Woodkirk High School

Infobox UK school
name = Woodkirk High School


size = 5 storeys, 6 blocks
| head = Mr Jonathan White
established = 1950
specialist = Science College
street = Rein Road
city = Tingley, Wakefield
county = West Yorkshire
country = ENG
postcode = WF3 1JQ
LEA = Leeds
ofsted = 108082
staff = 200+
enrollment = 1800+
gender = Mixed
lower_age = 11
upper_age = 18
colours = Royal Blue
publication =
yearsactive = 1950 - Present
website = http://www.woodkirkhigh.co.uk
website_name = Woodkirk High School

Woodkirk High School (also known as Woodkirk High Specialist Science School) is a high school located on Rein Road in Tingley, West Yorkshire, England. It was opened in the spring of 1950 and has nearly 1900 students, over 250 6th formers, and 158 teachers. The Headteacher is former assistant headteacher, Jonathan White, and assistant head is Mrs Joyce Ford.

In 2003 the school gained specialist science status, and to mark this they built a new data logging suite; although the capacity of this suite to actually log data is hotly debated amongst students and teachers alike.

Department Heads

Head Of School - Mr J. White
Assistant Head - Mrs J. Ford
Bursar/Site Manager - Mrs P. Bayley
Office Manager - Mrs A Waterfall
Site Supervisor - Mr M. Corley
Head Of Sixth Form - Miss L. Bennett
Head Of English - Mr I. Boardman
Head Of Maths - Mr A. Richards (Temporary position)
Head Of Science - Mrs S. Fox
Head Of Languages - Mrs J. Carling
Head Of History - Mrs J. Hill
Head Of Geography - Mr R. Saunders
Head Of D&T - Mr P. Stokes
Head Of Cookery/Textiles Technology - Mrs J. Whitehead
Head Of P.E - Mr J. Gill
Head Of P.S.R.E - Mr D. Skitt
Head Of Art - Mrs B. Harrisson
Head Of Music - Mrs K. Clarke
Head Of Buisness Studies - Mr D. Robertshaw
Head Of ICT - Mr D. Turnbull
Head Of Social Sciences - Mrs F. Hunter

Recent developments

In November 2006 the school had folding tiered seating installed in the main hall to be used for the annual shows as well as assemblies. Also in March 2007 the new administration block was completed which included separate entrances for students and visitors as well as much needed extra space for the office staff. In July 2008 a shelter was built for eating lunch outside.

School productions

Every year the school puts on a production for the general public. Past shows include: "Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat" "Back to the 80s" "Les Miserables", "Fame", "Grease" and "The Sound of Music". For a full list see [http://www.woodkirkhigh.co.uk/enrichment/show.php]

In 1999, following the March production, the cast of 'Grease' travelled to the London Palladium to represent the North-East as part of an afternoon performance celebrating the 100th anniversary of N.O.D.A. The cast performed a 10 minute excerpt of 'Myth!', written by, then student, Lee Spink and teacher, Catherine Bowen (renowned for the ability to see one's life aura).

In 2007, as well as the show in March, they put on a show called "Summer Nights". This was student led, by Oliver McCarthy, and celebrated the excellent talent that was leaving the school that year. It was held on July 12th and 13th which featured songs from "Wicked", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Grease" as well as many more. It was almost a sell out on both nights.

For 2008 the show was "Chess" and was performed solely by students of the school. Unlike previous years a 'Gala Night' was organized by the Business and Enterprise group for specially invited guests and staff.

On top of the productions, the music department organizes many performances at venues such as Woodkirk Church and Morley Town Hall.

References

External links

* [http://www.woodkirkhigh.co.uk School Website]