(At Kent School from 1986 to 1988, academic years: 4TH to 5TH)
Hi Karen,
I don't remember you (we were in different years) but I do also remember the 'planned big fight'! I was on the playing field ready to fight but I think was secretly relieved when it got stopped!!!
Hello to anyone who remembers me x
Reagrds Tammy
02-Apr-2008 20:49:41
Tracy McDonald (Nee Turner)
turnmacd < at > aol.com Newcastle, Northumberland England
(At Kent School from 1981 to 1983, academic years: 1ST to 3RD)
Wasn't the best time I remember but Im lookin for Brenda Bill and Dylan Chandler. Anyone know them?
02-Apr-2008 14:21:39
Jacqueline McCann (Nee Howson)
haliskakennels < at > eircom.net Ballymurn, Wexford Ireland
(At Kent School from 1969 to 1971, academic years: 2ND to 3RD)
I was at Kent 69-71 {I think] 2nd & 3rd year. I lived in Lilienthal str. MGladbach and went on the bus with Geoff Elliot and his sister, Laurence and Petra Kelly,Jimmy Armitidge and Jurgen Green. I was quiet and in awe of most of them. At school I was friends with Lynne Stuart, Eilean Waterman,Sheila Young (sister Shirley) Carol Heath, Deborah Samuelle.I played hockey for the house team and we won the cup.
01-Apr-2008 20:19:47
Karen Hogg
flamehair_13 < at > yahoo.co.uk Rosyth, Fife Scotland
(At Kent School from 1987 to 1989, academic years: 1ST to 5TH)
I so remember Kent before it became Windsor there was a planned big fight on the playing field between kenties and the JHQ lot. I remember Mr Martin, Mr Fieldhouse (used to call him Fieldmouse) used to hang around with Rebecca Tointon, Anita Aggarwal the rest of the names escape me. Does anyone remember the GWA? LOL
31-Mar-2008 21:33:02
Matt (Nee Owen)
strikeforce@manx.net < at >
(At Kent School from 1980 to 1985, academic years: 2ND to Lwr6TH)
Hi Morag do you remmmber me
29-Mar-2008 21:01:49
Morag Wohlgemuth (Nee Willox)
moragsshop < at > yahoo.de Köln, NRW Germany
(At Kent School from 1979 to 1982, academic years: 3RD to Lwr6TH)
Don't know if anyone can remember me.
24-Mar-2008 10:49:14
Gareth Swinburn
garryswinburn < at > btinternet.com Southam, Warwickshire UK
(At Kent School from 1980 to 1982, academic years: Lwr6TH to Upp6TH)
Hi Folks, Those that may remember me as I used to run the Deal Disco and Studio 2000 for a bit but also played in one of the school bands. I played in Science Friction, pretentious bunch of no hopers with even less talent!!! Andy Bates was the lead singer, Martin Minchin Bass, Yorrick Phoenix Keyboard, Tomas Del Rio Guitar, Alan on other guitar and me on drums, yes we were appalling whils the other band with Ramsey on drums, Phil on Guitar, Ions on Bass Alex singer and another on guitar whose name escapes me were very good.
Just wonder if by any chance anyone has photos of the above, reason being I am in a band www.aawb.co.uk and looking for historic photos for our website!!!
Also trying hard to rememeber some of the ladies, there was a young lady in lower 6th Chatham when I was in upper 6th and I am sure her name was Angela Sumner who originally hailed from Birmingham area, anyone any recollection. And also from Deal the sewing matron had a daughter called Linda who had left school but who I had special interests in!!!! Anyone recall names here would be appreciated. Anyone else remember me, just say hello, recent events mean memories are important especially the good ones!
