Glossopdale Highschool.

Nice sphere,  but the carpark could be bigger.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-2 00:20
Nice sphere,  but the carpark could be bigger.

So could the school.
It opened in 2018 on the site of an older education complex, and was already too small for the pupil intake.  An extra block was added last year, (right hand end ) and there still isn't enough room.
My grandson was one of the first intake in 2018, and completes his 'A' level year this year.
Remember this?

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 00:30
So could the school.
It opened in 2018 on the site of an older education complex, and was already too small for the pupil intake.  An extra block was added last year, (right hand end ) and there still isn't enough room.
My grandson was one of the first intake in 2018, and completes his 'A' level year this year.

Yes. I do remember this.   At least its aging well.

DAFlys Posted at 4-2 00:35
Yes. I do remember this.   At least its aging well.

So is my grandson - already almost 2 inches taller than me - and I'm not short.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 00:40
So is my grandson - already almost 2 inches taller than me - and I'm not short.

Blimey,    they must be feeing him right.

DAFlys Posted at 4-2 00:48
Blimey,    they must be feeing him right.

And manure in his trainers

Splendid sphere Mr. B.    Does appear to be a small high school though.  Any idea how  many students attend?  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 00:30
So could the school.
It opened in 2018 on the site of an older education complex, and was already too small for the pupil intake.  An extra block was added last year, (right hand end ) and there still isn't enough room.
My grandson was one of the first intake in 2018, and completes his 'A' level year this year.

Great job of documenting the newly opened school.  Sounds like a Sam Cooke - Wonderful world song in the background music.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-2 04:20
Splendid sphere Mr. B.    Does appear to be a small high school though.  Any idea how  many students attend?

Capacity is supposed to be 1200 (currently 1099 attendees based on 2020 figures).

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-2 04:25
Great job of documenting the newly opened school.  Sounds like a Sam Cooke - Wonderful world song in the background music.

That was a bit of my early work
Yep Sam Cooke warbling in the background

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 04:52
Capacity is supposed to be 1200 (currently 1099 attendees based on 2020 figures).

Okay so that would make sense for that size of school building.  There are two high schools in my area (about 10 miles away).  One has a student population of 3,571 and the other has 2,972 students.  Current teacher to student ration is 22-1.  No doubt the student population will grow even more next school year with all the housing and apartment development going on at this time.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 04:53
That was a bit of my early work
Yep Sam Cooke warbling in the background

For early work it looked really good.  I'm guessing that was pre-M2Z.  

I can't believe that was an early 60s song.  Been around a super long time.  

Nice sphere

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-2 06:31
Okay so that would make sense for that size of school building.  There are two high schools in my area (about 10 miles away).  One has a student population of 3,571 and the other has 2,972 students.  Current teacher to student ration is 22-1.  No doubt the student population will grow even more next school year with all the housing and apartment development going on at this time.

There is land available for further expansion at this location. How long it will be before that happens, I couldn't say.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-2 06:33
For early work it looked really good.  I'm guessing that was pre-M2Z.  

I can't believe that was an early 60s song.  Been around a super long time.

Yes that was back in the Phantom 4 era - my first drone from April 2017.
Yeah the song is an oldie, but I thought it fit the subject quite well

enikdem Posted at 4-2 06:59
Nice sphere

Thanks mate

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 00:49
And manure in his trainers

lol,   that old trick eh.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-2 23:30
lol,   that old trick eh.

He's got an interview for a modern apprentice-ship today.  First experience for him.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 00:06
He's got an interview for a modern apprentice-ship today.  First experience for him.

Sounds good,  fingers crossed.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-3 00:15
Sounds good,  fingers crossed.

Absolutely

Looks good Roger!

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 07:17
There is land available for further expansion at this location. How long it will be before that happens, I couldn't say.

At least they purchased enough land to construct more school buildings as needed.  Now they just have to identify the money needed.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-2 07:19
Yes that was back in the Phantom 4 era - my first drone from April 2017.
Yeah the song is an oldie, but I thought it fit the subject quite well

Yeah, you have definitely been "droning" for a while.  I started with the Skydio R1 back in 2018.  Then when the DJI Mini came out I decided to give it a try.  Have stayed with both Skydio and DJI drones ever since.  

Montfrooij Posted at 4-3 01:19
Looks good Roger!

