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Hi Willowgarth

Hope everything is going alright up there, still missing the place and all my old teachers sometimes wish i was back there.
Im now working for a fastly growing IT company called Cultrix as a IT Technician and other IT related tasks when needed.
We basically deal with everything do to with computers from hosting email/webspace to technical work.
I guess I still kept my passion for computer right until now(which I didn't expect to).Left barnsley college with a M/P in BTEC Nationals IT and also studyed multimedia A-levels and other subjects alongside which I passed.Im also not living in Grimethorpe anymore either,im now in Newmillerdam with my girlfriend no kids just yet though still see myself as one time-to-time.

Anyways thats enough about me for now - hope your all keeping well and happy - Any IT problems you know who to call!!

Hi Willowgarth

Hope everything is going alright up there, still missing the place and all my old teachers sometimes wish I was back there.
I'm now working for a fastly growing IT company called Cultrix as a IT Technician and other IT related tasks when needed.
We basically deal with everything do to with computers from hosting email/webspace to technical work.
I guess I still kept my passion for computer right until now(which I didn't expect to).Left barnsley college with a M/P in BTEC Nationals IT and also studyed multimedia A-levels and other subjects alongside which I passed.Im also not living in Grimethorpe anymore either,im now in Newmillerdam with my girlfriend no kids just yet though still see myself as one time-to-time.

Anyways thats enough about me for now - hope your all keeping well and happy - Any IT problems you know who to call!!

It's strange, when you think of it. I hadn't really thought about school much. Most of my memories were not that pleasant, then things happen that put everything into perspective. Anyway I looked at the site and see a couple of teachers I remember, not many but it is a long time ago. I left in 1985 only now am I going to University I just wanted to say if anyone knows, or see Mr. Ardron (spelling?) pass on a message for me, "I was careful with the axe, and I finally pulled my finger out and thanks you turned what was a cruel nickname into something cool, the wisdom of that never ceases to amaze me" - "Eugene"

Hi everyone. Just thought I would have a quick nosey at what has been happening since I left. (Wow, 4 years ago!)
I now live in Wakefield with my soon to be husband and my 6 month old daughter Charlotte-Jean.
I hop everyone is well and looking after themselves. (Yes teachers included)
Really do miss school at times even though I hated it whilst I was there, and I so made my feelings clear about that!!!!
Good Luck to everyone for the future!!!
Love D x

Hi its been 12 years since I left school - hi to every one

Hello to everyone!, hope you are all well! Isn't time flying? It will be 5 years this year since I left. My twins are now just over 2 years old and my triplets are just over 1 year and 4 months old. I am getting married in June this year to my Fiancée, Rachel. Anyone that wants to, get in touch, ex pupils and teachers alike! Speak to you soon! Ricky

Hiya to all the teachers who taught me, I have a 3yr old daughter now called Georgia. I just wanted to wish you all a happy new year hope 2008 is a great year for you all. Love chewy

Since i went to Willowgarth High School 5 years ago.
Harry Cropper was my best friend, but he is America.
I miss him loads and i want to come back to schoool.
Time does fly when your having fun.

So i'm on my second paragraph don't know what to say.
Can anyone who went to this cool contact me please.
However this school could be quiete boring at times.
On the other hand it could be fun.
Only if i could go back in time and go back to Willowgarth
Lucy Taylor is my wife now, and we was dating in year 9.

Lots of love Matthew Clay and best wishes to the new pupils at Willowgarth High School.

Hi, I left Willowgarth in 2004, then I went to college to do a-levels, and I'm now at Sheffield Uni, studying German and Business Studies, now preparing to spend next year in Germany!! Really excited. Just wanted to say thanks to all my teachers for pushing me in the right direction!!

Cheers, Cat

hey its Becca. I left Willowgarth in 2003 and since then went to Barnsley College and completed Hairdressing. I have two beautiful daughters called Leona-Dee aged 2 and Freya Louise who is 7 weeks! They are my little princesses! Say hiya to Mr Hestletine, Mrs Browne, Mrs Siddons and rest of the teachers and hope everyone is doing well! I am now living in Higham in Barnsley with my fiancee Stu who is a bouncer at the Walkabout. I have a lil sister called Beth who is y11. Miss you all! Becca xxx

Hi everyone I spent 3 glorious years at Willowgarth from 1974 - 77 and made lots of good friends who I would love to get in touch with again. After leaving Willowgarth I went into the Army serving my country for 24 years attaining the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. During my time in the Army I saw Active Service in the Falklands War, first Gulf War and Bosnia. I retired from the British Army in April 2001 and spent a year as a Close Protection Officer (Body Guard) before moving to Australia in June 2002 to get back in the green and joined the Australian Army where I am still serving and have just picked up my Commission to Captain. Any of the old gang who can still remember me and would like to get in touch I would be pleased to hear from especially Peter Lukey, Kenny Blanchard, Nigel Cotton, Anne Wright, Cheryl Knight, Susan Eccles, Caroline Jennison, Julie Bird, Chris Emblem, Mark Perrin. I would also love to hear from any of the teachers that remember me such as Mr Price, Miss Clark, the Willouby brothers, Mr Leary.

Andy

As if it was 7 years since I left! Taken me some time but I'm finally at uni! Got my A levels from Hillsborough College 2 years ago (4 A's!!! - wouldnt have got them if it wasn't for the grounding I got at Willowgarth!!) Thanks to everyone who helped along the way, particularly the Maths and Science departments as I'm currently studying for a degree in theoretical physics at Imperial college London (who have this week been ranked 5th in the world!!) Learned a lot in my time at school, and was given support and advice that I wasnt really able to appreciate fully at the time but massive gratitude to all the staff who put up with me, guided me, taught me and helped get me to where I am today!

12 years ago!!! long time. Moved outof Shafton but came back to my old roots!!! no marriage (no way not ever) 1 son Jordan who's nearly 8 and single. not belong b 4 hes at Willowgarth!!!! hope everybody ok x x

Hi everyone,i'm not a former pupil of Willowgarth but I am looking for someone. Her name at the time was Michelle Alexandre.I think she left there in 1983.I know its a long shot but if anyone knows her or knows where she is now then please let me know, I cant seem to find her on friends reunited.my email is imwells@hotmail.com
thanks in advance

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I spent three good years from around 1977. If anyone is out there who remembers me leave a message on here. I now live in warwick and not been to see the school in years.
Tony Smith (Smigger)

Hi guys, left this school 9 years ago, doesn't time fly!! I didn't know this website existed until i went on Facebook. Its nice to see the comments from the guys who left 1999. I came across a photo of Mr Bond posted on Facebook Website, must say fantastic teacher and form tutor!!
I am still living in Barnsley and went to College for three years to study A-levels. I am currently an Export / Import Manager for a company based in Rotherham have been there 6 six years and loving it. I recently got married in July this year to Simon who i met through work (and still work with him).

Only people I still see from School are Emma Lockwood (ginge), Gemma Storey and Chris Atherton (Kip). I lost touch with the majority. It's nice to read you are all doing well!!

If anyone wants to get in touch martek2@hotmail.co.uk! bye Lesley :)

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Hey guys, I left Willowgarth 18 years ago (wow is it really that long) and just stumbled on this site as my 10 year old son is going to high school in another year, so just checking out the competition. Hopefully he will choose Willowgarth then it will bring back all those memories from when I was there. xx

Hi all, I left willowgarth in 2000 (god im getting old). Since leaving I went to college to do early childhood studies for a year passed with a merit and I got offered a job in admin. but now I work in my mum and dads pub.
I've got 2 kids of my own Sheriece at 2 years old and a son at 3 months old (had him at home how shocked was I)

Hi Mrs Tickl best teacher ever xx
Anyway people who can remember me please contact me cmebennett@aol.com

Hieveryone at Willowgarth , hope everyone is OK. Well its been 6 years since I left school, I now have a 4 year old son and I have seen married for 3 years - quite a lot since I left school. I'd like to say hi to Miss Vosper and thanks for being a good teacher while I was at Willowgarth , Miss all my friends and hope to see you all soon.
love Maria xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi just like to say what a great school you was to me and how much support you gave in the short time I was there.
I'm now in a band which is doing pretty well and just been on T.V. and just like to take this time and say thanks for the time you had for my band when they we're small and giving us chance to play at your school.

Thanks again

Damien, Ben, James, Paul

w00p! It's me the one that drew lots!!! I'm now a mother of two with one on the way! ........ haha! Im kidding!! ^.^ I'm having a great time at college doing 3D design, I love it, and now i'm looking at going to University to study Interior Design. I've got 2 conditional offers and an interview... I'm really nervous! I want to thank all of my teachers that taught me for everything that they've done. Especially Mrs Browne! I'd still be drawing stick people if it wasn't for her! haha! I've got alot better now though!! http://xx-catherine-xx.deviantart.com/ take a look for yourself! xxx

Since leaving Willowgarth almost 10 years ago I had a go at college doing Health and Social Care but got a job instead at SR gents - that didn't last that long either. I grew up a bit since, then I met my boyfriend Andrew Lacey 8 years ago (he's also a ex Willowgarth pupil) . Andrew and I have 2 gorgous kids Raegan (she's 6) and Lucas (he's 20 months). Because Andrew as a good job I stay at home with the kids. Two afternoons a week I am a volunteer teachers assistant at Ladywood school in Grimethorpe where I live. Eventually I would like to work with children its always been my dream.
I always loved my time at Willowgarth id go back there tomorrow.
Hi to all the teachers hope your all well x.

