News Archive - September 2011

The Author, Echo Freer, will be visiting us next week.

26th September 2011

Echo Freer is an author of teenage fiction, which includes the popular 'Magenta Orange' series of books. She was born in a small village in Yorkshire and when she was 18 months she moved with her family to Bridlington. After they moved to York, Echo joined the York City Baths Club...
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Sad News - Mrs Ann Mayou, former Head Mistress of Northwood College has died

9th September 2011

We received some very sad news yesterday that Mrs Ann Mayou, who had been Head Mistress from 1991 – 2002, had died in her sleep. I had the privilege of being Mrs Mayou's Deputy from 1996 -2000 and she was a person of great kindness and gentleness. Her wisdom and her calmness...
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Forthcoming Open Events

5th September 2011

Prospective parents and their daughters are warmly invited to our forthcoming Open Events. Please call us on 01923 825446 to pre-register your place at any of these events.   SCHOOL AT WORK OPEN DAY (JUNIOR AND SENIOR) Tuesday 18 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2.15pm - 3.30pm Visitors...
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Northwood College A Level Success Once Again

2nd September 2011

Once again Northwood College A Level results have been superb, with a 100% pass rate at grades A-E, 71% of girls achieving grades A*-B and nearly all going to their first choice university. This continues the outstanding record of achievement of girls at Northwood College. Six girls...
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Northwood College GCSE Success

2nd September 2011

Northwood College GCSE results have been excellent once again with 32% of all grades awarded at A*. Two pupils (Claire Middleton and Nikkita Mitchell) achieved a superb nine straight A*s and 13 girls received all A*/As. Nikkita Mitchell had already gained an A* in Dance last year...
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Northwood College unveils large textile Wall Hanging

2nd September 2011

On Thursday 12 May 2011, Northwood College held an event to unveil a large textile wall-hanging, together with a private viewing of the sculptures of local artist, Simone Landsman. Over the past few months, Simone Landsman has worked with all the Senior girls at the school (aged...
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New Head for Northwood College Junior School

2nd September 2011

Northwood College is pleased to announce that Mrs Hina Thaker has recently been appointed as the new Head of the Junior School. Mrs Thaker has been a teacher at Northwood College Junior School for the past ten years and has taught various year groups including Reception, Year 1 and...
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