Guestbook

I have just left Farnborough school and i really liked it. the teachers aren't as bad as they seem, you should ask as many questions as you can while you are at the school, because it all changes when you get to college. Art students need to really get their heads down, because by the time the exam comes, you won't know where you are! be sure to stick with the subjects you pick as well, unless you absolutley hate them, in which case, swap them early in the year, not half way through.

Thanks Farnborough!

I was at Farnborough from 71 to 76 had some great times. Head was Miss Bridge. My friends were Alison Lee, Gillian Bushell, Susan Watts,Angela Beales, Kath Beales, Donna Downes, I keep in touch with some ppl. I remember us hiding down the stage for most days taking cold toast and coffee and getting caught as our smoke from the coggies rouse up through the stage cracks lol. I would like anybody who knows me to get in touch my email is julie.roper5@hotmail.com I live in Derby now.

I WENT TO FARNBOROUGH BACK IN 1979 IN THAT BROWN UNIFORM,IT LOOKS BETTER NOW THO,AND CAN STILL REMEBER MY OLD SCHOOL MATES AND TEACHERS...LIKE ALVIN SMALL,NOW A BODY BUILDER ON FACE BOOK, AND TEACHERS CALLED MR FOSTER(TECH DRAWING),MR KIRK(WOOD wORK),MR SANDERSON(SCIENCE),MR WILLIAMS(ENGLISH),MR MCKEE(MATHS),MR BROOKS(P.E),WE ALL SHOULD GET A REUNION SET UP FOR PUPILS

I was at Farnboro' from 86-91 and despite the several hiccups I had with some of my fellow students (who liked to use me as a punchbag in the dinner queue), I thoroughly enjoyed my tenure. You might not have known it, me being the one who consistently didn't turn in any homework! I did like all of the staff, honest! I even remember names! Now a professionally retired consultant in information technology and business administration, I'm looking into possibilities with immersive online environments such as Second Life to continue in the same fields. Anyone who was in 1C(oates)/2C/3-5B(ean) who'd like to catch up, my email should be showing (if not it's jmthelostpacket@googlemail.com) or a better bet is to find me on Facebook using the same email.

I must admit, for the 4 years I attended Farnborough it had to be one of the best schools I had been to and I would highly reccommend it to anybody who is looking for a great education, the teachers are fantastic and everything that happens is dealt with in a great matter of importance.

2005-2009 best years of my life I hope it pays off on results day

Went to school here in 1996-7. I'm from Northen Ireland,but moved over to Clifton at that time, best time ever. moved back a while ago. Now self employed roofer, trying to get in touch with old school friends so email me. Thanks Youngey!!
nellyuff@yahoo.co.uk

Hi this is Lewis I'm in year 8. Farnborough is a great school and I would reccomend it to any parent.
It is the best secondary school in Nottingham by far. Farnborough is full of lovely teachers e.g. Mr Johnson or Mr Frettwell.
My sister is going to be coming to this school and I know for a fact she will love it .

Hey, am from the same year as Gareth, I am also at the University of Nottingham currently in my final year of a BA hons in Sociology. Can't believe education will finish officially on july 17th, I'm going to have to get a real job and pay taxes! Wish i was back at school when non of this was a problem. Good times!

Hi all! I left June 1999, To go south nottingham college, where I met the love of my life. Im now married with two kids and I own my own home. I worked for an I.T company as a security officer. I'm currently out of work, after becoming disabled in car crash I had traveling to work three years ago.
Any way keep up the good work building the solid foundation that prepares Clifton's youth for the future!

I was at Farnborough but I left in 2006. I am now at Pershore High School. It is not very good compared to Farnborough. I wish i was at Farnborough still as i miss all my mates.

Hi Fallon, Alisha, Lucy, Georgina and Vicky
Miss u all
arnborough is the best school!!!!!

Hey I am year 10 and im finding the cource work quite hard and favourite lesson is HISTORY! with Mrs Hewitt best teacher there is =] thanxz Sam

Hey I am year 7 and I liked meeting new mates at Farnborough. And my favourite lesson is IT with Mrs Bishop!!

Hi guys, remember me? ;o) I was at Farnborough from 1995 – 2000

I am currently working for Nottinghamshire County Council in the Road Safety department, I am still in Clifton but am moving to Liverpool this weekend which I can’t wait for because I’ve always wanted to get out of Clifton, and I have the added bonus of moving in with my boyfriend. I have no children yet and no intention of having any for a few years.

I just wanted to thank all the teachers who put up with my shocking behaviour and kept me on track, I know I was awful and I want to take this opportunity to apologise. I would also like to thank Mr Bishop for putting up with so much from me over the years, most teachers gave up on me but Mr Bishop never did, so Thank you Mr Bishop and thank you to all my other great teachers.