Hiya all, just thought I'd drop in. I left in 2004 incase any of you forgot me which I doubt. Hope everything is going OK for friends I lost touch with over the past 3 years, I am currently working for the NHS doing Administration, I have been there 2 years now quite bored of it actually. Going to do my Midwifery training on secondment through the PCT so hopefully if I stick it out I will be a Midwife. Thank You Miss Vosper for making me get my head down in Year 10 and get on with my work. Hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year. I have attached my email if anyone wants to get in touch, if any of you are wondering, no I have not got any kids to report. Take care, love Em x x
Em4_1ou@hotmail.co.uk

I left school in 2000 and since then i've had a really good time. I am know a midwife at Barnsley hospital and having the time of my life. I had a good time at Willowgarth and remembered all the teachers. I'll never forget my time at Willowgarh send my love.xxxxxxxxx

OK, well don't know whether I still want to admit this but years ago under the ever so funny teacher called Mr. Saul scored a home goal in basket ball and to this very day he has not forget even to the fact that three of my family members who have been and gone were tortured by this fact, my only worry now is that my son will be going up in September, (may be not a good idea to mention my surname eh!.). Loved this school and hope my son does well.

Hello to you all, just thought I'd let you all know how I'm doing. I am currently living in Darton with my fiance. I go to Sheffield Hallam University and am studying for a Bsc (Hons) in Biomedical Science. Its going to take me 4 years because I've got a placement to do in my third year. I've made loads of new friends and am loving every minute of it. Thanks to all the staff for helping me get here. If anybody wants to get in touch my e-mail address is kirki88@hotmail.com. Love Kirsty x

Hello to you all! Just leaving a quick message before Christmas to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2007! As you have probably heard, as well has my twins Evie and Elliot , I now have Triplets, Harry, Alfie and Billy, who were born on 31st August. All growing fast and all well. So I have a few busy and expensive years to come but I wouldn't change it for the world. Since they have been born, they have been on Calander News, GMTV, in the Daily Mirror, Reveal Magazine and are going in the Daily Mail on either the 22nd or 23rd of December as a Christmas special. Have a good Christmas and speak to you soon! clumsyrick@hotmail.com

Hey everyone! just thought ad drop a few lines while I'm at work. If Miss. Vosper is reading this thanks for the reference, yes I'm still here now working for Orange BroardBand. I've been to college 3 times and only ever completed 1 course which was public services. I've had a rubbish year and looking forward to 2007!!
I'll leave my email address for anyone who wants to get in touch its shedevil_666@hotmail.com.
Merry christmas to all the teachers who taught me at Willowgarth.
xxx

Well I left willogarth in 1984 got married to my beautiful Jeanette (Smith) two kids both at Willowgarth and are doing a lot better than I did thanks to the fantastic teachers .... Mr Riley - when you coming back to play rugby at Hemsworth ?

A big hello to the classes of 1978-1983 hope you all remember me (its hard to forget a Wilmott) i am now 39 with 4 childern 2 of them in Willowgarth - also married to Nicola Parry. if anyone remembers me please get in touch. Mr Saul, Mr Myers-woodwork, Mr.Blackburn.

Hi what happened to mr Ladley and Mr Myers 2 brill teachers. I live in Cudworth now, a hairdresser, been married 20 years seems like yesterday since I left school. Enjoy it any kids still there you don't get a second chance.

Hiya everyone! I was really suprised to find this page. Only came on this website as doing an educational autobiography for Uni. Yep thats right, I'm at Uni now! Studying at Leeds Met on a BA (Hons) Primary education course for 4 years (this is my first year). Congrats Stacey, knew you'd had your baby but didn't know his name. Found the pic of the rugby players from 1975, was funny to see my uncle on there (Mr. G Wilby) and his brother (Mr. R Wilby), also Mr Ladley too! Please email people who were in my year, would love to hear from you again! My email is foxy_chick227@hotmail.com email me! :) xx

Hiya all, its been 10 years (1990-1995) since I was at school, but here I am again this time going to college to get my Associate Degree in Computer Technology, I am currently living and working in the USA for EDS (Electronic Data Systems Corporation), I have been married for 5 years.

Sorry to hear about the fire hope everything is back up speed again.

Hello all! Hope everyone who was in my year group (1997-2002) is doing well. So what do I know then? I've recently moved in with my partner Andy, and things are going really well. I have a nephew who is one, and i've just passed my first year of Veterinary Nurse training at my practice in Sheffield, so with a bit of luck in August i'll be Claire Austin VN.
I'd like to hear from anyone who wants to keep in touch. austinclaire@hotmail.com
Cya x x

Hi ya - I've been left nearly 7 years now, and I can remember it like it was yesterday. Since leaving I've been to college doing, Buisness Admin, Management and BTEC National Diploma. I have a son called Billy whos 3 going on 23, who has an answer for everthing. I realy enjoyed my time at Willowgarth. You dont realise how good it is untill you leave and grow up. Its so good to hear what everyones been up yo and would love to get in touch - karenisgood@hotmail.co.uk, karen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hiya all, its been one year since I last visited this site (time flys) and not much to report. I have a little girl called Annalise Sommer, who is now 2 months old. Im still working in the bars but I do a bit of translating work in my spare time. Hopefully starting college next year (spanish college). I can't believe that I hated school and was ecstatic to leave, I would be back in a flash, wouldn´t it be nice to have a 1 year break and then go back for the last year and do all the GCSE´s. I think a lot more of us would have done better. Hiya to Jaime Hall, your the only one from our year that has written a message, its nice to hear what people are doing now. Anyway if anyone remembers me just send an email to keep in touch. hayleyxxdawnxx@yahoo.co.uk

Hey ppl, just emailing to tell you all I'm living it up in spain i've been here about 6 months and loving it, got a great job and just moved in to my own apartment and speaking a bit a spanish! I just want to say thanks to all my teachers and friends, miss you all, if any of my mates are reading this I miss you all too, my email address is samwelbourn@lineone.net, Loads a Love to ya All
Sam xxxx

Hi everyone who left in 94. Have to say Willowgarth is not something you forget as you get older. I still remember it as if it were yesterday even though it's so long ago. Miss Allen who was a fantastic teacher, Mr Deighton who spent half his time trying to control the jokers of the class. Mr Watts and his camping trips - yeah the one where I fell in the lake and got soaked!!! When I was at school I couldn't wait to leave, but if I had the choice i'd be back at school - life is so much simpler and I never realised how important to get grades just really was. Even though I didn't do too well in the exams I am now working as deputy store manager for a home improvements company. I have written parts of an in house training programme for the same company and we've had it accreddited as a BTEC. Whilst I have worked extremely hard to get where I am now I still wish i'd gotten on more at school.
Hello to all the pupils and teachers that remember me, I have to say you'll never be forgotten. Chow!!!

Well this is the first time I have been on this website and looking back at some of the photos brings back some great memories and some not so good ones but overall they were great. I left in 1970 to join the Army after 22 years of that life I am now back in Wakefield enjoying my civilian life but it's thanks to all the teachers back in the late 60's and early 70's I did what I did. If any old mates are out there I'd love to here from you, I read one comment about the 1st XV Rugby Team - I was one of those players what great times we had. Thanks to all those past Teachers and pupils and good luck to all those in the future.

Hi
I was a pupil 1971 - 1975 in Alpha1 (surprising). Would love to hear from other ex pupils. I'm on Friends Re-united if you need further details.
Oh happy times they were even if at the time I did not appreciate them.
George

Hi Willowgarth, Emma Field here, I left in 1997. I now work for a Ice Skating Company and have a little girl call Evie - she's 6 now. I would like to say hello to Mr Saul and Miss Allen you were great teachers. The 5 years I was at Willowgarth were the best. Keep up the good work!

Hey people, how's everyone doing?

I really must pop back in one day just to have a catch up with some of the teachers. I mean, you guys moulded me into what I am today, whether or not that is a good thing really does remain to be seen. Haha.

Anyway, I'm still working away. Except now I'm in London for the time being.

Hope to see you soon.

Tar'ra

Hi all I was at Willowgarth between 1982/1985. I would love to catch up with some old friends for that year, its been so long. I left school and went in to the army so lost all contact, I no longer live in Cudworth so anyone from that period please feel free to email me, many thanks hope Mr wilby and his chair leg are there he was one super guy.

Well its nice to see how everyone is getting on! Miss you all like mad! Yet again I'm in between jobs but I'm now a DJ in my spare time. No kids or marriage to report lol, I'm still seeing my boyfriend of over 3 years (Liam Cox) and we are really happy and having a laugh! Any one who wants to get in touch with me feel free to send me an email on little_miss_t@hotmail.co.uk.....Luv ya loadz Toni xxxxxx

hello its Richard Hinchliffe from Barnsley College. Just finishing my first year at college and still cant believe that I hang around with Daniel Holmes and Phillip Kirk(what a shame). Hope the school continues its marvellous GCSE results and all the best for the future.

