january2013 - Latymer Upper School

JANUARY2013
The termly newsletter for Latymerians
G R A D UAT
AT E
CORNER
We congratulate the following Latymerians on their
recent academic achievements.
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‘Graduate Corner’.
So, you’ve completed your first term at
Latymer, how have you found it so far?
Fantastic, so much has happened it’s been
very exciting; and the time has absolutely
flown! Everyone has been really friendly, I’ve
been made to feel truly welcome and I feel
very settled.
Class of 1980
Danny ROBINSON BSc (Econ), Financial Economics, Birkbeck
College, University of London (right).
Class of 1983
What distinguishes Latymer from other
schools? What is its main unique selling
point?
Erik KERSHENBAUM PhD, Biology, University of Haifa, Israel.
Class of 2003
Paul FULDA PhD, Physics, University of Birmingham.
I think actually it’s the feel of the school.
If you think about other Independent
schools, Latymer is refreshingly normal, the
people are very down to earth and quirky,
and I think they get a really good balance
between Academic Life and Art/Sport/
Music. They’re very rounded in ways that
perhaps pupils at some other schools are
not. They’re top notch academically as well,
which is no bad thing.
Class of 2004
Dominic DALGLISH MSt, Classical Archeology, University of
Oxford.
Nikola LJUBICIC MSc, Economics, University of Copenhagen.
Denmark.
Anup PUREWAL MSc, Applied Mathematics, University of
Washington (DC), USA.
Class of 2005
Rishi SETHI MSc, Sustainability (Business, Environment and
Corporate Social Responsibility), University of Leeds.
Class of 2006
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Prashant RAO MB BS, Medicine, and BSc, 1st, Human Physiology,
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King’s College, University of London.
Arif RHEMU BSc, Economics and Management, Royal Holloway College, University of London.
Rachel WALKER BA, Primary Education, Griffith University, Australia.
Class of 2007
Will ALLEN-MERSH MSc, Marketing, University of Bath.
Joe ARMITAGE BA Architectural Studies, University of Cardiff.
Sam BENARD BA, 1st, Art and Design, University of Leeds.
Max DARNTON BA, History of Art, University of Leeds.
Brid DINNEEN BSc, Psychology and Philosophy, University of Nottingham.
Henry FIELDMAN MSc, Biology of Vision, University College, University of London.
Gabriel GILL ANDREWS MA, International Relations, University of Edinburgh.
Sam HUTCHINSON MEng, Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London.
Pippa JACKSON BSc, Psychology & Philosophy, University of Bristol.
Dan JONES BA, English, Nottingham Trent University.
Susanna LAZARUS BA, English, University of Durham.
Francis MIDDLETON MSc, Development Economics, School of African & Oriental Studies,
University of London.
Darcy NICHOLSON BA, 1st, English Literature and French, University of Leeds.
Class of 2008
Max BYE BSc, Physics, University of Southampton.
George BLACKSELL BA, Land Economy, St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge.
Jamie MATHIESON BA, History, Clare College, University of Cambridge.
Kristina MIETTINEN BSc, 1st, Mathematics and Finance, King’s College, University of
London.
Jack MORRISSEY AB, Physics, Harvard University, USA.
Sam NEWTON BA, Classics, Somerville College, University of Oxford.
Richard SAMUEL BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of Warwick.
Harry SNOWDON BA, English, University of Sussex.
Class of 2009
Robert ALLEN-MERSH BSc, Real Estate Management, Oxford Brookes University.
Michael ANDERSON BA, Economics and Management, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford.
Mikhael BOUKRAA MEng, Mechanical Engineering, St Catherine’s College, University of
Oxford.
Jeremy BROWN BA, Classics, Peterhouse, University of Cambridge.
Chris KEVILLE BA, English, University of Leeds.
Jack ROLO BSc, Physics, University of Durham.
George SHAPTER BA, History of Art, Trinity College, University of Cambridge.
Ruby THOMAS BA, 1st, English, Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford.
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A sort of ‘feel good’ atmosphere around the
school?
Yes, everyone talks about the Latymer ‘buzz’
and you feel it.
How do you think the change to a fully
co-educational school might have changed
Latymer?
Well isn’t it interesting how ‘right’ that move
feels and how quickly it became fully coeducational? It just feels very Latymerian that
we should be co-ed. This is a modern school
that is so in touch with the real world – why
would you be single sex?
What one thing would you change about the
Education System in England if you were in
charge of the Department of Education?
I think, given that the school leaving age is
going to rise to 18 in 2015, then I would look
at scrapping GCSEs. Why do we need them?
We do too many exams in this country, and
if everyone is going to stay at school until 18
anyway then I’m not really sure what GCSEs
are for.
How do you view the system we have
adopted at Latymer of moving back to
terminal A2 exams and not sitting AS levels?
I think it’s good to give the L6 back their L6
year. I’m aware that it can create pressure at
the end of U6, and I’m sympathetic to that,
but actually I think it’s the right move. What’s
interesting is that the current leaks of the
proposed A Level reform are that all schools
are going in that direction. Actually all we’ve
done is do something a few years ahead of
other schools.
Is there anything you’re planning on
drastically changing about Latymer in the
coming years?
An interesting dilemma about being a new
Head is, when asked the ‘vision’ question,
you can’t win. If you’re going to change
areas, it seems to be implying that you
are criticising your predecessor. If you’re
not going to change, then you are a bit
of a waste of space! Drastic changes, no,
because over the last 10 years there have
been some pretty huge changes: curriculum,
buildings, co-ed, and the school’s better for
that. And also, let’s face it, the school is in
the Head, Mr Goodhew
pretty decent shape. I think there are things
we can improve about sport and the digital
strategy. I think we can look at increasing or
expanding our language provision; at the
moment it is quite European, it would be
interesting if it were more global. I’m very
keen to carry on the good work we’ve done
to fund means tested scholarships.
You mention non-European languages,
would we be talking about Mandarin…?
Yes, Mandarin, Arabic; world languages. It
is really important people graduating from
university can link up to the BRIC countries.
Can you remember a teacher who really
influenced you from schools you went to?
Yes, I can think of two. Unsurprisingly
my Latin teacher at school was pretty
inspirational to me, he meant a lot to me and
gave me the love of the subject. My primary
school violin teacher was a really kind, wise
musical lady, and my love of music and
playing the violin goes back to her.