I believe that if it wasn’t for people like Mr Bishop, Mr Coupe, Mrs Terry etc who put up with me for all those years, I could have ended up on the dole with 14 kid’s ha-ha! I am lucky; I had teachers who gave me the chance to have a job I am proud of and a life that makes me happy.

Thank you.

Natalee Watson.

P.S. For anyone wanting to get in touch my email and msn is natalia@stylingandmodifeduk.co.uk and I do have face book.

hi to all the school has changed so so much since i was there the uniform the teachers well most of them. Anyway i loved farnborough school i had lots of great times there and i met lots of great people and friends. I will be sure to send my kids there if i still live in the area later on in life. Anyway hears to the great times of 1997 to 2002

My maiden name is Inger. I was School Captain at Farnborough School when it was a girls school. I left in 1962, so I am one of the oldies !!!!! I remember several teachers, including Mr.Brida who taught Maths,Miss Buttery who taught Cookery and Mrs Lane -Hall who was a superb English teacher. I was involved in the Drama group and the sports club,including the netball team. I am now living in Norfolk and although I am over 60 I am still working as a nurse I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me,and I would be interested in my name being put on the hall of fame list. Regards Elaine Scott.

1 Castle Farm
Eccles on Sea
Norwich
Norfolk
NR12 0SW

Phone 01692598461

E-mail address: elaine461@btinternet.com

Hi. Im currently in Year 8 at the moment. I can remember when I first started Farnborough in 2007, I wasnt actually scared, I was pretty excited. I met my tutor, my teachers, my year leader etc etc. After a few weeks I knew my way around and had met lots of new friends. I loved going from lesson to lesson instead of staying in the same class day after day and I began to feel really grown up. My first year flew by and the year drew to a close in July and I walked out of the school gates and into the six week holidays realising I would be in Year 8 soon. The six weeks ended after a while and it was the day I went back to school. I met my new tutor and teachers, feeling as if I had just started Year 7 all over again, but I got used to the fact that I was really in Year 8 and soon I will be in Year 9 choosing my subjects and doing my SATS. Then Year 10, then Year 11 when I do my GCSES and it all ends and I go to college and get a good job hopefully.
I hope my second year at this school is as good as the first and I hope my little sister settles in when she moves up in 2009.
Thanks Farnborough :)

Hello everyone, I have just started Farnborough and I really enjoy all the moving from class to class. I have my friends here and nice teachers and not bad uniform what more could you want. Some pepole might say less school time more hometime. Bye.

I attended Farnborough School between 1972-1977 and although I didn't realise it at the time really enjoyed my time there. Never really got the remark on my leaving card from Mr Murray which went "There was a little girl who had a liitle curl right on the middle of her fore head, when she was good she was very very good and when she was bad she was marvelous". I am now living in Taunton with four children and three grandchildren. A reunion for this year would be cool, if anyone is interested please drop me an E-Mail. maxine_adams@live.co.uk

Well, I'm year 9, but I'm really enjoing it here, I have the SATs coming up, but they are to help me. My dad and uncle came to this school, so I'm sorta following in their footsteps. Let's continue with the good work

Hello - I was a pupil at Farnborough from 1993-1998. i had Mr Walker as a tutor and i remember he seemed to think that he was a spitting image of Mel Gibson - Sorry Mr Walker Mel Gibson you weren't!!! But you were an awesome tutor and really helped me through some tough years of bullying!!!

I have to give credit to Mr McKee - he was a great teacher but very misunderstood whilst I was a pupil - I finally got to see the nice Mr McKee on my last day when I picked up my GCSE results. But encouraging me to do a Maths A Level was a bad idea - i got an E!!!! Oh Well.

And Mr Rosenberg was the best science teacher EVER!!! Thank you for finally making science fun when you arrived!!

After having moved away from Notts to go to Durham Uni, I lived in the north east for 8 years. I'm now back in Notts working in supported housing with a vulnerable client group.

I have to say that the uniforms are much better now guys - why couldn't you bring in the blue BEFORE i left rather than leaving me with Brown and Gold (IT WAS YELLOW) memories.

Take Care Guys

Emma
xx

Hello,I am one of the oldies !!! I left Farnborough School in 1962. My maiden name was Inger and I was School Captain for my last year at school. It was a girls school when I attended and I remember Mrs Lane-Hall who was a superb english teacher and Miss Buttery who taught Cookery,what else with a name like that !!!! Mr Brider who taught Maths,and was very patient.I loved the school and was very happy there,it was like a dream moving from inner nottingham to Clifton,especially the school,it was so new and spacious.I now live in Norfolk and despite being 62 I am still nursing. I trained at the City Hospital Nottingham and have spent some time in Zimbabwe. I have 2 girls and 2 grandchildren. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Hi everyone
Ive just left so I would just like to say a big thankyou to all the teachers. Farnborough is a great school and im actually going to miss it, a lot! I wish you did a 6th form, everyone would have stayed on. Thanks again.
Love Jen x

