JAMES APPOINTED TO BCCJ EXCOM

James Nepaulsingh (OW 1998) has, this year, been appointed as a member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) Executive Committee. Working in Japan for over 14 years, James aims to ‘increase the representation of minority groups in the BCCJ and indeed, in Japan’ through his role. Established in 1948, the BCCJ is a not-for-profit membership organisation whose goal is to ‘strengthen business ties between the UK and Japan, promote and support the business interests of members’.

Cbe For Martin Duffell

Congratulations to Martin Duffell (OW 1981) who was awarded a CBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to Public Finance. Martin has been Head of Dealing at the Debt Management Office since 1998. He kindly visited School in October and spoke to Business and Economics students about his role and the wider UK economy, providing fascinating statistics and plenty of food for thought. When asked what guidance he would give to his younger

Warren Derry Oxford Dinner

In late 1957 or early 1958 the late Keith Holloway (OW 1954) organised a dinner at Oriel College, Oxford for the recently retired WGS Headmaster, Warren Derry; all current WGS Oxford undergraduates were invited.

John Hutchings (OW 1954) remembers it as a ‘warm occasion’ and would love to hear from any other OWS who attended.

We would love to connect you, so please do get in touch by email: development@wgs-sch.net self during a Q&A session, Martin advised: "Appreciate where you are, study something that interests you and do something that you love."