wymondham, to the west of Norwich. It has around 1,650 pupils aged 11 to 18.Wymondham High School , Ofsted. Retrieved 2013-01-18. The principal is Mr Chris Smith. In 2017, the Academy received a 'good' report from Ofsted. Campus The school is divided into 4 blocks: North (English, Geography, I.T), South (Sciences, Music, Drama), Middle (Maths, Languages, RE) and, from 2013, East (Art, History). There is also a relatively small social sciences block, used exclusively by the sixth form. Neighbouring Wymondham Leisure Centre is used for its physical education facilities.House system The House sy ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wymondham
Wymondham ( ) is a market town and civil parishes in England, civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England, south-west of Norwich, England, Norwich off the A11 road (England), A11 road to London. The River Tiffey runs through. The parish, one of Norfolk's largest, includes rural areas to the north and south, with hamlets of Suton, Silfield, Spooner Row and Wattlefield. It had a population of 14,405 in 2011, of whom 13,587 lived in the town itself. Development The community developed during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, Anglo-Saxon period and expanded with the establishment of a Wymondham Abbey, priory in 1107 and a market in 1204. Industrially, Wymondham became known as a centre of woodturning and brush-making, retaining its brush factories until the late 20th century. New housing to the north and east of the town centre brought rapid expansion. Dual carriageways for the A11 and the development of rapid rail links to Norwich and Cambridge means Wymon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellis Foundation
Ellis is a surname of Welsh and English origin. Retrieved 21 January 2014 An independent French origin of the surname is said to derive from the phrase fleur-de-lis. Surname A *Abe Ellis (Stargate), a fictional character in the TV series ''Stargate Atlantis'' *Adam Ellis (born 1996), British speedway rider *Adrienne Ellis (born 1944), American-Canadian actress *Albert Ellis (other), multiple people *Alexander Ellis (other), multiple people * Allan Ellis (other) *Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician *Andrew Ellis (other), multiple people *Anita Ellis (other), multiple people * Annette Ellis (born 1946), Australian politician *Arthur Ellis (other), multiple people *Atom Ellis (born 1966), American musician * Aunjanue Ellis (born 1969), American actress B *Ben Ellis (other), multiple people *Bill Ellis (1919–2007), English cricketer *Boaz Ellis (born 1981), Israeli fencer * Bob Ellis (born 1942), Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academies In Norfolk
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 skill, north of 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 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, 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 Academy. By extension, ''academia'' has come to mean the accumulatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Mitchell (Canadian Figure Skater)
Mark Mitchell is a Canadian ice dancer who competed with Michelle McDonald of British Columbia. The two placed sixth at the 1988 Skate America, won silver at the 1989 Canadian Championships, and finished 11th at the 1989 World Championships in Paris. The following season, they won silver at the 1989 Skate Canada International, repeated as national silver medalists, and placed 9th at the 1990 World Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. They parted ways after the 1990 Goodwill Games The 1990 Goodwill Games was the second edition of the international multi-sport event created by Ted Turner, which was held between July 20 and August 5, 1990. Following an inaugural edition in Moscow, the second games took place in Seattle, United ..., where they finished fifth. Competitive highlights (with McDonald) References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian male ice dancers Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games {{Canada-figure-skating-bio-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Florida Ospreys
The North Florida Ospreys are the athletic teams of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. The Ospreys compete in the ASUN Conference in NCAA Division I. UNF became a full-fledged member of Division I in 2009; previously, the Ospreys were members of the Sunshine State Conference and Peach Belt Conference in NCAA Division II. UNF fields teams in seven men's sports and ten women's sports. History The University of North Florida's intercollegiate athletics program began in 1983, originally as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Ospreys joined NCAA Division II in 1993, the same year the UNF Arena opened. Initially, UNF competed in the Sunshine State Conference, and then in 1997 moved to the Peach Belt Conference. In 2005, the Ospreys began the transition to Division I, joining the Atlantic Sun Conference. The transition's final year was the 2008-09 season, with UNF becoming tournament eligible beginning in the 2009-10 season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maddie Brooks