I would like to thank my tutor Mrs Squires she was brilliant, I now work in Spain as a holiday rep, not the most glamourous but at least I have fun doing my job, out and about not just at a desk or till all day! Thanks x

Yes I have left school, can't wait for college. Thxs to all the teachers that didnt give up on me. and plus why couldn't we learn Spainsh in school cos everyone mostly goes there for their holiday? I am in benidorm and cant understand anyone lol.

hi all who attended farnborough school i was a pupil from 1981 to 1986 i was a prefect and games captain and enjoyed school life in every way big thank you to all the teachers who were there during my time at school and to all my mates for making it the best a girl could want x x

In response to Rachel's comment below and anyone else who knows someone who left Farnborough in 1988. Yes there is a reunion which will be on the 20th September from 7.30 onwards in the upstairs room at Via Fossa in Nottingham. Please contact me on the email address kerryneill@yahoo.co.uk or join the group on FaceBook called Farnborough School Nottingham Class of 88 Reunion.
Cheers and congratulations on your web site.

I went to farnborough from 1988 to 1993. I meet some great freinds there and some nice teachers my favourites were Ms Allan, Mr Knight and Mr Arkell. It would be nice if someone could let me know if they still work there and if there is a web site that can let you go back to the year I was there. dont no if thats possible but hey ho. glad they changed that horrible brown uniform.

HEY :)

Well i Have Finally Left School :)
I cant wait to get on with college.
i would like to say a massive thanks to everyone of the teachers wether you were my teacher or not you all made it worth the while.
well not long till results day :|
well nervous :(
Thanks to you all Love Brittany :) x

Hi, I left Farnborough in 1999, Mr Coupe was my Toutor, and what a great man he was. I'm arranging a school reunion for July 2009, which will be our 10 year annversary. if you left in 1999, please email me so i can let you know the details of the reunion, it also open to any of our tutors from 1994 - 1999 - Mr Coupe, Mr Rosenfield, Mr Maloney etc, would be great to see you.

MelissaShipman@hotmail.co.uk

I attended Farnborough from 1986-1991 and it was one f the best times of my life. The teachers were great and compared to how schools are run now, we had a pretty stress free time. I remember Farnborough Follies, Lunch Time Discos and great teachers, Mather, Ridge, Blackburn, Knight. Wherever I am in the world, I fondley remember how far I have travelled and where I have come from. Still a Clifton Girl at heart !!!!

Hi all, I left Farnborough back in 2006. I'd just like to thanks Mrs Terry, Mr Trembirth (who I believe has left Farnborough now) and my tutors, Mrs Tuckwood and Mrs Powers for being so supportive when I was at Farnborough. I have now just completed my second year at college and I hope to go back for a third year before looking for work.
So thank you to those teachers for never giving up on me
Joanne Harvey

Farnborough School seems to still be taking steps in the right direction. I loved every minute of it and still currently enjoy the GCSE maths work I tutor some of your students on. I'm presently at the University of Nottingham Studying Mathematics and achieved a First in my second year with one/two years remaining. Mr Mckee, Mr Coupe and Ms Jones were a big help for me.

I attended Farnborough Comp (as was) back in 1986 until 1991. I remember teachers like Mr Mather, Mr Knight, Mr Hawtin and so on....
Loved it, and think it's a shame we've never had any kind of reunion... can it be arranged?
Working as an Accountant now - teachers who remember me won't be surprised!
Keep up the good work.

Hi everyone, I attended Farnborough 1983-88, can't believe it's been 20 years!!
I live in Washington state, USA just moved from California.
I am Married with a 20 month old son.
I have just talked to my sister Sarah and she said that there's to be a school reunion, I would love to be there, if there's anyone reading this that I went to school with, I'd love to hear from you.
Glad the uniform changed, boy it was ugly, gold and brown in the 80's'
Anyway hope all is well with everyone, any teachers still there from the late 80's??

Hi everyone just like to say a big thank you to all the staff you did a brillaint job.(ESPECIALLY THE LEARNING MENTORS ) I started work straight after i left school,went to college in between work completed all nvqs in admin and computer courses. I have also had a child now he's nearlly 2 and now i have returned to work and loving every minute of it .

I would just like to leave a message for mrs Claire Watson of the music department. Thankyou for everything while i was at school, i ended up going to college and studying drums!, im not all that bad now lol! just wanted to say hi! a big hi to all the 2002 leavers of farnborough if they are reading this! hope everyone is well :) take care

Hi I was really scared moving up to year 7 I thought it was going to be really different and hard but it has turned out to be fun and easy. I don't think any year 6's or year 5's should be scared because there is always somebody to talk to so, that's why I really like secondary school.

