(18 Jan 2016, 8:51 pm)Michael wrote I still think you have to pay fees for Sunderland High.

Not sure, isn't it a grade listed building?

I would something decent would be good if they did become luxury apartments.

(18 Jan 2016, 8:58 pm)Dan wrote BusLoverMum may be referring to Grindon Hall Christian School. This was originally an independent school, like Sunderland High School, but was changed to become a free school in 2012. Sunderland High is the only independent school left in the city, which means that we'll be without one come the end of this academic school year.

As for the buildings being listed - yes, Langham Tower and Carlton House are both grade-listed buildings. Langham Tower is very appealing from the exterior, but less-so from inside. The foyer is very grand, but the main classrooms aren't quite as nice and a lot of work would need to be undertaken. Carlton House was primarily used as a Sixth Form building until a few years ago, when it was flooded, and resources were distributed amongst the other buildings owned by the school. I understand that it's more-or-less a write-off on the first floor, so, again, a lot of money would be required to restore this building.

(18 Jan 2016, 8:51 pm)Dan wrote Sunderland High was, as many of you know, the secondary school I attended from Year 7 through to the first year of Sixth Form (when I left, to go into the world of work). The announcement of the closure of the school came as quite a shock to both staff and students.

It's going to be a very difficult transition for those currently in Lower Sixth, as they will potentially have to re-sit their AS exams in another school, which will be a completely different environment.

One of the teachers has expressed an interest in me attending the school's final speech day, as a guest speaker. I'd be delighted to use this as an opportunity to say thank you to all of the teachers who helped me during my six years at the school, and to say my final goodbye.

(20 Jan 2016, 3:17 pm)MrFozz wrote You gonna goto the Final Speech Day mate? If you do I hope the speech goes well and is not too emotional...

What is left in terms of Independent Schools in this area with the upcoming closure of SHS???

I am guessing Durham and RGS for 13+ with Bow and Durham Choristers upto 13

(20 Jan 2016, 3:20 pm)Dan wrote I think I will - it's the least I can do, really!

I'd forgotten about Argyle House before. This will be the only one left in Sunderland once SHS closes. Other than that, very few that's local.

(20 Jan 2016, 3:17 pm)MrFozz wrote You gonna goto the Final Speech Day mate? If you do I hope the speech goes well and is not too emotional...

What is left in terms of Independent Schools in this area with the upcoming closure of SHS???

I am guessing Durham and RGS for 13+ with Bow and Durham Choristers upto 13

(22 Jan 2016, 7:12 pm)Michael wrote With parts of America getting ready for this massive storm, The capital's transport system - the second busiest in the US - will shut over the weekend:


http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5406

(29 Jan 2016, 5:20 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Just spotted GNE 651 and a red kite streetlite on The Dumping Ground on CBBC! Looked like it might have been Consett bus station.

Had no idea it was filmed up here until Big'un recognised a landmark, the other week.

(29 Jan 2016, 5:20 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Just spotted GNE 651 and a red kite streetlite on The Dumping Ground on CBBC! Looked like it might have been Consett bus station.

Had no idea it was filmed up here until Big'un recognised a landmark, the other week.

(29 Jan 2016, 8:39 pm)idiot wrote Feeling old at work tonight... Joint 18th and 21st party.

(29 Jan 2016, 8:39 pm)idiot wrote Feeling old at work tonight... Joint 18th and 21st party.

(29 Jan 2016, 8:47 pm)Jimmi wrote I turned 22 on Wednesday and that's making me feel old!

(29 Jan 2016, 8:50 pm)citaro5284 wrote 22 and you feel old......try 41 

(29 Jan 2016, 8:54 pm)S813 FVK wrote Well January seems a popular day for birthdays haha. Mine, Jimmi's and idiot's! Anymore to add to the list?

(29 Jan 2016, 9:01 pm)citaro5284 wrote For a minute there, I thought it read we are idiots!.

February is the month man, not January 

(29 Jan 2016, 9:04 pm)S813 FVK wrote Sorry, I have been stupid to call January a day and not a month. How embarrassing

(29 Jan 2016, 8:54 pm)S813 FVK wrote Well January seems a popular month for birthdays haha. Mine, Jimmi's and idiot's! Anymore to add to the list?

(31 Jan 2016, 4:50 pm)idiot wrote Ah it was not my birthday! I was at work!

I'm 30 in June!