“Amply and joyously reflected between these vibrant pages, 2013-14 gave much cause for celebration! Inspectors conducted a thorough audit in March and recognised the school’s many outstanding strengths, fully appreciating the ambitious and self-reflective nature of our community, as well as pupils’ myriad opportunities. These high expectations led to record GCSE results (70% A*/A) and a record proportion of A* grades (19%) at A level. Alongside these accolades, we were awarded Artsmark Gold status for our contribution to the Arts both in school and the wider community, in addition to national recognition for student journalism. Our emphasis on good communication meant that we retained our top place nationally for independent schools in the ‘social authority’ (Twitter) league, and the Headmaster’s weekly notes to parents will soon become a ‘blog’ on our new website. These multiple achievements stem primarily from the joint endeavour of pupils, staff, parents and governors, and from our determination to build a happy and outward-looking school of unique individuals who enrich the life of the whole community. We have therefore continued to enhance links with former pupils, were given International Cross of Nails status by Coventry Cathedral for our commitment to peace and reconciliation, and raised nearly £25,000 for charity. Many congratulations to our Wheatleyan editors, who have again produced a magnificent school record, conveying the energy and dynamism of a school forever on the move!” John Watson, Headmaster
http://www.isi.net/schools/6217/ has the ISI full inspection report.
Student Editorial Team Editor: Becky Williamson Deputy Editor: Connor Putnam
Photography: Mariona FoguetGonzalez, Amy Lilly, Hollie Molloy
News and Features: Becky Williamson, Connor Putnam
Production Design: Mustard Design www.mustardhot.com
Beyond the Classroom: Jonathan Porter, Keisha Simms, Hayley Smith Flair – Art and Design: Matthias De Veer, Kate Edmiston Flair – Literature: Amy Kuner, Alice Ryan Performing Arts: Morwenna Hocken, Rubi Ingaglia Sport: Georgina Lloyd, Bradley Pinkham Former Pupils: Francesca Bellingeri, Beckie Carter, Georgia Clarke
Technical Assistance: Dan Cotton
Print: W&G Baird Acknowledgements: Preet Chahal, Paul Cleaver and the Art department, Hannah Corden, Matthias De Veer, Kate Edmiston, Mariona FoguetGonzalez, Amy Lilly, Hollie Molloy, Bethan Mordey, the PE department, Alison Tumber, Mark Woodward (photography); Terry Patchett, James Ross, Millie Ross, (proof-reading); staff and pupils (articles).
“I am always overwhelmed by the positive comments every issue receives and the profuse praise for last year’s edition gave the 2013-14 editorial team a very difficult challenge in seeking to improve upon it! Increasingly this is a yearly dilemma, however a pleasant task to solve. Editor Becky Williamson has been superb – as is evident in the excellent Charity evenings she has organised, she is highly efficient. Her leadership is firm, but warm and encouraging, thereby always inspiring her team to enjoy working with and for her. Deputy Editor Connor Putnam, similarly altruistic, has worked brilliantly with Becky, keeping a keen eye on the reporters’ deadlines. His own brilliance and generous spirit have also ensured the team has been very happy to work with him on the edition. Both Becky and Connor are destined to achieve so much beyond Bablake and it has been a pleasure to work with them in our weekly meetings and online over the last 12 months. The full editorial team has proved itself similarly talented and also a privilege to work with. The innovation shown makes me confident that this, the 200th edition of The Wheatleyan, is the best issue yet!” mark woodward, staff editor
mgaw@bablake.coventry.sch.uk
TheWheatleyan Bablake School, founded in 1344, is a school within the Coventry School Foundation (registered charity No 528961) and exists to provide quality selective education for boys and girls. The senior school of around 750 pupils shares the site with the Bablake Junior School of some 230 pupils which now includes a pre-prep, with a capacity of around 120 pupils, located near Coventry railway station at what was Cheshunt School (founded in 1909). King Henry VIII School, founded in 1545, is also part of the Foundation. Coundon Road, Coventry CV1 4AU t +44 (0)24 7627 1200 f +44 (0)24 7627 1293 e info@bablake.coventry.sch.uk w www.bablake.com f www.facebook.com/bablakeschool i www.instagram.com/bablakeofficial p www.pinterest.com/bablakeschool t www.twitter.com/bablakeschool A Bablake mobile app is available for both Android and Apple platforms. The Wheatleyan is printed on paper sourced from sustainably managed forests.