I left Farnborough in year 8 to go to a diff school now I miss Farnborough and wish I were still there. I'd like to say hi to Jenna Jallon Ben Stephen Mark and everyone else hiya!!!

I left Farnborough about 3 - 4 years ago. Mr Maloney was my tutor back then! I did enjoy it a lot, I may not have shown it all the time! Sport was my favourite and I eat sleep and play football! I?m still playing for the great Clifton Allwhites. When I left school it was time to buckle down because it opens your eyes to the real world. I currently work for the NHS now and officially own my own 3 bedroom house so I?m not doing to bad at 19! I want to say thank you to all the teachers that helped me along the way, your doing a great job and keep up the good work!

I am a year 8 pupil at Farnborough, and I really enjoy being part of the school community!
When I first moved up to secondary school, I must admit that I felt a little nervous at first, but I soon settled in, found my way around easily, and I made alot of new friends.

I'm proud to say I'm from Farnborough School.

P.S I hope that the new year sevens are settling in well!

Hello. I left Farnborough in 1985. I was a bit lazy and distracted in my last year at school and more interested in leaving school than being there. It's a big world out there and a good education is the foundation of success. Since leaving school I've travelled the world and built a career as an insurance loss adjuster. Believe me, you're lucky at school so enjoy it while you can.

Hi. I attended Farnborough when it was a Bilateral Grammar School in 1956 to 1961 and catered for boys and girls. We had some really good teachers, Miss Cullen travelled from Newark every day - she was Deputy Head, Mr Chalkley was a Science Teacher, Mrs Seath (later Mrs Chalkley) was an absolutely excellent music teacher and Mrs Lane Hall was a brilliant English Teacher. We also had Mr Sturtivant who was a really good Maths teacher and Miss Buttery who taught cookery. In the late 50's we were taught country dancing, ballroom dancing, tennis, athletics, hockey, rounders etc on top of the usual curricullum. We also put on plays including Shakespeare, concerts and had an annual fashion parade - usually items made in needlework lessons. I was in the school choir which used to win loads of cups at the Nottingham Music Festival every year. We also entered the Llangollen Music Festival and came 7th on the first time of entering. I can also remember going to "Let the Children Sing" which was a competition and held at the BBC Radio Studios at Bournville.
I had a really good education there but like most children and with hindsight could have done much better. However I had a good career at a Bank and have now retired.
Congratulations on your website.

I love being at this school and love the teachers they are so coool. I like my maths and art and my tutor and every 1 of them xx

I went to farnborough and left 3 years ago. I just want to say to any of the pupils enjoy school whilst you can because once you leave it gets hard. A lot of the teachers always used to tell us that but I don't think anyone really listened, me being one of them. You can lose touch with most your freinds so enjoy their company while you can. I never really went to school and lost out on most my child hood including not going to my exams, making it harder to get a decent job. Yes you have got college but the better you do at school the better you'll do at college don't take your time for granted.

Hi, I'm new to the school and I am really glad I haven't got lost, or been late for class, I know where all my classes are now!

Hi to everyone in Farnborough especially those pupils now in the top set in year 9. You are a talented bunch of pupils and I hope you are still working to your full potential. James I miss your quirky comments!! Lisa - how is the shopping going?
Good luck everyone in year 11 with your exams.

Dear Farnborough Team
As "head girl/66school captain" in 1966, am thrilled to see that the tradition of the school continues to thrive.
Currently serving as a director of a national health foundation in Los Angeles, following a long and successful career in Paris and Los Angeles in business and medical journalism, I would like to humbly be part your "hall of fame" in order to motivate other young folks who came from challenging early background-just like me.
--Laraine "Laurie" Savage
Los Angeles, CA, USA

I go to Farnborough I enjoy this school we have had so many good reports from OFSTED and also from visitors.
The new year sevens have just arrived they have settled extremely well into Farnborough School Technology College. Many thanks to all the teachers they really do make a difference to the learning environment. x

Hi everyone! Just thought I'd drop a message. The school seems to have change so much since I was there (1997 - 2002).

I'd like to thank all of my teachers for such a great time when I was there, it was an enjoyable experience.

I'm now working at an investment bank down in London on my placement year at University (Nottingham Trent, Clifton Campus) and am thoroughly enjoying it. I am working in the IT infrastructure department, and my team helps maintain over 700 servers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the IT staff, as this wouldn't have been possible without taking GNVQ ICT, and then AVCE ICT at college (leading onto computer science at University).

Once again, thanks to all the teachers during my time at Farnborough.

P.S, Mr. Bishop, I understand you still have my graphics work on display.. :D

Cheers,
Ryan.

