Talk:Derby School
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In creating this page I note that according to the 'Old Derbian' a history is being written. I suggest that the writing of that history might be made easier if it were carried out here on wikipedia, possibly branching off to a detailed History of Derby School page. More details of each era might also be gathered on pages such as Derby School - 1960's. Though there is a danger of going beyond the normal bounds of an encyclopedia with such information, Wikipedia provides such an attractive way to gather information on a famous school that I cannot see such an approach being seriously challenged by Wikipedia editors (space on Wikipedia is not a problem). Personally, I would like to see an account of past teachers and what became of them. --Lindosland 14:52, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
I've contributed some of my memories of the school from the later 60s and early 70s. I agree with the idea of a project to capture some of the personal history of this school which, I'm sure, played a great part in many boys lives. I don't currently have an account on Wikipedia, Terry Booth (Derby School, 1965-1972)
There appears to be some contention about the motto of the school and it's translation. Vita Sine Litteris Mors is the school motto, the verb 'est' is assumed and the translation is Life without Learning is the one I always understood whilst at the school - Terry Booth 1 March 2007.
I agree with Terry. I was at Derby School from 1968 to 1975 and the blazer badge was " Vita Sine Litteris Mors" (note the apparent incorrect Latin Grammer). The first thing "Sweat" Elliott told us "seccies" was that it stood for "Life Without Learning is Death". - Dave Cartledge (Fullers House - 1968-1975)
[edit] Quality
As a page this is more than a stub but in my opinion it lacks references and a complete history to bring it up to the standard that it importance demands. If this is the school founded all those centuries ago then it is very important to the schools project.Victuallers 15:22, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Improvement
This page has come on amazingly, I am sure it is a B now and I think you could put it forward for higher ratings. The way to do this is to add it to the Schools Project Assessment page. The fact that you created the Derbyshire template for all the local schools to is brilliant. Had an idea..... I'll be back Victuallers 13:45, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
