COMMUNITY

CHAPEL

REVEREND TIM LEWIS, CHAPLAIN

C.S. Lewis ends the final instalment of his Narnia Chronicles with these wonderfully evocative words:

Their hearts leaped and a wild hope rose within them….

“The term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning.”

And for us this is the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they all lived happily ever after. But for them it was only the beginning of the real story. All their life in this world and all their adventures in Narnia had only been the cover and the title page: now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story which no one on earth has read: which goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before.

I have often quoted these words in Leavers’ Services over the years, as they seem so apt for those moving on. As pupils leave the safety of Cranleigh they share something of the Narnian children’s anxiety, but the comforting words of Aslan show them that all that seemed so real and permanent was just the dream, the front cover, the title page. Real life, the Great Story, was only just beginning. For Cranleighans their school days are like that title page, just the beginning. But Lewis would take us beyond even those broad horizons and suggest that all of this life we know is the front cover. It is life after death where the Story really gets going.

This year has continued to bring home the brevity and uncertainty of life, making Lewis’ comparison of a dream all the more resonant. Indeed, the extended periods of lockdown, the bizarre distancing and cleansing rituals we have become accustomed to, are like echoes of an unpleasant dream which drags on longer than we would like.

The role of the chaplaincy in School may be seen as calling us to awaken from the dream and attend to reality. This year, though we have not been able to meet in Chapel as a School, we have continued to make (at times dubious!) videos for YouTube, and beam services out via the wonders of live-streaming. Mr Tom Butler deserves special mention for his tireless technical support and can-do attitude in this respect. I am also grateful to the myriad colleagues who have endured ‘attending’ chapel in their classrooms, along with a clutch of pupils. Whilst chapel is more than the beautiful building and the joyous singing, it is certainly less without those great gifts. I am indebted to staff and pupils for their positive support of ‘Chapel lite’ this academic year. In fact, if the role of chapel is in part to awaken us from our dream, this year it is far more likely to have induced the odd slumbering dribble! The principal reason we have not seen too many doze off has been the outstanding musical contribution of Dr Andrew Thomas and Mr Philip Scriven (Organ). Andrew has been our lone singing voice these past 18 months — DESPITE THE CHALLENGES THE PANDEMIC HAS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL LIFE, NOT LEAST THE CHAPEL, THE SPIRITUAL HEARTBEAT OF THE SCHOOL THUMPS ALONG

his wonderful baritone bass sounding out with impressive volume and range given the time of the morning!

The bright light amidst the dreamy gloom of 2021 has been the arrival of Rev. Jacob Harrison to the chaplaincy team. Jacob joined us in January, fresh from a stint in parish ministry near Watford. Already something of an icon amongst the pupils at CPS, Jacob will be taking over leading the chaplaincy from September 2021.

Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought to school life, not least the Chapel, the spiritual heartbeat of the School thumps along. We have had a sermon series on Lessons from Lockdown; Footholds of Faith; Bible Benefits – principles for life which the bible thought of first; we had our first ever ‘Eco themed’ chapel. Each talk has sought to bring both the comfort of the Christian faith during these uncertain months and the challenge of the faith to look beyond one’s immediate circumstances to deeper and more distant horizons. Confirmations, baptisms, and even weddings have managed to take place this year (congratulations Mrs Cowap!) and the Chapel has also installed a new plaque in memory of Jake Andrews (North 2011-2016) which his family have kindly donated.

Each chapel service – big, small, or otherwise – is a reminder to us that we are connected to something bigger which came before us and goes on ahead and after us. For my part, it has been a great privilege to share my conviction that the Great Story in which all can live happily ever after finds its concrete reality in the person of Jesus Christ. As I bid farewell to the Cranleigh Community, my hope is not that I might be remembered but that Jesus might be known here. And so for me, as for my fellow 2021 leavers, the term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning. Whether you are leaving or returning, may I invite you into the Great Story, which for us all has only just begun, and in which every chapter is better than the one before.

During this year, a number of Cranleighans have also been involved in their own charity endeavours; Gabby, Immy, Milly and Winnie walked a marathon raising £2000 for Young Minds. Rosie G’s family began Fit4Feb, where you walk or run 28 miles or cycle 280km (28 for the days in the month), and raised money for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust.

Tommy W’s incredible online challenge raised £1500 for the British Red Cross.

CHARITY

MRS BETH LEWIS, HOUSEMISTRESS RHODES

When I wrote last year about Cranleighans’ charity efforts during the pandemic, little did I think we would have been contending with continued lockdowns and the rollercoaster ride that has been the coronavirus for yet another year! Charities have needed our support more than ever and there have been some really impressive charity efforts afoot.

Much of this year’s focus for the Houses has involved supporting charities in the UK or abroad who are helping those particularly struggling with the impact of lockdowns. Cubitt and Rhodes both chose to raise money for Young Minds and Beyond Ourselves this year; golf days and a lip sync contest saw over £3000 being raised. West also supported Young Minds, in addition to Justice and Care; their event involved West families counting their steps/kms and travelling between the bases of the two charities, raising a phenomenal total in excess of £4000. South’s online quiz saw a total of £1400 being raised for Hope for Justice, and Martlet’s swimathon back in October raised an amazing £3686 for Refuge. This total was the equivalent to one night of safe accommodation for 59 women. Martlet/East charity T shirts have been raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and more affiliated events are planned for the post coronavirus world! North will be raising money for the Stroke Association right at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year and Loveday will be back next year with their planned event which had to be postponed due to the pandemic.

VOLUNTARY ACTION

MRS BETH LEWIS, HOUSEMISTRESS RHODES

Another year under coronavirus restrictions has meant our Voluntary Action activities have been very much based on site. We have missed going out and about in the local community and contributing to different projects. Instead we have been working hard to maintain links and support where we can.

We really enjoyed the times we were able to have video calls with St Joseph’s and Jigsaw School and hope to be back seeing them in person in September. Cranleighans have been busy doing activities such as facemask making, knitting blankets, making scrapbooks and baking for residents at the local care homes.

Our on-site gardening has continued with the brilliant team of Miss Bartlett and Mr Leamon and we look forward to getting back out to our conservation projects around the village. Mr Pidgeon has continued to teach potentially life-saving skills in the First Aid programme; I am so grateful to all the staff involved in voluntary action.

Sadly for me, I am saying goodbye to Cranleigh, and as I reflect on the past five years or so of being involved in the VA programme, I have lots of happy memories. It has been an absolute joy to work with our students. I would highly encourage all Cranleighans, current or “Old” to get stuck into service programmes where you can, and ultimately try to hold service as a key part of leadership roles you enter in the future.

CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION

MRS SUSANNAH SCHOFIELD, HEAD OF CRANLEIGH GIVING

THE CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION ENABLES CHILDREN WHO HAVE HAD CHALLENGES IN LIFE TO BE THEMSELVES, LEARN IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT AND FORGET ABOUT THEIR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Foundationer’s parent

The Cranleigh Foundation was set up in 2008 and today funds places at both Cranleigh Senior and Cranleigh Prep Schools for children who have suffered trauma, such as losing the support of one or both parents through exceptional or tragic circumstances. The Foundation has funded 12 places for children who have significant pastoral need. They include a child with a traumatic family background, a child living with a dysfunctional family and a sibling with special needs, and two children who lived in a socio-economically deprived area where gang-related culture and street knife crime was common.