On that note, what qualities does a good
and influential teacher possess that will
really leave a ‘mark’ on a pupil?
What you want is somebody who is
inspirational, if someone is dull that doesn’t
help. It’s not just about being charismatic;
it’s also about awakening something in
their pupils. Good teachers ultimately aim
at a situation where they step back and are
unnecessary, and the pupil takes over and
pursues a subject for themself. Inspirational,
but also someone who is keen to encourage
independence.
For anyone that wants to become a teacher,
what advice would you have to them to get
in that direction?
Do it, because education is so central to
people’s lives and the future of everyone in
the country. We need good people who are
committed and passionate and able. If you
look at the improvements that stem from the
TeachFirst scheme, that is great. If you talk
to 6th formers who did voluntary service
in other countries, they will agree that the
single biggest thing that can transform
lives is education. Working in education is
a privilege and a pleasure, and there isn’t
anything more exciting that you could be
doing with your life.
If you hadn’t been a teacher what would you
have been?
That’s interesting. I remember when I was 16
I had to make the decision to go down the
academic route and not go into music. I think
I made the right decision, but if not a teacher
it would have been nice to have been good
enough to become a musician. At university
I did consider research, but the thing with
research is that there needs to be one thing
that you are obsessed with, and actually I’m
interested in all sorts of things. Research is a
quite a lonely profession, and I discovered
at university that I’m quite social.
What was your worst/most hated subject
when you were at school?
I wasn’t mad keen on French at school,
which, given that I got married in France this
summer, is a little bit embarrassing.
by Matthew Hearn (L6th)
I also wasn’t that keen on History, but that
was because I had a really, really boring
teacher. It comes back to that point about
inspiration. At university I rekindled my
interest in Ancient History and got quite into
it, so I’m sure I would like history as a subject
now, but at school I was pretty switched off.
What was the most mischievous thing you
got up to at school?
I’m embarrassed to say I was a bit of
a ‘goodie two-shoes’ at school, I don’t
remember being in trouble very much. There
was one thing we did, but I’m going to use
the classic ‘it wasn’t me, it was a group of
us’ excuse. We had a Physics teacher who
was particularly awful, so we advertised
his bicycle for sale. He found out it was us
(after he had received phone calls about
buying his bike) and he said, “I hate you all
and I hope you fail,” which summed up our
relationship.
If you were a sportsman, who would you like
to be?
Well I’m really keen on cycling, so it would
be someone like Bradley Wiggins. I take my
hat off to what he has achieved this year. I’m
quite a keen road cyclist, so when we are in
France that’s a really good hobby, and it was
good in Northumberland as well. Bradley
would be my sporting hero.
You mentioned your love for cycling, would
you consider making it bigger at Latymer?
It would be very interesting to have a
Latymer cycling club open to pupils and
parents. The great thing about Latymer is it’s
big so there will always be an opportunity
to introduce new things. You’ve got to be
a careful with sport of not introducing new
things too freely. We want pupils to to be
in the most competitive team available, so
that’s something we’re wrestling with at the
minute. As a recreational club, cycling would
be great.
What have you learnt about rowing at
Latymer and have you been impressed?
I’ve been very impressed by rowing, I went
out with the rowers at 6:45 one Saturday
morning and they were all there working
hard, it was freezing cold, and I take my hat
off to their dedication to the sport. It’s more
than a sport, it’s a lifestyle choice.
Sum yourself up in three words.
I would say humorous, kind-hearted and a
good listener.
What was it like being the ‘new guy’ at
school again?
Well, a kind of mix of terrifying, potentially
overwhelming, but also really exciting. It is a
fresh start, and who knows what’s going to
happen.
What made you want to go into teaching in
the first place?
It was a good way of continuing to be
involved in my subject and communicate
my passion for my subject. After doing
my training it was apparent that I enjoyed
working with teenagers, who were fantastic
and great fun, and seemed to respond to the
subject and what I had to say about it.
What was your last holiday?
Actually it was my honeymoon. We married
in the Burgundy region of France and our
honeymoon was in the Dordogne. We were
kayaking down the Dordogne and cycling. It
was great, a really good time.
One thing that may distinguish Latymer from
other schools is the ‘Activities Week’. What
do you think about all of the exciting choices
available to Latymer students?
I think Activities Week is great. There are
other schools that claim to do something
similar but not as good.
What has been the most embarrassing
moment in your career?
It was my first Greek tour, as a new member
of staff. We were staying at a hotel in Athens
and I went round to the rooms on the floor
knocking and telling the students ‘lights out
now!’ Dark rooms, voices saying “righty ho,
sir!” I went back to my head of department
and said to him, “All the lads are in bed on
the first floor”. He looked at me and said,
“Well that’s great, but our school’s on the
second floor!” I had put the wrong school to
bed. The funny thing is that at no point did
the boys on the first floor question me when
I told them to put their lights out, they just
obliged!
Favourites:
Sport to watch other than cycling: Fencing;
I used to referee at the national youth
championships.
Food: I really like Indian food.
City: It would be a tie between Prague,
and an island in the South Pacific (French
Polynesia) called Huahine, which is amazing,
so I really enjoyed my time there as well.
Celebrity: I’m not really plugged in to the
whole ‘celebrity’ culture, but I’d say David
Tennant. Funnily enough there is a similarity
between Dr Who and Headmasters. You
can often think about the change of Heads
as a ‘regeneration’. So Mr Winter has
regenerated into me!
Pastime: Listening to music. Anything from
pre-baroque to stuff that’s in the charts now,
and everything in between!
To finish off with our own version of BBC
Radio 4’s Desert Island Disc. Could you
share three songs, a book (other than the
Bible and the works of Shakespeare, which
you already have) and a luxury that you
would bring on to a Desert Island if you
knew you would be trapped there?
The book is easy, that would be Homer’s
Iliad. The luxury is also easy, I’d have my
violin. The three songs… I think I would
have the second movement of Beethoven’s
7th symphony. This is played at the end of
the film The King’s Speech as they do that
montage around the country when he finally
conjures up his speech. There’s a song by
Muse called New Born which I quite like, that
would be number two, and then Sibelius’
2nd symphony at three.
Thanks to Mr Goodhew for giving up his
time to talk to us!
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NEWS
OF
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Ken at Buckingham Palace, 13th December 2012.
Q Ken
WOOLCOTT
(1930) received
the MBE in
the Queen’s
Birthday
Honours List.
