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School’s farewell to retiring head
A MAN described as “the face of Bower Grove School” is retiring. Past and present staff and pupils
of the special school in Fant Lane, Fantwere reunited in saying good- bye to Trevor Phipps at a series of events in the run-up to the end of term. The active 60-year-old intends to
use his time to follow his passion as a cyclist and also hopes to visit two grown-up daughters inAustralia. Mr Phipps joined Bower Grove in
1984, rising to deputy head and, 25 years ago, to headmaster. He saw through the changes that
came about following a review 12 years ago, when the school shifted from serving children with physi- cal disabilities to those with behav- ioural and mental health needs. The school now has a register of 200 pupils aged from four to 16. Deputy head Lynn Salter will
take over as head following Mr Phipps’ retirement. She said: “He knows every child’s name, and all the parents, always takes Friday as- semblies, takes a turn on lunch duty and enjoys making a differ- ence to the lives of young people.
He has been the face of Bower Grove School for more than 30 years.” The former PE teacher will be re- membered for his love of amateur dramatics and sport. Mrs Salter added: “His favourite day of the year has always been sports day and the teachers versus students’ football match for year 11s.We plan to put on a show for his leaving party and to hold a staff and pupils rounders match before he goes.” Mr Phipps is pictured with a Cel-
ebrate Maidstone Lifetime Achievement award, which he won in 2013 for his work at the school.
Success for gym club girls
GYMNASTS from the South East came to Tovil for the Women’s Artistic Gymnova Pegasus Invita- tional. Pegasus girls did not disappoint
in the level five category, with Sum- merNolan taking all-round gold, Ci- enna Kwaiye silver and Mabel Reinelt bronze. In the older age group, Ruby Mercer claimed gold, Millie Rive-Edwards silver and Mad- die Bushen bronze. In the first age group in level
four, Jessica Hudgell claimed bronze all-round. Joanne Brooker’s floor routine won the gold. In the second age group at level
four, Lauren Martin won the gold all-round.
In round two Shannon Baker
took all-round gold in the first age group of level 3. The all-round title in the second
age group at level three went to Emily Pearce. Amirah Blackman fin- ished third and took gold on bars and a judge's award for technical ability. At level two, Amanda Cook took
the title. In the Challenge Espoirs, Annabel Agba and Grace Miller fin- ished first and second. Josie Griffiths, competing at Challenge Junior level, took the bronze medal all-round. Rachael Page was crowned all-round cham- pion in the Challenge Senior group.
‘Thinking’ award for school
MAIDSTONE Grammar School for Girls has been declared an “ad- vanced thinking school” by the University of Exeter, putting it at the cutting edge of innovative and creative educational practice. A report from the univer-
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sity states: “The school pro- vides a powerful example of effective cognitive edu- cation in action.” Deputy head Paul Harris, pictured with head Debo- rah Stanley and year 7 pupils, said: “This is a fan- tastic achievement for the school which recognises the outstanding work of our students and teachers in helping to develop cognitive skills.”
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