Cheers,
Gaz (aka Gareth)
23-Mar-2008 22:29:45
Stephanie Schuhrk (Vavasour) (Nee Schuhrk)
stephanie.schuhrt < at > freenet.de Essen, NRW Germany
(At Kent School from 1983 to 1986, academic years: 1ST to 3RD)
I can remember faces better than names, (I know won't help were all - much older....smile),my neighbour in Wilders (31 Heron Road) was Gordon Gillies, his brother was called Bruce. I remember a Caz and her pal Yvonne. Oh yeh, there was also Fish (red hair) with the sweet smile, who I fancied like hell....I also remember the tragadies of kent School, the girl who died after she feel out of the bunkbed. (or so I was told, I only saw the coroner in the morning infront of the dorms) and Meggan who died in the accident on that Hovercraft, I really liked her...and still think of her. Maybe someone remembers me...I used to use my Stepfarther's name (Vavasour) I use my maiden name since I was 16 (Schuhrk). I would find It great to hear from you folks, exchange a few stories from the kenti days. untill then Steffi (Steph)
21-Mar-2008 16:15:18
Gillian Webb (Nee Woods)
poppytoadfoot < at > hotmail.com Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight UK
(At Kent School from 1968 to 1970, academic years: 3RD to 5TH)
I wonder what happened to everyone I knew at school! Have met up with a couple: Wendy Cook, and Linda (whose surname escapes me)and kept in touch with Pat(Trish) Walker throughout. Anyone else remember me?
14-Mar-2008 15:54:12
STEPHEN HAYES + DONNA HAYES
< at >
(At Kent School from 1976 to 1981, academic years: 1ST to 5TH)
HI JUST NEED TO FIND OTHER CLASS MATES.
14-Mar-2008 03:01:02
Terry McNulty
terry.mcnulty < at > btinternet.com Bangor, Down Northern Ireland
(At Kent School from 1971 to 1976, academic years: 1ST to Upp6TH)
Heidi You would be shocked if you saw Bangor Girls' High now! It is now known as Bangor Academy (mixed) and a completely new school has been built close to the original site - it is absolutely huge, accommodating approx. 1,600 pupils. It has its own swimming pool, fitness suite etc and I think it will be opening this September. There is an army of Poles working and living on the site, it would remind you of the T.V. series "Auf Weidersehn Pet"!! Yes there is a very nice marina and coastal path where the Pickie Pool used to be. The walk you used to take from Bangor to Helen's Bay is also one of my favourites particularly on a Sunday afternoon. I was talking on the telephone last Saturday to a former Kent School English Teacher, Linda Butterworth,(might even be the last one out there, at least of our generation). Her husband Paul teaches in Windsor School (the old Queens School) at JHQ Rheindahlen. They are finishing this year. They actually feature on the photographs taken at the school during the 2006 former pupils' reunion. Also in the photograph is Father Bill Boyd (former Kent School Padre in our time) who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Like myself he is a northern Irishman. He's still going strong working as a Padre on JHQ - amazing! I don't know what is going to become of the old Kent School building. I think somebody mentioned on the website that the Science Block had been acquired by a German developer for conversion into apartments but I'm not sure about that. I don't think anybody really knows - certainly when I spoke to Linda at the weekend she didn't seem to be too sure. She did say however that the visit to the school with the former pupils in 2006 was very upsetting both for herself and Bill Boyd - the school in such a dreadful state but so many happy memories - and that's the best way to remember it Heidi. You got a lot out of it and so did my wife and I. Germany was our first home and we both worked together in the school with some great people - both staff and pupils. For me the memories are also in technicolour and it provided us with a deep affection for Germany which has survived to the present. We visit the country at least once and sometimes two / three times a year, usually much further south in Bavaria. It is like a second home to us and that's something to be thankful for. The Kent School website is truly wonderful for us old Kenties and since contributing to it a number of my former pupils have contacted me -one of whom, David Brasier who was contemporary with you, maintains a very regular e-mail contact. For a former Kent Teacher that is really gratifying. Great to hear from you again. Take good care and best wishes Terry