Ken, aged
96 years, has
had a lifelong
involvement
with fitness
and was
instrumental
in developing
pop mobility,
the precursor
to current-day
aerobics.
Q Sir Peter HENDY CBE (1971) was knighted in the recent New
Year Honours List for “providing inspiring leadership to Transport
for London over the last six years since becoming Commissioner.
He has made London a world leader in integrated and
innovative transport delivery, and has overseen record-breaking
operational performance, passenger numbers and the largest
ever investment programme. He led, and played a key role in
preparing for the successful operation of London’s transport for
the 2012 Games. He supports the Railway Children, Tramsaid,
and London Poppy Day charities.” And, of course, Latymer’s
Annual Fund!
Peter met HRH the
Prince of Wales at
Clarence House
to promote the
annual Poppy
Appeal in advance
of Remembrance
Sunday 2012.
Peter spent the
day driving a Route
Master bus to
different venues
with a number of
celebrities.
Q Captain Jerry ROBERTS (1939) was also in the New Year
Honours List. Jerry, who we have featured in recent editions,
was recognised with an MBE for his war time code-breaking at
Bletchley Park in MI5, and since that area of work was recently
declassified, for his promotion of Bletchley Park’s activities.
Q Nicky JHOOTI (aka Jay SEAN) (1997) was awarded the
British Artist of the Decade Award at the Lebara Mobile Asian
Music Awards’ Evening in October at the Wembley Hilton, which
celebrated ten years in the music industry for Jay.
Q Christopher ELPHICK (1954) was nominated for the North
West region’s Digital Heroes Award 2012 by Rory Stewart MP.
Christopher is clerk to Ravenstonedale Parish Council which is
hosting the Fell End Broadband project, a community led fibre-tothe-home broadband project that connects rural properties and
businesses in Cumbria to super-fast broadband where currently
no access exists. This enables business opportunities and
educational contact for students and schoolchildren.
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Q Barry DORN (1950) (right) has
recently been honoured by being
made President of the National
Association of Toastmasters for
2011/12. This was a second term
in office as Barry was President in
1992/3. He is also a Freeman of
the City of London.
Barry
Q Lydia HEHIR (2011) has won a
Higgs Exhibition at Balliol College,
University of Oxford where
she is studying French. Arthur
HENDERSON (2011) is in the
University of Oxford sailing team. Nic HAYMAN (2009) is Vice
President of the University of Nottingham’s Basketball team.
Q Henry FIELDMAN (2007)
(right) coxed the GB men’s eight
in the European Championships
in Varese, Italy. Henry is
competing as part of the
selection process for the Rio
Olympics and is studying at
Cambridge this year.
Henr y
Q Angel-Clare GRANT (née
WATSON) (2000) is now Head
of Event Administration at the
London and Surrey Cycling
Partnership.
Q Tim MOORE (1982) once
famously cycled the route of the Tour de France with help
from his family, all described in his best-selling book French
Revolutions. Now the comic travel writer has cycled across
Sardinia from coast to coast with his three teenage children.
Q Alisha PATEL (2010) (right)
spent her summer in Tanzania
climbing Kilimanjaro describing
it as, “the most incredible
experience of my life, with so
many challenges, but so worth it.
I would definitely recommend it
to anyone and I’m glad I could
raise money for charity in the
process.” Alisha has raised
a magnificent £5,450 for the
Meningitis Research Foundation.
She then went on safari to
Zanzibar for some well-earned
‘R&R’ before returning to her
studies at Warwick.
Ali sha
Q The latest Alan RICKMAN (1964) film, The Gambit, starring
Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz and Sir Tom Courtenay, premiered
in London during November. Alan has been filming The Butler
where he plays Ronald Reagan.
Q Allegra STRATTON (1997) is political editor of BBC’s Newsnight.
Q Tim BALDOCK (2004) graduated in Philosophy from KCL and
is working for 1E in Ealing as a Software Developer whilst studying
for his Masters in Computer Science, at Birkbeck College. His
sister Jenny (2005) having completed a degree in Fine Art is
living on a goat farm with her partner near St Albans. She has
commenced a Masters in Creative Writing at Goldsmith’s College.
LATYMERIANS
Q Duncan LITTLEJOHNS, Rufus GORDON, Josh OHAJAH,
Alex MANNING, George BATES, John McSWIGGAN and Sam
COPPELL (all 2010) shared a holiday together in Barcelona in
June and met up with Mrs Markowska and the School’s Activities
Week group.
L to R: Josh, Alex, Mrs Markowska, Mr Henwood, George, John,
Duncan, Mr Joseph, and kneeling: Sam and Rufus.
Q Charlie BEN-NATHAN (1990) has published his first novel,
Emergence (Aventura eBooks Ltd). Charlie teaches Economics
at Latymer and oversees the School timetable. In September
Charlie joined forces with other staff and parents to help Head
of Exams, Emma Paterson, compete in the 21-mile Great River
Race to raise funds in aid of the Martin PATERSON Foundation.
Emma’s husband, Martin (1986) passed away in 2010. Sadly, their
craft sank in Docklands, but it was still good fun and a couple
of the crew reached their bikes to finish by cycling around
Richmond Park raising some charitable funds (see School News).
Q In September, three Latymerians from the class of 2007, James
WALLEY, Jonny PRINCE and Ben CASSON, all embarked on
their officer training at Sandhurst. We wish them good luck!
Q Paul FULDA (right) and
Sam MacKERTICH (both
2003) are in the heavy metal
band, Deceptor, where Paul
plays the bass guitar. They
have a recorded a second
4-track EP, and recently
signed a licensing deal with a
US record label to release it
this January. There is a music
video for one of the tracks,
directed by Sam and Freddy
CASSAVETTI, and edited
by Sam: www.youtube.com/
watch?v=8E3ij-P5NgY
Paul
Q Alistair MOORE (1998)
is currently involved in the making of a film, Kickoff, based on a
short story he wrote, which will also star Steven Waddington. To
find out more about the film and support its production visit www.
indiegogo.com/kickoff?c=home
ell
Campb
hn
and Jo
Q Sarah BAGNER
(1999) has published
Supermarket Sarah
Wonder Walls: A guide
to displaying your stuff
[ISBN: 9781 9081 7082 8]
she also runs www.
supermarketsarah.com
Sarah’s book cover, featuring herself.
Q Ben LAURIE (1978) has
been re-appointed as a
Visiting Industrial Fellow in
the Computer Laboratory
at University of Cambridge
for another two years.