Hiya all, I left in 2003. I'm still living at home but never really there, I've been with my boyfriend just under 2 years now and spend most my time there. I haven't got any kids yet, I've enough with my goddaughter, I have her everyday. I'm currently studying hairdressing, just a few weeks left till I'm qualified then I'm going to progress onto level 3 and become a bit more advanced. I work in a salon just 1 day a week at the moment and I also do a lot of family and friends hair at home aswell. Anyway, hope everyones keeping well, take care. Kayleigh xx

Hello everyone. Not been in contact for a while so I thought i would drop in on you all. I left in '03. Hope everyone is well! For those of you don't know from my loud mouthed sister, I am the pround father of 6 month old twins, Evie Grace and Elliot Lee. I am currently a Security/First Aid Officer for a 13 acre site in Wakefield which has it's moments. Just on my night shift now finish at 6am. Along with that I am a volunteer Police Officer in Barnsley Town Centre, so you may see me around town at some point, all for good reasons I hope. Well, it would be great to hear from anyone who I was there with, teachers included, my email address is clumsyrick@hotmail.com Hope to hear from you soon. Ricky

Hey all, been reading the guestbook and thought I would say hello. I'm now living in Sunny Skegness and have been for just over a year now. Last year I was working as a Childs Entertainer but fancyed a change so now I'm working as a lifeguard on Butlins. Did a weeks crash course and passed first attempt which I'm quite proud of because there was only four that did out of about ten. Its weird to see people now and how much they've changed and moved on. Well this is where I'm going to say good bye and hopefully see some of you soon. Take care XxX

I've been trying to recall everyone who was in my year at Willowgarth 1997 - 2002. If anyone wants to email me, my email address is lvicary@hotmail.com. Hope to hear from some of you soon....... Neil Talbot, Aimi Fenn, Holly Whittaker, Leah Watson, Ben Steele, Sean Webster, Paul Baker, Michael Watson, Shaun Waddington, Kelly Young, Jennifer Hyland, Catherine Greenwell, Kirsty Hutchinson, Sam Hennessey, Claire Austin, Gemma Skelley, Rebecca Randle, Dale Atkinson, Emma Banner, Stacey Bennet, Luke Chadwick, Jessica Burton, Anthony Chesham, Toni Keeling, Rachel Considine, Scott Fretwell, Jenny Marsden, Chris Ward, Liam Johnson, Leanne Sewell, Grant Peach, David Lowe, Jamie O?Callaghan, Charlie Sellar (RIP), Adam Lindley, Rachel Couling, David Fletcher, Leanne Vincent, Tony Lister, Jodie Kemp, Davy Lane, Amy Brailsford, Clare Bell, Philip Howell, Matthew Sewell, Liam Gallear, Andrew Kenyon, Dean Lackie, Kate Jackson, Chrissie Atherton, Toni Frost, Lisa Baker, Joanne Morris, Jenna Lawcock, Leah Baldwin, Laura Steadman, Abbie Thomas, Rebecca Barnett, David Riley, Emma Lee, Ricky Crompton, Leanne Wyatt, Marie Osborne, Michael Key, John Dennis, Terri-Ann Kenworthy, Lesley Mitchell, Louise Mitchell, Steven Mitchell, Paul Drinkwater, John-Paul Fay, Nicola Deakin, Kerry Stewart, Janine Chambers, Amy Kilner, Kerry Goddard, Ryan Milthorpe, Luke Hatfield, Nicola Leadbeater, Rickey Allbrook, Dean Evans, Kevin Hampson, Anna Woollands, Jenna Hart, Helen Watson, Shantel Whaling, Alan Whitely, Kurt Arkwright, Daniel Yoxall, Emma Devoy (Winter).
I can't think of the rest off the top of my head but I haven't forgotten you.

Well its been another year since posting a message so thought id drop in and say hi to all. How is the developement going with the science block going?

I'm pleased to see so many people from my year still visiting the site and leaving messages its good to hear how people are getting on, it would be nice to see everyone again in the future at a reunion. I am still living in London with my husband and am working with Greenwich Council as well as studying part time. I have recently made contact with some old school friends on friendsreunited which is a great site, so lets spread the word and get more people registered on there and keep the contact going. Hi to all my teachers, you do a great job. Take Care x

Hi guys. Guess who?s back!! Just like to thank all teaching staff for making my school life so enjoyable, obviously apart from Mrs. Carr for winding me up so much!!. Seriously all you guys do a fantastic job!!. I am now a Site Engineer for VHE Construction, and loving it. I will, in the coming years study Construction Engineering at University. See all soon.

Regards,
Sean Spackman

Hey been about two years since my last post and it seems everyone's posted something on, glad to hear no one was hurt in the fire and that everyone's doing well. I'm still at Uni in Lincoln and fast approaching the end of my second year its gone way too quick. Maybe I should do a masters, anything but work. Hope every one continues to do well and when are we gonna have our reunion, its been four years.

Hiya to you all! I would just like to say hello to all the teachers and my little sister Bethany who is in Year 9. I never thought I'd say this but I miss school and it was a lot easier life at school than it is now. After I left school I did hairdressing for 2 years at Barnsley College and I qualified!! I now live miles away from Grimethorpe in Dinnington with my fiance stu and my little girl who is 5 months old now and called Leona-dee, shes my little angel!! (and if Mr Hesletine is reading this i will bring her up to see you one day.) When she gets a little bit older I am going back to mobile hairdressing and nails so if any of you a need a hair cut or a manicure then give us a ring. Miss you all xxx

Hey everyone hope you're all fine.
Well I'm in my last year at Barnsley College studying Performing Arts in Dance. Still not sure what I want to be at the end of this year but I know I'm not going to Uni and I want to do somthing with dance and fittness.
I agree with everyone else from our year, a reunion would be good, get to see every one again. Hope to see us all soon then,
Love steph x

Hiya everyone. Left school in 03 god how time flies. Can't believe how it has gone so fast, just thought I would drop you a line and see how evryone is? Thought I would check on the site as it was up and running when I was there. Am working now and got a gorgeous boyfriend who I have been with for nearly 9 months. Yay!! Didn't think I would find anybody. Gotta go now c u all soon xx

Hi again everyone, its been a few months since I last posted a comment on here so here I go again. I've got a beautiful baby boy now (Finlay) who was born 11 days late on 11th oct 2005. He's a bundle of joy, nothing like them electronic devil dolls that I remember looking after in year 9 or 10, they could put you off having kids for life! Recently started seeing more people who I was at school with. I often see Toni Hanson about but I'm always in the car passing and she doesn't see me. I keep in touch with: Channy (Chantell Marshall) who also has a little boy now (younger than Finlay), Emily Winters, Emma Round, Mel Wilkinson, Steph Guest and Laura Bains. Would be really chuffed if Toni could get in touch via email. Luv ya loads Stace x x x x

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I'm so glad that Willowgarth has got a webpage! I've been wanting to say hello to all you lovely staff for a while....Thank you for firing my imagination and making my school years so memorable. I went to College, did my A-Levels, then went straight to the University Of Nottingham where I studied Sociology and Social Policy (loving every minute of it!). After a short stint of being a Researcher for a consultancy I am now working in a secondary school as a PSA (even I can't believe I'm back in the education system so soon!). Because I am enjoying working in a school more than I ever imagined I am applying to do my PGCE in Citizenship...Mr. Bond - Thank you for being such a great teacher - when I'm covering lessons I try to remember some of your tactics (however, I don't think I can beat the 'fake' call out incident!) Great news that Mr. Loveday is now the headteacher - I always did like your Chemistry lessons. Thank you to the whole staff team... And finally, it's great to hear that Willowgarth keeps performing better and better.

Hi everyone I just wanted to say that I am now working for the Open College of the Arts and I hope every one is OK from the fire of the science block. If you need to get in touch there's my email. Thanks for helping me when I was at school.
Anna

I left last year in 2005 and still miss playing football for the school in the cup games. Mr Riley, if you are reading this, I need a signature for my provisional licence so I have to come through to the school.

Hi to all, 2005 was a great year for me as my life was on track.
I am doing what I said I wanted to do that is to be an electrician. I am now studying at Barnsley College and I'm only in my first year, as I missed the chance when I left school. Anyway congratulations to Bianca and Stacy Allen on ther new arrivals good luck. About a renuion party give me a ring or call in you know where I live and will sort some thing out. Thanks to all the teachers especially the one and only Miss Siddons for putting up with me for 3 years on the trot. Also thanks to Mrs Lomas and Mrs Carr, but you didn't sell me your mini did you? So I would like to say I'll see you soon.

Another year bites the dust. Time seems to fly when you're having fun. If Ya can call work fun.......well... its not that bad really. Its weird how when you're at school you seem to know and talk to everyone, now 5 years down the line "I think" everyones dissappeared. After reading some of the entries I think our year is spread all over the world. I'm still on with the same job as my last entry, Civil Engineer. Ive now got Ryan Kaye labouring for me for those who knew him. It's good to order an old class mate around, LOL. Surely its got to be time for another reunion, I missed the last one because I was prior engaged (on holiday) not that I was complaining. Anyway...."HAPPY NEW YEAR N ALL THE BEST TO WHOEVER READS"

lOVE PHIL XXXXX

I was at Willowgarth until 1979. I had a great time, and now that I'm looking at schools for my own son, I can really see what a great school Willowgarth was - something for everyone, enjoyable, safe, teachers who (mainly) had a great sense of humour and who did their best with me, even if I wasn't always entirely appreciative. Thanks to Mr Max Bristow, Geoff Dry, Mrs Corbett, Alb Wilkinson and Mr Ivett - blimey that's dated me like nothing else could - I've had a fantastic career and I put it down to Willowgarth. Hello to anyone old enough to remember doing their "O" levels and CSEs in the fantastic hot summer of 1976

Hiya Willowgarth.
You wouldnt believe how fast times fly when you leave school! I left Willowgarth in 2001, I have to say, looking back they were the best times of my life, I just wish I could re-live them. After hearing what everyone else has done and achieved since is amazing. Its good to see the different routes that people make. It's nice to see something like this, a guestbook so that people can share their acheivements with everyone. All I can say is - pretty boring really, I went on to college, got my A-levels, and then suprizingly went on to Uni of which I'm in my last year, studying Journalism and PR! I cant believe it! its really unlike me to do Uni as believe me I was no geek! (haha)

Hi everyone, just been looking through the guestbook! Can't believe everyone is married with kids. I'm an office manager now for Barnsley Dial-A-Ride, living with my boyfriend of 5 years in Cudworth. Still best friends with Kelly Jackson and Karen Cocking, only us three left now. Can't get over how much the school has changed since I was last there....Hope my little brother will enjoy it when he finally gets up there!

Hi everyone,
Christina is visiting me at Uni in Leicester and we just thought we would have a look on our old school's website. I'm really proud that my sister Melissa did so well in her exams and as head girl last year. We are both in our last years at university and having a great time! We just want to say hi to all our Willowgarth friends and especially Laura! Yes Laura, we know who we are!

