Ipswich High School
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Ipswich High School is a girls' independent school
located at Woolverstone
, near the town of Ipswich
, England. It was founded in 1872 and is one of the schools of the Girls' Day School Trust
.
, a Grade 1 listed building set in 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) of parkland on the banks of the River Orwell
.
, 4 miles (6.4 km) from Ipswich, the school serves a wide area of Suffolk
and north Essex
.
The school takes girls aged 3–18 years, providing both primary and secondary school education, as well as a nursery and sixth form. The school has some 600 pupils and excellent facilities including an AstroTurf
playing field, indoor swimming pool, a large theatre and sports hall. There are separate buildings for the Senior Department and Junior Department.
The current headmistress, Elaine Purves (appointed 2006) has implemented a new school motto: "Live for today, learn for tomorrow" created by Eleanor Clarke in place of the former "Before honour is humility." A new logo, combining elements of a flower, a sunburst and an owl's eye, represents growth, energy and wisdom, as well as links with the GDST.
is a cherry-red jumper
with a red-and-white checked blouse
worn with a knee-length grey skirt
and black shoe
s. In the summer, white sock
s are allowed. In autumn and winter, girls must wear black socks or black tights
with an optional money belt for seniors and pencil-grey pinafore
for juniors (up to year 5). Senior students wear a three-quarter-length fitted blouse or a non-fitted long- or short-sleeved shirt
with a 6-pleated grey skirt with black tights or socks. They may wear any sort of black shoe. Years 10 and 11 may wear a white blouse and a pencil skirt
with a slit at the back. They may wear only plain gold studded earring
s, a religious necklace
and a name-inscribed watch
.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
located at Woolverstone
Woolverstone
Woolverstone is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk in eastern England. In 2005 it had a population of 240.The village is situated close to the southern shore of the Orwell estuary in Suffolk, England...
, near the town of Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
, England. It was founded in 1872 and is one of the schools of the Girls' Day School Trust
Girls' Day School Trust
The Girls' Day School Trust is a group of 26 independent schools - 24 schools and two Academies - in England and Wales, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is the largest group of independent schools in the UK, and educates 20,000 girls each year...
.
History
Ipswich High School was opened in the Assembly Rooms in Northgate Street, Ipswich, on 30 April 1878 with 43 pupils. The first headmistress, Miss Sophie Youngman, held the position for 21 years and the school flourished and expanded under her leadership. She was succeeded by Miss Kennett and, in 1905, the Council of the Trust purchased a large private house and grounds in Westerfield Road, Ipswich. The move provided a more modern classroom standard, science laboratories and a playing field. Following further growth, another house, Woodview House, was purchased in 1913. Owing to the continued expansion of the school and the demands of the modern curriculum, the decision was taken in 1992 to rehouse the school at Woolverstone HallWoolverstone Hall
Woolverstone Hall is a large country house, now in use as a school located south of the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It is set in on the banks of the River Orwell. Built in 1776 for William Berners by the architect John Johnson of Leicestershire, it is one of the finest examples of...
, a Grade 1 listed building set in 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) of parkland on the banks of the River Orwell
River Orwell
The River Orwell flows through the county of Suffolk in England. Its source river, above the tidal limit at Stoke Bridge, is known as the River Gipping. It broadens into an estuary at Ipswich where the Ipswich dock has operated since the 7th century and then flows into the North Sea at Felixstowe...
.
Present day
Located in the village of WoolverstoneWoolverstone
Woolverstone is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk in eastern England. In 2005 it had a population of 240.The village is situated close to the southern shore of the Orwell estuary in Suffolk, England...
, 4 miles (6.4 km) from Ipswich, the school serves a wide area of Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
and north Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
.
The school takes girls aged 3–18 years, providing both primary and secondary school education, as well as a nursery and sixth form. The school has some 600 pupils and excellent facilities including an AstroTurf
AstroTurf
AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf. Although the term is a registered trademark, it is sometimes used as a generic description of any kind of artificial turf. The original AstroTurf product was a short pile synthetic turf while the current products incorporate modern features such as...
playing field, indoor swimming pool, a large theatre and sports hall. There are separate buildings for the Senior Department and Junior Department.
The current headmistress, Elaine Purves (appointed 2006) has implemented a new school motto: "Live for today, learn for tomorrow" created by Eleanor Clarke in place of the former "Before honour is humility." A new logo, combining elements of a flower, a sunburst and an owl's eye, represents growth, energy and wisdom, as well as links with the GDST.
Uniform
The uniformUniform
A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates...
is a cherry-red jumper
Sweater
A sweater, jumper, pullover, sweatshirt, jersey or guernsey is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. It is often worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt, or other top, but may also be worn alone as a top...
with a red-and-white checked blouse
Blouse
A blouse is a loose-fitting upper garment that was formerly worn by workmen, peasants, artists, women and children. It is typically gathered at the waist so that it hangs loosely over the wearer's body. Today, the word most commonly refers to a woman's shirt but can also refer to a man's shirt if...
worn with a knee-length grey skirt
Skirt
A skirt is a tube- or cone-shaped garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.In the western world, skirts are usually considered women's clothing. However, there are exceptions...
and black shoe
Shoe
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function...
s. In the summer, white sock
Sock
A sock is an item of clothing worn on the feet. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it is able to produce over of perspiration per day. Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. In cold environments, socks decrease...
s are allowed. In autumn and winter, girls must wear black socks or black tights
Tights
Tights are a kind of cloth leg garment, most often sheathing the body from about the waist to the feet with a more or less tight fit, hence the name....
with an optional money belt for seniors and pencil-grey pinafore
Pinafore
A pinafore is a sleeveless garment worn as an apron.Pinafores may be worn by girls as a decorative garment and by both girls and women as a protective apron. A related term is pinafore dress, which is British English for what in American English is known as a jumper dress, i.e...
for juniors (up to year 5). Senior students wear a three-quarter-length fitted blouse or a non-fitted long- or short-sleeved shirt
Shirt
A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men, it has become, in American English, a catch-all term for almost any garment other than outerwear such as sweaters, coats, jackets, or undergarments such as bras, vests or base layers...
with a 6-pleated grey skirt with black tights or socks. They may wear any sort of black shoe. Years 10 and 11 may wear a white blouse and a pencil skirt
Pencil skirt
A pencil skirt is a slim-fitting skirt with a straight, narrow cut. Generally the hem falls to, or just below, the knee and is tailored for a close fit. It is named for its shape: long and slim like a pencil.-Style:...
with a slit at the back. They may wear only plain gold studded earring
Earring
Common locations for piercings, other than the earlobe, include the rook, tragus, and across the helix . The simple term "ear piercing" usually refers to an earlobe piercing, whereas piercings in the upper part of the external ear are often referred to as "cartilage piercings"...
s, a religious necklace
Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine....
and a name-inscribed watch
Watch
A watch is a small timepiece, typically worn either on the wrist or attached on a chain and carried in a pocket, with wristwatches being the most common type of watch used today. They evolved in the 17th century from spring powered clocks, which appeared in the 15th century. The first watches were...
.
Notable former pupils
- June BrownJune BrownJune Muriel Brown, MBE is a British actress, best known for her role as the busy-body, chain-smoking gossip Dot Cotton in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders and for making other high profile television appearances on shows such as Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Minder, The Bill and...
, actress - Enid BlytonEnid BlytonEnid Blyton was an English children's writer also known as Mary Pollock.Noted for numerous series of books based on recurring characters and designed for different age groups,her books have enjoyed huge success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 600 million copies.One of Blyton's most...
, author
External links
- Ipswich High School Official website