Q Roshan NAVIN (1998) played cricket for Imperial, University
of London and English Universities after LUS, but now that he
is married with an 18 month-old daughter and has become a
Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine at St Thomas Hospital,
London he doesn’t have time to play; nor sing regularly.
Q Brid DINNEEN (2007) is now studying medicine at Bristol,
having graduated from Nottingham in Psychology and Philosophy.
Q Alan BODDY (1979) is now Professor of Cancer Pharmacology
at Newcastle University’s Northern Institute for Cancer Research.
Q Dr Justin KENRICK (1977) is now an Honorary Fellow in Social
Anthropology in the School of Social and Political Science at the
University of Edinburgh.
Q Dr Oliver DUNNETT (2001) has taken up a role lecturing
Geography at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham. Pippa
JACKSON (2007) has started on the Teach First scheme.
Q Campbell CHRISTIE and John ANFIELD (1974) (above)
enjoyed a weekend of catch-up in October. John lives in
Banchory and Campbell flew up; footie with the Red Lichties,
steak pie and Arbroath ‘smokies’. Arbroath beat Brechin City
3-1 at Gayford Park.
Q John ROBERTS (1958) has kindly sent us three books for the
School Library. Denis JONES (1967) generously donated a pair
of bench seats in memory of his late parents and brother. (These
are sited at School in the Piazza.)
Q In June, a group
from the class of
1971 (right) visited
Wood Lane. L to R:
Brian LEWIS,
Ken EDWARDS,
Malcolm HANNEY,
Jon THEDHAM,
Richard KESSEL,
Joe LAWRANCE,
and John HOLLIS.
Q Alan TILLEY’s (1961) wife laid on a surprise package for his
70th birthday on 17th December, part of which included a visit
and guided tour of School, the first time back since leaving
School over 50 years ago.
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NEWS OF LATYMERIANS CONTINUED
Q Other visitors to tour School and meet teachers in recent
months have included Dan TORRES (1997), Geoffrey
STEPHENS (1952), Neil
GROSS (1982), Prof
Dan Torres sees how
Michael STOCKING
music technology
is taught at LUS
(1963), Simon KUNZ
(1981), Martin SHIPTON
(1971) and we received
a group visit from
Tom LAWRENCE,
Mohammed
ABOULELA, Julian
SINGH and James
TAYLOR (all 2009).
Q C. Hugh GRANT (1960) found this picture (below) taken
outside Rivercourt House of the Preparatory School in 1952-3.
The teachers are Mrs Wiggins and Mr Hudson. Hugh identifies
Jo SIBERT, Michael THOMAS, ‘Wheels’ CARTER, Alan NASH,
Ken BRITTAIN, ‘Chad’ CHALLANDS, and Ed CLEMOW being
among his classmates present. Are you here too?
Q Working at Latymer last term during their Gap Year were, Alice
WHITE and Imogen WILSON (both 2012).
Q Flaviana PRESTON (2007), along with a fellow Edinburgh
student, walked 800km last August, from St Jean Pied de Port,
France, to Santiago de Compostela, They raised around £1,300
for two charities who support young people experiencing mental
health difficulties. Flavia volunteers at Edinburgh’s Nightline.
Q Meanwhile, her brother,
Mark PRESTON (2010)
(right) led a team of four
undergraduates from St
Andrews University to win
the npower Future Leaders
competition, where students
run green projects around
their campuses. Mark’s
group, Team Penguin,
provided a free pedicab
service from the centre of St Andrews to the university’s halls of
residence during Fresher’s Week, also raising funds for Macmillan
Cancer Research through passenger donations. Team Penguin
will now be treated to a winner’s trip to the Arctic Circle in March.
Q The enduring
friendship of Michael
LEEFIELD and Manfred
MICHEL (both 1956)
(below) is one of many
examples of Latymerian
friendships that started
at school and continue
today. In their case,
almost 60 years on with
their latest two-week
trekking and sightseeing
trip in Arkansas, USA,
climbing up Mount
Magazine (2,753ft).
A Further
Olympic
Round-Up
Q Geoff LAVERS (1970)
and Nigel SMALES
(1968) were reunited
recently in very fetching
pink. As Eton Dorney
Ambassadors, they
played their part as
Olympic and Paralympic volunteers by helping spectators get to
and from the rowing, canoeing and kayaking events at Dorney Lake.
Q Stan COLLINGWOOD (1965) finished as a ‘Games Maker’
working in the boathouse at Dorney for the rowing. He has since
moved ‘North of Watford’ with his wife, Linda, having retired from
teaching. He has joined Tees Rowing Club where he bumped
into Tony STOCKING (1968) and Stan is now in regular contact
with Greg CONWAY (1963)
who has recently returned
to rowing at Marlow Rowing
Club having not been afloat
since leaving University.
Q Also at Eton Dorney
Gary PAINTER (1977) (left)
was a National Technical
Official in charge of the
boat-holding team at the
start of all the races for
the rowing in both the
Olympics and Paralympics.
Q Mark PAIN (1987) was the Press Awards Sport Photographer of the Year 2011, and works for the Mail on Sunday. He recently won three
more awards at the 2012 UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards for: Best Olympic Portfolio, Best Paralympic Portfolio and he was named as the
Olympic Sports Photographer of The Year (www.markpain.com). We present just a few of his winning images here:
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ABOUT
EDWARD
LATYMER
Annual
nual Fund Club members with their ribbons
All La
Latymerians will know from attending
Founder’s Day Service about Edward
the F
Latymer, who left money in his will, dated
Latym
1624, to educate eight poor boys in
1624
Hammersmith.
Ham
bread to the poor. The Latymer School
in Edmonton and Latymer Upper School
trace their origins and foundation to his
lands being conveyed to trustees to
educate and clothe poor boys.
Edward’s father was the Dean of
Edwa
Peterborough who had been educated at
Pete
Cambridge. Edward was born in Ipswich
Cam
1557/8; his family had been long
in 15
associated with the village of Freston as
asso
Lords of the Manor. It is thought in turn
Edward attended St John’s College,
that E
but tthere is no record of his graduation.
The Hammersmith lands were in
Wood Lane and Shepherds Bush;
the apartments at Latymer Court in
Hammersmith Road, W6, are sited on land
conveyed to the Edmonton Trustees.