Thanks Peter   

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 06:21
At least they purchased enough land to construct more school buildings as needed.  Now they just have to identify the money needed.

Getting funding from the government is like getting blood from the proverbial stone.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 06:32
Thanks Peter

You're welcome!

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 06:24
Yeah, you have definitely been "droning" for a while.  I started with the Skydio R1 back in 2018.  Then when the DJI Mini came out I decided to give it a try.  Have stayed with both Skydio and DJI drones ever since.

Skydio isn't really an option in the UK I believe, but I've been happy enough with the series of DJI drones I've owned and  used.  Tried a friend's Parrot Bebop while I was living in France. Not bad, but I stayed loyal to DJI.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-3 06:39
You're welcome!

Lovely weather here the last 2 days - Spring has definitely arrived

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 06:44
Lovely weather here the last 2 days - Spring has definitely arrived

Nice

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 06:37
Getting funding from the government is like getting blood from the proverbial stone.

Exactly same way here unless it is a powerful politician's pet project.  Personally I think that underfunding school budgets and not paying teachers a descent salary is something that desperately needs to be fixed.  Our kids are the future of the country and deserve the best that we can provide.  Growing up on a farm in a spread out farming community meant we had small classes.  In fact the student population was so small that Grades 1 - 12 were all in the same school building.  Usually no more than an 8-1 student to teacher ratio when I attended.  Nowadays many schools have a 24 -1 ratio which means little to no time for one on one help for any students needing extra help.

Sorry, I didn't mean to rant on.  I'll get off my soapbox now.  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 06:39
Skydio isn't really an option in the UK I believe, but I've been happy enough with the series of DJI drones I've owned and  used.  Tried a friend's Parrot Bebop while I was living in France. Not bad, but I stayed loyal to DJI.

Unfortunately, just as Skydio was planning to go international they changed their strategy to focus more on commercial use.  At that time DJI was getting banned for federal use and Skydio was able to step in and fill that gap.  They still plan to eventually expand to the international market but I doubt it will be anytime soon.  It's a shame as they have the best autonomous drones available.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 07:31
Exactly same way here unless it is a powerful politician's pet project.  Personally I think that underfunding school budgets and not paying teachers a descent salary is something that desperately needs to be fixed.  Our kids are the future of the country and deserve the best that we can provide.  Growing up on a farm in a spread out farming community meant we had small classes.  In fact the student population was so small that Grades 1 - 12 were all in the same school building.  Usually no more than an 8-1 student to teacher ratio when I attended.  Nowadays many schools have a 24 -1 ratio which means little to no time for one on one help for any students needing extra help.

Sorry, I didn't mean to rant on.  I'll get off my soapbox now.

I was right up there beside you, ranting in unison

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 07:39
Unfortunately, just as Skydio was planning to go international they changed their strategy to focus more on commercial use.  At that time DJI was getting banned for federal use and Skydio was able to step in and fill that gap.  They still plan to eventually expand to the international market but I doubt it will be anytime soon.  It's a shame as they have the best autonomous drones available.

I can wait - if I don't drop off the perch first

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 07:54
I was right up there beside you, ranting in unison

Nice to know I was in good company.  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 07:56
I can wait - if I don't drop off the perch first

No, don't do that.  

No doubt DJI drones will keep you busy enough.  

I'm still wondering what the Pocket 3 will bring to market or maybe even the Air 3.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 08:10
No, don't do that.  

No doubt DJI drones will keep you busy enough.  

Here we are in April already and no sign of the Pocket 3 or Mini4. David will be gutted

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 08:22
Here we are in April already and no sign of the Pocket 3 or Mini4. David will be gutted

I think the Pocket 3 slid from March to probably June.  No recent Mini 4 rumors so doubt it will be released before Q4.  I'm content with Mini 3 pro so not in a hurry to upgrade.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-3 08:23
I think the Pocket 3 slid from March to probably June.  No recent Mini 4 rumors so doubt it will be released before Q4.  I'm content with Mini 3 pro so not in a hurry to upgrade.

You and me both.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-3 08:25
You and me both.

Unless the new releases have tons of attractive updates I'll probably hang with the Pocket 2 and Mini 3 Pro for at least another year.  During this time I'll also be able to see if DJI gets banned from importing products to the US or not.