Alumni 2000s

Jodie joined us in 2001.

She said the best thing about being at Studley High School, was meeting her best friend in Year 7 and "....still having her in my life is what I am most thankful for."

She remembers Mrs Hughes - Head of French. " She was the loveliest lady and always has faith in her pupils. Mrs Hughes gave me the confidence to gain a grade B in French when I did not believe in myself."

Jodie is now a Service Administrator for a Blue Chip Construction company Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd in Redditch.

Rebekah joined us in 2004.

She told us:

I remember music had a big part to play in my school life at Studley High. There was always something musical to get involved in and this was always encouraged. I remember winning the Solo Performance heat for Studley's Got Talent but the best part was that I was up against my brother in the final 2 and he came second! I also remember then coming back to the school in later years to help judge the show.

Her school memories:

Mr. Wiltshire and I still keep in contact. I remember he'd always allow me into the music rehearsal studios at lunchtime and after school, I think I spent more time there than anywhere else! I remember putting on a Christmas event for my church and I hired out the school hall. Mr. Wiltshire and Mrs. Davies (my form tutor) both came to support the event even though it was on a Saturday evening. Mr. Wiltshire also played the piano for the event. He went above and beyond to help me with my music always putting me forward for school concerts and that's what inspired me to take up music as a profession.

Rachael Dale (now Rollisson) joined us in 2000. The best thing about school for her, was meeting her husband who is also a former pupil!

Rachael remembers Mr Lopeman and Mr Nicoll, "they always made their lessons fun and interesting!"

Rachael is now a Jump Rope Coach, at Junior school and after school club and she has also set up a company teaching in schools and running events.

Brooke started in 2007.

Her memories of school include:

Pioneer in Year 7, Drayton Manor and Alton Towers and I went skiing in Year 10. House competitions, the DofE Bronze award! I also went to Borneo to carry out charity work after finishing school, organised by Studley High.

She tells us about her teacher memories:

Mrs Edey helped with my Maths.
Miss Chauhan was a great History teacher
Mr Ball was a good Chemistry teacher
Mrs Kirk great supply teacher
I can’t quite remember everyone who taught me!

Brooke is currently a qualified nurse working in haematology at the QE in Birmingham. She started her training at the University of Worcester in 2015. She got into nursing because she always wanted to care for people and was inspired to continue her dream when she became seriously ill herself. You can see her story here: https://youtu.be/PL9-Y2HH4nE

Rebecca started in Year 8 in 2006.

She says she has lots of great memories. She used to love sports and the competition between the form groups. She says that she felt she was part of the best form group 'JXH' (Mrs Hodges).

Rebecca's favourite teacher was Mrs Hodges. "she helped me through from Year 8 to Year 11 with everything she did."

She is now living in Hannover, Germany and teaches English to children in a kindergarten (age 3 - 6).

Callum joined us in 2008.

He tells us his memories of school are.. "Brilliant, I have nothing but great memories of the school'"

He remembers Mrs Green, who taught Biology:

..she always found ways to include everyone, while making the lessons fun.

Callum now works in pharmacy, having studied Biology at College and then at University.

Latasha joined us in 2000.

Her favourite memory of school was going to college on a Friday. Her favourite teacher was:

Mrs Ingram, the best form teacher ever!

Latasha went to Moreton Morrell to study Agriculture, and then continued for a further 3 years gaining 2 diplomas. She met her husband there and now lives on a farm, running an equine livery business in Surrey.

Genvieve started at Studley in 2002.