His ccareer was as a clerk to the Court of
Wards and Liveries; he had a residence in
Ward
Fleet Street, in the parish of St Dunstan’s
in the West. We know that he owned a
country house in Edmonton, Middlesex
coun
and owned the Manor
of Butterwick (also
spelt ‘Boterwyke’) and
other lands in Fulham
and Hammersmith.
Edward was 70 when
he died in January
1627; he was buried
at St Dunstan’s in the
West. His will lists 78
beneficiaries who
shared £2,500. He
also made provision
to clothe poor men
and to feed wheaten
There is a very distant family connection
between Edward Latymer’s family and
the Latimer ancestors of the 10th Duke
of Leeds who opened The Godolphin &
Latymer Girls’ School in 1905. This is via
Christopher Latymer whose wife Elizabeth
was the daughter of Sir Richard Wingfield.
Edward Latymer’s coat of arms was
a quartered blending of the Latymer,
Wolverstone and Freston family arms.
This year’s Founder’s Day Service
was held on 24th October at St Paul’s
Church, Hammersmith. To honour Edward
Latymer’s visionary gift current pupils in
the Annual Fund Club produced ribbon
badges in the School’s colours, which
were proudly worn by the School at
the service. The ribbon symbolised
the continuing efforts to give places to
children based on their ability, and not on
their ability to pay school fees.
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SCHOOL
AUTUMN TERM NEWS ROUND-UP FROM LATYMER
Q The Australian, South African and New Zealand Rugby teams all trained at Wood
Lane this autumn, The New Zealand team also had a session in Latymer’s Sports
Hall where they practised their Hakka.
CLOWNING ABOUT! Circus visits Prep School
Below: The All Blacks with Nigel Orton on the eve of losing 38-21 to England.
QThe pupils at the Prep School held their
annual ‘Dare to Do’ days in the Autumn
Term, learning new skills while engaging
in activities which would not normally
feature in a school curriculum. A highlight
of the week was a ‘circus skills workshop’
provided by Ali EISA (2006 ), pictured
above helping Prep students on a high wire.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Q Situated en route between Westminster and Heathrow we have always been fortunate
to readily attract interesting people and quality speakers to address student groups. Last
term the 6th Form J.S. Mill Society heard from the colourful Respect Party MP George
Galloway, and Zac Goldsmith MP, Norman Baker MP, Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP and top
Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill, father of Jake (2004).
Q6th Form Politics students held a sleepover in their classroom so they could follow the
thrills of the November American Election night.
MUSIC
QLatymer always boasts a very full calendar of music. The regular concerts continue to
be of a very high standard and are much enjoyed and appreciated. The Choral Society
for alumni, staff and parents both past and present start their practices during January for
their concert in May.
QThe Choral Concert on 21st March at St John’s, Smith Square, London, showcases
the pupils – tickets are available. Tickets can also be obtained for Mahler’s Eighth at the
Royal Festival Hall.
ROWING
Q Last September, Alan Campbell, winner of a Bronze Medal in the Men’s Single Sculls
in the 2012 Olympics, came in to talk to all the School rowing squads. He then took a J15
Girls’ development squad quad out on the river for a short instruction.
QAt the Fullers Head of the River, our girls top Fours crew of Hester Odgers, Rose
Maxwell, Schuyler Ritchie and Kate Griffiths, pictured below with coach, Hugo GULLIVER
(2007), won the under 18
event by 23 seconds – a
huge margin. All four have
been invited to GB rowing
training groups. In addition
our ‘B’ crew was the second
quickest ‘B’ crew and our ‘C’
crew the quickest ‘C’ crew.
This means entering the
winter programme we were
one of the top girls school
rowing crews.
QThe J15 Girls won the
Richmond Regatta.
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There have been a number of
fine achievements by Latymer
students this term including:
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selected for the Independent
Schools FA U16 Football team. He
will be playing against Arsenal and
Blackburn academy teams this term.
Q A brand new student paper, The
Blazer, written by pupils for pupils, has
been launched online...
http://www.latymer-upper.org/The_blazer/
Edition4/
NEWS
CHARITY
QOn Saturday 15th September a
handful of brave Prep and Upper
School parents and staff took part in
‘The Great River Race’ on the Thames
to raise money for the Martin Paterson
Foundation. (See News of Latymerians.)
QOur Yr 11 pupils collected over 1,200
items of food just before the October
half term to donate to Hammersmith
and Fulham’s Food Bank. This was
the biggest single donation they have
received, representing an item from
every student at Latymer.
QThe School entertained local senior
citizens to a Christmas dinner and gave
them presents. Money has been raised
for a number of charitable causes.
The Great River Race
BIOLOGY
The Great Latymer Bake Off!
QThe School celebrated National
Biology Week with a wildlife photography
competition, and then 25 school students
attempted to set a Guinness record for
the world’s largest memory game to
celebrate Biology Week.
QParent, Mary Mortimer, was the School’s
very own Mary Berry when she joined
the Head to co-judge the Great Latymer
Bake Off. Some wonderful moist and
flavoursome products were produced
by the staff; these were then sold off for
the Annual Fund. The winner was Head
of Year, Ms Katie Temple, with her Rose,
Raspberry and Lychee Tart. Delicious!
STAND UP
QIn addition to the success of
Zombie Prom, our production at last
summer’s Edinburgh Fringe, Callum
Glenny and Lachie Mackintosh from
Year 10 also received a rave review
at the Fringe after doing standup with the School of Comedy.
Perhaps they will make a career of
stand-up. To show how it is done,
the last 6th Form assembly of
Milton with Sally Markowska and Nigel Orton
the autumn term was treated to a
surprise, a well received performance of one-liners by Milton JONES (1982).
Above: The winning entries by Sabrina
Rueber, L6th, and Jayesh Mehta, Year 8
Milton has a new radio show starting in 2013 and is on a tour that will culminate at the
Hammersmith Apollo in April (see www.miltonjones.com). Readers may have seen Milton
on the New Year’s Eve Celebrity Mastermind show, his specialist subject being ‘potatoes’.
An Evening with…
QWe have started a new series of
‘An Evening with….’ The first was a
wonderful cello concert by Raphael
WALLFISCH (1971) accompanied by John
Yorke, which was open to all in the Edward
Latymer Theatre. A number of alumni
attended including a number of Raphael’s
former class friends. The evening also
raised £3,658 for the Annual Fund.
The next in the series, on February 4th, is
‘An Evening with Robert Orme’ (Head of
History of Art) who will lead discussion and
talk on ‘Michelangelo’s Philosophy of Art?’