THE NEED

INSTABILITY IN A CHILD’S LIFE IS DAMAGING; ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND LATER LIFE OUTCOMES IS PLACEMENT STABILITY AND, ASSOCIATED WITH THIS, CONSISTENCY AND STABILITY IN SCHOOLING

Boarding School Partnerships

Children affected by trauma as well as vulnerable and disadvantaged children need a secure, stable and compassionate environment with constant, wrap-around pastoral care to combat their personal setbacks alongside the challenges of adolescence. The pandemic has exacerbated their situation bringing further uncertainty and hardship to their families.

GIVING STABILITY

THE PASTORAL CARE IS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER SCHOOL I KNOW AND THE PUPILS ARE GENUINELY HAPPY, CARING AND OUTWARD LOOKING

Cranleigh parent

Cranleigh gives a child-focussed setting to allow all pupils to thrive as well as having the pastoral knowledge and experience to nurture children. Staff receive regular training in caring for children who have suffered trauma, dislocated family backgrounds, and separation issues. Cranleigh prides itself on providing a happy, stable environment, founded upon an extremely supportive pastoral system which helps children through the challenging years of adolescence. Foundationers thrive at Cranleigh because pupil well-being is at the heart of all we offer.

[THE HOUSE STAFF] HAVE A… CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE TRAUMATISED. THIS IN TURN HAS CREATED A WONDERFUL TRUST, A DIFFICULT HURDLE WHEN YOU HAVE CONTINUALLY BEEN LET DOWN BY THE VERY PEOPLE WHO SHOULD HAVE PROTECTED YOU

Foundationer’s guardian

OUR PLAN

THE CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION LITERALLY ALLOWS THE LIVES OF SUPPORTED CHILDREN TO BE TRANSFORMED. THEY ARE ABLE TO MOVE FROM A WORLD OF ‘CHALLENGING’ HISTORY OF LIMITED OPPORTUNITY INTO ONE WHERE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO REALISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ESTABLISH A SOUND BASIS FOR SUCCESS BOTH AT SCHOOL AND IN THEIR LIFE BEYOND

Foundationer’s guardian

The Foundation currently supports one Foundationer out of the six Foundationers in the School. The remainder is met largely out of fee-income. In comparison with other independent schools which benefit from centuries-old endowments, the Cranleigh Foundation is in its infancy. We want to do more so that we can build an endowment of £10m to fund 10 Foundationer places in perpetuity. The Foundation relies on donations to continue and build on its work. Whilst we fundraise, we are diversifying our income streams by opening schools overseas and increasing our enterprise activity. In addition, we continue to seek funding from partner organisations, e.g. Royal SpringBoard and Buttle UK. If you would like to support the Foundation, please contact me, on srs@cranleigh.org

CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI

MR MICHAEL WILSON, PRINCIPAL

So much of the Covid-19 story has been told in terms of challenges and struggle and much of this year has been stressful and unfamiliar. We have all learnt so much.

Yet despite these difficulties, I find it truly inspiring to see how well many young people have coped during this period. It is heartening to witness the resolute commitment across the educational landscape, that gives cause for new hope in youth’s ability to manage difficult times.

At Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, through all uncertainties, the resilience and independence that we have seen in our pupils has been outstanding. Credit goes to them for infusing our school community with a spirit of determination and strength of character. Our phenomenal teaching team has also dug deep, ploughed through regulations, thought creatively and made this doable.

I am proud to say that despite the restrictions, progress was made in all aspects of School life.

The year began with impressive GCSE and A Level results. The A Level A*- B grades were up 10% on the previous year and the GCSE 7 - 9 grades nudged 80% (the best results in Abu Dhabi for the second year running). These results were in spite of the backdrop of school closures and the challenges of remote learning.

Mr Adam Gibson joined us from Wellington Prep School in Somerset as Head of Prep School and his experience, calm demeanour and energy were quickly felt. He has spent the year consolidating and building on the legacy of his predecessor Mr Simon Kenworthy.

We were awarded accreditation from the National Children’s Bureau (UK), in both Pastoral Care and Wellbeing and in September the School was recognised as one of the Top 100 Schools globally in the Spear’s Schools Index (Top 5 in the Middle East).

Digital literacy of both staff and pupils has progressed rapidly. After a significant injection of IT infrastructure and devices, our online and face-to-face teaching was recognised by the local educational authorities and given the highest rating. Our IT team put 87% of the Cranleigh staff through both Google and Apple Certification and somehow managed to train a further 400+ staff in seventeen local schools. All our Teaching Assistants also gained CACHE 3 accreditation, which has helped hugely with the support that they have been able to give our teachers.

Our Head, Heart and Hands initiative drove our wellbeing response with 45 Senior pupils, 46 staff and 40 parents being trained in Mental Health First Aid. A further 400 pupils in Years 7-10 were involved in Mental Health Awareness training. Podcasts, recycling initiatives, cycle to school schemes all contribute to Cranleigh Abu Dhabi being selected as one of six World-Wide Ambassadors for Dr Jane Goodall’s ‘Roots and Shoots’ Foundation.

We end the year looking forward, positively hoping that we will return in September to some sort of normality. The public exam predictions look encouraging, particularly on the back of some excellent EPQ results (86% A*/ A) with university offers from eight different countries including, Cambridge, UCL, King’s London, MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, Duke, John Hopkins and NYU Abu Dhabi.

We will launch a new 21st Century Skills based Senior School Curriculum, will reduce the number of GCSEs taught, replacing them with the HPQ and a Philosophy course designed and piloted by Cranleigh, UK. The time created will allow us to further develop our Careers/Work Experience programme and introduce a course on Global Awareness and Citizenship.

In addition, we will host the first BSME Online Dance Conference, conclude the second edition of the International Book Awards and participate in an online performance of Les Misérables involving a cast of 80 pupils drawn from every part of the School. Never have the words Ex Cultu Robur been more appropriate!

As I write this, the sun is out, the temperature is in the mid-40s and our Ghaf trees (symbolising resilience and adaptability) continue to grow and thrive. May the sun shine on all of us in the months to come.

CRANLEIGH CHINA

MR JAMES DALE-ADCOCK, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

In China, Cranleigh is partnered with Cogdel Education Group, which currently operates five international high schools across the territory. Over the coming years a family of Cogdel Cranleigh China schools will be launched. These schools will adopt a similar ethos to Cranleigh, with particular emphasis on academic excellence, the creative curriculum and provision of an innovative co-curricular programme. Cranleigh’s brand and focus will be on the final three years of education in these schools.

Despite the unforeseen and multiple challenges of the pandemic, our first school located in the city of Changsha, opened its doors in September 2020. Situated in the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone with convenient transport links to the city, the School is equipped with state of the art academic, boarding, sports and other co-curricular facilities shaped heavily on the Cranleigh UK and Abu Dhabi campuses. Students in the High School section study iGCSEs and will move on to IB or A Levels before departing for US/UK universities, whereas in the lower years the Chinese curriculum is taught, as well as English language preparation.

