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| street = East End Road, Charlton Kings |
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| city = [[Cheltenham]] |
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'''Balcarras School''' is a [[comprehensive school]] for 11 to 18 year olds, located in [[Charlton Kings]], [[Cheltenham]], [[Gloucestershire]], [[England]]. |
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[[Image:C&A logo.png|thumb|C&A Logo]] |
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'''C & A''' is an international chain of clothing stores, with its head office in [[Brussels]] and [[Düsseldorf]]. It has branches in [[Argentina]], [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Brazil]], [[China]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Hungary]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Mexico]], [[the Netherlands]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], [[Switzerland]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]] and [[Turkey]]. Its brands include Clockhouse, Westbury and Your Sixth Sense. The company was founded by brothers '''C'''lemens and '''A'''ugust [[Brenninkmeijer family| Brenninkmeijer]] in 1841 in the [[Netherlands]] as a textile company, taking its name from their initials. |
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For many years C&A stores were also a major presence on high streets in the [[United Kingdom]]. However, the company's strategy of selling budget clothes from high-rent city centre stores made it vulnerable to a new breed of competitors operating in cheaper, out-of-town locations; these included [[Matalan]] and the rapidly expanding clothing operations of supermarket chains such as [[Tesco]] and [[ASDA]], as well as expanding high street names such as [[H&M]], [[Zara (clothing)|Zara]] and [[Topshop]]. |
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In 2000, C&A announced its intention to withdraw from the British market and the last UK stores closed in 2001<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/792028.stm 2000 The withdrawal of C&A from the United Kingdom], ''BBC News''</ref>. The company faces similar problems in mainland Europe, and has recently tried to reinvent itself, by improving the quality, and hence the cost, of its clothing in an attempt to rid itself of its low-budget image. Ironically, the [[Primark]] chain has now become a major success in the UK using a retail formula similar to that which did not work for C&A. |
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== History == |
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The [[Brenninkmeijer family]] still owns the company and its success has led the Brenninkmeijers to become the richest family in [[the Netherlands]]. |
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Balcarras School was opened to pupils on 2 September 1986 replacing Charlton Kings County Secondary School, which was closed as part of a secondary education re-organisation scheme in Cheltenham. |
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==See also== |
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* [[European Retail Round Table]] |
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The secondary re-organisation re-shaped the local education system resulting in school closures and also marking the demise of single sex education in the town, (except in the private sector). It also gave birth to a new comprehensive school in Charlton Kings, Balcarras, with an intake aged between 11 and 16. The school was named after a local farm and a hotel. |
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The official opening, which was hosted by the new Headteacher, Mr. Nigel Cooke, took place on the afternoon of Wednesday 12 November. The guest of honour was the Mayor of Cheltenham, Mr. Don Perry, T.D. and the vicar of Charlton Kings dedicated a sun-dial in commemoration of the occasion. The Chairman of Governors, Mr. Barrie Anderson, also welcomed the four patrons of the school: Mrs. Winifred Foley, Mr. [[Tom Graveney]], O.B.E., Mr. Gordon Ottewell and Mr. Peter Selvey. Each of whom had a house named after them: Foley, Selvey, Graveney and Ottewell. |
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*[http://www.c-and-a.com/ C&A] |
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The accommodation originally comprised of ten classrooms, an assembly hall, (also used as a dining hall) with a stage, a gymnasium with changing rooms and showers, a library, science and rural science laboratories and special rooms, (in some cases also used as classrooms), for woodwork, metalwork, domestic subjects, art, needlework and light crafts. |
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This original building is just a small part of what Balcarras has become. Firstly the Science block was added, followed by the building which now houses History and Maths. After that came the Dining Room block and then the addition of a Sports Hall temporarily brought the building programme to a close. The playing field boundary was marked by a hedge which had at its centre the Balcarras oak tree, the field was extended towards the foot of the Cotswold Hills and the oak tree now stands proudly in the centre of the field. |
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In the mid 1990s the numbers of pupils entering post-16 education was increasing, and local young people were having to travel across [[Cheltenham]] to find schools. This created a demand for a sixth form in the eastern part of the town and the school was extended to provide first class accommodation for 16-18 year olds. In September 1998 the Balcarras sixth form was opened by HRH the [[Princess Royal]]. A new headteacher, Mr. Chris Healey, supported by staff and parents led balcarras into a new and exciting phaze. |
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The continued appeal of the school has led to a seemingly relentless expansion which required a further building programme in 1999 to create another new feature, the six-roomed Modern Languages block. This was opened on 23rd March 2000 by Philipe St. Andre, the former French rugby international. |
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November 2000 saw the arrival of [[OFSTED]] inspectors for the Balcarras' second inspection. They were greatly impressed by what they saw, with two features standing out strongly - the warmth of the atmosphere throughout the school and the quality of the teaching. The teaching in the Sixth Form was the best the inspectors had seen! |
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In October 2001 the new Music accommodation was opened and celebrated by the first annual House Music Competition. |
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2002 saw two major developments; the opening of the astroturf pitch and pavilion, largely funded by [[Sport England]], serving the school and local sporting community, and the extension to the modern languages building, housing the geography department and ICT. |
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In the autumn term of 2005/2006 the OFSTED inspectors arrived in the school again, and were once more very impressed by the school. |
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Finally in 2006, a superb new art block was added onto the other end of the modern languages block, giving Balcarras some of the best art facilities in the county. Two of the old art rooms were converted into science labs, 'A' level Biology, Chemistry and Physics their own laboratories. |
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Balcarras has come a long way since its opening in 1986, doubling its numbers from 650 11-16 pupils to its position today as an 11-18 school of 1300 pupils and students with a national reputation for the quality of the education it provides. |
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== References == |
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* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=115759 OFSTED Report 2005] |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/ Balcarras School website] |
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Revision as of 21:27, 12 October 2008
| Balcarras School | |
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| File:Balcarras logo.GIF | |
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East End Road, Charlton Kings , , GL53 8QF | |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Local authority | Gloucestershire |
| Specialist | Technology College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Mr Chris Healy |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1227 |
| Website | http://www.balcarras.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
Balcarras School is a comprehensive school for 11 to 18 year olds, located in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.
