We are deeply shocked and mourning the loss of a wonderful young woman, Ellen Higginbottom
Winstanley College
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Winstanley College
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- Agreed @AndyBurnhamGM. Winstanley stands behind our fabulous, hardworking students and yes, the discrimination embedded in the system needs investigating urgently #AlevelResults2020Ah yes, was waiting for this - blame the teachers, not the discriminatory system.
- Today we join with Ellen's family and friends to say goodbye to a wonderful young woman, much loved and much missed.
- The stone which will be placed at the heart of Ellen’s garden has arrived. ❤️"There grows an unseen garden, deep-rooted in her beauty, love and kindness." ❤️
- Our Principal is attending this important meeting. Let’s hope justice is served. Thank you @AndyBurnhamGM for leading the fight for Greater ManchesterI am calling a meeting of colleges in Greater Manchester tomorrow to discuss how we fight this. It cannot go unchallenged.
- Remembering Ellen 3 years on. Much missed and much loved ❤️🧡💛🌻
- Good luck to GCSE students collecting results tomorrow. If you are one of our applicants, please come to your enrolment appointment whatever your results; we know there will be a lot of uncertainty. We’re ready and really looking forward to meeting you 🥳😄
- We have all been touched by this tragedy. Our community is strong together. What a beautiful tribute.100 white balloons in memory of Ellen who tragically lost her life on her way home from college #remember @winstanleycoll
- A Flower for Ellen. 5.30-6.30pm. Friday 23rd June. Winstanley College. Please join us in taking a moment to remember Ellen
- Proud to be part of the national call up for protective gear. Our Principal just dropped off hundreds of pairs of lab goggles at Wrightington Hospital #doingourbit
- Snow Closure Today Unfortunately the roads around college and the college site are unsafe and so Winstanley College is closed today. This also means that this evening’s interviews will have to be postponed. We will get in touch to rearrange. Stay safe.
- Meet Mink!The newest member of staff. She'll be starting next Tuesday & looking after all your welFur(sorry!) needs #bestfriend #collegedog
- A very emotional morning here at College today. It was lovely to see so many happy faces and students achieving the results they have worked so hard for! The pictures speak for themselves! Congratulations to you all. 🍾📃🎓
- Saying goodbye for now. We’re loving the spirit shown by our students and staff today. All staff are set up to work from home so continue learning and keep in touch. #youarealwayswinstanley facebook.com/WinstanleyColl…