Former Cranleigh Deputy Head, Mr Andrew Griffiths, restricted to working remotely due to lockdown, worked tirelessly in the marketing and set up of the School leading the Cranleigh section in the first semester. It is testament to Andrew that we find ourselves in a position today with a Cranleigh China School which has student numbers above pre-Covid-19 targets, a strong teaching staff and a very bright future. Andrew was succeeded in March 2021 by Mr Adam McRoy. Adam, who has spent time here at Cranleigh UK and at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, is working hard to develop all the elements of the Cranleigh education model we know. Adam reports:

“Although there are cultural differences here in China and the School is still very new, we are making strong headway in developing an understanding amongst the staff, students and parents of the core tenets of Cranleigh Thinking, Giving and Being. In the classroom, we promote academic excellence through discussion and debate. The extended day boarding provides gives us the opportunity to explore sports (with football, basketball, baseball, golf, fencing, tennis, athletics and swimming being just some of the options), the performing arts, academic societies and service. In our first semester of operation, the School hosted a Shakespeare Festival for the British Consulate in Guangzhou with performances from students of all ages. The second semester saw the premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Lost Hat of Cranleigh’, which was written, directed and performed by students in Grades 7 and 8 for members of the local community. Students of all ages volunteered recently in local tree planting activities and the entire school body were active participants for this year’s World Water Day and Earth Hour.”

The school in Changsha is due to double in size in September to around 700 students as three more entry year groups join the school. Construction of our second school in China, located in the city of Chengdu, is coming close to completion with final plans being made now regarding launch date.

A common question I am asked is why do we have schools in China when there are increasing human rights concerns coming out of China? At Cranleigh, we believe the best way to foster mutual understanding which will bring about positive change in the world is through education. Cranleigh’s schools in China are embracing key elements of our tolerant, giving, caring ethos, and this can only be a force for good going forward. Furthermore, any financial return coming to Cranleigh from China is being directed to support the School’s charitable and Cranleigh Giving objectives.

CRANLEIGH’S SCHOOLS IN CHINA ARE EMBRACING KEY ELEMENTS OF OUR TOLERANT, GIVING, CARING ETHOS, AND THIS CAN ONLY BE A FORCE FOR GOOD GOING FORWARD!

BEYOND OURSELVES ZAMBIA

MS BECS GIBSON AND MRS AMANDA READER

It is such a shame that Cranleigh staff and students have not been able to visit Zambia over the last two years. Many Old Cranleighans have called the trip ‘life-changing’ in their attitudes to education, poverty and development and we feel so sad that two year groups have now missed out on the opportunity to visit Kawama Community School and learn from our friends at Beyond Ourselves. Although we do hope to take a team out in October 2022 and are beginning to plan for this.

In Zambia, the Beyond Ourselves team has been very busy throughout this time. As many of you know, Zambia has continued to grapple with low literacy levels in primary schools and many interventions have been made to arrest the falling levels with little improvement. Building on their experience in community schools such as Kawama, Beyond Ourselves is focusing on literacy training and mentoring, and is supporting schools and educational organisations across the Copperbelt to tackle this problem. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education they are creating sustainable educational resources that will have an impact in schools across Zambia and will improve the lives and opportunities of many children and their families.

I COVERED ALL THE 42 SOUNDS AND JOLLY PHONICS REALLY HELPED SOME PARENTS WHO EVEN NICKNAMED ME ‘MAGICIAN’ BECAUSE THEIR CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO READ WITHIN A TERM THANKS TO JOLLY PHONICS!

— Kunda Changwe — Grade 3 Teacher, Mpongwe District

THE TRAINING WAS PRACTICAL, RELEVANT, AND INSPIRATIONAL

— Mrs F. C. Siabwanta — Headteacher, Lusaka

THERE ARE BIG PLANS FOR THE NEXT YEAR; HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:

In January 2022 Beyond Ourselves staff will be training 1,500 educators in Jolly Phonics as part of the Copperbelt Provincial rollout. Around 60,000 Grade 3 pupils will be using their resources to help them transition from literacy in Zambian Language to that of English. (All Grade 4 and above children are required to be taught and take their assessments in English.)

The team are developing an online course in ‘Jolly Phonics for the Zambian Context’ which will be used to train educators in English literacy across Zambia and beyond.

The team are also developing formal relationships with the teacher training colleges, teaching unions and the Teaching Council for Zambia which will make Beyond Ourselves training and resources available to them.

They are aiming to grow online and in-person training programmes to develop trained teachers through the process of being accredited implementors of Jolly Phonics, mentors of other teachers and eventually trainers of other teachers.

We look forward to visiting Zambia again soon and connecting with our friends at Kawama Community School. In the meantime, a huge thank you for the Cranleigh community’s continued support.

FROM CRANLEIGH PREP SCHOOL

MR NEIL BROOKS, HEADMASTER

The 2020/21 academic year seemed surreal. There were times when children were in school being educated and too many times when they were confined to their homes. Often the change between the two environments happened at incredibly short notice.

Paring back to the core of operations and aims, the School did provide a strong academic offering to its pupils. We were well placed with IT hardware, software and support to be able to keep up with the syllabuses when children were isolating. When in School, although distanced from one another and in isolated year groups, life had an air of normality to it. Teachers and bursarial staff put in an unprecedented effort to ensure a safe learning environment. Of course there was much that had to be curtailed: the chapel fell silent in the absence of children’s voices singing; sports fields did not see the gladiatorial meetings against neighbouring schools; any performances on the stage were to an empty auditorium, occupied only by a video camera. We mustn’t forget the enforced distance which meant parents did not come through the gates for 18 months. It was all very bizarre.

The Summer term of 2021 started the road to recovery and the future began to brighten. Restrictions and Covid-19 protocols were maintained but education was more firmly rooted on the School premises and the national picture was certainly looking positive. Despite the exhaustion of being back in School full-time, on both the children’s and adults’ part, we were all growing in confidence that 2021/22 was going to be much more like pre-Covid-19 days.

WE WERE WELL PLACED WITH IT HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT TO BE ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE SYLLABUSES WHEN CHILDREN WERE ISOLATING

Strategically, things progressed as one would have liked. There was a complete overhaul and refurbishment of the boarding facilities and boys and girls will enjoy a contemporary boarding experience in the coming year. Boarding numbers have almost doubled in the past two years. The end of the Michaelmas term 2021 will herald a brand-new Learning Support Department in the loft space above the Couper building. On the academic front, Spanish is now embedded in the curriculum and the use of iPads has now trickled down so that the top two years are regularly learning on them.

All is well at Cranleigh Prep. Children and staff should be proud of the way they conducted themselves over the past year.

MR TIM AYLING

TIM’S HONESTY AND INTEGRITY ARE TWO OF HIS “ MOST ADMIRABLE QUALITIES, AND HE WORKED TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORTING HIS STUDENTS, BOTH ON THE ACADEMIC FRONT AND IN PASTORAL LIFE IN LOVEDAY “

Tim, an Old Cranleighan, joined the Geography Department in September 2019 after completing his degree at Durham University. His familiarity with the School and its daily life made his transition to teaching a relative breeze. Indeed, he made a very strong start and was swiftly rewarded with the addition of some A Level Politics to his timetable. His strong academic background meant that he thoroughly enjoyed debating the key concepts and big questions in lessons, both in Geography and Politics.

Tim’s honesty and integrity are two of his most admirable qualities, and he worked tirelessly in supporting his students, both on the academic front and in pastoral life in Loveday, where his tutees had great fondness for Tim and all he brought to their Cranleigh journeys. Whilst some days were challenging, as Tim would freely admit, he always put the students front and centre of his work. This was no more evident than throughout the toughest of months during the Covid-19 lockdowns, where Tim would regularly check in on students and managed to maintain his very high standards of them and their work.

