Visitors' Book 2008/10

Name	Dates	Date	Message	Contact
Colin Battocchio	1959	July 8	Just found my old school on the web,amazing I didn't realise it still exsisted, I attended the day that it opened and stayed for two years, my father was an ex pow who opened a tailors shop in market st Loughborough he was given the contract to sell the first De lisle uniform it made me feel very proud, Mr loffler was a fine man and a good friend of my dad, I live in southern Italy now where my dad orginaly came from.	Email
David Stinson	2003	May 13	Hi De Lisle and Mr Olivere (I used to be in your form group)!!!! Well, it seems like only yesterday when I left - yet I've done sooo much since I left. Just got back from working on the Costa Magica as a singer and dancer. Going to have a few months off teaching dance, singing and drama at some colleges and schools and then go back on the cruise ship for autumn and winter so that I miss the horrible cold weather yay! Hope all is well with everyone, with Love David xx By the way - check out my new website Hi David - Good to hear from you. I am still here. If you ask me nicely I might even be able to find a photo of you at 11!- Mr O	Email
Caroline Laurent (née O'Hara)		Apr 3	Would love to catch up with students who were at school with me.	Email
ANDY KOWALSKI	1964-1972	Mar 18	Hi Folks Went to the reunion last week and it was good to meet up with friends from the past. I work on campus and can be contacted via email and would like to hear from pupils who werte there at the same time. I look forward to hearing from you. I have a presence on Friends Reunited and Facebook and hope to bring my details up to date on LinkedIn when I get half a chance. Many thanks to Jane tyler for organising such a splendid occasion, well done.	Email
Susan Baran	1970 -1974	Mar 14	I was starting my fourth year at DeLisle when my parents decided to emigrate to the United States of America. It was a awesome school and I did miss all my friends. I still have all my report cards and all the nice notes and well wishes and comments my fellow students and the teachers wrote. I used to come back to England and Loughborough I lot more than I can now, but it will always be HOME to me. As the train approaches Loughborough Station and I see the Carillon, I know I'm home. I was so happy to find the Delisle website and when I looked at the photos, I didn't recognize a lot of them either. Time does fly and change things, but it doesn't change memories or what's in one's heart. I often wonder what happened to my classmates, so it was nice to see some of their names on the reunion attendance sheet. Greetings and good health to all from Connecticut, USA.	Email
DANIEL FREDERICK BARRY	1959	Mar 9 2010	I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS ME I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL.MR LOFTHOUSE WAS THE HEADMASTER. MR GRIMSHAW THE DEP.MR GLAVIN GEO MR WAGSTAFFE HIST. MISS NUNN ENGLISH MR LYNCH PE MISS HODGEKINSON ART  ETC.ITS A BIT SAD THAT YOU HAVE CHANGED THE HOUSE NAMES.  I WAS IN CLITHROW . THERE WAS MORE SHERWIN AND FISHER .	Email
Geoff Littlewood	1961 -1967	Mar 6 2010	Anyone remember the swinging sixties? We were the first sixth form at Delisle and owe a great deal to Mr Harrison who was Head at the time! I would be pleased to hear from Staff and pupils, who were at Delisle during this period.	Email
Kevin O'Shea	1959 til 1961	Mar 5 2010	I attended De lisle from the first day that it opened and left in December 1961 to emigrate to Australia. I live in Canberra which is the capital of Australia and my current position is Contracts Manager at the Royal Australian Mint. I would love to here from anybody that attended school with me.	Email
Daniel Anthony Blakemore	1959	Feb 16 2010	I was sorry to read that Mr Loffler has passed away, could someone send me information on the other teachers from 1959 to 1962? They were a great team. I now live in Parkes, in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia; normaly hot and dry we have had 3 days of rain the most in about 7 years!	Email
Teresa Betts (Tormey)	1984 - 1989	Feb 14 2010	Hi to all those who remember me :) I'm now living in Leicester and about to have complete career change but have to go back to being a student again at the grand age of 37! Yippee x I remember my days in 1S, 2O, 3O & TGY!! Hope everyone is well x