She told us:

During my time at Studley High School I really enjoyed getting involved in extracurricular performing arts activities. I owe a lot to Studley High and all the teachers during my time there for supporting my passion and giving me plenty of opportunities to develop my skills! Whilst at Studley High, I played Rizzo in the school production of Grease, took part in the Shakespeare Schools Foundation (as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream), was involved in a musical project (The Bee Musical) with local feeder primary schools, and won Studley’s Got Talent
with a tap dance routine. After finishing at Studley High School, I went on to complete my A Levels at North Bromsgrove Sixth Form. Having auditioned at a number of drama schools in the UK and being offered places at Colchester, Mountview and LIPA, I decided to accept my place at LIPA and moved to Liverpool to study a BA Hons in Acting.
Whilst I studied at LIPA I took part in a number of productions, including playing the role of Vic in the UK premier of Bucuresti, a new musical. I also provided voice over work for a Mexican animation company and sang in cabaret for Light’s Up Entertainment.
In 2013, I graduated from LIPA with a 1 st Class BA Hons in Acting and got to meet Sir Paul McCartney. Since graduation, I have worked professionally as an actor in a number of productions, including:
Present Laughter (Daphne Stillington), The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily Cardew), Peter Pan (Wendy), The Wind in the Willows (Mole), and A Christmas Carol (Mrs Cratchit/Belle). I have also acted in a number of films, a highlight playing French Assassin in indie feature film (Kaleidoscope Man) that was released earlier this year. Last year I began working with Worcester Repertory Company, playing Desdemona in Othello at Worcester Cathedral, and The Good Fairy Azuriel in their pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Having always loved pantomime, I was over the moon to be offered the lead in Worcester Rep’s new pantomime this year: Maid Marian and the Merry Men. The pantomime has even been featured in the Stage Magazine for offering a new twist on the classic fairy tale, making the female character the hero of the story!
Alongside acting, I am also an Associate of the London College of Music and work as a musical director/choreographer on various young adult productions, most recently conducting the choir for G4 and Lesley Garrett at Festival on the Close and for G4 again at Birmingham Town Hall.

Lewis started at Studley in 2002.

I look back on my time at Studley fondly. Coming in to Year 7 as one of three from my feeder school I was anxious about making new friends and making the jump but because of the brilliant community setting the school provided, I settled quickly and certainly made the right choice. Real highlights were the activity weeks where we got to try skills outside of the curriculum like Asian cooking, Capoeira and learning the Maori Haka. Also there was an abundance of trips, Marle Hall in Wales and the Geography trip to Iceland in 2006 were particular highlights.

Lewis particularly remembers Mr Nicol in RS.

He was a fantastic teacher - dynamic and used pop culture through music and film to ensure that the messages in RS were accessible to his students.

Lewis is currently Subject Lead for Geography at Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh just outside of Southampton. Lewis found Geography at Studley engaging and enjoyed multiple trips locally to Birmingham city centre to see Urban change as well as Iceland which was 'awe-inspiring'. He told us it inspired him to study Geography A Level at Alcester Grammar school and now teach the subject!

Atiya started at Studley in 2008.

Her memories of school:

Performing in the Christmas plays and pantomimes (I really miss acting!) Learning 'Hit me baby one more time' in German (Schlag mich baby noch einmal!) which I still sing to my friends doing German! Doing performances in the amphitheatre for History and Classical Civilisation, and holding our very own symposium. Helping design the Studley needle monument on the roundabout. Being a mentor and prefect! Also, being a house captain was very fulfilling and gave me invaluable leadership skills. I remember doing a sponsored silence for Children in Need....a 9 hour art exam! Participating in European Languages Week.

Teachers who inspired or stood out:

Madame Tarby-Donald - always praised me for my abilities in French, I always used to ask for more French homework. Mrs Ayton - advised me to go into translation. Miss Beddoes - helped me improve my confidence in performing, as well as self-confidence in general.

Atiya graduated in French, English Language and Italian at University of Birmingham last year.

I am now doing an MSc in Psychology and working in Community Management in Paris. I did a few summer internships and workshops in digital marketing and operations. I needed to get out of the UK before Brexit, so I applied for countless jobs, until my current manager replied. I can't even remember applying for my job, but I love it here! We are a young, dynamic, multicultural team, and I can speak in any language I want, which is just the job I was looking for after graduation.

Sarah Pearce (now Hughes) started at Studley in 2000.