On the sporting front, in spite of once being called ‘the worst rugby player ever to play for the U16As’ by a former Head of Physics and Housemaster of East, Tim threw himself into this aspect of wider school life. He helped coach rugby, hockey and athletics throughout his two-year stint, and even managed to temper his thoughts about refereeing decisions that he disagreed with.

Tim is a great loss to the Geography Department and to Cranleigh School, and we shall miss him dearly. However, he remains part of the wider Cranleigh community as he embarks on his new adventure in teaching History and Politics at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi. We wish him well in this venture and indeed, for a man that doesn’t cope well in the sun and hot temperatures, he needs all the luck and best wishes in the world!

MR RHYS WILLIAMS

MR TOM CONSTABLE

Tom joined Cranleigh in 2019 and in seemingly no time at all he became an integral part of the Common Room. Whilst completing his NQT programme he quickly demonstrated that he was a formidable Economics and Business teacher. Disciplined, focused and passionate - many pupils have benefited from his expertise and his high expectations helped a significant number of students achieve their potential. He continued to strive for excellence in his own teaching and was not afraid to experiment with different approaches if he felt this would benefit the students. In addition, Tom brought a quick dry wit to the classroom which meant he built a strong rapport with his students.

Outside of the classroom Tom was a force of nature who threw himself into multiple endeavours - proving that he is a genuinely multi-talented schoolmaster. Whilst he has supported many sports the one that stands out is Fives, where he drove up the profile of the sport in Cranleigh to the point where it has a firm pupil fan-base, a popular fixture card, and is a core feature of the school sports programme. With the tag-line “Fives - the fastest growing sport at Cranleigh”, Tom showed that organisation and charisma can get you far - although it should be noted that not even he could relinquish the last Fives court from the clutches of the works department! After racing back to the Common Room to drop off the Fives equipment, it was typically a quick change into CCF gear where Tom provided invaluable support, including multiple residential camps.

In addition to his academic and sporting pursuits, Tom played a significant role in North boarding house as non-resident assistant house master. In this role he ran a tight ship on duty nights and was popular with all the year groups, helped in part by his passion for non-league football. One would have thought that with all that going he would not have a spare minute. However, as a genuine wine aficionado, he proved himself to be a highly capable and very willing member of the Waugh society.

With all of Tom’s energy and talent it is no great surprise that he is seeking further challenges and we wish him all the best as he moves on to take up the Head of Economics position at Charterhouse.

MR JAMIE BARTLETT HE IS A GENUINELY MULTI-TALENTED SCHOOLMASTER “ “

MRS RUTH COWAP

MRS COWAP IS THE ABSOLUTE EMBODIMENT “ OF THE CRANLEIGH ETHOS IN TAKING THE OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER

Where do we start? I don’t think I can do Ruth justice. Mr Reader spotted a quality appointment straight away and offered her a job before she had even made it back to her car post interview (far from normal in teaching). She has done so much here at Cranleigh: Classical Civilisation teacher, Latin teacher, Greek teacher, South house Deputy Housemistress, cricket coach, hockey coach, keeper for the Platypods, CCF, Ivy house guinea pig. Countless house events have been organised by her, whether it’s been quizzes, music evenings or sports events. We mustn’t forget her organising a lockdown wedding and, as if that wasn’t enough, she has embarked upon a Maths degree. One wonders whether she ever sleeps.

Mrs Cowap is the absolute embodiment of the Cranleigh ethos in taking the opportunities on offer, seizing them with both hands and making the absolute most of everything available. Ruth wholeheartedly practices what she preaches; she never expects someone else to do something that she wouldn’t do. She is a true leader in that sense. She brings to mind the Greek heroine, Atalanta who took centre stage when so many other female characters from Greek mythology were rather unceremoniously abandoned or discarded. According to the stories that have come down to us, she was as formidable as any man: high praise in an ancient context. We are, we like to think, more enlightened now as to the role and standing of women in society. Nevertheless, Ruth has been our own Atalanta; a truly outstanding example of courage, commitment and compassion, and she leaves a powerful legacy.

The list of her achievements is undoubtedly impressive and we most definitely want to give her credit for all that she has done. It is truly astonishing. It is however, important to recognise not just what someone has done, but their character, who they really are. Ruth is a hugely giving, generous person. Her quiet, unassuming service speaks of someone who wants to make life better for others. That is one of the things that makes her so very special. She has never asked for anything in return but gives of her time, as she’s done for every house event, for every lesson she has meticulously prepared, for every coaching session she has thought so carefully about in order to improve both skills and a sense of ‘team’. She has also given of herself in every duty where she is wholly available for the girls in South house, giving of her wisdom, comfort and guidance, encouraging, supporting and inspiring the young women in her care.

Mrs Lock trusted Ruth implicitly, and I have too. She will make an exceptional Housemistress in Bangkok. There is no pretence with Ruth. She never seeks to be anything other than authentic and has all the qualities one would want in a friend — in no particular order: loyal, kind, thoughtful, forgiving, patient, fun. She has been the perfect role model for the girls in South and Cranleigh as a whole house, and will continue to be so in Harrow Bangkok, I have no doubt at all.

Ruth, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your life with us. We shall miss you keenly and we wish you and Chris every success and happiness as you wing your way to warmer climes.

MRS BEX BARKER

MRS JAN GOLDSMITH

Mrs G.’s career at Cranleigh, spanned over 15 years of service in Cubitt as Matron and over 30 years at Cranleigh in a variety of roles. She first arrived in Cranleigh in 1989 with her husband. He took up a three-year contract to teach maths and Mrs G. started her Cranleigh service by managing a fundraising appeal for an indoor swimming pool and a small performing arts theatre. She also took on the role of part-time secretary in the Music School.

After three years the appeal closed having reached its target, and she began life as a boarding house Matron, a role she continued through four different Housemasters and over 26 years.

Jan always described the role of Matron as less of a job and more a way of life, enjoying the privilege that house staff enjoy in being part of the boys’ development over five years. Last year she was shortlisted for a BSA Award for her service to boarding.

For 15 years Mrs G. was the trusted and loved central pillar of Cubitt, and a source of great guidance and empathy. The boys adored her. Mrs G. is a true representation of what a boarding school Matron should be like, through her matriarchal skills and her ability to be personal to each and every person in the boarding house. She will be missed by many and we wish her well in her next adventures.

MR SAM COOKE

FOR 15 YEARS SHE WAS THE TRUSTED AND “ LOVED CENTRAL PILLAR OF CUBITT

MS ALISON HODGES

SHE BROUGHT A CALMNESS AND A QUIET YET FIRM “ PRESENCE WHEN ON DUTY

Alison started in September 2018 as a teacher of Learning Support, joining us from the Leys School, Cambridge. She brought a huge amount of experience to the department and settled in quickly, with colleagues, parents and students alike appreciating her clear advice, calm authority and thoroughness in investigating what are often very complex issues.

Alison is a highly qualified professional and a qualified assessor, allowing her to be guided in determining the appropriate assessments for exam access arrangements. Anyone familiar with this field knows how very different pupils’ needs can be. Alison is an expert at determining this and making clear decisions that are always in the pupil’s best interest. Her tenacity with investigating difficult issues in order to provide the best and most appropriate support for an individual student is quite outstanding.

