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Westfield Establishes Foothold in South London
Thursday 10 November 2011
The Westfield Group today announced that it has entered into exclusive arrangements with the Whitgift Foundation to explore the potential redevelopment of a major retail centre at Croydon in south London. Click here to read more...
OLD PALACE CELEBRATES EXCEPTIONAL A-LEVEL RESULTS
Friday 19 August 2011
Old Palace of John Whitgift School is celebrating another year of outstanding examination results. Staff are delighted to see the students have been rewarded for their hard work and consistent application. Click here to read more...
Old Palace School of John Whitgift
Wednesday 20 July 2011
The Chairman and Court of Governors are delighted to announce that Mrs Carol Jewell has been appointed Head of Old Palace of John Whitgift School with immediate effect. Click here to read more...
Change of Head at Old Palace
Thursday 9 June 2011
In common with many independent schools, the Governors of Old Palace of John Whitgift School have recently undertaken a review of its costs and staffing structures to ensure the continued success of the school and best possible value for money in these difficult economic times. Click here to read more...
Trinity School pupil is invention genius.... (article from Daily Mail)
Tuesday 7 June 2011
A schoolboy is on course for a £250,000 windfall after inventing a doorbell that fools burglars into believing somebody is home at an empty property. Click here to read more...
Carers Rights Day
Friday 5 November 2010
Do you look after an adult or a child who is ill, frail or disabled? Are you a professional who works with carers? Click here to read more...
Raising our Charitable Profile.....
Monday 18 October 2010
The Whitgift Foundation is delighted to have agreed a sponsorship arrangement with the Fairfield Halls, Croydon which sees the impressive and newly refurbished foyer branded The Whitgift Foundation Foyer up until January 2013. Click here to read more...
New Head of Human Resources welcomed into The Foundation
Thursday 14 October 2010
We are pleased to announce that Helen Bidgway joined our team in September to lead our HR department. Click here to read more...
Reform of Social Care
Friday 17 September 2010
In the next 20 years the Government estimates that a further 1.7 million people will have care needs, putting greater pressure on an already overstretched system of social care. Click here to read more...
Croydon's Voluntary Sector Threatened - article taken from Carers Information Service newsletter 'Carers News'
Friday 17 September 2010
Following the coalition Government’s Emergency Budget in June this year all local authorities are expected to make major reductions in their spending. Click here to read more...
Success for A-Level students
Thursday 19 August 2010
The Foundation congratulates all A-Level students at our three schools on todays A-Level successes. Click here to read more...
Trinity School A-Level Results - Report from The Head
Thursday 19 August 2010
I am pleased to be be able to report another impressive set of public examination results. Click here to read more...
Croydon Advertiser - Whitgift House receives gold standard
Friday 4 June 2010
On Wednesday 2nd June, a Croydon Advertiser reporter visited Whitgift House and was welcomed by the residents who were celebrating the homes award with a slice of gold icing cake. The article below was from the Friday June 4th edition. (page 7) Click here to read more...
Exciting new additions to our Court Governors
Friday 28 May 2010
We are very pleased to announce that Councillor and former Major of Croydon, Margaret Mead and newly elected Croydon Central MP, Gavin Barwell have both joined our Court of Governors. Click here to read more...
Whitgift House wins Gold
Friday 28 May 2010
Congratulations to Whitgift House on being awarded 'Commended' in the Gold Standard Framework for care homes. Click here to read more...
David Squibb Re-union
Monday 15 February 2010
Last Sunday 14th February over 60 Trinity Old Boys from the last 30 years returned to their old school Click here to read more...
Message to Old Palace Parents
Thursday 5 November 2009
Following an enquiry this week from the Croydon Advertiser, we were made aware that an article might appear that could cause unnecessary concern amongst our community. Click here to read more...
Press Release - Old Palace of John Whitgift School
Thursday 5 November 2009
Following the merger between Old Palace of John Whitgift School and Croham Hurst School in September 2008 The Whitgift Foundation gave all staff the assurance that there would be no redundancies for two years. Click here to read more...
A New Era at the Whitgift Foundation
Friday 2 October 2009
The Whitgift Foundation has appointed Martin Corney as its new Clerk to the Foundation. Click here to read more...
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