Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

Probably been on holiday.

i would just like to point out that of course a teacher in this case Mr Vessey is going to be nice to parents etc,theyr adults. however some teachers act v diffrently around pupils.

HI All

As mentioned in previous posts, in my humble opinion, I would say that pupils should note everything down. Although, how many people would make up stories about teachers they didn't like?

Although by noting things down, make sure you note the following, 1) if there were witnesses 2) in writing straight after the event 3) make sure the notes are ver batem then they could have a good case to the Almoners, if something serious did happen. Surely Tutors will take some notice??

Change is never easy, I was never a great fan of Southern and don't agree with many of the changes that he made (building on the ashphelt springs to mind) Franklin is probably just trying to stamp a mark, trust me it happens in every organisation (going through a management change at the moment and seems like they're changing things for the sake of changing things) Granted though, it sounds alot worse from when I was there, I was forever getting caught smoking and don't think I ever got a yellow or red card.

The whole Sky TV thing is absolutley disgusting, I remember having Sky in Peele A and it was great but we still spent most of our times outside, just made sunday's that bit more bareable. But cutting down the hours you can socialise (which is a great skill that I learnt from CH) is truly mind boggling.

Also the social aspect goes for the Disco's, it seems that they are trying to only let people socialise in the classroom. Having one a term is a bit rubbish.

One question, are they trying to save money; I read somewhere about not having a grecians play and other cost cutting measures; making up for the sad financial 'ruin' that Southern et al left it in?

Can't belive they're trying stopping cheering in the Headmasters assembly. Thats housey spirit right there, cheering for what fellow pupils have achieved.

Sorry to waffle on

peter2095 wrote:
One question, are they trying to save money; I read somewhere about not having a grecians play and other cost cutting measures; making up for the sad financial 'ruin' that Southern et al left it in?

There certainly was no Grecians Play this year but I was told it was because the people who were organising it just didn`t get themselves organised.

Peter i do agree with your post especially around the change thing and how it happens everywhere...... i too am going through some serious change where i work and some things do seem rather silly to me.

The pupils have made themselves heard but we cant forget the staff, im sure there are some who disagree with Fraklin's changes and ethos or are finding the change challenging. But with the staff they realise its a part of life and what happens when there is change of personnel in the work environmnet......I think the children are finding it strange because they are children and have yet seen that this is common in the big world! Something we all as adults and have worked in places where we have had to go through changes we may not always agree with realise.

Hopefully the pupils will look back on it and realise its a fact of life and it may have made them stronger, more adaptable.
Just my thought

actually the person in charge of the grecians play, myself, became very ill over the half term of summer and was not able to be at school to sort t out. i asked other people to take over but it would not have been completed and not enough people were willing to take on the task. I had infact written the play and got in contact with Great Ormond Street Hospital already so all money raised could be given to them. Its a shame but one of those things. Another problem was that the drama dept would not give us any props or costumes, nobody seemed to want to help us out.

That's all, i just wanted people to know the truth and not think of us as a lazy year. Infact we did a lot for the school including the Christmas Fete and we raised money for various charities throughout the year. We also had an art show (cant think of the right words).

I hope you are now fully recovered, although I suspect not.

thank you very much! my dr thinks it glandular fever...im hoping not!!!

Latest news from the front line:

The grecians' Marching seems to be going well. Some people have asked to march with boarding houses, but we still have a considerable number with GrW. Can't speak for the other side of the QM, however. People seem to be getting used to the cheering rules etc: I for one have heard far less grumbling this year: it seems that people are getting used to the changes, and beginning to accept them, which is good. Those who want to socialise with Avenue Houses seem to be able to do so still: I have seen people going out there, and those from the Avenue coming into here.

Courage and Honour.
JJB

Ah, peaceful revolution. I remember the hunger strike we went on in about 1988 to complain about the quality of the food. When I sa hunger strike, we just didn't eat any of the food in the dining hall. It lasted a good while as I remember and they bought in a load of much better food but they spent the whole terms money for food in a couple of weeks so we soon went back to pretty much the same stuff. It did however bring in the option of vegetarian tables which was great and it paved the way for the new system in 1990/89 academic year which I believe was much better.

The facebook link is no longer available.

Mid A 15 wrote:The facebook link is no longer available.

I think its because they may have now made the group private, so only members can look. If you search for it on Facebook, you should be able to request membership from an admin.

I did! I like to keep up to date with the Peaceful Revolution! Even I managed to access the latest stuff.

scariefairy wrote:

Mid A 15 wrote:The facebook link is no longer available.

I think its because they may have now made the group private, so only members can look. If you search for it on Facebook, you should be able to request membership from an admin.

Thanks that explains it then.

Facebook is a closed book to an old codger like me. I was under the impression it was very much a site for those under 30.

Hence I am not a member.

I've split out the discussion re. Kerren's challenging job changes, into a new topic:-
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both to gain more visibility, but also to keep the both topics concise and on track.

Both are important, and I didn't want either to get lost!

J