From September 2020, Alison took over as the Head of Learning Support. Though she had considered retirement at the end of 2019-20, she was aware of the impact of losing two highly experienced professionals at the end of one year. I remain indebted to her for this selfless act and she’s done a superb job of running the department as an excellent manager and outstanding leader.

Alison has been a Tutor in Cubitt during her time at Cranleigh. She is an incredibly hard-working and conscientious Tutor, always being willing to go above and beyond to help and support her tutees in any and every way. She is incredibly caring and diligent, always seeking to put their good at the centre of all that she has done and sought to work for the best outcomes for the pupils. She has brought a calmness and a quiet yet firm presence when on duty, whilst performing the miracle of maintaining her sense of humour throughout the chaos that is working with Cubittians. On the co-curricular side of school life, Alison found the time to help with Voluntary Action as well as some Outdoor Ed. activities. As we came to expect from her, she was always very dedicated and professional in her approach.

Leading any department is a challenging role and leading a Learning Support department even more so. Alison has continued the excellent work before her and left the department in a great place for her successor.The community is so grateful for her hard work and her dedication to the School and its students, and we wish her the very best for her retirement.

MR DAVE BOGGITT

MR KELVIN JONES

If you had to summarise Kelvin Jones’ approach as Head of Swimming you could do a lot worse than plump for ‘relentlessly cheerful.’ It takes a particular personality type to negotiate an hourlong commute around the M25 and be poolside for a 6am squad session radiating positive energy, but Kelvin could be relied upon to buoy up sleepy-eyed pupils and get them ploughing through a tough training set with enthusiasm and laughter. His upbeat manner rarely slipped — even when he found himself chest-deep in the shallow-end scooping out half a ton of sand with a trowel when the filters broke.

Kelvin joined the staff in January 2019 with impeccable swimming credentials that included international competitive honours for Wales, and years of experience as a club coach. Yet he wore his expertise lightly, commenting that he chose backstroke because it was the least technical stroke, ‘You just lie on your back and paddle like crazy’, and confessing at interview that he knew less than nothing about water polo. But his casualness belied a deep-seated love of sport — all sport — and an instinctive coaching ability that allowed him to connect equally well with the youngsters at Prep School and with the elite senior swimmers.

Pupils enjoyed his relaxed coaching style but his natural authority poolside ensured they trained hard, and the atmosphere he fostered in sessions was purposeful and focused. He brought a sense of fun to training and was inventive when it came to devising sets to detract from the boredom of endless lengths: Saturday afternoon sessions were a highlight as Kelvin would come up with ever more creative ways of keeping things fresh — a particular favourite was ‘Cranopoly’ where swimmers would roll waterproof dice and swim whatever set they landed on as they moved around a gigantic gameboard on the side … assuming, of course, they could first decipher his spidery handwriting!

Kelvin’s decision to take up a position much closer to home was entirely understandable, but he is a much-missed presence poolside, and we wish him and his family all the best as he takes up his new role.

MR SIMON BIRD KELVIN COULD BE RELIED UPON TO BUOY “ UP SLEEPY-EYED PUPILS AND GET THEM PLOUGHING THROUGH A TOUGH TRAINING SET WITH ENTHUSIASM AND LAUGHTER

MRS BETH LEWIS

BETH IS A TOTAL LEGEND “

It seems slightly surreal that the time has actually come for us to say goodbye to the wonderful Bethy Lew. I was certain that someone as impressive as Beth wouldn’t be around for long but I had hoped (slightly selfishly) that we may have had her around for a little longer. I know she will hate me highlighting her many, many strengths, and it’s Beth’s humility that makes her an incredible role model to each and every one of us. In the words of many of the students around campus, “Beth is a total LEGEND and … I’ll tell you for why …”

Beth joined the Cranleigh community when Tim moved to Cranleigh to become the School Chaplain, and Cranleigh I believe, has been a better place ever since. The arrival of Tim, Beth, Amelie, Hetty and Livvy brought with them an injection of energy, laughter, kindness and compassion ... with the Lewis family in town, there is never a dull moment. It wasn’t long before Beth was snapped up by West house to be a Tutor and shortly after that she became the first ever Rhodes Housemistress. She certainly rose to the challenge and it was during this time that Cranleigh paid witness to just what a hard grafter Beth is. Not afraid to get her hands dirty and always leading by example; she worked tirelessly to ensure that Rhodes opened in style, in line with her high expectations and passion for pastoral care. Beth is the master of putting a brave face on even when she is battling with much behind closed doors. I was certain that Beth would make history with Rhodes house. I wasn’t wrong ... since the day she started planning Rhodes’ opening, her attention to detail has been staggering. Her passion and love for her job and everything she does is truly infectious to those around her. I was lucky enough to witness the incredible tributes that came pouring in from students, past students and colleagues on Friday night at her final House Prayers. She has certainly made an impact on many people’s lives and will for many, be a guiding light as they move on to their next chapter.

Beth’s presence hasn’t just been felt in the Boarding House or in the classroom. Her injection of energy and enthusiasm into the once known ‘Community Service’ programme has been notable. Rebranded as ‘Voluntary Action’, Beth has been involved with multiple charitable activities, community service and volunteering visits. With so many different outreach activities, co-ordinating the many students’ whereabouts is a thankless task, and one that is incredibly important to our community.

Diligent, organised, passionate ... a consummate professional. Beth has an unwavering ability to bring others along with her without any coercion, the Rhodes girls have benefitted hugely from having Beth at the helm. One of Beth’s many admirable qualities is her ability to be outwardlooking and totally and utterly selfless, particularly when she is up against it. Beth’s integrity was recently identified by her husband in a game of Mr and Mrs Smith carried out at House Prayers, where the Rev very simply stated that, “Beth would never say anything she wouldn’t be willing to do herself and would never say anything she wouldn’t wholeheartedly believe in.” What more could you want as a role model for young girls growing up in the minefield that is life? The girls in Rhodes house have benefited hugely from her wisdom, direction and compassion. Beth’s passion for Rhodes is unquestionable. The chants you hear around campus, the remnants of orange face paint you will see on her face and her commitment to the brand, sporting orange nail varnish are commendable. No one is ever in doubt, least the girls, that she lives and breathes Rhodes. This passion is deep seated in the girls. Splitting a house is never easy but the girls that moved from West to Rhodes a few years ago took no time at all in capturing Rhodes’ essence. Their pride and respect for the house they moved into came from the morals and values that Beth instilled throughout that house.

MRS HELEN CARSON

REV TIM LEWIS

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34.8 is a great text for a School Chapel, especially when the illustration used is a glass of beer, poured slowly in front of a group of teenagers at 8.15 on a Sunday night. As the Senior Prefect commented on Speech Day, ‘I don’t quite remember why Rev Lewis was drinking a pint in Chapel, I just think he fancied a beer.’ I overheard another statement from a group of Sixth Formers following that memorable Chapel: ‘I love Rev Lewis. I hope he never leaves.’ Sadly, he has left to shepherd another flock but we are left all the stronger as a community after his careful, skilful, daring sometimes slightly bonkers watch.