I want to thank each and every teacher who taught me. who got me through my GCSEs, it has been amazing... Thanks so much to Mrs Distant who pushed me for my C and Mr Wightman in RE achieving a grade A!!! The school has been really good and I wish I was back there!!! Miss You! Once Again...Thankz A lot... x

Dear everyone thanks for being dead good to me when I was at this school and I am missing everyone who had me to put up with me and thanks for Mr. Blackburn for keeping me confident in my reading and also to the PE teachers for helping me with my football I wish to play football in college. Thanks to everyone see u all soon xxxxxxxx

Writing as a parent. The school has been great for my daughter. Her confidence has grown. She seems to have a great relationship with staff who motivate her and make her believe in herself. Thank-you. My younger daughter starts in September and is looking forward to it. I hope she does just as well as her sister.

Hi to everyone at Farnborough, Mr Gilbert you were a great tutor. I hope to come back one day I'm missing all my close friends and people who I met in the time I was there.

I CANT WAIT TO COME TO FARNBOROUGH IT LOOKS BRILLIANT AND ALL MY SISTER'S FRIENDS GO THERE. THIS SCHOOL IS WELL GOOD AND IM ONLY A YR 6.

This school is cool I can't wait to come next year.

I like the news and I like to hear the good news about the children who attend the school.
It helps the children who are going to come to the school and be in year 7.
I have seen the school grounds and I have seen the teachers.
My best teacher there is Miss Russo the french teacher.
The people at the school who can draw like they are proper artists, tell them that I like the art work.
Ask them if they could tell me a few tips about the details of the drawings.
I can't wait to come to your school, but I am a bit scared because I will be one of the smallest children there.

Hi I am not at this school yet but I am coming in September. I have been to visit and it looks really cool I can't wait to do french and science I love them both. I would just like to say thanks to Miss Summers who has really helped me with my worries about moving up. Thanks so much Charlotte x x x x.

I love Farmborough and I like this site too, it gives you loads of information about the school and stuff.

Dear Mr Proud, My maths has not got any better since I left school. I have to amend my school years...I was actually there from 1985 to 1990 and I am older than I claimed to be (See below). Any places left for me at school....it seems I need to go back hee hee. Teresa

Hey, I went to school a couple of years ago now, moved onto college at Bilborough and found it to be extremely fun. I will always miss the school it has a huge impact on you. and I wish I had tried a lot harder at all of my subjects instead of coasting. I'm starting to feel the pressure now!

I went to Farnborough from 1990-1995. They say that education is wasted on the young so it's so good to hear pupils really enjoying going to school and doing so well. I really enjoyed school too but always wish I tried that little bit harder, ho hum. I've still got all my old school reports and they make interesting reading, mostly about always talking (some things never change).
Anyway, A Cyber Café?!! We ate our lunch in the school hall after queuing for an eternity at the drinks machine hee hee. Teresa.

Hello everyone.
I left Farnborough in 2003 and just want to say a big thank you to all the great teachers who showed me so much support through my whole 5 years! Hope everyone's ok.

HELLO! I left Farnbrough in year 8, this school opened a lot of opputunities for my future. I'm missing every one my friends, teachers and other people from the school. I hope to see you all soon, all the best.

I THINK THIS WEBSITE IS REALY GOOD AND THAT IT HAS LOTS OF INFORMATION, I THINK THAT THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF THIS WEBSITE.

HELLO! We left farnborough last May, and we want to say thank you for everything and that we have passed our 1st courses at college! thank you XxXxX

Hi to all all at Farnborough school.
I was at Farnborough School from 1991 to 1995. The school is looking a lot better now than when I was there. It is still nice to see that some of the old teachers are still there. I pleased the see Mrs. Smeeton is still there. She was a great tutor and a great teacher. I am glad Mr Fowkes is still there too he is a great teacher too. I still wish I could go back now. It is a great school. The uniform looks a lot better now than it did. Keep all the good work up. From Shaun.

Hi I was at Farnborough from 1991-1995. I am pleased to see that Miss Ridge and Mr Fowkes are still teachers there, is Mr Coupe still there? lol, he was the best science teacher. I always think about my school days and wish that I studied harder and never played truant. I am also glad to see that the uniform has changed, looks a lot better. Anyways, study hard and stay out of trouble, it doesn't get you any where. Love to Miss Ridge, Norma

Hi to everyone at Farnborough School. How the look has changed and for the better. I was at farnborough 1983-85 and loved every minute. My tutor was Miss Leigh. I did think the uniform was unusual but now its very smart. Well to all the teachers past and present well done for a fab school.

Just a note to say a huge Thank you to all the staff who helped me get the grades that I got. I mean where would I be now if they hadn't supported me?