Hey all, thought I'd say hi to all staff and guys who know us. At minute am working full-time in metro centre Gateshead as a deputy manager at Schuh and am starting a a law degree part time in Feb, hope everyone's well xx

Please help, my wife Christine Valentine Wardy (Lightfoot) who was at "Barnsley High School for Girls" 1964-1967 has died of recent. I have quite a few things from her school days School reports, Speech Day booklets for the following years 1964-1967 . Does any one know if "Barnsley High School for Girls" has its own website? I have the newspaper article where Christine Lightfoot with two other girls "Rita Jones" & " Janet Payne" each won places at St Anne's (Oxfod) St Hilda's (Rita Jones) & (Janet Payne) St Hugh's college's.
I still have the leaving card that was signed by all her school friends.
I am constructing a website in her Memory there will be link on my other website SG77.com in the near future.

*Barnsley Chronicle & South Yorkshire News Saturday 24th Dec 1966
** 29th Sept 2005

Hiya everyone - how come I never knew about the reunion? Anyway my life has changed a lot since I last wrote. I'm now married and have been for over a year. I have 2 kids both girls called Elle-mae and Demi-leigh. Still living in Surrey but I get up to Barnsley as much as I can. What happened with the science block? I bet the mural that we did got burnt with it. Sorry to hear about the science block it was a big part of the schools history. Thanks to all the teachers that put up with me like Miss Vosper, Mr Saul etc etc. Miss Vosper, haven't spoke to you for ages, what are you up to? All my love Becki (Chabs)

Hi everyone its Becky Hart here. I would like to say thatnk you to all my teachers that gave me so much at school. It was the best five years of my life, but it is getting better because of what Willowgarth did for me. I am hoping to be in the police force, as I am currently at college and in the police cadets. Congratulations Stacey on your good news, and I hope you will have a brilliant life but hope to see you soon. Hope everyone is well and I hope you are all taking care of yourself. Loads of love Becky Hart x x x

Hiya to all that left in 2000. We all said we would keep in touch but it never works like that, thats why it's brill to have found this site. Just wanted to say Hiya to Mrs Harnett (If she remembers me) and the girlsI used to sit round the P.E. block with (Emma, Jenny, Sarah, Alison). I won't do second names, they know who they are. Anyway not doing much - I´ve been living in Spain (Benidorm) for nearly 4 years, speaking fluent Spanish now, better than I speak English. I got married on the 11th of March this year to an Argentinian lad (lifeguard, considering I can't swim it's great). Not much else to be honest. Love ya all Hayley xxx

Hi, I miss you all, nice to hear from Bianca haven't seen her in ages. After school I went on to do level 2 hairdressing at Leslie Frances but decided it wasn't for me. I'm now making jam in a well known jam factory in Germany - its a bit sticky but someones gotta do it! I miss all the teachers especially Mr Loveday and Miss Vosper. Nice to hear from you all.

Hiya folks!!! Like alot of you I didn't know that this existed. Well.....since I left school I have been to Barnsley College to study ICT but it wasnt for me so now Im in the process of trying to find a job (with not much luck :( ). Missed all of you loads and it would be great if some of my mates got back in touch. If Stacey Allen is readin this CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Also didn't know Bianca had a little girl, congratulations to you too chicken. Well, life's pretty great at the minute and I'm really enjoying myself! Love you all lots and lots. Toni x x x x

Looks like I'm the last one to write in this thing! Didn't even know it existed... I think! Anyways, seems like people are giving their life stories so I guess its only fair that I give mine, so here goes! Seriously though, I've done a few things since leaving school and one of the best was living in the USA. Good times, and plenty of 'em. Back here now and I think I'm going to apply for the police... or fire service.... REALLY can't decide!!
Anyway, Miss. Vosper you're a top bird! We all love ya ;-)

Much love,
Adam

Hello all. I have just completed my Diploma in Childcare and Education at Barnsley College. I am now officially qualified and it feels great. I am working as a nanny for a family in the local area, caring for two boys, one aged 2 years and the baby is 10 months.
I am also looking forward to being an auntie in September as my brother (Wayne Vicary) and his girlfriend are expecting their first baby.
It's all happening this year !!!
Anyway, a big Hello and Thankyou to all my ex teachers at Willowgarth.
By the way Mr Saul, I am still known as The Vicar by many people thanks to you.
Take Care and keep up the good work!!!

Hi, I'm writing this long overdue note to say thanks to a person that stood by me through the years of adolescence and being a prat. Anyway after my numerous stints in solo I was determined to better myself, so I went to college where I studied ICT and now I'm currently an IT consultant working on the NHS engagement (NPFIT) for Capex; if you don't know about the program you will in a few years. Anyway all I really want to say is I hope you will do the same for my sisters (I know one of them is already a pain) as you did for me and thanks again Miss Vosper.

Hi! Hope all is well there. I'm about to go into my final year at Theatre School in Manchester then I'll be out into the big wide world. Hope you're still producing the panto's (they were ace!). See you all soon.
Kim

I thought that I'd check back to see how my old school is doing, and to be honest, it seems to be doing well. Sad to hear about the science block.

I'm now an IT Consultant working around the country on implementing the NPfIT project into the NHS. Currently I'm in Nottingham, working in the Nottinghamshire Mental Healthcare Trust. Hopefully I won't see any of you here, eh?

I remember the good times here, I miss all of the people that I hung around with. I hope that all is going well. I'll see if I can drop by some time, see if I can say a good old 'How do?' to all my teachers that attempted to sanitize me. That didn't work by the way Mrs. Lomas... You knew that it wouldn't though really.

Ha

See you around

Hey guys! Thought id drop you line. Hope school is OK and recovered from when I left...haha! Just kidding. So yeh hope everyone is well and having a good time. I'm just finishing my A levels off at the moment (Music Technology, Psychology, Media Studies, Human Biology). Got 2 weeks until I leave college (thank god!). Then I'm off to Leeds College of Music in September to do my degree in BA Music Production. =). Hope to hear from someone soon. Be great if someone got in contact! see ya all l8r, and good luck with the GCSEs' Y11.....(there easy!). Haha....love from Deano (1998-2003) - Email me! - phunkifletch@hotmail.com

Hi Everyone , I am sorry to hear about the science block and hope everyone is OK. I'd just like to say Hi to all the teachers.

Hiya to everyone who knows me!! I didn't even know this guestbook exsisted until the other day, feel like I've been missing out for all these years!! If anyone's interested about what I've been doing for the past 4 years... I went to college and did my A Levels and now I work at The Barnsley Chronicle, oh and I passed my driving test, don't know how, bin days are not good days on my street!! Yes I'm still a bit dizzy!! Well I just wanted to say that im so glad I went to Willowgarth cos if I didn't I wouldn't have met all my brilliant friends, you know who you are!!!
Love Laura x

Hi! Guess who's back! Just thought we would drop you all a message, lucky you. Hope you are all OK, Rach is doing a National Diploma in sport and fitness and Mel is training to be a nursery nurse! Get us! Thanks to Miss Vosper for putting up with us through year 11. Looking forward to reunion hint hint! See you soon love us xxx

Hello to everyone that knows me, I left Willowgarth in 1995 and enrolled at Barnsley College studying Beauty Therapy level 2&3. I qualified but am now married with 2 children (hopefully more to come!!) so my career path changed just a bit! I hear there is going to be a school reunion soon, if anyone knows when please let us know, it would be great to catch up! xx

Hi to everyone who knows me! I left Willowgarth in 1995, I qualified as a Beauty Therapist and ended up in S.R.Gents!! I am now a P.A for Barnsley Development Agency (BDA). I own my own home but not married with children just yet, I love my independence!!! Hope to see you all soon if we have our reunion it will be fun! xx

Hi there everyone, hope you are all ok. I'm doing fine - after school I began an animal care course at Barnsley College (I soon realised that it wasn't for me!). I am now living with my boyfriend David Margison (Meynall) in Cudworth and I am expecting his baby on the 30th of September. If any of my school mates see this then please get in touch, as I have a new mobile number and home phone. Would be nice to hear from any of you, as it seems ages since I last saw you. Anyway, see you later, Stacey xx

I would just like to say Hi to all the teachers at Willowgarth and say to the ones that used to teach me when I was there that I miss them all - such as Miss Siddons, Mr Watts, Miss Harnett, Frau Berry, Mr Blackburn and Mrs Marsh. Even though I am now 33 years of age I can still remember you all. Now 3 of my 6 my children are there Georgina Day year 10, Yasmin Day year 9 and Josh Day who is in year 8. All of them tell me that the school now is fantastic they all enjoy it very much. They are all in the top sets for eveything and enjoy every lesson.

GREAT BIG HELLO TO THE BEST TEACHERS IN THIS COUNTRY
and if anyone knows it is me. I left in 94 and I've done about every job I can. I've gone from the Army to saving lives on the sea (if you can class Cleethorpes as sea!)
Not bad for a Grimethorpe lad eh?. I hope all the teachers are well. I saw Miss Ferry one day up at the sea front but didn't get chance to talk to her and say thanks . She doesn't know why I suppose because she was allways kicking me out of class. Here's to Mr Beswick - How's it going? I still owe you that drink mate but thanks, I wouldn't have got there without you . Putting more in now then ever as I'm self employed in construction which is finishing soon so I will be moving back home to Yorkshire.
Thanks again guys & girls hope you are all well. You never let us down so I think you will be fine -best say my byes, got to go but not forgoten
As in my school days I will see the past the present and the future and I will never forget the best days of my brothers and my life at Willowgarth High School. Thank You.