Chaplaincy is hard. Put 700 people in a room together at a time when they are either just waking up or just falling asleep and ask them to listen to a reading from a text thousands of years old; say some prayers to a God they may not believe even exists; and then ask them to listen to a talk for 5-10 minutes. Thankfully, at least Cranleighans love the singing bit. And if that does not seem tough enough, drop in a dose of pandemic and create a whole series of fun, virtual talks in the knowledge that about 80% of the intended audience will not tune in. Now add in a need to be there as spiritual guide and pastoral ear, the one everyone turns to in moments of grief as well as joy with an expectation that you will always be gracious and kind. Take that perspective and we realise what a special gift and blessing Tim was to us all. He made Chapel a place where people wanted to go.

His secret was simple: he knew his congregation and he knew not to take himself too seriously. Quite hard for someone who was, infuriatingly for the rest of us, a strong academic, able sportsman, talented singer and actor. We will never forget him bouncing down the aisle on a space hopper, or setting light to things, or dressing up as Father Christmas; or for those of us who experienced his family Christmas Eve services, dressing as a sheep, a shepherd, a king and a baby all at once with accents to boot!

In that vein, Mr Brett Hopcroft, his Head of Department says of him: ‘Tim was an outstanding colleague, friend and invaluable member of the Religion & Philosophy Department. A true scholar and an outstanding teacher who inspired and challenged his pupils. He brought the creativity of his chapel services into the classroom and created a dynamic and entertaining learning environment. Above all, he cared deeply about us and each of his students and we will sorely miss his smile, impressions and infectious laugh. ‘

That professionalism with infectious humour also characterised his sporting endeavours – he loved being out coaching boys and girls so that they got to know him outside of the Chapel – but don’t be fooled, he was always a competitor at heart, even when it came to a Boxing Day ‘fun’ hockey match!

Personally, I have so much for which to thank Tim. We met weekly for seven years as he acted as my spiritual guide. To have somebody with whom to share the deepest of thoughts and feelings is a precious thing indeed and I will be eternally grateful. I know there are many on the staff who have shared that same private emotion and experience in their friendship with Tim. And, of course, Tim introduced us to Beth, the even better half of the Lewis partnership, and his wonderful girls.

In the term after I had heard I had got the job at Cranleigh, I received a text from another Head telling me that Guy Waller was in the process of appointing Tim as Chaplain. The gist of the message was that he was the best young teacher he had known and the closing sentence went straight to the point: ‘do not let him get away.’ The time was now right for him to go, but I repeated this advice to the Dean in the Bath Diocese where Tim now serves. God has a new plan for Tim and we trust he will bless Combe Down as he has blessed us. No doubt, wherever he is, he will still enjoy the taste of beer.

MR MARTIN READER TIM WAS A TRUE SCHOLAR AND OUTSTANDING “ TEACHER WHO INSPIRED AND CHALLENGED HIS PUPILS “

MRS LYNDSEY MERCER

LYNDSEY BROUGHT HUGE EXPERTISE AND “ SKILLS TO HER STUDENTS

Is it really five years since Lyndsey Mercer started at Cranleigh? It seems such a short time, and she has come to feel like a fixture, a permanent part of the Cranleigh scene, and certainly of the Art Department. (Although in fact she has ‘left’ before to have her second child, Adelaide!) But her departure leaves all sorts of questions … how does one do fine art photography in schools in any other way? Who’s going to provide the secret stashes of diet Coke and chocolate? Where are we going to find the best exemplar sketchbooks? Who’s going to provide Ms Hellberg with hot drinks?

When Lyndsey joined Cranleigh in September 2016 as the School’s first teacher of lens-based media — as our advert described the new post — she helped oversee a reordering of the art studios, Ceramics and Sculpture were combined and the freed up floor used to provide a dark room, lighting studio, storage, and working spaces. Her exciting mixed media approach to using photographic processes, developed through the experience of working in two previous schools, teaching textiles, as well as Photography, immediately connected with students and we had problems making sure everyone was able to experience her teaching.

Lyndsey brought huge expertise and skills to her students — Some I think were in love with her — the Laurens, the Emmas, and the Jakes will all miss her. For me it was Lyndsey’s sketchbooks: they are awe-inspiring, each page full of beautiful intricate details. Who wouldn’t fall for this tall, fair-skinned, straight-talking Northerner!

We all love doing cover lessons in Lyndsey’s room, because she is so organised. Her classes know exactly what they are doing, and just get on with it. There’s never any messy processes either for cover lessons — although she is happy to do all sorts of mystical secret processes on her own. Extraordinary prints appear on her beautiful displays and we haven’t a clue how that is done — there’s no evidence — it’s alchemy!

Lyndsey regularly put her Art Department colleagues to shame — she is so efficient — Fourth Form reports will have been done days before they are due, while the rest of us are up late the night before; how does she do that? Give her responsibility to run the department’s Instagram page and she’s done 20 posts in seven days! When does she find the time? And she’ll tell you that she is nervous about being a Head of Department!

What we will really miss of course, is Lyndsey the person — the person able to listen — she is such a good listener. I’ll miss her advice and clarity of thought when talking about students or planning projects. We’ll miss her complaining about the lack of gluten free labels on school food — every day … we’ll miss her shoes. We’ll miss her ability to ghost into a room without you noticing. Her laugh and her Northern accent!

We wish Lyndsey and Chris, Delilah and Adelaide all the best on the adventure ahead as she moves to become Art Subject Leader at King Henry VIII College, Malaysia.

MR JAMES NAIRNE

MR PATRICK ROBERTS

‘Serve to Lead’ is both the motto of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and the British Army’s anthology on leadership. It is no surprise that for someone who had taught army officers, serving to lead was his guiding principle for 18 years as Bursar of Cranleigh.

I often think about how our past experiences equip us for the present. Typical of Patrick, he would never bring it up in conversation, but if you asked about the odd-shaped chunk of very heavy brass that acted as a paperweight on his desk, he would let you know very humbly that it had come in his direction in an attack in Northern Ireland. Lieutenant-Colonel Roberts served in some challenging places around the world and he is also an accomplished yachtsman. Perhaps this is why there was always calm in his office — the waves and storms the School inevitably faced in 18 years were perhaps smaller by comparison.

It was also typical of Patrick that he should decide to retire in December so he could complete the last audit, sign off the accounts and retire without a public fuss. He likes to get the job done. He has always wanted to make the School better: like any good steward of the finances, he would always meet an idea he did not think a good one with a ‘no’, yet his instinct was to see the possible and say, ‘yes’.

And the School would not be where it was without that ‘yes’: TASC, Emms, van Hasselt, Jubilee Pavilion, Woodland Fitness Centre, Chapel, West, Martlet, Cubitt extension, Bluett’s, Lintott’s, Marcon, Westcott, his favourite the War Memorial; at the Prep School, Couper and Townsend. All overseen by Patrick. Heads may have the vision for these things, but it is the Bursar who turns them into a reality. Seeing Patrick go for a deal and get things done is a joy to behold. The School has a history of getting things done close to budget and when tens of millions are being spent, this is vital.

Then there is the less obvious legacy to secure the long-term future of the School. The success of the Foundation and Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are very much down to Patrick’s fine, detailed attention to the unglamorous behind the scenes work of legals, governance and procurement.

Of course, he would never claim credit for himself always deflecting any praise towards the outstanding team of talented bursarial leads through whom Cranleigh is so blessed. It is a team that he has appointed and he has motivated. For Patrick’s real success lies in the fact that he loves Cranleigh and he loves people: he understands deeply what a school is and what makes a community. He gets that sport, art and music are important — even if they are expensive. It is no surprise as he is a genuine polymath — a strong racquets player, sailor, runner, shot; a keen historian, gardener, mechanic. He would have been a great Cranleighan.