History
Balcarras School was opened to pupils on 2 September 1986 replacing Charlton Kings County Secondary School, which was closed as part of a secondary education re-organisation scheme in Cheltenham.
The secondary re-organisation re-shaped the local education system resulting in school closures and also marking the demise of single sex education in the town, (except in the private sector). It also gave birth to a new comprehensive school in Charlton Kings, Balcarras, with an intake aged between 11 and 16. The school was named after a local farm and a hotel.
The official opening, which was hosted by the new Headteacher, Mr. Nigel Cooke, took place on the afternoon of Wednesday 12 November. The guest of honour was the Mayor of Cheltenham, Mr. Don Perry, T.D. and the vicar of Charlton Kings dedicated a sun-dial in commemoration of the occasion. The Chairman of Governors, Mr. Barrie Anderson, also welcomed the four patrons of the school: Mrs. Winifred Foley, Mr. Tom Graveney, O.B.E., Mr. Gordon Ottewell and Mr. Peter Selvey. Each of whom had a house named after them: Foley, Selvey, Graveney and Ottewell.
The accommodation originally comprised of ten classrooms, an assembly hall, (also used as a dining hall) with a stage, a gymnasium with changing rooms and showers, a library, science and rural science laboratories and special rooms, (in some cases also used as classrooms), for woodwork, metalwork, domestic subjects, art, needlework and light crafts.
This original building is just a small part of what Balcarras has become. Firstly the Science block was added, followed by the building which now houses History and Maths. After that came the Dining Room block and then the addition of a Sports Hall temporarily brought the building programme to a close. The playing field boundary was marked by a hedge which had at its centre the Balcarras oak tree, the field was extended towards the foot of the Cotswold Hills and the oak tree now stands proudly in the centre of the field.
In the mid 1990s the numbers of pupils entering post-16 education was increasing, and local young people were having to travel across Cheltenham to find schools. This created a demand for a sixth form in the eastern part of the town and the school was extended to provide first class accommodation for 16-18 year olds. In September 1998 the Balcarras sixth form was opened by HRH the Princess Royal. A new headteacher, Mr. Chris Healey, supported by staff and parents led balcarras into a new and exciting phaze.
The continued appeal of the school has led to a seemingly relentless expansion which required a further building programme in 1999 to create another new feature, the six-roomed Modern Languages block. This was opened on 23rd March 2000 by Philipe St. Andre, the former French rugby international.
November 2000 saw the arrival of OFSTED inspectors for the Balcarras' second inspection. They were greatly impressed by what they saw, with two features standing out strongly - the warmth of the atmosphere throughout the school and the quality of the teaching. The teaching in the Sixth Form was the best the inspectors had seen!
In October 2001 the new Music accommodation was opened and celebrated by the first annual House Music Competition.
2002 saw two major developments; the opening of the astroturf pitch and pavilion, largely funded by Sport England, serving the school and local sporting community, and the extension to the modern languages building, housing the geography department and ICT.
In the autumn term of 2005/2006 the OFSTED inspectors arrived in the school again, and were once more very impressed by the school.
Finally in 2006, a superb new art block was added onto the other end of the modern languages block, giving Balcarras some of the best art facilities in the county. Two of the old art rooms were converted into science labs, 'A' level Biology, Chemistry and Physics their own laboratories.
Balcarras has come a long way since its opening in 1986, doubling its numbers from 650 11-16 pupils to its position today as an 11-18 school of 1300 pupils and students with a national reputation for the quality of the education it provides.
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