I left Willowgarth in 1995 doesn't time fly? Seems like yesterday I was walking into Mr Ladleys smiling face, now I'm all grown up with a husband and two children. I married Mrs Wistow's son (she worked in the special needs department at Willowgarth). ive become a teaching assistant at St. Marys primary school in Barnsley. l've got so many memories from my years at Willowgarth some bad but mostly good ones, it was sad hearing about Janine Ellis dying she was a great fun girl. I was also sad that there aren't any pictures from 1990 - 1995 we couldnt have been that bad - Hi to everyone who can remember me. (get some pictures on) xx

Just logged on to read the guest book - sorry to hear that the science block has burnt down, I hope that the school gets plenty of support with rebuilding it. I didn't see any news on it as I'm living in London but I was told and have seen the newspaper reports. Keep updating the site on the progress of the science block as it would be nice to keep updated. There's lots of memories in that block. Hope everything goes well. I'd like to say a big hello to the teachers who taught me, it'd be nice to hear from them or any ex pupils from my year.

Hi everyone, just a quick line to say Hi to all that knew me back in 84-87. I was in Mrs Weightmans class for all my years there, I've been married for 14 years now and have three lovely children, and my time at school was cool. Ive been nursing, now an admin worker. Email me if you can remember me, be nice to here from anyone from back then. Nice site Willowgarth

I left Grimethorpe in 1970 after completing GCE's at Willowgarth to live in Melbourne, Australia. I managed to get back in 1985 and now after 20 years have finally found a window of opportunity to get back for a few days. I look at the Willowgarth guest book regularly and couldn't believe it when I logged on early this week to learn of the fire, it has taken me a week to get over it.
Anyway, for all those who were in my year at Willowgarth, I will be in Grimethope from around the 14th - 17th April, have kept in contact with a few people and hopefully we will arrange to have a few drinks at one of the locals, anyone who remembers me, I would love to hear from you before I get there, my email address is sueh77@hotmail.com

Hi everyone, well I can't believe its been 4 years since I left school its flown by. I'm a secretary at Raleys solicitors working in their accounts department. I've been there since I left school. Just like to say Hi to everyone that left the same time as me and Hi to Miss Vosper who was the best teacher I've known.

I left in 1995. I can't beleive it's been 10 years. I live in Preston now. I still have family who live in Barnsley and they told me about the fire. I can't beleive it. I have fond memories ...a whole photo album full, some of my old friends and me stood outside the science block. It's such a shame. Hope you all get throught it. XXXXX

I can't believe what has happened with the fire. It's sad to hear about the school. I hope everyone can try and get it back into shape quickly. I also feel sorry for year 11 who have lost their coursework and all their revision for the exams. I hope everything turns out for the best. Love Sarah.

Hi everyone! hope things are going well for you guys. Can't believe that the entire science block has been demolished through the fire. Luckily no one has been hurt so thats a good thing but even if the school gets rebuilt it will never be the same as the memories are now all gone from the old building. I miss school loads. There's a lot of memories from this school. Just like to say hi to miss Vosper the best teacher in the world and to Mrs Carr. Thanks for everything - I passed all my exams and I wouldn't have done it without you lot. Hope to keep in touch with some of you and I will still see you Miss Vosper when my mam cuts your hair! See you around.

School didn't seem very important before the 4th February 2005 after watching the Science and English block burn down in front of my eyes. Knowing pupils work and resources have all gone has made me realise how much you need school. Also I realised how much the teachers really do care about us pupils, teachers and other members of staff risked their lives to ensure our safety. Mr Loveday's passion about our school was evident when I watched him been interviewed on ITV news, he mentioned how he was going to make sure all our G.C.S.E. grades were going to be met even though our coursework was destroyed. Thanks to everyone for caring though I didn't realise it till now. Glad everyone got out safely. Get Well Soon Mrs Ruddy.

Just want to say Hi to all my mates that left school with me in 1999 and just want to say Hi to Mr Chadburn, Mr Lean, Mr Heseltine and all the rest of the teachers. Hope you remember me! Miss school so much, hope to see you soon.

Hello it's me Haley Millthorpe, (Milly). I am currently working in Fico`s chippy - I`m down to 14 stone now after doing 3 years at slimfastclub. I lost a total of 1pound. Notbad eh? I always had determination to get what I want in life and now I have acheived my goals at last. I would like to say thanks to all the teachers who got me through mystressfull last year and G.C.S.E`s.

Hello everyone, you probably don't remember me as I was very shy at school. I used to just get my head down and study. Hope all the staff who taught me are all fine and well. I am currently working at the Salvation Army through the week and I am in Saint Johns ambulance at weekends. I am trained to stick plasters on small wounds. Next week i will be fully trained to apply bandages. I always knew I would acheive my goal, it's been a strugle but I`m there now. A big shout out to Mr Fairhirst if he's still there. Adios! (and I know a bit of Spanish). Love always, Lez xxxx

Hello this is the first time on this site, I think its great. I was at Willowgarth 86 to 89 - have lots of great memories, the teachers I will remember for ever are Miss Vosper, Mr Wiles, and Mrs Goward. If anyone wants to get in touch please do . My daughter is now at Wilowgarth and it brings back so many fond memories. Is it me or do the teachers look the same age they did when we were there?

Hi there chickens the school is still looking great from when I was there, I am now at Franklin college studying to be a Midwife, really enjoying it. I gave birth to a little girl in June - her name is Kiya she is lovely, the doctors say she also has brittle bones 'bless her' but she is fine. Well nice to hear you are doing good send my love to all the teachers love Bianca xx

Hi all, it's me again - the last time I wrote I was in Iraq and now I'm here again. Hello to Miss Vosper its about time you got in touch with me. Well alot has changed, I'm getting married soon to an excellent woman from Wakefield and I'm about to take a step up the rank system of the army. Get in touch Miss V., all the best to all at Willowgarth
Gary Dev

Hey people, wish I was back at school - the best years of my life. Just wish I had done better and listened to Miss V. Thanks for all the help and support that I recieved throughout my five years with you all. Doing pretty well, going in the army in January and I have Willowgarth and my teachers to thank for the opportunity and for helping me through it. See ya and thanks. Hope to see you soon. SAM xxx

Willowgarth is cool, better than any other. Hi to Alyssa, Matty S. Sam, Tuds, and Ricky!!!!!!

Willowgarth is totally awsome.

Just visited the website and I am very impressed. Your dining room puts my school's, (Westfield) to shame. Say hi to everyone for me!

Love Zoe, Y11 student. Westfield School Mosborough

Just visiting the website to see how the school is progressing. It's changed lots since I left. I'd like to say a big thankyou to all the teachers who helped me to get my GCSE'S. I went back to college and re-sat some of my exams last year which I passed. As you can tell with the name change I'm now married and living in London. I think it would be a great idea for the school to become a specialist school. If anyone wants to e-mail me feel free - It'd be nice to know what people are doing these days, and take care to everyone

Hey all at Willowgarth!! On my way to becoming an English teacher. Hope all are well and will see staff at christmas. About time you updated these photo's Mr. C. Rooke!!! Lets have some of the newer members of staff on

Hi everyone just thought I'd drop a line back to all the teachers who taught me and let them know a i'm at Uni taking a degree in business studies so looks like I made it now just gotta finish the degree but that should be no probs, yeh right!!

H, I think willowgarth is the best. So if you're looking for a fab school come here. From Nathan Cooper.
Can I just say hi to the teachers.

I have just moved up into Year 8 and it still feels like I am a year 7.
Year 7 went so quick.

Hi everyone can you say a big hi to all the teachers who were there last year and you need to update the web page.
Hope you all enjoy school while you can 'cos it only comes once!
C U later
Shane

Ii didn't really like school when I was there but now I've left I wish I was back. I know I was a pain and I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused. I hope everything goes well for you all. See ya later
love D.

I think that Willowgarth is brill and I love it. There is so much to do and all the teachers are fab!
From Jade Hill.

8CR/8H2

I left in 1997 and I've finally become one of them. I'm now a music teacher in Mansfield.

Hi everyone from '99. Got some great memories of this place. It seems just like we left just yesterday! Well I'm working for South Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer at the moment after trying many different things. Hope I don't see many of you at work some time! Hope you are all ok.

Willowgarth is brill. I've made loads new mates, the food's great and all the teachers are great .
Callum Lyman
7H1
7JW

So how is everyone back home? I'm in USA at the minute trying to get into uni here, should be fun! It's only 3 weeks to the start of the school year here and I have to get a few things in before it starts, so it is getting kinda late and tense. Oh well... should be fine though. I just wanted to say sorry that I wasn't at the reunion this year, I was over here and by the time I knew about the whole thing it had already passed! So, I'm sorry! Maybe I will be there the next time we have one, 20 years or so...
Anyways, Just a little thank you to Miss Vosper. You're great and everyone loves you for what you did for us, I dont think school would have been as fun without you there! So thanks! and erm, thanks for those many reference's you did for me, bet your thinking you're never getting rid of me! haha.
cya's
Adam*

Hi, just come across this website and just wanted to say I think its great to see how the school's progressed. I left in 1986 and the teacher who inspired me most was Mrs Weightman and I will be grateful to her forever. Good luck on the website.

Just to say a big thank you to Miss Vosper for arranging the reunion. It's a shame none of our other teachers wanted to come, should we take an hint from that?! Anyway, thanks again, it was much appreciated Miss Vosper, another reunion in about 20 years shall we say?! x

Hey Everyone,
Thank You to all the teachers & pupils that helped and supported me throughout the years in school, I really enjoyed myself. It has been great Opportunity and experience attending Willowgarth High. After attending Willowgarth I went on to Barnsley College were I studied in Business Administration... I passed level 1, 2 & 3 and I have gone on to university to do level 4... I am working now in an organization as an Administration Assistant...

Once again thank you all very much.. Love Kayla -x-

A big hello to everyone at Willowgarth!
I can't believe it's been 3 years. It's nice to see how everyone's getting on. Im STILL at college training to be a nursery nurse and nanny and will hopefully qualify next year. Thanks to miss Vosper for organising the reunion I can't wait, see you all Saturday
Love Lucy xxxx

Hi from Holland, did visit you some 8 years ago, making a programme with the BBC. Headteacher Tony Dorney who visited us in the Netherlands joined by Julia. How is he doing?
I had a good time visiting your school. Still looks like a fine school to me!