Sometimes the long-term security of a school means that tough decisions have to be made and that they are not always popular especially when the books need balancing, but my experience is that he always thinks of the impact on people. He is astute at recognising when someone is trying to pull the wool but equally when someone is in genuine need. It is a rare gift. And generations have benefitted from it.

Personally, he has been wise counsel, a confidante, a friend and a burden carrier over the last eight years. And most of all, he has been the person to laugh with at the end of the day. Fortunately, it is not a final farewell as he is now serving as Clerk to the Governors. We wish Patrick and Hetty a wonderful retirement in Chichester, and Hetty all the best with a restless Patrick and the promise of even more holidays on the sea!

MR MARTIN READER PATRICK’S REAL SUCCESS LIES IN THE FACT THAT HE LOVES “ CRANLEIGH AND HE LOVES PEOPLE: HE UNDERSTANDS DEEPLY WHAT A SCHOOL IS AND WHAT MAKES A COMMUNITY “

COMMON ROOM 2020 – 2021

GOVERNING BODY

A.J. Lajtha Esq MA FCIB CHAIRMAN Mrs M.M.S. Fisher MA DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Mrs S.E. Bayliss MA PGCE Colonel J.W. Boyd OBE MA Mrs J.A. Brown MA Oxon Dr R. Chesser MA MB BChir MRCP M. Foster Esq MA P.S.P. Going Esq BSc MRICS S. Gunapala Esq BEng MEng FCA Miss K.J.S. Kerr J. Khurshid Esq QC J.A.M. Knight Esq BA Mrs A.J. Lye BA C.H. Severs LLB (Hons) Mrs E. Stanton BSc ACA J.J.D.C. Tate Esq BA (Hons) DipArch MArch ARB RIBA S.J. Watkinson Esq BSc ACA O.A.R. Weiss Esq MA P.M. Wells Esq BEd (Hons) D.G. Westcott Esq BA BCL QC S.J. Whitehouse Esq BA (Cantab) Prof R.J. Wilkins MA DPhil D.A.E. Williams Esq BA FCA Mrs M.J. Williamson

NEW STAFF LIST

Miss A. M. Billson Miss K.E. Cummins Mr S.J.W. Haddock

MTheo, Mdiv; Religion and Philosophy MA, PGCE; Drama MA, PGCE; Science, Maths

Miss P. E. Henderson Mr R. A. C. Humes Miss A. E. Johnson Miss C.M. Johnson Mr J. H. Ladd Gibbon

BA, PGCE; Head of MFL BSc, PGCE; Physics MA, PGCE; Geography Biology Teaching Assistant BSc; Business Studies & Economics Mr S. P. Rayer BSc, QTS; Design Engineering Miss M. L. N. Summers BSc, MSc, PGCE; Psychology

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Headmaster

Mr M.S. Reader, MA, MPhil, MBA, QTS

Deputy Head

Mr S.D. Bird, BA, Med, QTS (French, Spanish) Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Head (Academic)

Mr D.R. Boggitt, BEng, PGCE, Med (Maths)

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Dr A.P. Saxel, BSc. PhD (Chemistry) Designated Safeguarding Lead

Assistant Head (Liaison) Mr S.J. Batchelor

Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) Mr C.H.D. Boddington, BA, PGCE

Headmaster’s PA Mrs C.L. Brightman Director of External Relations

Mrs J.R. Cooksley, BA(Hons), MA, NCTJ Prof. Cert.

Strategic Development Director Mr J. D. R. Dale-Adcock, BA, PGCE

Director of Operations Mr P.A. Dunn, BA

Assistant Head, Director of Digital Strategy

Mr D.J. Futcher, BSc, MSc, QTS (Music, Technology, ICT)

Assistant Head (Learning, Teaching & Innovation)

Dr J.L. Taylor, BA, BPhil, PGC, DPhil

Director of Finance Miss J.A. Underdown

MR T. AYLING, BA,Geography, Politics; Tutor, Loveday MS M. BAFFOU, BA, French Language Assistant; Tutor, Rhodes MR A.K. BARKER, BSc, PGCE, Maths; Tutor, South MRS R.L. BARKER, BSc, PGCE, Biology; Housemistress, South MR J. BARTLETT, BA, Head of Economics & Business Studies; Head of Lower School Studies; i/c Tennis; Tutor, East MISS A.M.L. BARTLETT, BA, English; Tutor, Martlet MISS S.E. BAUMANN, BA, PGCE, Design Engineering; Tutor, Loveday MR R.R.B. BELLAK, BA, PGCE, English; Tutor, Loveday MRS P.M. BIGG, Spanish Language Assistant MISS A.M. BILLSON, MTheo, MDiv, Religion and Philosophy Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Martlet MR E.J.P. BRADNOCK, BA, PGCE, English; Housemaster, East MRS S.R. BROAD, BA, PGCE, Netball Coach; Tutor, Rhodes MR B.W. BROWNE, BSc, PGCE, Maths; i/c Football; Tutor, Cubitt MRS C.C.E. BRUNS, BSc, German Language Assistant MRS G.L. BUKOWSKA, MSc, PGCE, Biology; Resident Deputy Housemistress, West MRS O. BURT, BA, MA, Librarian; Russian; Tutor, South MR E.J. CARSON, BSc, Maths, Physics; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt MRS H.K. CARSON, BSc, PGCE, Business Studies, Economics; Resident Deputy Housemistress, Rhodes MR W.E. CHADWICK, BA, PGCE, Assistant Head of French; Tutor, Cubitt MISS D.F. CHAPMAN, BA, MA, Drama, English; Tutor, Rhodes MRS C.L. CONSTABLE, MA, PGCE, History, Politics; Tutor, Martlet MR T.M.D. CONSTABLE, BSC, PGCE, Business Studies, Economics; i/c Fives; Nonresident Assistant HM, North MR S.T. COOKE, MA (Oxon), MEd, PGCE, Religion and Philosophy; Housemaster, Cubitt MRS C.E. COOPER, BA, French Language Assistant MISS K.G. CUMMINS, MA, PGCE, Drama; Tutor. South MRS N.J.R. DAVISON, BA, IPGCE, English; Non-resident Deputy Housemistress, Rhodes MRS E.G.M. DELLIERE, BA, Business Studies; Tutor, Rhodes MR N. DRAKE, BA, PGDip, PGCE, Spanish; Senior Tutor; Head of Sixth Form PSHE; Non-resident Deputy Housemaster, South MRS V.C. DUTTON, BA, MSc, PGCE, Physics; Tutor, Martlet MR D.M. EAGLESTONE, BSc, PGDip, Head of Brass and Woodwind MR M.P.D. EMLEY, BA, PGCE, Geography; Joint Head of Lower School PSHE; Non-resident Assistant HM, East MR T.R. FEARN, BSc, PGCE, Physics; Head of Academic Administration; Tutor, Cubitt MRS K.J. FLACK, BA, HND, Learning Support; Joint Head of Lower School PSHE; Tutor, West MR A.P. FORSDIKE, MA, PGCE, History; i/c Cricket; Housemaster, North MISS C.E. FRUDE, BA, Classical Civilisation, Greek, Latin; Non-resident Assistant Housemistress, West MRS C.W. GANGEMI, BSc, PGCE, Assistant Head of Mathematics; Tutor, Rhodes MS R.S. GIBSON, BTh, MA, QTS, Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, West MISS S.L. GREENWOOD, BA, Maths, Head of PE; Chair of CR; Non-executive member of SMT; i/c Golf; Tutor, Martlet MR A.J. GUPPY, BA, History; Tutor, Loveday MR S.J.W. HADDOCK, MA, PGCE, Science, Maths MISS C.R. HALL, BA, PGCE, Spanish, French; Resident Deputy Housemistress, Martlet MR R.M. HARDY, BSc, PGCE, Head of Physics; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Martlet MS L.A. HELLBERG, BA, PGCE, Art (Printmaking); Tutor, West MISS P.E. HENDERSON, BA, PGCE, Head of MFL; Tutor, Rhodes MR A.G.C. HILLEN, BA, MA, PGCE, English; Tutor, East MRS A.J.C. HODGES, BSc, PGCE, Head of Learning Support; Tutor, Cubitt DR D.A.W. HOGG, MA, MSt, DPhil, PGCE, Head of Classics; Tutor, South MR B.P. HOPCROFT, MA, Head of Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, North MS S. HOUGHTON, BA, BSc, Director of Netball; Tutor, South MR A.R. HOUSTON, BSc, GTP, Director of Sport; PE; Tutor, East MR R.A.C. HUMES, BSc, PGCE, Physics; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Loveday MISS A.E. JOHNSON, MA, PGCE, Geography; Tutor, Rhodes MISS C.M. JOHNSON, Biology Teaching Assistant; Tutor, West MR R.C.E.K. KEFFORD, BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; i/c Hockey Coaching, Tutor, Loveday DR S.L. KEMP, BSc, PhD, PGCE, Head of Chemistry; Tutor, West MR C.W. KINNERSLY, MA, GTP, Art (3-d Studies); Tutor, North MR J.H. LADD GIBBON, Business Management Postgraduate, BSc, Business Studies, Economics; Tutor, Loveday

