: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:23 pm  

RAI of Sunshine wrote:

"Life is what you make it",

Didn't know you were a Hannah Montana fan?

Good thread guys. Nice debate, points being bashed around etc.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:30 pm  

mark_m wrote:

Non C Of E.

So could be Catholic, non-Conformists, Muslim, Hindu and no faith.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:41 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

So could be Catholic, non-Conformists, Muslim, Hindu and no faith.

But it is a faith school (as you have already pointed out). And considering I drop the kids off there most days it is patently obvious that many of them are of Asian origin.

What exactly is your interest in this or are you deliberately trying to score points by proving how superior you are?

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:59 pm  

No Mark, I'm not trying to score points at all. I've had instructions to behave.

I am interested in how the composition of a school reflects (or doesn't) the local community. Beyond that, I'm interested in Warrington's lack of diversity. I also have a professional interest in faith-based foundations. So all in all, quite an interesting topic for me.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:02 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

No, I think it means 3800 moved to Warrington. 4200 moved out (and some of those may come from the 3800). Well, it's clear that the percentage in Warrington is very low.

oops, yes, typed that in a hurry. Yes you are right it means there is still a very low percentage of overseas-origin people resident in Warrington compared to the North West and nationally.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:04 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

No Mark, I'm not trying to score points at all. I've had instructions to behave.

I am interested in how the composition of a school reflects (or doesn't) the local community. Beyond that, I'm interested in Warrington's lack of diversity. I also have a professional interest in faith-based foundations. So all in all, quite an interesting topic for me.

I don't think the school does reflect Warrington but for whatever reason it has attracted a more than typical number of pupils of wider ethnic diversity. It doesn't even particularly reflect the local parish.

On the other point, surely it is only inevitable that Warrington will continue to get a more diverse population as it continues to demonstrate a strong economic profile. The two things are inextricably linked.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:07 pm  

Warrington to me, has always been like a small city tbh. We always shopped here, up until I was about 9-10 I'd probably spent more time in warrington town centre with my parents than my own town centre. Here three or four times a week normally at the driving range too. My perception of Warrington is divided really, putting rugby aside of course. For example, west warrington ares like Penko, gt Sankey and westbrook always seemed quite upmarket to me, yet everyone I know from the town laughs when i say that. The the likes of Stockton Heath, etc, although tbh for whatever reason I never particularly view this as Warrington, god knows why. TBH don't know jack about likes of Woolston, Fearnhead or Goldborne places liek that, so reserve judgement.
Overall impression, as a town, got quite a lot going for you, although for the sheer size and population, it should do IMHO.
Shame about the no kissing etc, funny that as my first ever kiss was a girl from Stockton Heath.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:09 pm  

moz88 wrote:

Shame about the no kissing etc, funny that as my first ever kiss was a girl from Stockton Heath.

Cue "Kiss me where it smells" Widnes joke

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:10 pm  

mark_m wrote:

On the other point, surely it is only inevitable that Warrington will continue to get a more diverse population as it continues to demonstrate a strong economic profile. The two things are inextricably linked.

But we've been a boom town for a long time now and SEB's data shows little change.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:14 pm  

'Hitman' Norvern Soul wrote:

Cue "Kiss me where it smells" Widnes joke

Doesn't work in this instance mate, as it was the away leg first, some rural patch surrounding loads of mansions,