Hiya everyone just thought I would thank Miss Vosper for organising this re-union its gonna be great to see everyone again after so long. Thanks again and see ya all soon
love me xxxxx

Hi there how's Willowgarth? Hope everyone's alright. I've just done all my exams (Iv'e got to get 96% or higher to pass, I think I've done it.......hope so anyways hehehe!
I've had a really good year and and hoping go further with my education too. I still miss Willowgarth and everyone.
(Don't worry I ain't a computer geek now either haha!)
Bye

Well it's Sam again, I had to leave another note as I've changed my e-mail address, so if you want to get in touch, here it is!

Hi everyone, just like to say a big hello, and to say that Charlie won't be forgot. A big hello to Mr. Saul. Wish I was back - miss you all.
Love Julie

Hi there everyone.
Been left three years now and I still wish I was back. Settled in a good accounts job now. Different to what I intended to do, but never mind. Thank-you to everyone that helped me gain the results I did. Love Peri.

Hi - I am now in year 11 and I'm going to miss the school, but I will be glad to move on to college. I would like to thank all the teachers that have taught me throughout my 5 years at Willowgarth High School. Mrs Carr for making me get my four grade C`s and Mrs Lomas for letting me concentrate on work that needed to be done and all my mates that have supported me aswell. Thanks!

Hi all, I guess we all lost touch when we left but all I can say is I miss insulting Mr Saul. Hope all are well the web site needs updating.

Hi everyone! Can you please say a big hello to Miss Vosper and Miss Allen for me please. I don't know what else to say but hope u are all well.
All the best
Hayley Thomas xx

Hiya to everyone I went to school with like Lisa, Sam, Gary, Jai and the rest. Good to hear you're all doing well - what can I say you're all doing better than I managed to do. I now live in Surrey and have just had a baby girl called Elle-mae and I'm getting married in April to a bloke called John who I've been with since I left school. I think the idea of a reunion is the best idea I've heard this year it would be nice to hook up with you all again. Anybody who wants to get in touch just click on my name and e-mail me loads of luv Becki (Chabs)

Hiya, how come the canteen changed once we left?
Was good to read all the messages and find out what everyone's up to.
Sam was training to be an hairdresser but is now working in Darton as a showroom manager.
Lisa's a qualified nursery nurse and nanny, shes currently doing a HND and hopes to go onto becoming a Primary Teacher or Special Needs Teacher.
We agree with the idea of a reunion, good idea Kerry :o)
Like to say Hi to all the teachers, bye for now
Sam and Lisa

Hello to everyone and anyone that remembers me. I was at WHS from '87 to '90. I loved the place. The recent government advert where celebrities name their favourite teacher inspired me to leave this message. My favourites were Mr Disney (a supreme teacher and a very nice bloke), Mr Wilby and Mr Clegg. Mr Loveday was pretty good too and he's deputy head now! And what happened to Dr. Dorney? Retired I presume.

Hi guys who left in '99. I now live in Blackpool and work for Hilton international hotels. Was a holiday rep for airtours last summer and going again this summer. Hope you are all doing well. If any of you want to get in touch feel free!! Steph Kirk has my address too if you want it!!
xxxxx

Howdy partners. Believe it or not I never attended college. Worked for a few months in sales and didn't like it. Turned to something a bit different and I was training as a goldsmith for about year and 8 or 9 months. But then I got bored of being sat around all the time so I'm now a Civil Engineer in the making. In other words.......I work on the roads...but it pays well. I still keep in touch with a few mates from school, but to those I dont.....hope you are well and not missing me too much. If Andy Riley reads this: (What's the point in giving me phone numbers that don't work?). Bye bye for now.


Love Phil ..AKA (reg)

This is just a short message in memory of Charlie, also known has Chuck, who meant a great deal to everyone, we all want him to know that our hearts go out to him and hope that he rests in peace. All our love Stacey, Carley and the rest of those who feel for him.
X x X x X

This is just to say how much we loved and lost our dear friend Charlie Sellars (Chuck). He was the centre of everybody's life and the smile on everybody's face and the laughter from everybody's heart. We will never forget you and in our hearts you will always stay. Love you forever. Rest in peace.
All our love,
Lisa and Dionne xxxx

Just a short message to show how much Charlie Sellars is loved by his family and friends. He will always be in our hearts and we will miss him very much. GOD BLESS and REST IN PEACE.
Lots of love from family and friends xXxXxXx

I would just like to say how sorry I am to hear about Charlie. He was in the same class as me for 2 years. He was a joker and loved having a laugh with his mates. My thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew him. Rest in peace Charlie xXxXxXx

Hi,
Special thanks to Stan Horton. Top teacher.
Coopy

A big hello to everyone and to those who I went to Willowgarth with. Can't believe its nearly 4 years since I left. No regrets from my 5 years there. If I had the chance to go back again I wouldn't change a thing. Somethings even made me grow up a little.

If anone wants to get in touch my email is:- maxedmatt@yahoo.co.uk

Hope all your lives are what you wish them to be!

In loving memory to a dear friend that we sadly lost on 31 January. Chuck you will never be forgotten with your singing and dancing around. We will miss your cheery face and the love that you shared with us. You will always be in our hearts.
All our love Carley, Stacey and Dionne
xxx

Hello, my name is Paul Baker, I wasn't really liked by anyone other than all the lovely teachers. Thank you all for your support, you dont know how much it meant, gets me kind of emotional. All my love Baker xxx

Didn't think school was great, but loved sport and the friends made after our transfer from Felkirk in 1968. Mr Wilby, McKenzie, Richards all had to put up with me, and I attended quite regularly. I remember well the muddy Saturday mornings playing rugby and footy. A great weekend spent at Wembley in 1970 - Mr Schofield and Mrs Amos supervised. I remember Mr Leary giving me a telling off saying if we gave out merits for looking out of the window I would be top of the class. Every time I pass Willowgarth I often think of the good times I had and the pain in the neck I must have been for many of the staff. Although I left with no Qualifications in 1971 I am now a firm believer in good education and i'm sure Willowgarth can provide it.
Steve Booth.

Hi - I think Willowgarth is brill, I am really enjoying being in Year 7.

Hey everyone. Strange to see people I went to school with still writing in. Kerry has a good idea Miss Vosper... a reunion would be nice! It's been 3 years, you promised! I'm going to Uni in September, can't wait! All down to the teachers. Anyways, hope to see you soon!

Just thought we'd see how our old school was getting on - they were the good old days! We're still thick as thieves Mr Ladley/Miss Vosper! I'm at Sheffield University training to be a Nurse (I know who would have thought it) Jenny and Helen are both qualified travel consultants so get to travel a lot. Throughout school those were the careers we aimed for so thanks to those GCSE's we've succeeded. Thanks to all the teachers and hello how y' doin to anyone out there who remembers us!

Hi there all its Danny Yoxall here.....
All is well in the army now for me thanks to the reports that I got from you superb teachers...
I now have a little girl she is nearly 3 months and she is gorgeous...
Thanks for all the hard work you all put in for me... and it was hard!
Hope that our Andrew ain't as bad as I was!!!
Hope to see you all again some day...
Danny

Hey there every one. I left in 1995. Im now living in Preston with my boyfriend of 3 years. I work for Networkrail life couldnt be better at the moment, no marragie or babies just yet, I aint that daft. Looking at the website Its strange to see so many new faces, but nice to see some old ones. I'm a bit disappointed about the gallery guys, there are no pic's of our era, whats going on ha ha! You need to organise a school reunion for our year it was be so great to see people from my year as I have lost touch over the years. Anyway take care of yourself....... Hugs Joanne xxxxxxxxx :o)

Hi everyone at Willowgarth!
Not impressed the dining room was changed AFTER we left!!! Huh. Hope someone remembers us. Still joined at the hip. We think we should have a reunion (Miss Vosper). Hint hint! Hope someone actually reads these comments. "HI" to Mr Loveday, Miss Vosper 'n' Miss Lomas! Hey Mrs Cheetham, after all these years and we're still pestering you now eh?!
Loads love, Kerry + Lucy x

Hi evry1!
Just like to thank all the teachers who helped me achieve my G.C.S.E.s and Willowgarth for being very supportive. I would also like to thank all my good friends especially AKI and KENNY! Shout out to Mr. Saul n love to Mrs. Lomas.
Webby

Hi everyone,
I was just doing a spot of surfing and came across my 'old school.' Looks like more improvements have been made since I left. I would like to wish you all a great New Year and lots more successes throughout 2004. Has Mr McKenzie retired yet? Hope you are all fit & well. I have a daughter now, Laura, who was 2 in October. That's about it , Good Luck.
Kevin

I had some good times and some bad times at Willowgarth but more good then bad. I left Willowgarth then went to college and now I am a student at Hallam University so I could say I gained some good infomation from Willowgarth.
Dale

Hello again. I haven't accessed the website for over a year... still looking good. Just letting you know my email address has changed. Also, I'm moving back to Yorkshire. Would be lovely to hear from old friends and we could get together when I come back.
Lots of Love
Bex xxx

Hiya to everyone at Willowgarth. I wish I was back at school only to see all my friends who I miss loads. Mr Saul, I think you are fab and Toni Keeling my best mate and bushnut and the rest of you all. Goodbye

Hi to everyone who left May 1989 and a big thanks to all the staff that made my years at Willowgarth the happiest of my school life. I went on to work with children myself and after 12 glorious years of hopefully making a difference, I continue doing so with the inspiration of those teachers that believed in me! Thankyou!!!!