It is open to alumni and their partners. See
back page for booking.
DRAMA
QThe 6th form
production was
Lysistrata, billed
as “…may not be
appropriate for
under 14s.”
QThe main
School play this
term was
Oh What a Lovely
War (see Alumni
Events).
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OVERSEAS
in this section we feature news of
Latymerians living or working abroad
CANADA
Latymerians
Will you be in Calgary, Banff or Vancouver
in early July? If so come and support the
Latymer’s senior rugby teams on tour
and attend the Latymerians’ reception
in Vancouver. Check the forthcoming
events pages of the website for details.
SOUTH AMERICA
We have formed a new branch of the
Latymerian Council in South America.
Dan TORRES (1997) in Rio de Janeiro
has volunteered to be the focal point for
those in this region.
Mike GRUMBRIDGE (2003) is moving
this month to Brazil to work on projects
leading up to the next Olympics.
The Toronto Latymerians at their fourth annual Christmas lunch at
the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club on 13th December
2012. L to R: Hugh GRANT (1960), David STILES (1956), David
HAVARD (1955), Peter BASEY (1963), Trevor JONES (1955), Linda
Basey and Vicky Stiles. Photo taken by Gwen Jones.
NETHERLANDS
Damon DEAN
(1989) works for
Kyocera, as Senior
Lawyer specialising
in Corporate Law
and Intellectual
Property, in particular
anti-counterfeiting
activities. He is a
speaker at conferences
on anti-counterfeiting
strategies most
recently at a European
Commission event and
later this year at an IP
summit in London.
Mazin ORFALI (2005)
is now working in The
Netherlands.
AUSTRALIA
RUSSIA
Connie MANSON (2011) has embarked
upon her undergraduate studies in
Politics and International Relationships at
the University of Melbourne.
Shaun CHANDE (2003) read Geology at
Durham University and then was given
a scholarship to Imperial College where
he completed a Petroleum Geosciences
MSc. Shaun has been working for oil
companies ever since in Houston and in
London. Currently he works for Londonbased Hess Corporation and is working
in Russia as an Exploration Geoscientist,
with a view to moving into exploration in
Ghana soon.
Chris HODGKINSON (2008) has been
on a five-month medical placement
at the University of Newcastle, NSW.
Chris is reading Medicine in the UK at
Nottingham.
Dan GIBB (1998) has been living in
Melbourne, but in February he and his
partner, Jo, return to New Zealand.
Aleco LAZARIDIS (2004) is currently
working in Utah, USA, for the ski season,
but in the Spring commences a grad job
in Melbourne.
Will GRIFFITH (1992) and his young
family moved in October from the UK
to Sydney. Also recently moved to
Sydney, from California, has been Aroon
MELWANI (1995) who is studying for a
PhD at Macquarie University.
CHINA / HONG KONG
Chuck STUBBS (2008) moves to
China this month to teach EFTL. James
DURNFORD (2002) moved to Hong
Kong in 2009 where he is working as a
financial headhunter.
FRANCE
Marius NIGOND (2009) has completed
studies at Trinity College, Dublin and is
now at HEC, Paris on a Masters, where
he spotted Nic NAYAR (2007).
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SUDAN
Francis MIDDLETON (2007) is on an
ODI Fellowship in South Sudan. Francis
started a two-year position in Juba at
the Ministry of Health at the beginning
of October.
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Will you be in New York City on April
9th? If so, see our back
page or web for notice of a
social gathering.
Dr Erik KERSENBAUM
(1983) is working in
Knoxville, at the University
of Tennessee, based in the
US National Institute for
Mathematical and Biological
Synthesis, on a two-year
postdoctoral fellowship
analysing dolphin and
whale vocalisations
to identify significant
syntactic trends to relate
them to behavioural and
environmental cues.
Tom
BROXTON
(1990) (right)
after a period
of working in
France and
Switzerland,
Tom is now
based in San
Francisco
working for
YouTube.
Tom
Dr Paul FULDA (2003) has embarked
upon a postdoctoral research post in the
Physics department at the University of
Florida in Gainesville.
Leith DAGHISTANI (2011) is now a
freshman at the US Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Maryland. Further to those
we listed in
the last edition
as studying in
the States this
year, Chris
HILL (2012) has
settled in NY at
Cornell. Sidney
STEIN (2012) is
taking a course
at NYU and Edo
LAWRENCE
(2010) (right)
is enrolled at
Princeton.
Edo
Jack MORRISSEY (2008) is trading for
BlackEdge Capital in Chicago.
Professor Harry GEDULD (1950
has published his 28th book, The
Geduldictionary.
Some of the biggest news in the States
recently was the terrible effect of the
storm ‘Sandy’ that overshadowed
the final throws of the US Presidential
election. Motoki ISHIKAWA (1985)
lives in NYC, working for Dentsu Sports,
and reported that he and his family
had survived the terrible mess after
Sandy. He said, “There was no serious
damage, but we were under mandatory
evacuation for three days, experienced
total blackout, lived with no power for a
while, no credit card use, no fresh food
for three days, no public transport and
no traffic lights (in the downtown area)!”
Motoki sent us this unusual view from NY
DYNASTIES
LATYMERIAN
There are many examples of two or more generations in a family attending
Latymer with contrasting experiences. Sometimes, they are taught by the
same teachers. In our last edition we launched a piece on the Phelps family
covering three generations.
We continue this series with the Faktor family
interviewed by Development Office Assistant, Jordana Berk
L to R standing: James, Steve, Tom. Front: Charlotte, Peter.
Steve FAKTOR (1974) describes the family
tree: “My father Peter (1949) attended in
the late 1940s. My cousins Michael (1960)
and Brian JOSEPH (1977) were at School
leaving either side of myself.
My children have all recently left; my
daughter, Charlotte in 2007, both my
sons James (2009) and Tom (2011) went
from the Prep right through, in James’
case to being Head Boy.* My nephew
Joe TYLER (2008) was also in School
and played rugby.”
Many of the teachers taught multiple
generations of Faktors at Latymer, who
were all often called by the Christian
name of the preceding generation. Steve
says “Graham Bearman had the greatest
influence on me, as he taught History and
Politics, as well as coaching the rugby
team, and listening to prog rock. He
should take most of the blame!”
