fi Clitheme Adocrtixer it- T i i i ich, October .Hit, m i l No pupil is ‘short-changed’


at Ribblesdale High School Head hits out at Government criticism


A CLITHEROE head­ te a ch e r h it back this week a t Government criticism th a t schools were n egle cting less able pupils in their bid f o r good G C S E


results. Glynne Ward, speaking


at the annual awards evening at Ribblesdale High School, declared that no child was “ sh o r t­ changed” at the school. She also hit back at


by Sheila Nixon


claims that schools were failing to teach children good m a n n e r s and announced her support for the controversial propos­ als for good behaviour con­ tracts for pupils. The head told a large


for the past six years, said Ribblesdale achieved its best-ever GCSE results in the summer — 10.8% above what the school could reasonably expect, according to national test­ ing of pupils’ ability on entry. One pupil even attained eight A grades, including two starred A re su lts — a f irs t for Ribblesdale. “We are justly proud of


audience of parents, pupils and staff: “We live in a


competitive world, but Ribblesdale has kept ahead and is clearly a suc­ cess story. Far more par­ ents want their children to attend this school than there are places available, which is an accolade in


itself.” Ms Ward, headteacher


our results. Both my staff and our pupils worked very hard to achieve this success,” she continued. “But let me respond to the Government’s summer criticism of schools — an annual event. The Govern­ ment did not undermine the results this time (that makes a change), but sug­ gested that in order to achieve such good GCSE re sults , schools were neglecting the less able. This is not so at Ribbles­ dale . . . categorically, I say ‘not true’.


Lancashire schools are directly responsible for their special needs staffing and a great deal of time was spent in the summer term to ensure that we appointed only quality teachers. We have a com­ mitted, enthusiastic and dedicated team; and I know, and can assure any doubters, that Ribbesdale children with special needs, enjoy the same level of professionalism and sup­ port as all our pupils. “ No child is sh o r t­


“Since September 1st,


worthwhile.” In an address based on


“investment”, she pointed out that this year Ribbles­


dale had received the Investor in People status, a prestigious national award gained by organisa­ tions achieving a high level of commitment to the training and development


of their staff. “Very few schools have


so far reached this stan­ da rd, y e t surely the essence of schooling is essentially an investment in its people,” she said. She criticised what she


changed at Ribblesdale and, just as we celebrate the successes of our brightest pupils, so we applaud and recognise the achievements of those of low ability as this presen­ tation evening reflects. “Our sole aim is for each


ment of our time and e n e r g y h a s b e e n


MR COLLIER and Ms Ward of touch with the average


described as the quick-fix approach to investment in education, adding that the rhetoric of support for the importance of a well-edu­ cated workforce was evi­ dent, but the long-term financial inves tment


required was not. Ms Ward referred to the


child to reach his or her potential. . . if each pupil does that, then the invest­


publication of the School Curriculum and Assess­ ment Authority’s blue­ print for improving stan­ dards of behaviour and good manners in schools. “Are our leaders so out


school that they do not realise that good manners have always been the cor­ nerstone of a school com­ munity?”, she asked. More than 90 awards


Ramsbottom (piano) and Rachel Kirk (songs). Special awards


were presented to pupils by Mr Andrew Collier, former Chief Education Officer for Lancashire. A vote of thanks was pro­ posed by head girl Uzma Hussain and seconded by head boy Daniel Duerden. Music was provided by Tom Laycock (tenor saxo­ phone), Sarah Backhouse (descant recorder), Julia


a r e ^ t ^ ^ v G th p r i z e -w in n in g pupils (CAT 2747) i’" ” " Prizcs


Wilkinson. Subject Awards


boy, Simon Soulter; Evelyn Garnett Memorial Award to headgirl, Claire P e te rs ; Michael Watkins Memorial Award for English Litera­


ture, Rachel Wilkinson; Karen Kay Memorial Award for food technology, Andrea Fallow; Robert Hargreaves Memorial


Lord Derby Award to head- Rusbana Ramzan; mathemat­ English, Daniel Isherwood,


ics, David Del Strother, All- son Knight; science, Sarah Howell, David Welling, Dame Isherwood; French, Rachel Wilkinson; French studies


Nicol Claire Bentley


Award and D. Mortimer Award, Michael Eskdale. Ribblesdale School Associai- ton Awards for academic attainnment, Emma Cullis, Sarah Howell, Robin McDon­ ald, Rusbanda Ramzan, Rachel Trusdale, Rachel


dies, " Emma R


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Two senior executives in the toy industry were rietl at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Bolton-by- land, with guests travelling from Hong Kong, I Venezuela and Austria to attend.


