Collingwood College, Surrey
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| Collingwood College of Technology | |
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| Believe, Succeed | |
| Type: Grant Maintained | |
| Location: Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom | |
| LEA: Surrey | |
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| School Category: Comprehensive | |
| Headteacher: Mr Jerry Oddie | |
| Staff: ~300 | |
| Students: ~2500 | |
| Age Range: 11-18 | |
| Gender: Mixed | |
| Website: www.CollingwoodCollege.com | |
Collingwood College is a secondary school located in Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom for 11-18 year olds. Its catchment area encompasses much of the Surrey Heath area of eastern Camberley, Bagshot, Lightwater, Windlesham, Bisley, Chobham and West End. The principal is Jerry Oddie.
It is the largest school in the area with over 2,500 pupils. It occupies a 30-acre campus and is divided in the two main areas 'Kingston' (Years 10 & 11) and 'Barossa' (Years 7-9, Sixth Form). The college caters for both sexes and includes a purpose-built sixth form college. This was funded by the sale of land, on which the college's previous sixth form centre (named "Ballard") was situated. Collingwood College is a specialist school in technology.
In 2005, the new Sixth Form Centre was officially opened by the Countess of Wessex.[1] This replaced the aging "Ballard" building which was subsequently demolished after the sale of the land it was situated on. The Sixth Form Centre features an extremely modernised architecture, a series of 7 small IT classrooms plus one large computer suite on the top floor. The centre provides facilities for sixth form students such as a common room and private study area.
Also, at the end of every year, a "Fun Day" is arranged, where usually over £1300 is raised, all of it going to 9 different charities. Over the year, the college raises in excess of £6000, all of which goes to charities selected by the students.
History
Collingwood Comprehensive was the school's original name. It was formed in 1971 through the combination of three schools - Frimley and Camberley Grammar School, which had moved to the Kingston Road, Old Dean site in 1967, Barossa County Secondary School and Bagshot Green Secondary School. The first headmaster was Mr. Leonard Roe, who had previously been headmaster of the grammar school.
Stabbing incident
The school appeared in the press in November 2005, and again in November 2006 following the assault on student Natashia Jackman, who was stabbed in the back and above the eye.
The school was also featured on a special programme called "School Of Hard Knocks" on ITV which examined the attack was aired on the 6th November 2006. It featured an interview with Natashia and her parents, as well as stories from other people. The programme publicly criticised the principal for denying that there was a bullying problem at Collingwood, he claimed that Collingwood simply separates the weak from the strong. Matthew Lamb was recently expelled for a similar attempt
Collingwood College Productions
Jane Roberts' (Head Of Speech and Drama) school productions, (of which she produces and directs), are hailed as "professional" standard. She has been at the college for more than 23 years and has put on 21 productions of well known musicals.
Each spring the college stages a musical production, in which the students perform both acting and musical accompaniment. The show runs for four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or eleven nights and is professionally staged, being set designed by Graham Wynne of Changing Rooms fame. Recent shows have included the Wizard of Oz, Grease, My Fair Lady, Bugsy Malone, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate, High Society, Dracula Spectacula, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd and Oliver.
The Sixth form revue is an annual events which consists of satirical sketches on Collingwood Life. Everything from current affairs skits to the mockery of prominent teachers.
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Notable alumni
- Matt and Luke Goss, the brothers who formed the successful 1980s pop duo, Bros
- Adam Powell and Donna Williams, founders of the online virtual pet site, Neopets
Notable Teachers
- Jane Roberts was nominated for teacher of the year for her time and effort working with students in theatre throughout the year.
- Peter Redrup,(DJ Drude) former DJ of the Reading-based techno band, The Objects