The family all had different interests at
Latymer. Peter was Head of Boats (and
School Vice-Captain), Steve captained
the rugby 1st XV. Charlotte played centre
for the first netball team winning the
Middlesex championship, James was
Head Boy and played for the rugby 1st XV,
and Tom played football for the 1st XI.
As to memories from school days: Steve
remembers finishing at Latymer by taking
the Oxford entrance exam in Rivercourt
House. He looked “out over the Thames,
and thinking that this spot was a few feet
from where I had started in the Prep a
decade before.”
“The Warsaw Pact invasion
of Czechoslovakia in 1968
had an immense effect on
us as an emigre family”.
The end of WWII was a
significant moment in
Peter Faktor’s life, but his
favourite memory from
Latymer, apart from these achievements, is
holding the lunchtime record for eating the
largest number of Mrs Crawley’s prunes!
James felt Latymer for him was an
honest and down-to-earth school which
rewarded boys on their merit regardless of
their background. James identified Robert
Orme as having taught both him and his
father, “It was hard to forget this fact,
being accidentally called ‘Steve’ every
history lesson.”
James’ favourite memory was his speech
as Head Boy on Prize Giving. “Joshua
ROZENBERG (1967) was the guest
speaker, and I was particularly nervous
because the speech had to be funny and
respond to what Joshua had said. With a
bit of help from Chris Chivers on the night,
our speech was well received and the
feeling was the best I’ve had at Latymer”.
“I remember vividly the day the World
Trade Centre was attacked. My form
tutor, Mr Woodhall, was visibly shaken
by the news, but at the time none of us
in the class really understood what had
happened until we got home and saw it on
the TV. It was also my brother’s birthday
which made it an unforgettable day.”
Charlotte was not taught by any of the
same teachers as her father or brothers.
However, “Mr Hammond was still very
much a part of the school while I was there
and he also taught my father. He attended
the Senior Prefects’ Dinner with me.”
Her favourite teacher was Mr Charlie
BEN-NATHAN (1990), “…who sparked the
keen interest I have for business, which
ultimately confirmed my decision to study
Management at Nottingham University”.
Charlotte currently works as a recruitment
consultant at Robert Walters.
Charlotte’s favourite memory at Latymer is
being part of the girls’ only Netball Team
winning the Middlesex Cup in 2007. The
team then went on to participate in the
South-East Championships and finished
fifth in the region overall.
Her advice to current and future pupils
would be “to ensure they utilise all the
wonderful extra-curricular facilities the
school has to offer, [like the] music, sports,
theatre”.
*James is now reading English at the
University of York, and Tom is at the
University of Exeter studying Ancient
History.
THE ALUMNI SHOP
Visit our online Alumni Shop for
Latymer-themed gifts like: mugs,
ties, blazer badges, bow ties,
cufflinks, golf umbrellas, and a copy
of Nigel Watson’s book, A History
of Latymer Upper School. We also
have Christmas cards featuring our
cover image. To see our selection,
go to www.latymer-upper.org
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NEWS
SOCIAL
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these Latymerians. If you have cele
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warmly add our congratulat
Sam NORTON (1999) married Greg Tyers (right) at
the Hurlingham Club in Fulham on August 27th last
year. The couple are currently living and working in
Bermuda and, as Sam reports, they are “loving it!”
L to R: Paul COWARD, guest, Sam MILLER, Greg
Tyers, guest behind, Sam NORTON, Alastair
LAUDER, guest, Anna WATERMAN (née FLETCHERSMITH), Alex PAPE and a guest.
Tom PEARSON (1998) married
Sarah Cross (above) at Fulham
Palace in February 2011. Their
guests included Luke HARVEY,
Damian RIVLIN (who travelled
from Chile to attend), Gareth
PACKHAM, Barclay TONG,
Tom DAVENPORT and Ahmad
KARKOUTI (all from Tom’s year).
Tom is currently a Technical
Director for Electronic Arts.
Q Jamie KERR-CLEMENSON
(1995) was married in Phuket,
Thailand on 10th April last in the
Indigo Pearl Hotel. Jamie and
his wife live in Norwich.
QAlso we learnt that Michele
ASHBY (1999) has been
married and the couple had
their first baby.
QDamon DEAN (1989) recently
became a dad to Hava Maie
Dean on 24th September in
Amsterdam. Damon hopes she
will be bilingual in Dutch and
English.
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Helena DRUTTMAN (2002) got married on 21st July to Michael Salt
(right), a former Royal Marine who is now training to be a teacher.
The ceremony was shared with close family and friends, including
her brothers, Oliver (twin 2002) and Ben (2011), at The Great Barn
just outside of Exeter. Other Latymerians present were: Andrew
BENJAMIN, Olly
MILLER, Anna
WICKENDEN,
Louisa
ELDERTON,
Nick MICHELL,
George
RUDDLESDEN,
Michalis
LIVESEY (all
2002). Helena
teaches at
Fairley House
School in
Pimlico.
L to R: Ben, Oliver,
Helena and Michael.
Guy ASPIN (2001) was
married to Lucinda Robson
on 14th September 2012,
at the Black Swan Hotel,
Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
Also in attendance were
Tom FRICKE, Toby
HALL and Tim STUARTBUTTLE (all 2001) and
Guy’s brother, Thomas
(2009). Guy now works as
a sports journalist for the
Press Association, and was
its Chief Reporter at the
London 2012 Olympics.
We heard the joyous news that Claire SAVAGE (née CAPPELL) (2000) had
a baby boy, Matthew Spencer Savage, born on 28th May last.
Letters
Katia and Peter GRUNDBERG (1993)
are delighted to welcome little Anders
Olof Boy Grundberg into their lives. Vital
stats were 3.22kg, 57cm and perpetually
hungry! In order to maintain some sort of
street cred, Peter also encourages you
to check out the latest music video that
he produced in Budapest, released in
advance of The Stagger Rats’ first album,
Scorpio Leisure… www.youtube.com/
watch?v=y3E8ltxTClM&feature=g-user-u
More Staff Nicknames
“With regard to Evan Lawley’s letter
about teacher’s nicknames (Sept
2012 edition). I, too, was at Latymer
during Fred Wilkinson’s tenure as
Headmaster; I started in 1945 just after
the school’s return to Hammersmith.
I remember ‘Tinny’, ‘Gus’, ‘Beery’ and
‘Archie’, to which I can add ‘Toffee’
Sharp and ‘Jammy’ Stewart, the latter
so-named because we ‘were always
batting on a sticky wicket’. Stewart
was an exceptional teacher whom
we respected, admired and feared in
equal proportions. They both arrived
a little after I did, having served in the
Armed Services during WWII.”