She particularly remembers a school trip to Austria.

The skiing trip in 2004 to Innsbruck, Austria was my first ever school trip. I absolutely loved it but have not been on a skiing holiday since - just indoor slopes a couple of times. I also went on 3 French exchanges 2002 and 2003 Alient sur Son and Auxerre.

Her favourite teacher was Madame Tarby-Donald (MFL).

Mme Tarby really supported me through school. She was my form tutor and teacher for languages. Mrs Lott was also great support. I could be a bit of a chatterbox and concentration wasn't great so after having awful GCSE predictions, my stubborn side and determination took over. I ended up with an A 6 B's and 2 C's. I don't think she will ever realise the huge impact she had on my life and career and to have someone believe in you, meant so much to me. 

She says that Mme Tarby-Donald was, "The loveliest teacher, who would go above and beyond for all her pupils.

Sarah is particularly proud of her efforts, looking back, as she was diagnosed with dyslexia one month after starting college.

After leaving school, she started at Birmingham College of Food  (now UCB) and studied Heath Studies, ending with a commendation. This enabled Sarah to secure a place at Birmingham City University and she then trained to be a paediatric nurse.

After qualifying she then decided to become a Heath Visitor. Sarah completed placements on Intensive Care at Birmingham Children's Hospital (and loved it) and then secured her first position there. She has been a qualified Heath Visitor for 3 years now and . Her role is largely dealing with complex needs and safeguarding.

Charlotte joined us in 2007.

She remembers the skiing trip to Italy in Year 10, the netball and rounders games against other schools and taking part in the Christmas concerts.

Her favourite teacher was Mrs Page (then Miss Flint).

Miss Flint was one of the most down to earth and relatable teachers I have ever had. Everyone I knew loved her History classes (and as my sister is now at the school, I know this is still true). She inspired my love of History, and as a result I took it at A Level.

Charlotte is currently studying abroad in Vienna, Austria on an exchange semester. From January she has an internship lined up with Expedia. After this she will be returning to Nottingham Trent University for one final year to complete her degree in International Business.

Bethany joined us in 2003.

She tells us she misses sitting on the field in the summer and seeing her friends everyday.

I remember Mrs Jowers the English teacher. She saw past my naughtiness and was very patient with me.

Ellie joined us in 2006.

Ellie tells us,

My most memorable time was probably my first week in Year 7. I wore some dolly shoes with really plasticy bottoms (which I thought were really cool!) and the hall floor had clearly been polished. I remember counting that I had fallen over 10 times that first day. It helped me make friends at least. Another fond memory is when Mr Baxter took us on an incentive trip to go sailing and dented the roof of the minibus on a car park sign.

Ellie says that Mrs Joyce was her favourite teacher as she was" stern when necessary but so encouraging!".

Ellie now works for 'Helping Hands Homecare' in Alcester as a Country Manager for Eastern Europe. She recruits live-in carers and visits Hungary, Romania and Slovakia every month. She is also a homeowner and is getting married in 2019.

Adam joined us in 2006. His memories include:

....doing the tech for the school performances. Me and my friend Paul Blackmore used to do the sound and lighting for all the shows that would take place on the stage. I used to stay after school to tinker and learn and we were given so much trust and responsibility to do it on our own. While we were there, the stage basically became our own private club. It's something that I really enjoyed and that helped get me where I am today!

When asked which were his favourite teachers, Adam told us, "It's hard to pick as they were all great at what they did. But I guess I have to shout out Mr Ball who was the best form tutor in the school."

Francesca started at Studley High in 2007.

She recalls creating videos in Biology! Her teacher memories include Mr Sidhu and Mr Lopeman for helping her get into Veterinary School.

Having graduated from Liverpool University Veterinary School as a Veterinary Surgeon she is now a small animal vet in Birmingham , mainly looking after cats & dogs (and occasionally small furries like rabbits & guinea pigs & other exotic animals, in her own words)