St Theresa's Independent State Grammar School for Girls (and Boys) explained

The New Coalition Academy was a column in Private Eye that depicted the UK coalition government led by David Cameron and Nick Clegg[1] as if they were in fact taking over a failing school. The first episode [2] explained that "Brown's Comprehensive" had been replaced by the Academy, and the new motto is "Duo in Uno" (Latin for "Two in One").

From May 2015 the academy was renamed the "Cameron Free School", reflecting the Conservative majority government.

In July 2016 the school was renamed "St Theresa's Independent State Grammar School for Girls (and Boys)". Following the 2017 General Election, the school incorporated the William III Orange Academy, in reference to the confidence and supply deal that the Democratic Unionist Party reached with the second ministry of Theresa May.

Style

It commonly includes a Headmaster's Message, though that is sometimes substituted by a message from the Deputy Head. The Deputy Head's Message is often cut short due to "insufficient space". Since 2016, the Deputy Head's Message has been replaced by The Bursar Writes..., this too is often cut short, however.

"Pupils" are invariably referred to by their surname, for example Nick Ferrari is "Ferrari, N" and Danny Finkelstein is "Finkelstein, D" who contributes jokes.

Sports events such as The Ashes are referenced through the school's sports teams (the First XI or First XV). Defence-related news is referenced through the school's Combined Cadet Force and the school submarine.

Characters 2010–15

Characters 2015–16

Characters 2016 onwards

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2010/may/16/andrew-rawnsley-coalition-success “Clameronism”
  2. Issue No 1263 (dated 28–10 May 2010)