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Welcome Miss Robyn Brandrick (Art) Robyn is a Fine Art graduate from Coventry University. A talented artist in her own right, she was Artist in Residence at Rugby School before joining Bablake in September 2013 initially as Art Technician. She will teach pupils in both our Junior and Senior Schools, while continuing part-time as technician. Mr Ray Carvell (Facilities Manager), Mr Hakan Cetin (German Assistant), Miss Amy Hardie (Senior Science and Chemistry Technician), Miss Alexandria Hingley (Marketing Manager - across all Bablake schools), Mr Nick James (Professional Cricket Coach), Mr Anthony Kilroy (Head Groundsman), Mrs Kayleigh Lacey (Temporary Alumni Database Clerk), Mr Paul McCarthy (Assistant Caretaker), Miss Sarah Moore (Art Technician), Mrs Sangeetha Raguram (Chemistry Technician), Mrs Cathy Shields (Food and Textiles Technician), Mrs Lynne Stinton (Reception) We also welcome back: Senora Isabel Cowell (Spanish Assistant), Mlle Lamia Loukil (French Assistant) and Mrs Marilyn Prowse, teaching Chemistry and also covering the majority of Mrs Alison Learmont-Henry’s maternity leave.
Congratulations New responsibilities Ms Sam Holyman, Junior Science Co-ordinator Mrs Amanda Jones, Head of Psychology Mrs Lynsey Lawrence, Head of Shells Mr Pete Nicholson, both Gold and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award Co-ordinator Miss Laura Watts, Deputy House Head of Wheatley Miss Rachel Young, Head of Bayley Mrs Sarah Harris is re-designated Head of Admissions and Marketing, to reflect a shift in emphasis, while Mrs Laura Baines (Admissions) has become part-time.
Miscellaneous Well done, Mrs Helen Billings, on liaising with the Parents’ Association for various successful events: e.g. Christmas Fayre and International Evening. Ms Sam Holyman liaised with the Chilled Food Association in creating Science worksheets for national use. Mr Tony Jones presented a cheque for over £500 on the school’s behalf to Corley Centre, following his sponsored Head Shave. Mrs Maria O’Neill completed an ice-skating routine to raise money for the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. The PE Department arranged a successful Summer Sports Social for all Shell to 4th Year team players. Chaplain Rev Sacha Slavic resumed his duties at Coventry Cathedral. Mr John Watson participated in a charity abseil for UNICEF down the Main Building’s Tower.
Mrs Julia McNaney We also extend a very warm welcome to Mrs Julia McNaney, new Chair of the Governors, who will be a familiar name to the Bablake community since both her children attended the school and she was elected as a parent governor during their time with us. Having been Chair of the Parents’ Association, Chair of the Bablake Academic and Resources Committee and joint Vice Chair of Governors, Mrs McNaney brings considerable experience to her new role. Mrs McNaney is a retired police officer, who served for 30 years with the West Midlands Police, latterly with force responsibility for sexual offences and adult protection issues. With a Master’s degree in Legal and Forensic Psychology, she also holds a full certificate in Education (Post compulsory). She has her own training consultancy, JDM Training, running courses around the country in relation to all adult protection issues; she also provides training across the statutory agencies and the private and voluntary sector. She remains employed as a consultant by the Home Office, is an advisor to the Association of Chief Police Officers and is also a consultant for the Department Of Health. We very much welcome the appointment of Mrs McNaney, the Coventry School Foundation’s first female leader, especially as we begin in 2015 to celebrate the 40th anniversary year of girls being first admitted to Bablake.
Weddings Mrs Louise Alderson-Bolstridge (formerly Mrs Alderson) New arrivals Mrs Mandie Bradshaw, Mrs Nicola Green – both return from maternity leave. 25 years’ service Mr Peter Lucas (Estates), Mr Bruce Wilson (Boys’ PE) (1990- 2015). 40 years’ service Mr John Drury (Mathematics) (1975-present); Mr Roy Goodwin (Estates) (1975-2015).
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