MR R.G. LANE, MEng, PGCE, MEd, Physics; Housemaster, Loveday MR F.P.A. LAUGHTON, BSc, PGCE, Head of Biology; Tutor, North MR P.M. LEAMON, BA, PGCE, Assistant Head of English; Acting Deputy Housemaster, North (maternity cover) MR T.G. LEEKE, BSc, History, Politics; Tutor, North THE REVD T.M.P. LEWIS, MA, MTh, GTP, Chaplain; Religion & Philosophy; Tutor, Rhodes MRS B.L. LEWIS, MA, MSc, GTP, Psychology; Housemistress, Rhodes MRS C.J. LOCK, BSc, PGCE, PGDIPP, Biology; Academic Admissions Liaison; Foundation Officer; Tutor, East MISS O.R. MCCONNELL-WOOD, BA, Classics, History; Resident Assistant Housemistress, Rhodes MRS E.R. MCGHEE, BA, PGCE, Drama; Tutor, South MR G.L. MCMILLAN, BSc, PGCE, Design Engineering; i/c Skiing; Tutor, Loveday MRS L. MERCER, BA, PGCE, Art (Lens Based Media); Tutor, South MR N.G.A. MILLER, BA, GTP, QTS, French, Spanish; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt; Assistant Head of UCAS and Careers MR J.P. NAIRNE, BFA, PGCE, Director of Art; Tutor, Loveday MR G.J.N. NEILL, BA, PGCE, MA, Head of English; Head of University Admissions; Tutor, Cubitt MISS C.E. NICHOLLS, MA, PGCE, Maths; Head of Co-curricular administration; i/c Squash; i/c Hockey administration; Tutor, South MR R.J. ORGAN, Director of Hockey MR E.J.E. PEERLESS, BSc, PGCE, Chemistry, Maths; i/c Sailing; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, North MR G.V. PRITCHARD, BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Resident Deputy Housemaster, High Upfold MR S.G. QUINN, BSc, PD, PGCE, Head of Mathematics; Tutor, East MR S.P. RAYER, BSc, QTS, Design Engineering; Tutor, East MRS A.E. READER, BA, PGCE, Head of Careers; PE; Tutor, West MR D.C. REED, BA, MSc, Design Engineering; i/c Elite Skiing; Contingent Commander CCF; Resident Deputy Housemaster, Loveday MR A.D. ROBINSON, MA, PGCE, Head of French; Tutor, North MR I.P. ROSSITER, BSc, PGCE, Biology; Resident Deputy HM, Cubitt MR A.S.J. ROTHWELL, MA, MPhil, PGCE, Head of History; Master of the Scholars; Oxbridge Co-ordinator; Tutor, Loveday MR G.C. ROYALL, BSc, Head of Contemporary Music; Music Technology; Resident Deputy HMHousemaster, East MR R.J. SAXEL, BA Dip.RAM, LRAM, ARAM, Director of Music; Tutor, Rhodes MR A.N.J. SCARISBRICK, BSc, Head of Psychology; Tutor, North MR J.H. SCHOFIELD-NEWTON, BA, MA, Classical Civilisation, Latin; Tutor, East MR J. SCOTT, BA, PGCE, MBA, Director of Drama; Tutor, Martlet MRS R.J.C. SCOTT, BA, QTS, PE; Housemistress, Martlet MR P.N. SCRIVEN, LRAM, BA, MA, MM, Organist in Residence MISS R.E. SIMMONS, BA, PGCE, Classical Civilisation, Greek, Latin;Resident Deputy HM, South MRS A.C. SMUTS, BSc, GTP, PE; i/c Athletics; Resident Deputy Housemistress, North MISS M.L.N. SUMMERS, BSc, MSc, PGCE, Psychology; Tutor, Martlet MR J.J. TAYLOR, BA, QTS, Head of Design Engineering; Tutor, North DR A.L. THOMAS, BMus, MPhil, PhD, Head of Choral Music & Vocal Studies; Tutor, North DR B.R. TYRRELL, MChem, DPhil, Chemistry; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; Tutor, Cubitt MR D.N. VAIANI, BA, History; Tutor, North MR R.JO. VENABLES, MA, PGCE, Maths; Tutor, Loveday MR R.H. VERDON, BA, MBA, PGCE, Head of Politics, History; Tutor, East DR M.E. WARD, BA, LGSM, MMus, Dip.RCM, ARCM, PhD, Head of Piano; Tutor, Martlet MR K.D. WEAVER, MA, PGDip, LRAM, Head of Academic Music; Head of Strings; Tutor, Cubitt MR M.J. WEIGHTON, BA, PGCE, DipAD, Art; Outreach; Tutor, Cubitt MR S.D. WELCH, Director of Cricket; Minibus Maintenance; Tutor, North MISS M.K. C. WILLIAMS, BA, English; Tutor, South MR R.A.C. WILLIAMS, BSc, PGCE, MA, Head of Geography; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, East MRS A.W. WORSLEY, BSc, PGCE, Maths; Housemistress, West MR M.A. WORSLEY, LL.B, Business Studies, Economics; Tutor, West MRS U.C. YARDLEY, BA, PGCE, Head of German; i/c Badminton; Tutor, West DR S.A.H. YOUNG, PhD, MSc, BSc, PGCE, Biology, Geology; Head of Outdoor Education; Tutor, West