Silvia Haz	Left  in 1989	Jan 30 2010	Twenty one years have passed and I still remember my old days at De Lisle. I've been living in Spain since I left in 1989 and I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me and wants to keep in touch.	Email
Ciara Hempson (Murray)	1988-1993	Sep 25	Hi to all or should i say bonjour to everyone i went to school with. I had a great time at De Lisle now happily married and living in the south west of france encouraging my own three children that school is good for you especially my eldest daughter who has just started seconadry school!!not an easy task. Would love to hear from anyone i was at school with.	Email
Jennifer Beccles	2003-2008	Sep 2	Thought I'd leave a message to say Hi.I miss De Lisle,one big happy family.My time at De Lisle was filled with fun,laughter and friendships,friendships that are still strong today. The teachers are brilliant and helped me to achieve getting the grades I wanted in GCSE's,which in turn has given me the opportunity to chase my dream of becoming a teacher.I am now starting college on 7th Sept to do childcare and education to fulfil my dream. My dream wouldnt be possible without the excellent teaching of the staff at De Lisle. I came in to help on the enterprise day on July 3rd 2009,it was a very enjoyable experience and one I want to thank you for letting me come in and work with you.The staff and students a like are so friendly and welcoming...If you have another enterprise day and it doesnt clash with my college I'd love to help again,please let me know! :) I wrote a poem for the 50th anniversary of De Lisle and Mrs Badock said she was going to use it for the display,was it used? Anyway I want to say thank you for my journey through de lisle and thank you to Mrs Mulrain who inspired me to want to become a maths teacher.Thanks to all the teachers. Lots of love Jenni xxxxx	Email
Rafael Miramontes Martinez	1978 - 1983	Dec 31	Hi there to everyone who was fortunate enough to attend this school. It's nice to take a trip down memory lane and in so doing mention a few Difference Makers. The person who drilled me the most with the "I can"  attitude was Mr Shaw-Brown (Maths). Have any of you heard of the teacher who dressed as a German officer and sent all the Italians to the back of the dinner line. Or the guy who'd take your books and throw them out of the window if you weren't listening or paying attention. This guy gave us tests every lesson promising that if everyone got all the answers right we'd skip the lesson and go for a walk. We couldn't believe it the day Sean C. finally got his tables’ right and we all went for a walk round the village! (Anyone remember?)I remember of special note Mr Johnson P.E., Miss Eileen O Reilly (R.E.), Mr Cole (physics), they were all positive teachers who inspired pupils to give their best. Miss Head (maths) , Mrs Briers (maths) , Mr Blackburn (geography),Miss Litting (French), Mr Ollivère (form / Art) His and our first year! , Mr Everly (English), Mr Stewart "The Giant" (English / p.e.), Mr Aspinal (P.E.), Mr Harrison (head) Mr Kennedy (Head), Miss Moore (history), Mr Johnson (science), Mrs Hall (science) Mr Wilbraham (R.E.. Mr Murphy (head of year),Mr Hammond (head of year), Mr Lawson (music), Mrs Higginbotham (geography),Mr Dugan (R.E.) Great actor/singer too. Miss Maria Greenoff (art), Mr Stubbs (Woodwork) There are many more whose names I don't remember but who deserve equal mention here for putting up with some of us. And some teachers with which we had to put up with! I remember friends Mark Wilbraham, Kevin Wainwright, Micheal (??Bond???), Manuel Seoane, Matthew Baker, Toni Sola, Enzo Lalo, James Jones, Giovanni Giampalma, Mauro Cagol. I'll gladly write to anyone who sends me a mail. All the best Raf. Drop me a line.	Email
