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Rosecroft Pantomime, December 1978

Staff and pupils of Rosecroft School worked together to present the pantomime ’Dick Whittington’ in December, 1978. Many of the cast assisted with ‘self’ identification, whilst Mike Garbutt said: “It was a great show!!” and Debbie Shaw added: “Such a long time ago!!”

Back row: Debbie Shaw, Andrea Glover, ??, ??, ??, ??, Gillian Kitchener, Caroline Robson, Lesley Maxfield, ??, ??. Karen Beattie, ??.

Third row: Tracy Verrill, Maggie Lan, Sue Stephenson, ??, Jill Kitchener, ??, Andrea Parker, Angela Robson, Karen Wheatman, Leigh Solomon, Sue/Pam Lethbridge, Maxine Wheatley.

Second row: Sandra Walker, Helen Dewsbury, Paula Sawdon, Sue Phillips, Tracy Postgate, Samantha Wheatley, ??, Louise Ditchburn, ??.

Front row: Wendy Garbutt, ??, Jane Bonas, Lynette Rooks.

Were you one of the cast in this photograph?

Image courtesy of Celia Parrish, thanks to Bobby Wheeler, Tom Webster, Andrew Downs, Leigh Mellor, Michael Garbutt, Debbie Shaw, Kim Lindley, Andrea Glover, Sandra Walker, Graham Craggs, Lesley Whitehouse and Rosie Lidster for the updates.

Rosecroft Cross Country Team

1981 or 1982 could be the date of this photograph and I am sure you can tell me which date it was.

Back row: Susan Morrison,  ??,  Paula Toulson, Cheryl Smith, Sally Kay, Alison Smith, Sharon Oglesby, ??,   Debbie Dabinet.

Middle row: Sharon Smith, Colette Easton,  ??, Donna Reeve,  ??,  ??.

Front row: ??,  Gillian Morse, ??,  Mandy George, ??,  Ashley Beckwith.  

Can anybody assist with the rest of the names?

Image and names to date courtesy of Marian Toulson, thanks to Chelle Yeoman for the update.

Rosecroft Students, 1979 – 80

Mrs. Unthank’s form class pictured in front of the school, about 1979 – 80 .

Back row: Roy Fishlock, David Stephenson, Lee Gatenby, ??, Helen Beauchamp, Caroline Carlin.

Middle row: ??, Sharon Oglesby, Lisa Scaife, Joanne Starsmore, Louise Tilburn, David Courtney, Steven Hicks, Richard Cowie, Nick Parker, Lee Matthews.

Front row: David Vidler, Darren Patton, ??, Glenda Cook, Christine Marshal, Debbie Calvert, ??.

Vanessa Adams told the Archive: “I moved to Loftus in second year of Rosecroft with my brothers Jimmy, George and little brother Robert. My mam and dad had the White Horse on Loftus High Street. I have so so much wanted to get back in touch with everyone, I can see Joanne Starsmore and Lisa Scaife and would very much like to get in touch with Caroline Teasdale if anyone can help. Omg blast from past hope everyone is well.” Do you recognise anyone?

Image and information courtesy of Mrs. R. Unthank, thanks to Stu, Susan Skelton, Francis Smith, Kelly Hicks, Pauline Magor, Eileen Wood, Nick Parker, Mark Osborne, Adam Cuthbert and Vanessa Adams for the updates.

Rosecroft School Presentation 1997

A gathering following the Presentation Evening at Rosecroft School in 1997. With Ashok Kumar in left centre of the photograph, but who is he listening to? 

In the background is Marion Calvert Food Technology (Domestic Science as it used to be called) and Matthew Waite a pupil. Joanne Ewens advises: “Ashok was in school all day that day but he did the awards on the evening; “I had my picture taken with Ashok that day; I received the first ever award for Food Technology. It was called the Stonehouse Bakery Award. Graeme Lynas received an award for CDT for making a crab pot.”

Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and updated information from Joanne Ewens.

Rosecroft School Presentation 1997

Another two in animated conversations – who were the participants?

Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council.

Rosecroft School Presentation 1997

Ashok Kumar (MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) holds court, while his audience takes copious notes (newspaper reporter perhaps?).

Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council.

Rosecroft School Presentation 1997

A further photograph from the 1997 Presentation Evening; with: Unknown to left, Ashok Kumar in the centre, Billy Rye (Loftus Mayor at that date) Was this the beginning of the fight for survival? Or possibly a celebration?

Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and thanks to Mike Allison for the name of the Mayor.

Rosecroft School Achievement Photograph, March 1999

This photograph formed the centrepiece of a presentation award to Rosecroft School for its outstanding OFSTED report in March 1997. Rescued from Rosecroft School. Pupils are: Tamara Robinson, Ellen Tebbutt, Lindsey Purvis, Emma Buckle, Kirsty Muxlow, Kathrine Ryder. Mick Hill is featured in centre he was Headteacher and instrumental in the achievement of the excellent report; now Head at Ian Ramsey School in Stockton. Lady with violin is a Teacher Mrs Stuart.

Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council and thanks to Kelly, Sean Ramsay, Ellen Tebbutt and Melissa Ellis for the updated names.

Rosecroft School Achievement, March 1999

A newspaper clipping (Whitby Gazette) of Rosecroft School OFSTED achievement in March 1999.
Image (copyright acknowledged) courtesy of Loftus Town Council.

Rosecroft School Presentation Certificate 2001

Rescued from Rosecroft School.
Image courtesy of Loftus Town Council.