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Reunion in aid of charities


A SCHOOL reunion in aid of charity is being held on Satur­


day. Pupils from St Augus­


tine’s School, who left in the years 1975,1976 and 1977, are invited to attend the event. It will be held in St Michael and St John's Social Cen­ tre, Lowergate, Clith eroe, from 8 p.m. There will be a disco.


Funds raised will go to local charities. For more information,


contact Mr John Gud­ geon on 01200 443321 or Mrs Lynne Knight on 01200 427307.


Bigger and better


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THE fireworks dis­ play a t Clitheroe Castle this year will be bigger and better


than ever. On top of the fire­


works bought with spon­ sorship from Castle Cement and car dealers Perrys, there will be an extra £500 worth going up in smoke on Saturday, November 3rd. Barkers Garden Cen­


tre, who supply the fire­ works, is giving the extra to celebrate its' 50th anniversary. The display is being


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School ‘touched by countless letters and thank you cards’ - head teacher


ALMOST 70% of leavers from St Augustine's RC High School, Billington, gained five or more top GCSE grades, headteacher Mr Anthony McNama­ ra pointed out at the presentation even­


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dents who did not get passes at that level did far better than they or their parents had hoped and have now taken up places at col­ leges or on training pro­ grammes," said Mr McNamara. "We share the pride


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stars." Two students, Sarah


Andrews and Helen Wilkinson, were both congratulated by the GCSE examination boards on being among the five highest achievers nationally out of thou­ sands of candidates in particular subjects, pointed out Mr McNa­


mara. The school's teachers,


he went on, had shown they were prepared to go the extra mile for pupils. "Our leavers know how much support they were given by teachers, who encouraged and reas­ sured them,


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of these young people and count them among St Augustine's finest achievers," he went on. "The talents of our most gifted pupils shone through as well, with 14 of them earning nine or more starred A and A grades as testi­ mony to their determi­ nation to aim, literally


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them up and chivvied them along patiently through their course- work problems and com­ forted them when it all giot a bit too much."


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cial role by encouraging’ WOuld never otherwise their children and sup­ porting their teachers. "Our staff were touched by countless letters and thank you cards. They were a great boost to our


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remarkable good grace and generosity and in doing so have helped us


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have got off the ground." Mr McNamara than­


ked everyone whose efforts had contributed to an excellent OFSTED report. I t had praised the quality of the school, the way all needs were addressed, outstanding leadership and manage­ ment and an outstand­ ing vision, together with the strong Catholic ethos permeating all aspects of the school. Shared with all other


morale. We cannot thank parents enough


for digging so deeply into their pockets to sup­ port our fund-raising activities over the years and we are particularly grateful for the generous parting gifts so many of you have made - well over £1,500 has been sent to us over the past fortnight. "It must seem at times


places on teacher train­ ing courses remained worringly low and, according to the chief inspector of schools, 40% of young teachers were now leaving the profession in the first three years. Mr McNamara paid


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with our prize draws, covenants, sponsored walks and other events th a t our mission as a school is to discover hid­ den depths in your wal­ lets and handbags rather than in your sons and daughters. "However, you have put up with five years of being


tribute to his own team, and reviewed the wide range of activities offered outside lessons to pupils. He also had a message to parents - "There are two things we should give our children. One is roots, the other is wings." The prizes were pre­


sented by Mr Wayne Marland, the school's Lancashire County Council advisor and the sports ones by Black­ burn FC's David Dunn, a former pupil. They were thanked by head boy David Harris and head girl Ciara Hughes. Fr Edmund Willough­


a rt, Kathryn Hurst; Springhill Care Group business studies award, Samantha Richardson; prize for drama, Simon Morley; merit cup for English, Jonathan Keane; prize for geogra­ phy; Philip Morris prize for history, Danielle Armitage; Rey/Bulman award for modern lan­ guages, Michael Sut­ cliffe; prize for mathe­ matics, Catherine Humphreys; Hayhurst cup for music, Nicholas Van Scoyoc; Grogan tro­ phy for G.C.S.E. PE, David Parkinson; prize for religious studies, Elise Keighley; St Augustine's prize for sci­ ence, Sarah Wiggin. Technology awards:


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to upper school: girls, Samantha Richardson; boys, Jonathan Keane, Lawrenson Trophy for