10-Mar-2008 20:49:14
Heidi Norman
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Hi Terry. I am happy to say that I went to Bangor Girl's High. I had a friend there and am glad to have chosen that school. It was friendly and I have some fond memories, but again nothing compares to K.S. I did have a brief spell in a dreadful school in Lisburn. this was a complete shock, having spent all of my life in Germany and Singapore! It really felt hostile, cold and grey. I always remember Germany as very colourful, warm in the summer and thick beautiful snow in the winter......it just seemed to rain constantly in N.I. I had a lovely art teacher in Bangor, his name was Mr Irvine. He encouraged me in art. Thanks to him I went on to do a fine art degree in London. I met and married my husband who is a policeman. We have been together for nearly twenty years! I am sorry that I don't remember your wife, although I remember science being one of my favorite subjects (along with art). I only discovered this site a few days ago. I cried when I saw the photos of the neglected buildings.....very sad indeed. There really was something special about it. What is happening to it? Do you know? Does anyone know. I hope there are some plans for it's restoration....I wonder. I hear the old sea front in Bangor has changed and that there is a Marina. I used to walk a lot to Helen's Bay and Crawfordsburn Country park. I expect the old outdoor pool has gone. Was it called the Pickie Pool? Best wishes Heidi
08-Mar-2008 00:42:03
Terry McNulty
terry.mcnulty < at > btinternet.com Bangor, Down Northern Ireland
(At Kent School from 1971 to 1976, academic years: 1ST to Upp6TH)
Well Heidi, it really is a very small world! Did you attend Bangor Girls' High or Glenlola Collegiate after your time in Kent School? I have to say that seeing the old place in its crumbling state is really sad and quite upsetting. I learned the better part of my trade in Kent School and so it will always have a strong place in my heart. I don't know if you remember my wife, (also from N. Ireland). She was a Lab Technician in the Kent School Science Department and later School Librarian (blonde and about 5ft 4ins). I was in Palace Barracks very recently for an Army Schools Challenge event. It hasn't changed too much over the years although the garrison strength is now at peace time levels - lots of troops going to Afghanistan & Iraq - I'm sure that you would have little difficulty finding your way around the place. Good communicating with you. Best wishes Terry
07-Mar-2008 19:05:21
Heidi Norman
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Hi Terry, thank you for your reply,funny that I ended up going to school in Bangor!! Father at Palace Barracks....I hear it too has changed a lot. Not a patch on K.S. though.
05-Mar-2008 15:27:38
Terry McNulty
terry.mcnulty < at > btinternet.com Bangor, Down Northern Ireland
(At Kent School from 1971 to 1976, academic years: 1ST to Upp6TH)
Heidi
I was a teacher at Kent in your time (History & Careers). The Housemaster you can recall was John Redman - he was also an Art Teacher and ex Royal Navy. Best wishes Terry McNulty
05-Mar-2008 13:08:31
Heidi Norman (Nee Ridley)
heidinorman26 < at > hotmail.co.uk Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Wales
(At Kent School from 1971 to 1974, academic years: 1ST to 2ND)
Have such fun memories of Kent School and the tuck shop and disco...I was in Maidstone house and remember the house master with a large red beard and moustache shoutinng ra ra Maidstone...I have forgotten his name? My best mate was Susan Anniston...her father was in the airforce, mine in the army. I also remember Major Ham and his son ..I think his name was Tom. There was also a girl in my class who had a tiny pet monkey..she used to talk about it a lot. We were all into Alice Cooper...school's out for Summer...anyone from my class , love to hear from them.
04-Mar-2008 17:06:29
Nicole Carson (Nee Carson)
nicolecarson76 < at > hotmail.com Florida USA
(At Kent School from 1979 to 1982, academic years: 3RD to 5TH)
I lived at Wildenrath & I'm in contact with a few buddies from yester-year & we were wondering if anyone knew whatever happened to Rob Mongay? Remember him? he was a great runner! I remember Alison Beacon, Louise Allen, Debbie Cacassie, the yummy Mark Trent, Glen Drew & his sister Mandy Where have they all disapeared too?