Maddy or Maddie is a shortened form of the feminine given names Madeleine, Madelyn, Madison, etc. People * Maddy Crippen (born 1980), American medley swimmer * Maddy English (1925–2004), American professional baseball player * Maddy Evans (born 1991), American soccer player * Maddy Hill (born 1990), English actress * Maddie Moate (born 1988), English TV presenter and YouTube filmmaker * Maddie Poppe (born 1997), American singer-songwriter, 16th winner of ''American Idol'' (2018) * Maddy Prior (born 1947), English folk singer * Maddie Rooney (ice hockey) (born 1997), American ice hockey player * Maddy Rosenberg (born 1956), American artist and curator * Maddy Scott (born 1991), Canadian person who has been missing since 2011 * Maddie Ziegler (born 2002), American dancer Fictional characters * Madalyn "Maddie" Bishop, main character of the 2018 show ''Siren'' * Madeline "Maddie" Kendall-Buckley, a 9-1-1 dispatcher on American television series ''9-1-1'' * Maddie Fenton, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is the top-tier local government authority for Norfolk, England. Its headquarters are based in the city of Norwich. Below it there are 7 second-tier local government district councils: Breckland District, Broadland District, Great Yarmouth Borough, North Norfolk District, Norwich City, King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough, and South Norfolk District. History In 1902, the council consisted solely of landowners. Chairmen of the council prior to 1974 1889-1902 Robert Gurdon, 1st Baron Cranworth 1902-1912 Sir William Browne-ffolkes 1912-1920 John Holmes 1920-1925 Ailwyn Fellowes, 1st Baron Ailwyn 1925-1941 Russell Colman 1941-1950 Sir Henry Upcher 1950-1966 Sir Bartle Edwards 1966-1969 Douglas Sanderson 1969-1974 John Hayden : From this point onwards the role of Chairman became ceremonial with the council being run by a Leader. The council, as currently constituted, was established in 1974 following the implementation of the Local Govern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support's goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone who has cancer in the UK. History The charity was founded 1911 as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, by Douglas Macmillan following the death of his father from the disease. In 1924, the name was changed to the National Society for Cancer Relief, which it retained until 1989 when it was changed to Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, later changed again to Macmillan Cancer Relief. From 5 April 2006, Macmillan Cancer Relief became known as Macmillan Cancer Support, as this more accurately describes its role in supporting people who have cancer. It has adapted the principles of being a "source of support" and a "forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Macmillan
Douglas Macmillan MBE (10 August 1884 – 9 January 1969) was a British civil servant, vegetarianism activist and founder of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity, now one of the largest charities in the UK. Early life and education He was born on 10 August 1884, in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, the seventh of eight children of William Macmillan (1844–1911) and his wife Emily, formerly White (1843–1937). His father became managing director of John Boyd & Co. (manufacturers of horsehair-based products), was a Somerset County Alderman, and for fifteen years edited and published the monthly ''Castle Cary Visitor''. He was educated at Sexey's School, Bruton (1894–1897), the Quaker Sidcot School, Winscombe (1897–1901), and then at Birkbeck, University of London in 1901.Rossi, Paul N. (2009). ''Fighting Cancer with More than Medicine: A History of Macmillan Cancer Support''. The History Press. pp. 29-49. Career Macmillan entered the civil service in London in 1902. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surlingham
Surlingham is a village and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk situated on the Broads in eastern United Kingdom. It lies approximately 6½ miles (10½ km) south-east of Norwich on the south bank of the River Yare between Bramerton and Rockland St Mary. In the 2001 census it contained 266 households and a population of 637, increasing to 725 at the 2011 census. Although Surlingham is part of South Norfolk District, as in other broadland villages those areas of the village adjacent to the river and broads fall into the executive area of the Broads Authority. Toponymy The villages name origin is uncertain. 'Homestead/village of the south Herlingas (= *Herela's people)' or possibly, 'of the Sutherlingas'. In both cases, the point of reference is probably the River Yare. Churches The church of St Mary in Surlingham is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. The adjacent Church Marsh nature reserve is leased by the RSPB and is overlooked by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norfolk
Norfolk () is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in East Anglia in England. It borders Lincolnshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to the west and south-west, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea, with The Wash to the north-west. The county town is the city of Norwich. With an area of and a population of 859,400, Norfolk is a largely rural county with a population density of 401 per square mile (155 per km2). Of the county's population, 40% live in four major built up areas: Norwich (213,000), Great Yarmouth (63,000), King's Lynn (46,000) and Thetford (25,000). The Broads is a network of rivers and lakes in the east of the county, extending south into Suffolk. The area is protected by the Broads Authority and has similar status to a national park. History The area that was to become Norfolk was settled in pre-Roman times, (there were Palaeolithic settlers as early as 950,000 years ago) with camps along the highe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
