Mr Bruce Bayly Retiring Deputy Headmaster 2004 - 2016 Bruce attended Stratford High School from 1971 to 1975 and his academic and sporting talents led to him being named Head Boy in his final year. He attended Massey University and gained a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, History and Economics followed by a year at Auckland Teachers’ College, where he gained a Diploma of Teaching. Mr Tom Ryder was appointed as headmaster of New Plymouth Boys’ High School in 1979 and one of his first staffing decisions was to appoint Bruce as an assistant teacher of Commerce and Social Science. He quickly involved himself in all aspects of the school, juggling coaching rugby and basketball while still playing senior rugby for New Plymouth Old Boys’ and cricket for Inglewood. As head coach of the 1st V basketball team in 1987, Bruce guided the team to 5th place at the national champs. In 1988 Bruce took up a position as Head
of Commerce at Spotswood College. He returned to NPBHS in 1995 when he was appointed Senior Master by Mr Lyall French-Wright. Bruce continued to coach basketball and has held various roles in the senior leadership team, including overseeing the pastoral care of students and professional development for the teaching staff. In 2004 Bruce was appointed Deputy Headmaster where he has been responsible for a wide range of areas including the day-to-day running of the school. Bruce will be remembered as a positive teacher and leader who has a genuine passion for up-skilling young men, both in the classroom, and on the sports field. He has given 29 years of service, during which he has shown an unflinching loyalty to NPBHS, to its headmasters, teachers and pupils. He will be remembered for his genuine care and concern for the school and all those who have been a part of the NPBHS community.
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