Mrs Wood has been in touch to say Mabel Flaherty, who was a cleaner for many years at the school, died peacefully in her sleep last week. Her funeral is at Duke Street Cemetery at 2pm tomorrow, Thursday 12 June. It would be lovely if any former pupils who remember her and are free could attend.
Staff
23 May 2014
The 1973 Horizon documentary ‘The Curtain of Silence’, which featured some pupils and staff from our school, is now available to view in full, with subtitles, on BBC iPlayer here.
6 May 2014
News sent in today reveals our school is to feature on See Hear tomorrow (7 May) at 10.30am on BBC2. If you miss it, programme is repeated on Thursday at 12.25am on same channel. See Hear looks at a Horizon episode made 40 years ago which explored teaching methods at the time.
24 September 2013
The BBC is looking for ex-pupils/staff who were at the school in 1973. If you’re one of those or know someone, please contact one of the following:
- Charlotte Smith – cvj.smith@btinternet.com
- Erika Jones – erika.jones01@bbc.co.uk / Phone: 0117 974 7441 / SMS: 07981 431967
6 August 2012
Mr Henderson has moved into Westcliffe Manor on Westcliffe Road in Birkdale. He has had a cataract operation and is due to have a second one later this month.
Mr Henderson is now finding it difficult to look after himself as he is suffering from dementia and is very forgetful. He will be at Westcliffe Manor for the forseeable future.
18 February 2011
Many of you may now be aware that Mr John Furness, Principal from 1956-76, passed away sometime during the weekend of 22/23 January. He had been admitted to hospital, and died peacefully under their care. Mr Furness had been unwell for some time and was staying in a nursing home before being admitted to hospital.
Mr Furness’ funeral took place at St James’ Church on Lulworth Road in Birkdale on 2 February. The service was lovely, and the school was well represented by both ex-pupils and staff. Miss Clark, who was Mr Furness’ Deputy for 18 of the 20 years he was Principal, made a speech reflecting on the years she worked with him.
Several former members of staff were present; these include teachers Miss Dray, Miss Daintith, Mrs Goodall, Mrs Morris, Mrs Rothwell, Mr Henderson, Mr Birkby and Mr Fyles. Classroom Assistant Mrs Hunt was also there as was former Principal Mr Loxham with his wife. Mrs Pattison from the school office also attended the service.
The family went on to the Crematorium after the service at St James, and refreshments were laid on at the Cambridge Hotel afterwards.
Donations were given to the Alzheimer’s Society.
16 January 2011
Mr Henderson has sent a message via his daughter, Christine Watkinson, on Facebook. He sends best wishes to everyone for the New Year. He is very grateful for all your Christmas cards and continued support, but is sorry to those he has not managed to send cards to. He is overcome by the numbers he continues to receive.
21 April 2010
We are sorry to report the death of Mrs Joan Downs, who worked at the school many years ago. Her funeral is on Friday, 23 April at Southport Crematorium at 11am.
18 September 2009
We are sorry to report the death of Rev. Colin Pope of Emmanuel Church, Southport. Rev. Pope will be remembered by some of you as he took a keen interest in the school, and on a number of occasions, the school held a Carol Service at Emmanuel Church.
Rev. Colin Pope died suddenly on 16 September. He leaves behind a loving wife and two children. We send our condolences to his family at this sad time.
15 April 2009
In the April edition of Chattering, the monthly newsletter for DELTA supporters, it’s reported that former Principal Miss Clark celebrated her 80th birthday in March.
On 28 March about 40 people gathered at Leadenhall School in Salisbury to celebrate Miss Clark’s special birthday and to hear her talk about the programmes she has helped set up in various countries. Miss Clark is a founder member of what was then known as NAG, now DELTA.
The celebrations included a buffet lunch and a champagne toast with Miss Clark cutting a beautifully decorated cake. Mrs Rothwell, who was a teacher at Birkdale, spoke of her energy, enthusiasm and insight which has influenced so many. Dr Tucker, the Chief Executive of Mary Hare, spoke of her many achievements in the world of deaf education.
Our congratulations go to Miss Clark on reaching this milestone and we wish her well as she continues to help deaf children the world over to learn to listen and talk.