Hall Garth Community Arts College
| Hall Garth Community Arts College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Hall Drive Acklam , , TS5 7JX | |
| Coordinates | 54°32′35″N 1°14′42″W / 54.54319°N 1.24490°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Community |
| Closed | 2010 |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Specialist | Arts College |
| Department for Education URN | 111722 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Debbie Bivan[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 690[1] |
| Website | http://www.hallgarth.middlesbrough.sch.uk/ |
Hall Garth Community Arts College, originally Hall Garth School, was a secondary school in Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England.
The students of the school came from areas with higher than average levels of socio-economic deprivation. The number of students from minority ethnic groups, and those with learning difficulties and disabilities, were well above average.[1]
In 2000, it became a performing arts school and, in 2007, was renamed to Hall Garth Community Arts College from Hall Garth School.[2]
Fatal stabbing incident
Hall Garth was the scene of a fatal stabbing, on 28 March 1994, when Stephen Wilkinson burst into a maths classroom and stabbed several children including 12-year-old Nikki Conroy who died from her injuries. In October 2003 a permanent police presence was established on site. Wilkinson was subsequently convicted of manslaughter. A school memorial garden was opened for Nikki, in March 2004.[3][4]
Anti-bullying initiatives
The school established several initiatives in order to tackle bullying. The students made a video of an anti-bullying theatre performance in December 2004.[5] Then in May 2005 the school hired an anti-bullying co-ordinator and set up a peer support group of older pupils.[6]
Closure
Hall Garth Community Arts College and King's Manor School formally closed in 2010 and were replaced with Oakfields Community College.
References
- ^ a b c "Hall Garth Community Arts College". Ofsted. March 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-10. [dead link]
- ^ "Hall Garth school launches hall of fame". Gazette News. 2007-10-05. Archived from the original on 2009-07-26.
- ^ "Police officer on patrol to keep school safe". The Northern Echo. 2003-10-07. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ "Family will remember schoolgirl". BBC News. 2004-03-26. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ "Tough role at play time". Evening Gazette. 2004-12-04. Retrieved 2008-03-12.[dead link]
- ^ "The bully busters". Evening Gazette. 2005-05-12. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
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