Went to this school 1987-1992. I am looking for photos of the school to add to a collection of Nottingham photos. If anyone has any, please upload. I would appreciate it. The site is http://www.thenottinghamsite.com

I was at Farnborough from 1971 - 1976. I was a shy young thing when I entered the school, but in my final year, I became vice house captain and a prefect! The confidence I gained at Farnborough helped me through my life in the middle east, where I became a teacher to 6 year olds. I later traveled around the States and Europe. I'm now back in my home town and I love it!

Just want to say how much we enjoyed Farnborough over the past 5 years. Farnborough was an unforgettable memory and will stay with us forever. The Prom was unbelievebly brilliant, we will never forget the teachers attempt at dancing. We will stay in touch and will come back for future visits
XxX Becca and Sarah XxX
p.s Believe it or not we actually made friends with MOST of our teachers.

Wow the website is great! I left Farnborough in 2002 and so much has changed! The uniform and the staff. Slighty annoyed that Farnborough changed the uniform after I left. I had to put up with 5 years of Brown and Yellow Ha ha! Now that I have left the school I really miss it, it was the best time. Its only after you leave that you appreciate everything that the teachers did for you. Thank you to all my teachers throughout 1997-2002. I was really pleased with my GSCE results ( I thought I picked up someone else's) I now work with solicitors and hope to become one, one day. I dont think I could of got where I am today without the help and support of the teachers. So thank you very much Farnborough.



Reply from ICT Team:
Hi Louise, great to know you are doing so well. Thanks for keeping in touch.

Hi, I'm Lauren but people called me Loz. I used to come to this school but I had to move to a different part of Nottingham. Anyway I just want to say hi all my mates. Hi !!

Hi I used to come to your school I now live in Mansfield and I am doing well. Nice website.

Hi . I was in the 3rd year when boys started at Farbrough. Left way back in 1977. ucky uniforms then brown and yellow, but my husband always gets me to tie his tie!!! Still awaiting an email from Mr Murray!!!! may be the years have eroded his memory but hay how could he forget ME. I have photos of Austria and Germany miss Mastenbroke, Mr Mackay, Mr Proud. and the bus driver!!!!
Hope to hear from someone!!!!
Gina Dean. Fort McMurray, Alberta Canada. Been living up North for 20 years and it gets cold -40 burrr. Was never that cold although it felt a bit nippy while riding my bike to school along Brooksby Lane and Farnbrough Road. I am now working at a school library, my dream even way back then. Thanks for the memories.
Bye.

Hi everyone just want to say that I'm starting to miss school a lot. After a very interesting chat with a friend of mine on a bus to college I discovered actually how amazing Farnborough was and the impact it has made on my life. I want to thank all of my teachers for the support they gave me. I'm currently studying English Language, psychology, sociology and law at High Pavement. Farnborough really should have a 6th Form. I would definitely want to go to it!!

Hey everyone I am in year 11 at Farnborough now and have had the best time! I really don't want to leave but all the best things at some point come to an end! I will really miss Farnborough and MOST of the teachers! Some I won't miss a bit (but not going to say names). All the staff go out their way to make sure all the pupils are happy. I used to be bullied but that stopped when I told the teachers, they are the best and I'll miss everyone. xoxox

I am in yr 9 and my MOCK SAT's are coming up in March and I am dreading it! When I first came to Farnborough in 2002 I was in set 2 and 3 but now I am in set 1 and 2. I have met loads of new people. Good Luck to Everyone in Year 9!!!!

Hi I would just like to say that the website is great. I am at Glapton Primary and will be starting Farnborough in September
P.S. Hi to Bria and Amy and Khia.

Hello to everyone. I went to Farnborough last year but unfortunately all good things have to come to an end. I had the best time at Farnborough and all the teachers made it so much fun. There wasn't a day that went by where I didn't want to learn new things. I would like to thank all the teachers at Farnborough and I would like to thank Mr McKee in particular with helping me in my maths exam. Thank you. I enjoyed my time at Farnborough and I'm sure many more will after me, keep up the good work.

Hi I was in Farnborough for the first three years and they were great. My tutor was Mr Mather and I really liked it there. Sadly I left at the same time as Mr Arkel and I still miss it now. I would like to say hi to all my friends there like Alice, Nidhi, Alex, Shona, Naomi, Vicki, Leila, Natalie, Hayley, Emma, Kirsty, Hannah and lots of other people, especially Mr Mather.

Hello to all. Had a great time at Farnborough, had its up and downs, but mainly ups. Got very surprising G.C.S.E's and could not have done it with out all of my teachers. Off to Bilborough College now doing A levels in Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. and it's great. See you all around.

Cheers, Kes

Farnborough is the best. I left this year and I achieved better grades than I thought so I would just like to say thank you to all the teachers who helped me achieve these grades. I miss the school and the staff, they are fantastic. Thank you again to all of the teachers who knew me and taught me since joining the school in Yr9 it was the best thing I ever did.