Frances MacDonald-Malia	1994-1999	Dec 21	Ok, so this is really quite weird for me to be writing to, potentially my former School buddies! Alot of people used to know me as "Chin", infact everyone in my entire year used to know me as that particular name, i didn't mind it so much, it made me feel part of something huge! Anyway I've changed my name now, just to my middle name, but its changed.  I'm now living in Edinburgh, way up in the north of our fair nation! I graduated from Uni last year 2007 and I am now a fully fledged Musician/Teacher. My friends and I were going to start a Band if I remember rightly, I was going to play drums, Robin on Bass, Alexis on Guitar and Fabi on Vocals, I wonder if any of those nutters actualy continued to play when they left school!? Anyway I'm out, if anyone remembers lil ole me, write me, it'd be ace to hear from you... Miss Kitty. Aka, Chin, lol! x x	Email
Steven Wooding	1986-1991	Dec 18	I have great memories of my years at Delisle and the minor acts of rebellion that seemed so important at the time.  I'd like to say hello to any of the teachers that remember me, although since its been a good 17 odd years I'm not sure any will remain - Mrs Foster, Mr Johnson, Mr Stuart, Mr Hammond, Mrs Dockray and the incomparable Terry Everley. (sadly missed) Athough I sadly didnt attend the 6th form I still ended up with a Law degree, an MSc and am preparing to study an MBA so I must have picked up something along the way!  After many years abroad I currently work in Manchester as an IT consultant...  Hope the old school is still going strong..	Email
Judy Banks	1985-1990	Dec 1	Doesn't time fly! 20 yrs ago I had just started studying for my GCSE's now my eldest is in his final year!! Parents evenings are bizarre sitting opposite teachers that taught me! I really enjoyed my time at De lisle and have wonderful memories and fab friendships!
RICHARD STUCKEY	1984-1989	Nov 26	JUST BEEN LOOKING AT THE VIRTUAL TOUR, BRINGS BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES, GOOD DAYS! HELLO TO ANY TEACHERS STILL THERE FROM MY DAY! ALL IS WELL AND GOING OUT ON THE LASH WITH A FEW FROM SCHOOL ON 29TH, ALL ARE WELCOME! FIND THE DETAILS ON FACEBOOK!	Email
simon culpin	1985-90	Nov 26	Year 1990 leavers have oraganised a re-union at loughborouh Amber rooms 24th january... check face book for more info (Survivors of De Lisle r.c )	Email
Greg Milsted		Nov 20	Just to say thanks to all the staff that helped me over the years; Mr Allard, Mrs Sharp, Mr Hitch (San Fransisco has a suspension bridge ;) Mr Johnson, Mr Stuart and all staff that made De Lisle a great place to learn and grow up. Hope everyone's doing well, I'm working just down the road at the University as an I.T. Services Specialist, I'm technically responsible for the new moodle based Learn VLE. Many thanks for all your help and best wishes, Greg Milsted.
Robert Wesley	left 1975	Oct 27	just like to say hello to any old mates.	Email
Alaycia Reilly	2006-7	Oct 18	A big hello to all my teachers - Mrs Sharpe; Mrs Cobden; Mrs Monks; Mrs Hall; Mrs Moore; Mrs Jinks and Mr Ruffoni. I hope you're all ok! Missing all your classes (hehe). Regards, Alaycia	Email
simon culpin	1985-90	Oct 8	Mr stewart, im now 6ft 5ins and bigger than you but you still scare me lol
Patrick Lawless	1970/1975	Oct 7	Well well well De Lisle School. Is there anyone who could get in touch with me from all those years sgo. Its nice to know my favourite teacher Mrs Moore is still there. Good luck De Lisle school.	Email
michael moore	2000-2005	Oct 3	my my my delisle hasn't time flew!!! seems like yesterday i was walkin to to them doors as a scared 12/13 year old !!! Now at 19 i can finlly luk bac and say thanks de-lisle for giving me stenght and confidence to go out in to the big wide world as all u teachers called it !!!!! Just to let you no i'm lovin my job i'm a team leader for a home who look after people wit prfound learning disablities!!!! hoping to go to uni next year to study nursing wish me luk !!!!	Email
Kevin Robinson	Left 1989	Oct 3	Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the open evening last night. Eventhough it's 19 years since I left time has been very kind to the remaining teachers, still as they were! My daughter came away feeling excited and very positive about the school. I think by the end of the night she was sick of mum and dad telling her of our times in the school! Well done everyone and good to see De Lisle in such good shape.	Email
Elise Barrow-Kelly	2003-2008	Sept 25	hey hope all is well at De Lisle. I'm now a student at Leicester college doing GCSE's lol Which teachers have left the school?
