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School’s farewell to retiring head
A MAN described as “the face of Bower Grove School” is retiring. Past and present staff and pupils
of the special school in Fant Lane, Fantwere reunited in saying good- bye to Trevor Phipps at a series of events in the run-up to the end of term. The active 60-year-old intends to
use his time to follow his passion as a cyclist and also hopes to visit two grown-up daughters inAustralia. Mr Phipps joined Bower Grove in
1984, rising to deputy head and, 25 years ago, to headmaster. He saw through the changes that
came about following a review 12 years ago, when the school shifted from serving children with physi- cal disabilities to those with behav- ioural and mental health needs. The school now has a register of 200 pupils aged from four to 16. Deputy head Lynn Salter will
take over as head following Mr Phipps’ retirement. She said: “He knows every child’s name, and all the parents, always takes Friday as- semblies, takes a turn on lunch duty and enjoys making a differ- ence to the lives of young people.
He has been the face of Bower Grove School for more than 30 years.” The former PE teacher will be re- membered for his love of amateur dramatics and sport. Mrs Salter added: “His favourite day of the year has always been sports day and the teachers versus students’ football match for year 11s.We plan to put on a show for his leaving party and to hold a staff and pupils rounders match before he goes.” Mr Phipps is pictured with a Cel-
ebrate Maidstone Lifetime Achieve- ment award, which he won in 2013 for his work at the school.
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came on the scene and assisted with CPR. When the ambulance arrived, he continued to offer medical support as Mr Rabbatts was taken to Maidstone Hospital. Mr Rabbatts, from Grove Green, said: “The last thing I can remember is
waiting at the traffic lights on the A26when I started to experience intense chest pains, and putting my handbrake on. The next thing I remember is waking up in hos- pital and being told that I’d suffered a heart attack.” His wife Jane said: “It was nothing short of miraculous how circumstances ensured that Peter received the best treatment possible when he suffered a heart attack. What were the chances of there being two health professionals in cars behind Peter, who had both been trained in CPR? Then, youthrowin the presence of the trust’s medical director, and the miracle is complete.” Mr Rabbatts said: “Thanks to
their prompt and effective ac- tions, I arrived at Maidstone Hospital’sA&Edepartment alive. We cannot thank those involved enough – my survival is down to them.” Another passer-by whowas on hisway towork, also stopped at the scene
Peter Rabbatts with Paul Sigston and nurse Helen Stevens
and used his first-aid training fromhis volunteer work as a special constable. Mr Sigston said: “We are so pleased that Peter ismaking a good recovery
and wish him the best for the future. Fortunately, becausemy colleagues re- sponded so quickly to Peter’s cardiac arrest, further treatment could be pro- vided by the paramedics when they arrived. It is at moments like this that one appreciates why everyone should be trained in basic life support.”
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