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Ruckleigh
School
Use this page to contact old friends from Ruckleigh School in Solihull
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Ruckleigh School is a co-educational, independent school catering for children aged
between three and eleven years. Founded in 1909 It has been in its present location since
1948. www.ruckleigh.co.uk |
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2000's |
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I came to
Ruckleigh with my twin brother from 2004 to 2009 I loved it and as the
year we left was the schools 100 year birthday it was great that year
and i mostly enjoyed PGL and all the water fights we had it was the best
Tahrim Aslam
Ruckleigh is
a good school!I was a pupil at Ruckleigh from 2002 to 2006! I absolutely
loved it right to the the very end! I often think about the good times I
had there and how the whole of year 6 cried at the last and how sad we
were when said our goodbyes!
Alexandra Cheung
Hello! I
joined Ruckleigh in September 2000 and stayed till 2004 (!). I now go to
KE Handsworth but I've visited Ruckleigh and also remember a lot about
the school. I remember Sondos, Imani, Holly and Sumeet, as well as the
girls in my class (Heather Ambler, Alice Rowsome, Rosie Wilkinson and
Catherine McNamara) and all the teachers. If anyone wants to get in
touch I would be really pleased!
Beth Jellicoe
Heya I
attended ruckleigh from 1996-2003 and made friends with loads of people
from there. I remember teachers like Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Whelan, Mrs.
Parrot, all stars. I know attend King Edward VI High School for girls
and am in my 3rd year. Miss all my mates from ruckleigh and ps. i
remember both Alys Wood and Jess James so hey!!!
Sondos Ibrahim |
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1990's |
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I was at Ruckleigh from about 1994. I stayed until Year 6. I am now at King
Edwards Five Ways I remember loads of people that have written here. I would
love to hear from anyone. xx
Becky
Westwood
I attended Ruckleigh from I think 1992 to 1999. I then went to Edgbaston
High School for Girls, and am still there now, sitting my A2 exams. Over the
years I've managed to keep in and out of touch with several people. At the
moment I'm very good friends with Sarah Boyle & Richard Brown and speak to
them quite often. Recently I've been trying to 'track down' old friends, and
started a Ruckleigh Group on MySpace.com . I hope by doing this it helps all
of us to keep in contact with each other a bit better! If in anyone wants to
get in contact, please do! xXx
Emma Chung
Hi, i went to Ruckleigh school from 1993-1995 if anyone knows or remembers
me i would like to hear from you!!!
I am Birmingham Uni doing medicine now.
Anisha
I was at Ruckleigh School from 1996 until 2000. I am now attending the
Alice Ottley School for girls in Worcester. If Jess or anybody who
remembers me is reading this then Heyyy!!! I would love to hear from you
all!!! xxx
Alys Wood
Hi i went to Ruckleigh from 1994 to 2003. i am now at Kings High
school fro girls i am in my second year and still enjoying it missing
Ruckleigh though from Jessica James 13
Jess James
I attended Ruckleigh School from about 1990 to 1999.I then went on to
Alderbrook School for a few months until I moved to Essex. Since having left
the school/moving I have lost touch with many old friends these include
Marrianne Caffery, Charlotte Danks and the list goes on. I was house captain
for Ash and have many happy memories of the school. If anyone knows or
remembers me and Happensto see this don't hesitate to get in touch. I am
just about to sit my GCSE's at Gable Hall School in Essex now.
Emma
Tompkins |
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1980's |
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Christian Keys, Richmond Hill, Matthew Lee, Dympna Slevin
Where are you now?
I was known as aggie back in the day i went to Ruckleigh in 1983. I was
in Mr Hasleton's class. The head was Mr. Carr Smith. I remember the
secretary Ms. Steer (or was it Deer?) Mrs. Service, Mrs. Chancellor,
Mrs. Cutler were all my teachers to name a few, all my cousins, Mario,
Maria, Nicola and my uncle Andrew all went to Ruckleigh too
Alexis Constantinou |
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1970's |
I was at
Ruckleigh School between 1979 to 1983 when Birmingham City was not doing
so well. I now work in the NHS in Cheltenham. I am keen to hear from any
students and staff at that time. I had some good friends, especially
Asoka and Nell Macdonald. Remember those parties. I don't still have my
old school uniform, except my cap, which never fitted then.
Nigel Johnson |
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1960's |
Started at Ruckleigh on
Jan 1964. Remember Carol Sketchley by name and have the same questions,
what happened to Helen Rowe who moved to Switzerland? I saw her once
after she moved, at her Gran's house in Streetsbrook Road but nothing
after that! Have seen Claire Mills since we left school as we briefly
worked in the same office at Land Rover but not since. Would like to
know what happened to Sally Gill and Gillian Degens though. Remember
Mrs Gaskell, Mrs Mahon and Mrs Arden? Mrs Carr Smith was still there
then, I think. I am still the proud owner of a book I was awarded at
the annual Speech Day held at the Civic Hall. Remember school dinners
with loathing and being hauled out to stand outside Head's door for
something that wasn't my fault! Missed out on keeping in touch because
we moved to Lapworth and had to go to grammar school in Warwickshire.
Julia White (was Rogers)
I started at Ruckleigh in
1965 (age 7) and stayed until 1969. Many happy memories - loved every
minute. Favorite teacher Mrs Haywood. Qualified as a solicitor in 1985
and run an employment law consultancy. Now live in Balsall Common with
my two children and numerous animals. Would love to hear from anyone
especially Helen Rowe who went to live in Switzerland and Claire Mills
who didn't!