Vicky Taphouse (Nee Davidson)	1992-1997	Sept 22	What a blast from the past! Fabulous memories of De-Lisle, nice to see some old names and faces.If anyone from my year fancies, get in touch would be great to hear from you. One question though, does the delightful Mrs Jones (English teacher) still work there? All I can say is ...What a Star & inspiration!	Email
Jackie Cunningham nee Palfreyman	1959-1961	Sept 18th	I did send a message a couple of months ago to find out if anyone is planning a reunion for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the school. Or if the School itself is planning any celebrations to mark the occasion.  I was at the school on the first day of opening and two of my granddaughters are now pupils at the school. There are plans to celebrate our 50th but nothing has been fixed yet. John Ollivere	Email
Kelly Shaw (was Dakin)	1990-1995	Sept 16th	I have recently made contact with a few old school friends on Facebook and would love to hear from more.  I have great memories of De'Lisle, it's inspirational teachers and the good times I had with friends.	Email
Laura Moore	2001-2008	Sept 3rd	hi! feels like only yesterday i was starting year seven at de lisle and now ive done my gcse, my a- levels and im off to university in 2 weeks how exciting! im going to de montfort university in leicester to study criminology and forensic science! i feel sad leaving de lisle behind but i no that ill make tonnes of new friends at university! just want to wish this years year 12 and 13 good luck in exams and i hope u all get in to university cause its great, you get to move out!! hehe! thanks for all the great memories im gonna miss you xxx	Email
Trish Rudin formally Hounslow	1974-1979	Aug 29	Looking at the web site and through some of the pictures I don't recognise any of it, but I can remember how it was when I was there. I remember most of the teachers I doubt if any are still there,Mr Harrison the head master, Mr shaw-Brown Science,Mrs Moore history, Mrs Johnson Maths, Dr boobyer Science, Miss preistly French, and many more and last but not least my fav teacher was the late Mr Everley. I have very special memories of this school and some of the tricks me and my mates got up to well what can I say. It would be nice to go and have a look around perapes one day. Sadly all gone except Mrs Moore who still teaches History. John Ollivere
Emma Bartlett	1994-2001	Aug 21	Hi all.  Wish a few more from my time at school were on here, but you can't have everything.  Have some good memories from school, and am now about to start working here in the Learning Support Department, so am really looking forward to that.  Hope people who may know me get in touch.  Bye.  xx
Kevin Robinson	Left 1989	Aug 18	Since leaving De Lisle it's really strange how the connection with the school keeps alive. Quite often you are out and about and you often remember a face then after digging deep along comes the name! I am married to Emma Lillyman (ex De Lisle) and have three beautiful girls Lauren(10) Erin(7) and Grace(5). Really scary to think next year Lauren will be starting De-Lisle. I just hope and pray that the remaining teachers from the 80's cant think back that far! Happy days!	Email
Bill Wagstaff	1959-1964	Aug 15	I was a member of staff at De Lisle from Sept 1959 to July 1964. I am now  retired and living in Nova Scotia Canada. It is good to see "the old school" website. Best wishes to all involved, past and present. Bill Wagstaff	Email
Martin Pownall	1972	Aug 11	Looking for old friends.
Jamie Chapman	1988 -1995	June 17	Still in touch with a lot of the '95 sixth form massive!! Great school, hope everyone is keeping well. Hello Mrs Hall (Biology), one of the biggest inspirations behind my decision to become a teacher.