25-Feb-2008 05:02:00
Jane Braithwaite (Nee Connelly)
janemargaretuk < at > hotmail.com
(At Kent School from 1970 to 1975, academic years: 2ND to Lwr6TH)
The other house was Tonbridge Di.Deal and Chatham of course were the boarding houses. Does any one know the whereabout of Irene Putt?
13-Feb-2008 19:25:16
Susan Dalton (Nee Collett)
suziewong < at > yahoo.co.uk Herford, NRW Germany
(At Kent School from 1974 to 1976, academic years: 1ST to 2ND)
Hi,
I am wondering if any of you who were in the 5/6th form in 74 - 76 remember a Francis Mullen. She had Irish parents and used to live in Viersen. Although I was only a 1st and 2nd year I was friends with her. Would like to know where she is.
13-Feb-2008 19:11:16
Di Stone (Nee Smith)
dialex < at > stone43.freeserve.co.uk Banbury,
(At Kent School from 1974 to 1979, academic years: 3RD to Lwr6TH)
Hi Gill
I can only remember Canterbury (the best of course), Maidstone and Rochester. Having a very 'silver' moment and can't remember what the other one was. Help......Di
13-Feb-2008 13:21:33
Jane Braithwaite (Nee Connelly)
janemargaretuk < at > @hotmail.com
(At Kent School from 1970 to 1975, academic years: 2ND to Lwr6TH)
HI Mark - Yes I took German with Miss B - She used to wear LOADS of really badly applied make up, very orange! Did you let off a stink bomb in her class? I remember her saying we had to stay in the room (with the windows shut until someone confessed) I don't think I got very far but I do remember all the pictures and words (Das Spiegal is veirecich und Das Spinner ist Swartz - pardon my spelling but i told you i didn't learn a lot - Do you remember having Rah Rah Redman for art? (and head of Maidstone)
12-Feb-2008 21:44:36
Mark Tucker
b.hilton@ntlworld.com < at > b.hilton@ntlworld.com
(At Kent School from 1970 to 1971, academic years: 1ST to 2ND)
Jane, did you take German? I think the teacher was Miss Boardman. We had books with pictorial examples, like people, trains etc.We traced the people, and drew Nazi helmets on them - for some reason she threw a wobbler!
12-Feb-2008 19:24:24
Gill Webb (Nee Woods)
poppytoadfoot < at > hotmail.com Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight UK
(At Kent School from 1968 to 1971, academic years: 3RD to 5TH)
Great to stumble on the site! Lots of memories about what a wayward beast I was!
Can anyone tell me the house names?
11-Feb-2008 02:01:51
Kevin Knowles
kevink < at > airevents.fsnet.co.uk Rochester, Kent UK
(At Kent School from 1969 to 1974, academic years: 2ND to Lwr6TH)
replied to your email Barry.... and I still want to know what to do with these pics I have of Deal House and various people...all from around 72/73/74....
08-Feb-2008 18:48:22
Barry Sutherland
barreysutherland < at > aol.com Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire England
(At Kent School from 1968 to 1971, academic years: 1ST to 5TH)
Made an entry early 2002. Been offline since 2003, just poped back to have a look to see if the site was still up and running. its seems to be a bit more user freindly now. anyway nice one K.S.A. glad your still here. Noticed Kevin Knowles as I was looking down the guest list, don't know if you rember me but we started school together at Ios Nicholios primery in Cyprus. Then our first day at big school we met up in the playground to the front and right of Kent School I think it was where the art and music block was. If you do remember me drop me a line. If you don't remember me drop me a line anyway I'll fill in the blanks for you. we were both as mad as each other!!!!!
Tammy Finch
Jacqueline McCann (Nee Howson)
Matt (Nee Owen)
Di Stone (Nee Smith)
Gill Webb (Nee Woods)