Central Newcastle High School
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Central Newcastle High School is an all-girls school in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
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[edit] Academics
It serves girls from ages 3 through 18. Opened in 1895, it is one of the schools of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). Prior to Mrs Griffin taking charge of the school, Mrs Chapman was headmistress for a long and successful period of time which saw the school grow in reputation and numbers.
[edit] Uniform
The uniform also underwent a notable change from brown skirt, yellow and brown tie and cream shirt to a purple and grey version after Mrs Chapman's retirement, while the sixth form are able to wear their own clothes. Now the junior school can wear purple instead of the brown.
[edit] Facilities
In 2006, Mrs Hilary French was appointed as Headmistress to replace Mrs Lindsey Jane Griffin, and the school underwent undergoing extensive construction work to modernise the school and provide a wide range of new facilities for the girls such as improved ICT and extra study areas. This building work was completed in late 2006, providing a new drama studio and teaching rooms, sport changing rooms, classrooms, locker rooms and a refurbished hall, which also serves as the school dining hall.
Juniors are based at West Avenue and Chapman House. The Main Senior Building is located on Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond,in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
School dinners are now compulsory for years 7-11 with many options available to the girls including a provided "packed lunch" option.
[edit] Notable Alumnae
- Esther McCracken (1902-1971), playwright and actress.
- Miriam Stoppard, doctor and author
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