HI!! Just looked through the staff list and realised there's lots of new people, and some of my teachers are missing!!! Only left 2 years ago and already everthing's changed!! Must say though the uniform is looking much better than ours did!! glad it finally got changed, even though it was too late for us to benefit!! Just want to say to all the pupils, if you get the chance to go to Dieppe, do it (i'm just assuming that that still goes on). Had the BEST time, especially shopping in Paris! And also thanks to all my teachers, got the best support and encouragement which helped me get through school and (hopefully) will soon be starting a course to be teaching myself (although I'm not that brave so mine will be primary school!!) Good luck to everybody and all the best in the future. Kate xXx

Hi I used to go to this school in year seven and some of year eight a few years ago I was in Mr Bishop's tutur. I am now in year 11 @ Arnold Hill school. I was looking through this site in an applied business lesson and thought I would make a comment. Thanks for the time I had while I was there. Wishing ya all the best for the future.

I would just like to say a big thank you to all the teachers at Farnborough School who helped me achieve the grades I did this year in my G.C.S.E's. I couldnt have done it without them so a big thankyou, these teachers include: Mr Mather, Ms Heslop, Mr Barnsley, Mrs Powers, Mrs Jones, Mrs Russo, and Mr Rosenfeld. Also a big thankyou to Mr Fowkes who made year 11 a fun year amongst all the hard work!!

Farnbourgh is good and the teachers really go out of their way to help the pupils to get the grades they want.

Well what can I say. I left in 1979 and I see that there are still one or two of the staff still there who were there when I left. It sure makes me me feel old and maybe them even older, especially as I now have kids of my own at school. It was a great time we had there then and I hope it carries on to be the same for many years to come.

I have just started Farnborough and its been brilliant so far. All my new teachers are great I hope I enjoy all of my time at Farnborough and I also hope I really do well in all my SATs.

I THINK THE SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT WAS GREAT, ESPECIALLY THE BOYS CHOIR, BUT WE SHOULD HAVE SUNG MORE SONGS, KEANE, RYAN, COREY, STEADY, BEN, MATT, SAM AND JAMES ALL WERE GREAT... WELL DONE !!!!!!!

I will be in year 10 in September and would just like to thank all of the teachers for helping me to get through my SATs and I hope that Mr Arkell enjoys his leaving party.

I would like to thank all the teachers who have helped me through my first 3 years at Farnborugh. I am going into year 10 now and am doing really well with my school work.

I think Farnborough is a gr8 skool and all the teachers have helped me to do my SATs and we all got the support that we needed. Thanks to all the teachers.

I am in my 3rd year at Farnborough and I think that the uniform is great but some of the work is HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi I am in year 10 and on the road to finishing my years at Farnborough. Its the best school in Nottingham and we have improved a lot. A new tech block is coming soon and the new Year 7 base is cool. THANX Farnborough.

So this place is a "Technology College" now? I have absolutely no idea what that means but it sounds absolutely terrifying - I'm pretty sure I would have been aghast at the idea back in 1995. Nice website, good to see so many familiar names on the staff directory (a big "hey ya!" to Messrs Blackburn, Bishop, Arkell & Knight.) Had a mixed time at Farnborough. It's always difficult to fit in when you move to a new school but all teachers supported me and made me feel welcome when I needed all the encouragement I could get my grubby little hands on. (Oh, and Mr Blackburn - got my English degree from Kings back in 2000, spent a few years temping before finally breaking out and trying my luck as a freelance film journo last year. I'm pretty sure you had something to do with that, so ta very much.)

Are there any pictures on here about Mrs Murray's fund if there is where do i find them?


ICT Team Reply
These are available from the news page.

I am in my last year at school and I am looking forward to moving on and going to college. I have enoyed my time here immensely and in a way would like to stay here forever. I would like to say before I leave, thanks to all the teachers who have helped me on the way through everything. We are proud to be part of a great community thanks to FARNBOROUGH!!

I an in my 3rd year at Farnborough and have just finished my mock SATS. I would like to thank all the teachers who helped me through this difficult week.

Im glad I am at Farnborough it is a great school. I want to thank all the teachers for helping me revise for my g.c.s.e exams especially Mr Proud. I struggle a lot in maths but I'm on the way to a good grade.

Must say I do miss that stage. Seems a long, long time ago since I was last on it. I enjoyed my days at Farnborough, yes even singing "walking in the air" in front of all my friends is held as a good memory. I hope the school continues it's concerts, as they were my highlights.

I moved up in 2003 from Greencroft and I was not looking forword to it but now I've been there for a bit I realy like it !!!!!! I'm glad that I didn't move up when the old uniform was in!!! Farnborough is cool :~)

In order to encourage/motivate our current pupils, I am trying to establish a 'Hall of Fame' type notice board, with brief information about past pupils who are successful and happy in their jobs. Any ex-pupil who would like to contribute, please contact Miss Ridge at school with brief details of:
When you were at school
The job you are in
Your name (and photo if you would like)

Thank you - Miss Ridge

I think that we should have a revision page to help us to revise for our exams. I think we would all appreciate a site that is fun to learn from.

