Alumni 1990’s

Stuart started in 1995.

His favourite memory was playing gigs with 'The Badgers'!

He thought Mr German and Mr Russell were fantastic in his final year.

Stuart currently works as a Finance Manager for a Software Company as well as bringing up his family in Studley. 

Jayne joined Studley High in 1997.

Jayne's favourite teacher was Anne Marie O’Dea, "She was a laugh."

Jayne is currently a stay at home mom to her little boy who was born prematurely.

She completed a Cache qualification Level 1 in Childcare in pursuit of a rewarding career. Jayne previously worked as a business development co-ordinator for a machinery logistics company. She also has a degree in Media Production.

Alex started in 1999.

He remembers, "..hanging out in the music rooms and performing in various talent shows, trips to Vermont for skiing and music retreats at Ingestre Hall."

His favourite teacher was Miss Donna Brogan:

She made me change my options from History to Music at the last minute and I ended up getting a B in my GCSE's. She pushed me to be a better musician.

Alex is now an Independent Record Producer & Entrepreneur. He started his own music business in 2015 after finishing his Masters degree at the University of Wolverhampton.

Alex joined us in 1997.

Alex tells us that he has has too many memories to pick a single one, but a few 'stand out moments' were "the great trips we went on such as going to Canada for skiing in Year 8 and Alton Towers in Year 11."

Alex remembers Mrs Hughes (Languages) who was his form teacher in Year 8 and of course his teacher of languages. He recalls that she was a 'genuinely wonderful person'.

Alex is now a technical author for an IT company.

Jo Gilder (now Watson) joined us in 1992.

She recalls the school trip to Marle Hall, the French exchange and meeting her husband, Michael Watson (they've been together since school - 25 years this year!)

Jo remembers Mrs Stanley being lovely and Mr Kibblewhite being very funny!
She now works for Heart of England Mencap day services in Studley & Stratford, supporting adults with learning disabilities and loves it.

She has two boys, and one is now a pupil at Studley High School!

Charley joined in 1999. Her memories of school are of Mr Picketts Science lessons and her English teacher.

Charley is a Childrens Support Worker and is currently completing her Social Care degree. She completed TEFL, qualified as a Teaching assistant, was offered a position working in English summer camps in Italy and Austria over the summer and decided to go to University when returned.

Rebecca Higgit (now Turner) started in 1997.

I’ve got so many amazing memories of my time at Studley High; particularly trips to Water World & Alton Towers, school discos(!) and music gigs (it was all about The Badgers!), productions and the Year 8 inter-form competition! For me though... being part of the netball team throughout my five years, was just the best!

I feel very fortunate that there were so many wonderful teachers at Studley during my time there. Depending on what I needed help with, there was always someone there, ready and willing to listen, help and advise. Teachers that had a really positive impact on me though, have to be Miss Chester, Miss Boden, Mr Pickett, Mrs Smith, Mr German, Mr Russell, Mr Grainger, Mrs Findlay and Mrs Eason. Thank you for making my time at Studley, so memorable.

I still live in Studley, with my husband and our two young daughters. I am a part-time Primary School teacher and have recently become a franchise owner of “Boogie Beat Music and Movement”. I also still love playing netball, once a week (thank you, Miss Chester!)

Richard joined school in 1997.

He remembers the school production of 'The Wizard of Oz' and Mrs Loft.

He is now a chef, inspired by the school kitchens, working at the RSC and then completing training at Catering College.

Lydia Meredith (now Venus) joined in 1996.

She fondly remembers the talent show for Year 9 Enterprise and Mr Wake, Maths Teacher.

Lydia is now an Executive Assistant at NEC.

Cara joined Studley in 1999.

She remembers Mrs Boden as being a very supportive teacher.

Cara now works for an Occupational Health company.

Amy started at Studley in 1999.

Her memories include:

Mr Kennaugh as headmaster who everyone was wary of, but he was an awesome headmaster. Being called the worst year for behaviour but the best for sports.

I remember Mrs Ingram English teacher, always encouraged me to write and embrace my imagination. Mrs Joyce for Maths who even though she was a little scary, always gave you her time (if you asked for it) to help you if you were struggling.

Currently:

I test forklift trucks. I originally wanted to be a design engineer but I found it uninspiring.
I didn't do engineering in school because I was told there wasn't a class (there was, it was full of boys) but I didn't let it stop me, I did resistant materials. The workshop assistant (cant remember his name Mr Grant I think) always made sure that the girls in the class had chance to use all the machines available ensuring we had the same opportunity as the boys.

Andrew joined Studley in 1992.

His memories include Mrs Hughes, (French):

"She put up with my complete ineptitude for the subject and Mr Baxter our PE teacher who was a really nice guy even though I was totally unfit and hopeless at all sports!"

His stand out teacher was Mr Jennings (CDT):

...he got me my first job and was a great inspiration to me. I'm an Electrical Engineer working in construction, I found my first job through Mr Jennings and worked for that company for 17 years before moving on for a new challenge.

Simon joined us in 1994.

He remembers the tuck shop at the back of the kitchen, at break. They served a bacon burger which he found 'delicious.'

He also recalls accidentally spilling glue all over Mr Pickett once, "that didn't go down very well and I will always remember Mr Jennings (Engineering) with his 'lime green Saab'."

He now works for Webbs Garden Centre (Hagley) as a supervisor. He's worked there since 1999.

Michelle (now King) joined Studley in 1992.

Her favourite memories were "..the friendships formed, drama performances and French exchange."

I once drew a caricature of our bald-headed, bearded CDT teacher and our Physics teacher found it. I thought I was going to get in trouble but instead he made copies of my drawing and pinned them up around the school!

Her favourite teacher was Mr Grainger (Music), "....he gave me the opportunity to take Music as an additional GCSE outside of lessons, and supported and encouraged me in the subject which ultimately contributed towards my pursuing it as a career."

Michelle is now a Course Leader and Lecturer in Performing Arts at an FE College and freelance Musical Director, Actor and Musician.