S TAFF NEWS 155
Farewells
Philip Aldridge
Philip joined the Maths Department in September 2010 and inherited a timetable that meant he taught a set in each of Years 7 to 11. It quickly became clear that he possessed considerable IT skills and regularly found innovative ways of gaining his pupils’ interest and improving their understanding using technology. An example of this included setting up a website to help Year 7 boys revise for their exams, devised by his own top set, students who also went across to the Junior School and introduced some new maths to the younger year groups.
He cycled to school every day and would probably prefer to forget the day a motorist opened their car door and sent him sprawling across the road, resulting in his being taken to hospital in an ambulance with a neck brace.
Fortunately, he quickly recovered with cuts and bruises and typically it was several days before he told us of his accident.
His interest in martial arts particularly pleased Mr Bateson, as he volunteered to take over the supervision of Judo club every Friday after school - which he did with unassuming efficiency. In his year at QEH he was also involved in helping out with both football and rugby at Failand.
I am sure the boys he taught will remember Mr Aldridge and I would like to thank him for all his hard work through the year and wish him well for the future.
WRE
Liz Bamber
Liz has been the Admissions Officer for the school and as such she has had a key role in attracting new pupils. She has been the first voice that prospective parents have heard and often the first face they will have seen. The fact that we have record numbers entering the school in September is in no small measure a reflection of her professionalism, efficiency and approachability.
Liz is also a great socialite, enjoying staff parties and trips; she was very much part of the Common Room. She is also a great supporter at Failand, passionately shouting “Come on George, Come on Will” from the touchline during rugby and football matches. Like Sarah Cosgrove, she has two boys in the school, one of whom has been Captain of School. We therefore know we will still see her regularly.
We wish her all the best in her new job at Red Maids’. Thankfully for us she has not gone to a rival school; such a move could have severely dented our recruitment.
SPR
John Colley
John has served as QEH Development Officer for the last three years. As an Old Boy of the school he was particularly well suited to his role, working alongside the Old Boys’ Society. He has made many friends in the Society, despite terrorising the Old Boys on golf days by hitting the ball many a mile into the distance. At school he excelled at cricket, a great love, and was one of the Headmaster’s most prolific tour guides.
From school he went on to Aston University, graduating in Business Studies as well as being close to his beloved West Bromwich Albion. He came to us after some time at British Aerospace. As Development Officer he has been responsible for raising thousands of pounds for the school, particularly for bursaries. He has arranged reunions and regional dinners, as well as social events such as the evening with rugby legend Mark Regan. He has initiated two annual funds, from which several departments, such as Games and Music, have benefitted.
John has also been very prominent in sports coaching in both the Junior and Senior Schools. His contributions to Senior football and Under 12 cricket have been particularly notable. He is leaving us to set up his own coaching and events management business, ‘Shine’. We wish him all the best and look forward to his return in his new capacity as he continues to help to coach some of the boys.
SPR
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