I was at Farnborough the year the first boys were there in 1974. It was a great school then. Can anyone tell me if it is the same Mr Wells who was the science teacher back in the old days? By the way, the uniform sounds much better than it was in those days. I was in Haddon house can anyone remember?

I haven't started Farnborough yet but my brother and sister are both there. I am looking forward to it and can't wait to meet all of the new pupils at the school.

Anyone have any idea how to find out who was in a year at Farnborough in 91/92 (i think), maybe there is a uk gov website that holds all GCSE results for every school that I could use? any ideas?

I just want to say hello to everyone who knows me! They say its the best time of your life at school and it was! I was there back in 1978-1983 in Newstead House.

Just like to say that I enjoyed the site and look forward to returning to see any new stuff.

Wondered if you'd like to put a link onto another ik.com site - our Drama Department at Mill Hill School in Ripley, Derbyshire?

Your students might like to see what other schools might be doing and there are useful links and documents to download too.

http://www.millhilldrama.ik.org

Best wishes to all students and staff!

Farnborough School's uniform is much better than the old one, we look very smart and the new year 7 base will be wicked.

I am in my 3rd year at Farnborough and would just like to say how well the new Year 7 base is coming on. Keep up the good work!!!

Hi, I think the school is great, certainly better than any other school I know. Most schools don't have a Cyber Cafe or support each and every pupil at the school.

I think Farnborogh School is gr8. I'm in year 7 and everyone is so nice and friendly.

I would just like to say that Farnborough is a great school and I miss it loads after moving to Cornwall last year. Just thought I'd drop in a line to say hi to all the great teachers, especially Mr Knight! Hi!!!

Hi, I just thought I'd have a look at your website and am very impressed, particularly by seeing my mum's name 'in lights' in the staff list - glad to see that ALL staff are recognised as they all do a fantastic job.

I am in my last year at the school. I have enjoyed it a lot and I would just like to say thanks to all of the teachers that have helped me.

I am in my second year at Farnborough and am in set 1, Farnborough is great for helping me to achieve this!
This school is fab and the teaches are too! I can't wait to do my GCSE's and hope to become a Barrister.

I think the school is good but on the website they should do more on promoting anti-racism.
.
Reply from ICT Team
Thanks for your comment, we hope to include this in the near future.

I am in my final year at Farnborough School now and I have enjoyed my time at the school. I would like to thank all the teachers for helping me through the four years I have already completed at this wonderful school!

FARNBOROUGH SCHOOL IS THE BEST BETTER THAN THE REST!!!

I think the school uniform is a lot better since it was changed, the teachers are great and help you move up in life.

Im in my 2nd year at Farnborough and I think its a great school. I've met lots of friends. Its a brilliant school, with high standards and good results. Sadly I am moving soon, but the school is cool!

I think that Farnborough School is very good. The uniform is a lot better since we've changed it.

I'VE BEEN AT FARNBOROUGH FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I LIKE THE NEW UNIFORM A LOT. I AM IN SET TWO BUT I STILL NEED TO IMPROVE AND I HOPE THIS SCHOOL WILL HELP ME DO THAT.

I am in my 2nd year at Farnborough and I think that this school has helped me a lot with all of my work. The uniform is so much better than the old colours, brown and yellow! I think that this school is really good. During my time at Farnborough I have made lots of new friends. I will probably send my children to this school in the future! This school is so much better than all the other schools in Nottingham! Farnborough School is cool!!!!!

The uniform is alright and so is the website.

I can't believe it's been 4 years since I left those hallowed halls. I hope Mr Mather lets future generations have a cup of tea at 10 o'clock! So until my Oscar acceptance speech, I wish you all the best...and thank the lord somebody finally realised that brown and gold went out of fashion in 1974!

I really like the uniform and I can't wait 'till I go to Farnborough in September.

I think the Farnborough School website is great and that it's got everything in the site that you need to know. I am really looking forward to going to Farnborough in September, and I hope everyone is having a nice holiday.

I think Farnborough School is great.

As an ex-headboy at Farnborough (1984), I just thought I'd drop a line or two about your fantastic website. You have certainly come a long way! I'd like to say hello to Mr Sanderson who was my tutor way back in 1980 ish.

Farnborough rocks & Farnborough rules,
If you don't come here you're a fool,
We get good grades and we can sing,
We can do anything,

GO FARNBOROUGH!

I think that the new Farnborough School uniform is a lot better than the old one which was brown and gold.

I would like to say that I think the website is brilliant and the school is fab because I am going to go to Farnborough in September.