Annie WIffen	2003-2006	June 4	Hey guys, hope you're all doing ok! Been browsing the School website instead of revision which I should probably be doing! Doesn't seem like 2 mins since I was at De Lisle, I can still vividly remember most of my teachers, Especially Mr ollivere, Mrs Johnson, all PE staff and Mrs Threadgill! Hope everyone's doing ok! Good luck with exams guys! :) xxx We are all still here! John Ollivere
Sean Farrell	left 1977	June 4	I have worked overseas the last 8 years I have lived in Germany for 5 years, Now I have moved back to Leicestershire Do you ever have reunions,? as I would like to revisit the school My youngest son joins De Lisle after the summer holiday Rgds Sean Farrell	Email
Shawn Loydall	2005	June 2	whilst i was at de lisle i had some great times especially with my form who were 7BL and we all had a great time with each other.  De lisle is a cracking school and even to the day even when i left and moved schools i still wish i could be there, it was fantastic.	Email
di stefano antonio	1972/1975	May 24	campodipietra campobasso	Email
Stephanie Eldridge (nee Philbin)	1982 - 1987	May 15	I have a lot of interesting, sometimes colourful, memories of Delisle. Still seems like yesterday, but then that may be because I now work as an English Teacher in a Catholic School myself. Oh, it brings it all back. Hello to anyone who remembers me! I remember you Stephanie - Mr Ollivere	Email
Paul long	1980-86	May 11	I have happy memories of this placew the teachers were superb,my form tutor mrs moore was a very understanding mentor mainly with my problems. I live and work in blackpool as a organist entertainer	Email
Laura Clapton nee Crichton	1994 - 1999	Apr 3	Hi to all who attended school with me.  Many Memories of the old days especially down the track and the vill!!  Still today is very good for me.....  Married for nearly a year to my soul mate and we have a gorgeous little boy called George who is 8 months old now.  Can't wait to have a whole load more..a football team would be good.  Hey up to all the teachers!  Mrs Henderson, Mr westhead and Mr Atkins were my favourite!	Email
david mckenna	1966 - 1970	Mar 30	hello, anyone around from the above years ?	Email
Pamela Collenette	1966 - 1970	Mar 23	In 1968 approximately Mr Michael Lynch the P.E. teacher took a group of pupils to Guernsey. I'm trying to establish the name and address of the place we stayed at as I'm going back to Guernsey next week. Can anyone help please? It was in July 1968 for one week on the ferry and coach.	Email
danielle o'mara	02-07	Mar 16	wow not been on here for along time. hope everyone is ok. wanna say hello to miss powers. at the moment im at college studying child care cache level 2 really enjoying it. hopefully goin to do level 3 in september :D hope to see u all soon. x	Email
Mark Partridge	1974 - 1981	Mar 8	Great school, great teachers, great friends (and great web site). Hello to Mr and Mrs Johnson, Mrs Moore and Mr Ollivere - I don't recognise anyone else - sorry !	Email
kerrie-ann clements	02-06	Mar 4	hello evry 1	Email
Claire Piera	1993-1998	Feb 17	Hello, hope everyone is ok. Its nice to read up on what every one is doing. Just wanted to say a quick hello take care xxx
caroline anne Laurent née O'Hara	1981-1985	Feb 15	not much to say really (need a lifetime to get it all in) would dearly love to hear from lisa clarke who lived in whitwick, emmmmmmmm laugh your socks off the french teachers who rubbished me i french lessons i've lived in france for 21 years and speak better french then i do english!! there you go if anyone wants more news drop me a line!!	Email
lydia porter		Feb 4	just whant to say hi to my friends Andrew Halliwell, Genevieve Silk and Charlotte Yates. miss you all. xxx.
Joseph Wale	1999-2004	Jan 28	Hey every1. Just thorght I would leave you all a messege Hope I got the year right. God it seems so long ago but so near. I miss school. (God never thorght I would say that) lol. But I do I miss my frainds and my teachers even thow I did give you all a hard time at school I miss you all. Even you Mr O. lol. Take care every1 and it would be nice if ppl could get in contact. Love ya all lots little Joe xxx	Email