VIDEO: FPJS End of Term – 21 July 2016
Seeing this year’s leavers, who last year were in the Year 5 classes I assisted, was my reward for doing this fun, end-of-term film at Furze Platt Junior School.
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Goodbye Gareth – 2 August 2015
Gareth Mound, 1996 — 2015: Andrew Burdett offers his personal recollections of his friend and former classmate, who died in August 2015 aged just 19.
FPSS Year 13 Prom – 23 June 2014
A fantastic finale to our time at Furze Platt, the Prom did one especially brilliant thing: it cleared the air. In the dying days of Year 13, the usual strong sense of community had somewhat collapsed. Tonight, though, it was very much alive and well.
My Speech: FPSS Open Evening – 3 October 2013
“I arrived at Furze Platt as an unhappy little boy: truth be told, I didn’t really want to be here. I’d said goodbye to my favourite teachers; some of my best friends had gone to other schools; and – worst of all – I’d forgotten my packed lunch. Seven years later, I’ll be leaving as a truly content young men, thanks to a wealth of experiences offered to me by the school.”
Dear Year 12s… – 10 September 2013
A frighteningly fast year on from my own Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening, I’ve sat two batches of exams, helped with the school’s 50th birthday celebrations, and been made Head Boy. And it’s in...
VIDEO: Furze Platt on Yorkshire Three Peaks – 18 July 2013
As everyone knows, the weekend before last saw pure skill combined with sheer determination, as an immense physical challenge was overcome. Despite the soaring temperatures, still the ultimate goal was achieved, creating a grand...
FP3Peaks Expedition Hill-Walking Training – 27 June 2013
There’s now just over a week to go until the start of our Three Peaks weekend. Next Friday, approximately 40 Year 12s (including myself) will head up to Yorkshire in school minibuses. Then, on...
In Pictures: Year 11 Graduation Day – 26 June 2013
My younger schoolmates took their turn at donning the formalwear today, as they officially ‘graduated’ from Furze Platt Senior School.