HUGHES — STARK


]ng mrector of Halilit, the educational toy dis‘ tor. She is the daughter of Mr Arno Stark, of Ac


The bride, Miss Judith Anita Stark, is the m


ton, and Mrs Edna Smelhurst, of Blackburn The bndegroom, Mr James Nicholas Hugh


the national accounts manager of Bluebok Toys G He's


the bride, who was given away bv her ft ^ rennn ™Bneli.g?'5?1rVlth an “ff-the-shoulder


°™ r and Mrs Brian Hughes, of Bol


silk Dupion luched bodice, featuring delicate b embroidery around the neckline and sleeves a iayered tulle skirt and train. She can-ied r (|iiet of creamy roses, freesia, Singapore orchil


The chief bridesmaid, Ms Yvonne Higginbo C u u e t r f Saifoh <U'eS? !n B0ld broca(,e ca*


friu Ls ' el fnCh;!S,nl M!SS A(U Landau, had “ HI1; lslael V}.be a bridesmaid. The other h


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nouquet of Sahara and cream roses cream f™ ThTHln>emeS ^ Singapore orchids


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THERE were GO newly-calved dairy cows and heifers forward at Gisburn Auction Mart on Thursday.


£880 (average £7<i0) am second quality to £095 (£018.50). I• n*t quality heifers made to £1)70 (£801.40) and second quality to


First quality cows made to , ,


£740 (£050). Seven in-calf dairy cows and heifers were forward. They


made to £030 (£503.35). There were 194 rearing calves


forward and the top prices were returned by J. Binder (£120 for a four-week-old Friesian bull), ,!.R. Boothman (£322 for a Con­ (tinental bull) and D.J. Denby


to £105 (£110), heifers to £128 (£84.90), Belgian Blue X bulls to £222 (£142.95), heifers to £148 (£71.25), Siminental X bulls to £190 (£148.15), heifers to £98 (£59), B.d’Aquitaine X bulls to £125, Hereford X bulls to £120 (£87.00), heifers to £38 (£29.45), Friesian bulls to £120 (£98.70), Angus X bulls to £125 (£95), Heifers to £00 (£-11.50). There were 300 c a t t le


£148 fora Continental heifer). Prices: Limousin X bulls made


went to N. Pythian and the top kilo price (510kg at 130.5p = " went to A. Critchley. : Continental light bulls


liUL’ij;, ollit.i Jigiil lull!.' Ik I'L’.kjj (80.Op), medium to 109.5p (87.7p), heavy to 107.5p (87.7p), Continental light steers to 98.5p (91p), medium to 124.5p (98p), heavy to 110.5p (99.7p), other medium steers to 8S.5p (81.2p), heavy to 99.5p (85.2p), Conti­ nental light heifers to 104.f»p (100.5p), medium to 120.5p <94.8p), heavy to 10S.5p (92p), other medium heifers to 84.5p (78.9p), heavy to 77.5p (70p). The top steer or heifer price


to 117.5p (103.7p). medium to floT.Tp). Ii. nvy f..


1 price of £741.28 _ _


of £087.00 went to K. Cornth- waite and the top kilo price (550kg at 124.5p = £084.75) went to D. Carlisle. Sheep prices: Light lambs


made to 107.5p (90.5p), standard to 129.7p (109.5p), medium to 122p (109p), heavy to 11 Cp (107.3p), overweight to 107.8p (101.Ip), heavy shearlings to 83.Op (77.Op), overweight to 00.4p (59.4p), horned ewes to £38 (£20.50). other, ewes to £49.80 (£35.25), rams to £40


^At*the Beacon North-West


to 2tilp, standard to 2G2.5p, medium to 2G0p, heavy to 238p, store to £-14 (£37.80). Cattle — steers to 193p, young bulls to llllp, heifers to 187.5p. Stores — steers to £470, young bulls to £410, heifers to £340, cows to


Brices: Sheep — light lambs , , , £440.


forward, including 197 young bulls and 109 steers and heifers, as well as 3,431 sheep, 3,081 iambs. 24 shearlings and 320 ewes and rams. The top


Sports outing


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Young F a rm ers ’ Club organised a successful out­ ing to Roefield Leisure Centre, where members took part in a variety of sport activities. “Everyone thoroughly .•rijm-cri the meeting and a guixi turn-out is expected for our next trip — to Thwaites Brewery at B la c k b u rn ,” sa id a spokesman. Members wishing to


electronic auction there were (i,500 sheep forward, including 2 000 store lambs, and 2G4 cat­ tle, including 78 store cattle and 0(5 cull calves.


Rusbana Naeema Riazat; creative stu


Form Prizes


Steven Hickey; 7C1, Lean Billups, Della Stump. HA. Gemma Gill, Jam1® I mmas, 7H1, Samantha


Form 7CA, Rachel Gill,


Louis Louise Heyes; 7KA, Lisa Bai- ley, Emma Walkei, 71 A, Jen


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ReKorm 9HA. Ruth Nutter,


Simon Rush; 9H1, Sarah Ken- von Catherine Mason; 9KA, L v n s e y G a r r a t t , Alex Sumner; 9K1, Glenn Garrett, Lisa Greenwood; 9PA, Liml-


nifer Booth, Adam Gill, u L . ker. 10CA, Christine Gor-


Asp(ien,Richard Clark; Duncan Kay, Mary Whi-


take part in the trip on next week’s usual club night are asked to meet at Ctitheroe Health Centre car park at 7 p.m.


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