Hello to everyone who left in 99.
Hope everyone's doing ok. I didn't go to college or anythting when I left school but I was working in Our Price for 2 years and became the assistant manager. I recently left though and I'm now working in in another shop. I still see a few people from school but I know alot of you have gone to uni. and stuff. Anyway feel free to email me. Bye. x x

Hello to everyone who left in '99. I'm working at a firm of solicitors in town training to be a solicitor. Got an exam on Friday (scary!). Well anyway - hope everyone is ok. Please feel free to E-mail me if you like.

Becky :-)

Hi there.
How's Willowgarth? I'm doing well. I am now at college, studying computers and I am going really well. I've met new friends and starting to get used to the routine of college and I have learned a lot. I HOPE U ALL ARE DOING WELL AND TELL MRS TICKLE THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

I was at Willowgarth between 1965 and 1969. I didn't like school then but since I've left I've changed my mind. I wish I could go back. There is so much for them to do these days. If anyone can remember me, please get in touch.

Hello again, its me, sadly left in 2003 and believe it or not I miss it and I knew I would. The school days are the best time of your life - trust me. It's not nice having to get up at half 5 every morning to go work. I am at collge now doing A levels - Music Technology, Media Studies, Psychology and Human Biology. College is ok, prefer school though. I just want to say, thank you soo much for 5 tremendous years of 1st class education and it is improving all the time. I came out of this school with 12 and a half GCSE's (RE only worth half). Good luck to you all, all the best for the future. I would like to pop in some time. I would would like to hear fom you. Hopefully speak soon.

Hi,
I am a pupil at Willowgarth. I have really enjoyed myself and I can't wait for some more good things in all my school years to come.
See ya

Hi, Willowgarth. Hope everyone is ok?! Thanks for everything and I wish you all the best.
See you soon.
x x

Hi to Vicky Poxton and Jodie Clarke,
I attend Willowgarth now. My favourite teachers are Mrs. Harnett, Miss. Allen and Mr. Mckenzie. I'm enjoying Willowgarth so far. It's a great school. Thanks to Mr. Bond I've learned a lot in Form and thanks to Mrs. Marsh for being a great Form Tutor last year. Thanks Willowgarth.
Luv,
Jade Whiteley

Hey to anyone out there that knows me or remembers me. I'm the one that moved to Ireland about 4 years ago but I would like to say that Willowgarth IS the best school that there is, and that I miss all the teachers. (P.S Its changed a bit!)

Hi anyone who remembers me. I left Willowgarth in 1978, with the 5th year still to do, and moved to the Midlands. I lived on Margate street, my friends were, John Davies, Chris Nurney, Leonard Sellers, Paul Bisby, Jackie Clarke, Dawn Crawford, Kevin Heath, Chris Butterworth and many others whose names I can't remember. I have fond memories of the school and it's teachers. I've worked for the civil service for most of my life and have worked for the Home Office for the past 20yrs. I've been married nearly 18yrs and have 2 children. I live in Leeds. If anyone can remember me or know's any of the people listed drop me an Email with any news.
Paul

I thought I would send in a comment, just in case it's my old mate Roy Sargesson who checks these out. Is Mr McKenzie still there? I still remember him telling me not to turn up in my dad's tie again, as it looked more like a Hemsworth Grammar tie than a Willowgarth one! That's going back a few years - probably around 1970. I recognise a few of my old teachers, and my cousin Pete, on the old Rugby Photo. I am still making use of all Mr Wilby's training, teaching A level Biology in a Nottingham College.
Cheers! - Roy

Willowgarth High School is brilliant. I have only been here for 3 weeks and its a fantastic environment and the grounds are stunning. Its got lovely teachers they are all kind and they give fantastic lessons. There's loads of things to do you never get bored.

I think Willowgarth School is a brilliant school. I have really enjoyed my first few weeks as a Year Seven pupil

I think Willowgarth High School is a brilliant school. All of the teachers are great but my favourite is Mrs Browne. My form tutor Mr Watts is very kind. Neither Mr. Watts or any other teacher has told me off yet because i am trying to behave myself so I can get a positive and a Class Act for us all.
The very best,
Joshua Day.

Hi,
It's Aka. I've been left quite a while now and a lot of things have happened but I will never forget the times I had at Willowgarth. Thank you all.

Hi ppl!
Just want to say Hi to all the teachers that helped me to get where I am now especially Mrs. Carr cos thanx to her I'm now doing my second year on my Health and Social Care course at college on advanced and if it wasn't for all the chances Mrs. Carr gave me when I was at school I wouldn't be doing. Want to say Hi to all pupils who know me and a great big Hi to Mrs. Tickle.......bye for now.
Shanny!!!!!!

Congratulations on the web site.
I used to be a student at Willowgarth from 1983 to 89 and loved just about every minute of it, especially the Sixth Form. I've just been going over the pictures of the staff and it's fantastic to see that Miss Vosper (my form tutor), Mr Campbell (my rugby coach), Mr Saul, Mr Blackburn and even Mr Davison (my form tutor at Springvale), are all still involved. Just wanted to say hello to them all and Thank You!
I will always remember that you were among the teachers that really used to enjoy teaching (or so it seemed). Most of us really appreciated that, even though it might not have seemed that way at the time. Good Luck to you all.

Just thought I'd sign the Guestbook. I left in 1997. I'm going to be studying to become a Music teacher this year. I did say I wanted to be one. And I bet you never saw this coming, I'm now a 2nd Dan Black Belt instructor.
Remember my sister Emma? She went on to do a masters degree in Medical Statistics and now she's married.
Thanks to all the teachers who taught me, keep up the good work!!

I used to go to Willowgarth 25yrs ago. I didn't like school then. After 25yrs in the real world, (((please))) let me back in. Yep, it's right what they say, they are the best years of your life.

Just wanted to say hi to all those who left in 99. I lost touch with a lot of people when I went to university in Huddersfield. The one person I see all the time is Joanna Barker. We have become best friends since leaving school so let me know if you want to get in touch with either of us!

Hi. We didn't want to say too much so erm.......................... Hello year of 99!

Myself and Tracy (Gell) would like to thank every body connected with Willowgarth over the past 30 years for our education, our oldest son' s education and last but not least our youngest son at present in year 8. The school goes from strength to strength. Keep up the good work everybody.

Hi. It's Bianca. You probably remember me? Will you say Hi to the PE staff the DT staff for me? Thanks. Well I've settled in at my new school. It's called WHITGIFT HIGH SCHOOL, but still not as good as yours. Been doing exams the past 2 weeks. I'm pretty confident that I did well. I got my grades from Year 10 3 weeks ago. I got all As, Bs and one C from R.E. At the moment I'm doing GCSE PE, Food Technology and Dance for my options. There's only one lesson I don't like and that's French. I had an exam on that as well.
About 8 weeks ago I broke my arm, wrist and thumb. Only just had my pot off. Nice to see the school is still as strong if not stronger than what it was. Nice to see you all looking so well. Tell the PE staff my mum said Hi aswell plz.
Lots of love,
Bianca

Hi everyone.
I'd just like to say thank you to all the staff that taught me at Willowgarth. Thanks to you guys I'm doing a Btec national diploma in animal care and I'm wanting to do a bachelors degree in veterinary nursing. Thanks a lot.
See y'all soon,
Claire

Feeling a bit nostalgic, I decided to see if WHS had a web site & here I am adding my own entry. I left in Willowgarth in 87 & in 94 moved to Milan. I now work for one of the most famous Italian editorial companies which produce more than 16 leading magazines from architecture to travel selling publicity. The last time I came home was Easter this year, one sad thing is that when living away you lose touch with old friends like Andrea Williams (Stanley). We were like the terrible twins. If people do remember me then drop me a line. Baci to everyone.
Sandra

Hi, everyone. I've just been reading all the other comments. Hi, Channi and Gary. 2 in the same year as me. Gary you sound like you're doing really well, good for you. I'm still stuck here.... just left college, doing exams soon, working part time. I'm now driving and have a car. Hiya, Mr McKenzie. Please say Hi to Mr Lean, Mrs Lomas, Mrs Harnett, Mr Hesletine, Miss Vosper. Hope they're all still there, they were great. I've not seen much of 'em since I left. I saw Mrs Vosper (passed her when I was in the car and she waved) seen Miss Allen a couple of times recently. Hope everyone's keeping well. I have to admit I do sometimes miss being at school.
Take care, everyone.
Bye for now!
Gemma

Hello, people.
Remember me from school? The quiet one. Well I'm now a British Army Infantry soldier and have just recently been deployed to Iraq during the war but I will always remember my roots. Thanks a lot, Willowgarth. All the best for a long future.
Gary Devonport

Just like to say hi to the gang. We had a very good time when we were at school 1988-1991. Still don't wish I was back but they were the days. Miss you all.
Luv,
Helen.

Just thought I'd take a look at the website to see if anyone from my year had left messages. The school has made some amazing changes since I left. Keep it up and a big thanks for getting me through me exams. I would like to keep in touch with the teachers and pupils that know me, so email me.

Hey y'all,
You remember me? I had some good times at this school. Cheers for all the help in passing all my exams and the ICT course helped me get into A level computing and maybe into an apprenticeship in the hospital's IT department. I'd like to keep in touch with the staff here. Hey, Mrs. Lomas. How's the dinners without me there to bug ya? Email me back ya know.
Liam

I just want to say I miss Mr. Bond and Mr. Rooke's lessons.

Hi to all,
My grandmother lived in Brierley. Sadly she has passed away now. I used to pass Willowgarth regularly. I came upon this site by accident and it's really good. I live in Northampton and left school last year. Wish our canteen and school/surroundings looked like yours.

Ehup, whoever is reading this!!! Remember me??? left in 2000, came from Mr Lapish's express group. Just sat at work and I thought I would have a look to see what is going on there these days. I keep meaning to come in and speak to somebody about my further education, but you know as well as I do that work doesn't necessarily make it easy to get a day free!!! Anyway, still hoping to get in and speak to somebody, so maybe I'll be talkin to you in person one day soon! L8R!