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head boy, David Harris; Lawrenson Trophy for head girl, Ciara Hughes; Simone Martin Trophy for courage, Ben Warren; Richard Sykes Trophy for dedication and achievement, Helen Wilkinson; St Augus­ tine's Silver Salver for


runner up to best G .C .S .E .R e s u l t s ,


Andrew Murray; Mon­ signor Guerin Rosebowl for best G.C.S.E results, Jonathan Keane; head­ teacher's prize, Nicola Smith. Whole school awards:


by, chairman of the gov­ ernors, presided, and his work for the school was


praised by MJr McNa­ mara. His gentleness


schools, said Mr McNa­ mara, was the deepening crisis in teacher recruit­ ment. The take-up of


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belied a steely determi­ nation to fightfor justice and fairness - "Watching Fr Willoughby take on his adversaries is a blood sport which is hugely enjoyed by those of us who have seen him in action, and one I hope Parliament will never ban," joked Mr McNa­ mara.


Portfolio award for Prizes


food, Sarah Andrews; graphics, Matthew Kay; textiles, Samatha Wood; resistant materials, David Harris; electron­ ics, Adam Seed; systems and control, Michael Strange; child care, Helen Wilkinson; prize for contribution to Young Enterprise, Siob- han Wrigley; Osbalde- ston Trophy for Service to the School Communi­ ty, David Williams; Whatley Lions' Shield for service to the school community, Simon Mor­ ley; Jean Bell Memorial Prize for progress, Chris Brelsford; Patrick Roberts Award for con­ tribution to Year 11, Michael Strange; Peter Webster Memorial Prize for overall contribution


only the Parson Lane and Eshton Terrace entrances to the Castle Grounds will be open on the night. Both entrances will be


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59 could well bl required reading in on or two EuropeaJ boardrooms — t i l more the better as ttf area's developmei teams try to creatl local jobs for local pel pie.


well-equipped with col­ lecting boxes, and the organisers are hoping that everyone will give at least £1 to the hospice


fund. Stalls will provide hot


dogs, burgers and drinks. Mr Edwin Gretton,


I appealed for people attending the event not to bring their own fire­ works, sparklers or fire­ wood. He said: "This is the


secretary of the Rotary Club of Ribblesdale,


| organise for themselves and, even more impor­ tantly, they can be sure of the maximum possible enjoyment.”


ideal way for families to enjoy a far more spectac­ ular and exciting evening than they could ever


Alan Fish English prize, Richard Long; Downer Bottomley music cup, Francesca Holt; Donald Kay first year trophy, Fiona Watson; first year merit trophy, Wayne Brennan; John Hans Cartwright environment trophy, Clare Ainsworth; Clarke school atten­ dance cup, Christopher Child; Watson trophy for literacy, Jennifer Gill;


Bridge winners AT the Monday evening meeting of Clitheroe Bridge Club, winners were: NS, Mr D. Mor­ timer and Mrs B. Wil­ son, Mr C. Pollard and Mrs J. Martindale; EW, Mr J. Pawlicki and Mr J. Renton, Mrs I. Park and Mr B. Guha, Mrs L. Wharfe and Mrs Z. Har­


rison. Winners on Thursday


Patrick Roberts school contribution prize, Georgie-May Mitchell. Sports awards: Victor


were: NS, Mr J. Higson and Mr E. Ormand, Mr and Mrs R. Blakey; EW, Mr C. Pollard ad Mr G. Pollard, Mrs B. Bennett


Ludorem, Darren Rog­ ers and Michael Wink- ley; Victrix Ludorum, Samantha Cannon and Ashleigh Harris; Jayeee outstanding sportsman


trophy, James Linley. O Head slams the


Government - see page four


and Mrs J. Bowker. Bicycle stolen


A SARACEN mountain


bicycle with 15 gears was stolen from outside a house in St Paul's Street, Clitheroe. I t is worth £180 and police are investigating.


is being made at the Ril ble Valley Enterpria Park a few miles away I Barrow, on the other si(| of Clitheroe. At 17 acres Link ; Business Park - namii to emphasise its situl tion on a major truil route - is by no means giant. It is roughly trial gular and nestles on lal behind the backs I Clitheroe Auction M:| and Clitheroe Commul ty Hospital. The pJ nearest the hospital cl only be used for officj warehousing or simil "good neighbour" p’|


Some progress in th) I


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CORONATION I and Ribble Vallejl Vicky Entwistle i|


ding plans. The actress, whcl fering Janice Battel


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1 The couple plan td year. They have bel under a year. Mr Chi Vorderman, present! magazine "Star Livl


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painted by the lil Holbein. They anf framed reproductj Clitheroe Royal I Ribblesdale High I College and Bowld Ms Julia Blaclf


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