Carol Sketchley
I
attended Ruckleigh School 1965-1968 starting at "Little Ruckleigh" on
Warwick Road and then transferring to Lode Lane. I remember Mrs Service
with great affection and Mrs Hall and Mrs Packwood who taught at Lode
Lane. Still in touch with Karen Parker and other people I remember
include Kim Weatherhead, Claire Godrey, Clare Ball, David Crowdy to
mention a few. I am now teaching Speech and Drama at the school which
is great. Would love to hear from any contempories. I wonder who still
remembers the General Knowledge questions every week and Mrs
Carr-Smith's table tests!? I used to live in Buryfield Road when I was a
pupil at the school. Now live with husband and family in Stratford upon
Avon.
Sally Gray (nee Shepherd)
I was a pupil at Ruckleigh from 1964 to 1966 while my father was posted
to Dunlop in Birmingham. I have very happy memories and would love to hear from any
students and staff at that time. One of my favourite teachers was Mrs Gaskell and my best
friend was Simon Derby. We lived at 185 Station Road Knowle and returned to Australia in
1966. I am now a solicitor in Melbourne, Australia. I still have my old school uniform.
Martin Gannoni |
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1950's |
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Gosh - this takes me back! - I was at Ruckleigh from 1958 to 1962. Happy
days - I can remember Ian Madeley, Vivienne Eccles, Joanna Forbes, Hilary
Poutney, Neil Pinter, Eileen Russell, Richard Van der Bock, Sally French and
some others where I can remember the Christian names but not the surnames!
My sister - Caroline Merrick was also there. Amazingly she is still in touch
swith one of her friends - Christine Tyler.
Teachers - Miss Mahon who smacked for something I did not do (forgiven now!)
and Miss Madge and Mrs Cooper.
Great times - I remember howling the school down after an injection (after
trying to say that I was exempt from vaccination!), also for writing on my
undone home work that 'Jonathan had been unable to do the work as he had
been sick' - signed by Mrs Merrick - needless to say i did not get away with
it!
Jonathan Merrick
I came across the site by chance, without any intention of making contact,
but saw the memories of the 1950's, which is the period my mother (Betty
Harding) taught at the school. Sadly, she died early last year. I was also
a pupil from around 1952-54. I still have memories of the school in that
period - first day; waving to the Queen as she went past one day; cricket;
marching and quarter turns on the netball court play area (the sports master
was an ex-sargent major I believe!); Mrs Carr Smith's big car and also of
being somewhat in awe of her; appearing in the annual concert reciting a
poem; along with other school grounds and classroom events. Also, later,
having 'busman's holidays' when I had to sit in my mother's classes on days
she was teaching and my school was on holiday! Regretably, I have long
since forgotten most names, although I think I recognise some mentioned by
others and I also still have a school photo. Through my mother, contact was
maintained with Mrs Carlton for many years and I am still in contact with
Sheila Mahon (who taught me to play tennis after I left Ruckleigh). Was it
really over 50 years ago?
Peter Harding
Happy days! Yes - I do remember Gillian Penzer and know she is in Stratford.
So glad to be in touch again Gillian. I too remember Joe Bunch, Valerie
Hurst, Ann Fletcher, David Cross, Paul Fellows, Vera Norris, Helen Grove,
Wendy Thompson and Wendy McDonald, Claire Kirk, Jenifer Clews, Eileen Purden,
John Stratford, Naseem Khan, Pauline, Anne and Derek Wilshire, Marie-Ann
Wreford and David Carr-Smith (Mrs Carr-Smith's son and former H.M.of
Ruckleigh.) My Mama, Mrs Clarke, was teacher in charge at the "little
Ruckleigh" and many of we girls went on to Malvern Hall together. My oldest
and closest friend is Sue Longley now in Sussex and I see her regularly. I
have a good many photographs and when my computer is behaving itself
properly I will post them up! Are you all really as old as I am
or have you mysteriously stayed as young as I remember you? We really should
have a reunion. What about it? 65 years is a long time! Love to you
all, Roma.
Roma Wreford-Clarke
I lived in Solihull until 1970. I went to Ruckleigh School
from 1951 - 1958
and Solihull School from 1958 - 1964. I was on the Youth Council around 1960 when the
infamous Hamish was youth officer. I ran a youth club in Solihull in the then
Congregational Church Hall. Anyone from around that time who remembers me or any of the
following? Bob Grayson, Hugh Joseph, Pete Bradley, John Pedricks (Pegs) Jackie Flavell,
Sue Bailey, Sue Buleigh, Anthea Saunders.
Mike Beamish
I started school at Ruckleigh in 1942 & left in 1950. Have often
wondered what became of some of my old friends. Joe Bunch, Roma Clark, Susan Longley,
Valerie Hirst, Sue Wootton, Anne Fletcher. The teachers at the time were Mrs. Clarke, Mrs.
Wilson, Mrs Deeley, Mrs Boocock. The head teachers were Mrs/ Carr-Smith & Mrs/ Dennett
later to become Mrs/ Belgrave. I used to live in Broadoaks Rd. I now live in Stratford
upon Avon.
Gillian McWilliam ne Penzer |
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1940's |
I and my sister were at Ruckleigh school in, I suppose, 1940 when Miss
Cartland was headmistress. I still have a school photo and can remember
the names of several pupils on it.
Grant Geen
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