I would like to say thank you to all the teachers at Willowgarth High School for helping me to achieve my GCSE's. I spent some of the best times at Willowgarth. I would like to stay in contact with the staff so if you would just send me an email I will be in contact.
Continue the success,

Anna

When I was at Willowgarth they didn't have a website and looking at it has made me realise how much I miss it. Hope it carries on being successful. Keep it up.

Hi everyone,
You probably will remember me because I'm the boy that was always in SOLO. But I wish I was better at my school subjects so I'm going to make sure my two little sisters are better. Anyway thanks for putting up with me.
Bye for now.

Oh my God! Willowgarth with a website! I remember when it only had about 10 computers in the whole school! I haven't seen the school for about 12 yrs as I moved away a couple of years after leaving school. Most people would remember me by my nickname, Fatima. If anyone wants to reminisce just drop me a line!

I attended Willowgarth in 1983 and left in 1986. Since I left the school has come on in leaps and bounds, what with the recording studio and all the new IT rooms. I wish I was back at school and know what I know now. You should treasure your time at school and make the most of your potential. I tell my 2 children that attend Willowgarth now, to make the most of their time at school, but what can I say, life is wasted on the young.

Hey everyone, it's nice to see the Willowgarth website again and I can honestly say I've missed Willowgarth. The best years of my life were spent at that school and I couldn't have asked for better teachers. The school looks a lot better since I've left. There's been some amazing changes. I would just like to say a big thankyou to all the staff for putting up with me for a full five years. Thank you!
Toni

Hi,
A friend sent me this to have a look at. I must say I was very impressed. The school looks terrific, and the comments of past students show that it is a good place to learn. I live in Maitland, Australia. It is 3 hrs north of Sydney right near Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. It is a very large mining area, similar to Grimethorpe etc., most of which are still operational. We have some large schools in the area, none as large as Willowgarth though. Only the grammar and private schools have large dining rooms.
So thanks for the insight in to your part of the world. It was very interesting.
Bob

Hey, Peeps, just thought I would add a comment. Da website is great and so is da webmaster. I am in my final year at Willowgarth and I leave soon - April to be precise. Wahay!!!!! Ok so u guessed it i can't wait till I leave cos I am going to college. Mr Mckenzie is a great teacher an so is sum of da ova teachers at Willowgarth. Da website is great (again) and there is a lot of useful info on it.
Amy

Just thought we would say that we would love to be back at Willowgarth. Its a great web site. It brings back a lot of memories. WE LOVE WILLOWGARTH!!!!!!!!

How precious are your school days. I wished I had applied myself more. No grumbles! I have had varied careers, from mining to the Police Force and now in Canada with the Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services. You need a university degree to be considered for this job now. Paul Halford, I can tell you that the American exchange Teacher was Called Mr Micheal and I believe I played against him at Rugby also. I was one of the first to sign up on the Friends Reunited web, alas not too many of my ex-class mates have. Good Luck to you all. I will always have fond memories of the following teachers: Mr Jenks, Mr Horton, Mr Eastman, Mr Betteridge, Mr Noble, Mrs Shirt and, of course, Mr F. Tipping. I wasn't an artsy person but I still liked Mr Herbert, Mr Guidici, not forgetting Mr Osborne and the everpresent R Wilby.
Regards to all past and present,
Dave (yugo) Young

Can any one help? In the late '60s, early '70s I was a member of the school First XV (Rugby team). I was second row in the scrum. I think it was 1970 when we had a photograph taken before a match against the staff (one of whom was an American exchange teacher). Does any one have a copy of this photo they could e-mail to me?
Thanks
Paul

Have enjoyed browsing thro the site, especially the staff photos! Was hoping for bulletin on health of H.T., who was going into hospital b4 Christmas, hope he is o.k.
Diane

H.T. is OK and should be back at work on schedule.
Webmaster

Hey! Hope you teachers remember me. Nice site you have here. I don't actually remember what it looked like before I left school. Thanks to all the teachers that have helped me during the exams.
As from now, I am gaining an NVQ level 2/3 in Administration, and I'm a professional at web designing. Life's great!

Just wanted to say how fantastic the site looks! I left in 1999 after an interesting five years at Willowgarth. Just want to say thanks to all my old teachers for helping me pass my exams. Especially the Technology department. I'm into the I.T side of things these days (web designing). 99 school leavers, hello to you all and e-mail me. Thanks to you all.

I left school in 1997. As predicted by most of my school friends at the time I became a teacher and thanks to Mr Disney it had to be Maths!!! Best wishes to fab teachers Mr Dry and Mr Beswick! Hear you've all gone up in the world!!! Had a fab time and hope I come back one day and turn the tables on my old teachers!!!!!

I left willowgarth in 1997 and have nothing but fond memories of the school and teachers there. Congratulations to Mr. Beswick on becoming headmaster. I hope the kids at Willowgarth now have as good a time as I did when I was there.
I spent 3 years at college doing A levels in Business Studies, Accounts, Psychology, General Studies, a GCSE in Law and level 1 in Computerised Accounts. I now work Supervisor. It was nice to see the mug shots of the teachers I knew, especially Mr. Saul and Miss. Vosper.
Anyway must go. Oh, one more thing, our Matty says Hi!
Sarah

I left the School in 1957, a year after it first opened. I came across this part of the site by accident. Credit should be given to the person(s) who put it together. Keep up the good work. I will visit it on a more regular time from now on. If there is any one from my year out there, why not send me an E:mail and we can then re-unite.
Tony

Hi!
I'd like to say how impressive this website is! I have been left Willowgarth for over a year now and with looking on this website I have noticed many changes. I have read many positive comments about the staff and the school and I think they are all right.
Katie

Just wanna say thank u to every 1 who helped me pass nearly all my exams. I never thought I would say this but I am glad I passed my Hospitality and Catering course because it helped me get on to a higher level in my course at college.
Cheers, Mrs Carr.

Just looked at your site and your review of work over the last few years - what an impressive achievement. Your site is really good and a real insight into the way you have changed - well done. I wish you all the best in your bid.
Jayne Whittlestone - school leaver in 1983

Hi!
Your school is not bad. I go to THE ELMHIRST. Please tell Jill who works in the library - Hi! from Nathan
Ta!

Hi,
After living out of Yorkshire for more then 17 years we have recently returned and my son is now in Willowgarth. The interview prior to him starting brought back so many memories....... I did not realise how much I had enjoyed my time in schoool!!!!!! Always thought it a bit of a bore when I was there. It is good to hear that some of my old teachers are still alive and kicking dosn't make me feel so old. The ones I remember the most are Mr Price (Music) must be the first, Mr Mullen, Mr. Wilby, Miss Barrett, Mr Leary (who said I would never pass English O Level (Sorry, Sir, went to night school got an A! at GCSE) Mr. Osbourne (Biology... you were right, I never did know a toe nail from an arm pit!!!) Mr. McKenzie, Mr Neal ..... Yes many years ago, I left in May 1978. I left school to become a dental nurse. I then went on to office work and have worked for European Organisations (in Europe) and multi million pound organisations including working as PA for the Chief Engineer for BP... Wish everyone involved with the school every success. I was not the brightest of pupils but still made it. Office Manager for an international organisation must be the proof of that. Thanks to Willowgarth, I was taught how to learn even if I didn't bother until it was almost too late. Not sure many remember but Mr Trotman was Head at the time... what a great guy I usually remember him on the 1st March each year (Well he couldn't help being Welsh!!!!)
Thanks to Willowgarth. I wish you every success in becoming Willowgarth Technology College.
Lynn

Dear all staff, new and old,
I am an ex-pupil of Willowgarth and I've just been onto your web site and would like to congratulate all the people involved in putting it together, its very impressive.
I was a pupil of the class of 1993, Kay Millthorpe. I now live in the south of our lovely country with my husband Mark Jones, also an ex-pupil the class of 1991. So a big shout to all of our brilliant teachers who put up with us for all those years! I'm now working in a nursing home, part time, and a mother full time!! Mark's in the Royal Marines an that's how we came to move to the south country. I'd like to say hello to any of the following teachers Miss Tracy Allen, Miss Bev Vosper and Mr. Steve Lapish. Sorry I didn't keep in touch!! I would love to here from you all again, that's if you are still working at Willowgarth!! I hop this message puts a smile on all your faces.
Love Kay Jones xx

Just thought I would have a quick look around and leave a message for anyone that might remember me. I attended Willowgarth between the years of 1989 - 1992. Anyone that remembers me send an e-mail to my girlfriend's address (she won't mind). Mr Moss was an excellent teacher and so was Mr Smith.
Hope to hear from someone soon?
Stuart

I'm an ex-pupil from 1984-1987. Some teachers from then. Mr Ladley (form teacher), Mr Dry, Mrs Wiles, Mrs Dolata, Miss Horridge, Mrs Foster, Mrs Walton, Mrs Vosper, Mrs Ward, Mr Wilby, Mr McKenzie, Mrs Weightman, also some teachers who came from Cudworth Middle School I believe, Mrs Tickle, Mr Watts, and did Mr Tully go to Willowgarth and if so is he still there.
Julie

I'm a former pupil from 1991-96 and both my brother and sister were pupils. Its great to see the school looking so good and Mr Blacburn......you're still there!!!!!!! Thanks to all the teachers that helped me get where I am today.
Scott

Great big hello!! It was nice too go down memory lane for a while as its been over ten years since i was at Willowgarth High School. I have nothing but great memories from my time there!! Not sure if anyone will remember me though!! Mr Blackburn was an A++++ teacher.
Cheri

This is the first time we have visited the website (thanks to Friends Reunited) and are very impressed! Keep up the good work. Its nice to read the emails from people we recognise