David MITCHELL (1950)
“Greetings from sunny Queensland.
I have just received the September
newsletter and was intrigued by the
letter from Evan Lawley who was three
years younger than me. I’m afraid I
don’t remember ‘SS Stork’, but the
following teachers remain vividly in my
memory although it is 65 years since I
left Latymer.
On teachers’ nicknames, I remember
‘Tommy’ Waddams who taught us
Music and Maths; HAKEvans who
taught Physics and was rather violent;
and ‘Billy’ Bott, my form master in the
U6th, who taught Biology in a most
instructive and brilliant way. ‘Toffee’
Sharp, whom I shall never forget for
giving me a lifelong enjoyment of
Shakespeare by leaping onto his
desk as Malvolio and Sir Andrew
Aguecheek to the delight of the class
– I have been involved in theatre since
1969 and have only recently been in a
production of Henry V.
Never to be forgotten!”
to the Editor...
“My contemporary Evan Lawley
conjures up many of my Latymer
memories. To his list of nicknamed
masters I can add: Lobbo Hill and
Titus Manley. ‘Milky’ was not Eric, but
Anthony (Tony) Parish. Perhaps he is
thinking of Dr Eric Briault who taught
Geography and was no mean ‘round
the river’ runner, later achieving great
things on the Inner London Education
Authority…
…I warmed to Dr Arch Tait’s remarks
on studying Russian at Latymer. I was
ten years ahead in the first cohort.
After graduating I went on to teach
it from 1959 when I attended an
Oxford conference for teachers of
Russian where I then found myself
Gregory’s colleague rather than his
pupil, which took some getting use to!
The conference agreed to set up the
Association of Teachers of Russian
and Gregory was elected chairman.
He also became a member of a
committee to examine the teaching of
Russian in schools; the Annan report
was published in 1962. Interestingly,
the committee’s secretary was Dr
E.A. Greatwood (‘Grapefruit’) who
had taught me and was mentioned
in William Mitchell’s obituary. Gregory
must have been by far the tallest
master at the time and Greatwood
the shortest and they cut quite comic
figures together. Many of us owe
a great deal to these two Latymer
linguists.
Incidentally, in the Latymerian
Dynasties feature, Mr Offerly should
be Offiler and Mr Grimsby should be
Grimsey.”
Abridged from Michael SMITH (1950)
If anyone still cares, there were also
Mr ‘Frog’ Wiggins, Mr ‘Hake’ Evans
(both named for their face and figure),
Mr ‘Titus’ Manley, Dr ‘Biscuits’ Carr, Dr
‘Grapefruit’ Greatwood, ‘Pouf’ (named
after Gregory’s powder); also, some
pupils called Mr Sopwith ‘The Tramp’
on account of something in the way
he stood as well as his attire. I visited
him in hospital shortly before he died
of lung cancer – he had to nip out for a
quick drag on a Capstan Full Strength
at the end of lessons.
Geoffrey RAINBOW (1947)
Rugby
We very recently ‘found’ Mark
HILBERMAN (1955) who then shared
memories of his brief time at school,
and of playing rugby; triggered
by seeing our forthcoming ‘rugby
reunion’.
“…It reminds me of the day I tried to
stop an opponent’s try, banged into
the goal post and opened up my knee
on the then wooden supports which
held the goal posts up – I always
thought thereafter that the American
decision to move them back 10 yds
was smart, albeit a bit wimpy. Much
better was fall weekend at Vassar (a
girls’ college in upstate New York)
during my season playing with the
Cornell University Rugby Club. I wound
up at the bottom of a ‘pile up’ with
head and shoulders out of bounds and
was handed a beer by a guy sitting on
the grass with his girlfriend. I paused,
thought, took a sip, thanked him and
ran off!”
Rodney LUMER (1947)
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ALUMN
EVENTS
The alumni event calendar is particularly busy during the autumn term and this one has been no exception – here’s a round-up of the
events since September!
Fraser COMLEY, Sophie IRELAND
(both 2007) and Dr Hardy
Reunion for
Classes of 2006,
2007, 2010, 2011
The Piazza buzzed with
the energy of around 150
young Latymerians swapping
experiences and memories and
meeting former teachers and
friends on 6th September.
Nick CARTER, Henry FIELDMAN and
Leo THORNBOROUGH (all 2007)
The two older year groups had
graduated and were finding
their feet in a difficult work
environment, whilst the two
younger years had gap year
adventures or fresher university
experiences to share. Class of
2007 made a particular effort
to turn out for their five-year
anniversary of leaving School.
Naser GHAZI-SADEDDIN Alexander MOGULL,
Mr Noakes and Jon BREITENBACH (2011)
Sean TEALE, Mr Henwood, Henry Le
BOYER and Matthew WALKER (all 2010)
Maddie BODEN, Vanessa NADEN-ROBINSON,
Tasmin STEER, Mia BAISE and Ellie ATTWELL (all 2011)
Aditya SOLANKI, George DENNIS
and Ashley STROUD (all 2007)
Memories Day – The Second World War
On a blustery Wednesday afternoon in October, a dozen pioneering Latymerians
met for the very first Latymer Memories Day. This was a pilot to test a new project
for the Latymer Archives – bringing together Latymerians from a certain era to
relive their School days and tell us what life was really like for a child at the time.
Stanley DUNCAN (1946), Desmond THAIN (1936) and
George TERRY (1941) chat to Connor Jenkins (L6th)
The theme for the first Memories Day was the Second World War. Latymerians
from the 1930s and 1940s were interviewed by sixth formers about their
experiences during the war. Desmond THAIN (1937) had stories to tell about his
time as a serving
soldier, and Stanley
DUNCAN (1946)
kindly brought in his wartime diaries which gave a very accurate flavour
of what a young boy would have experienced at the time, including a
fascination for exotic fruits such as lemons!
Thank you to everyone who took part – the recordings are going to be
used to create a ‘Memories Book’, which will be stored in the Latymer
Archives and will also be used in History lessons. We hope to be able to
repeat this for other eras… watch this space!
The group flanked by interviewing students; LtoR Top row: Alan HAYTER (1945), Basil
WYNBERGEN (1938), George TERRY (1941), Peter DAVIES (1946), Alan PINNOCK (1946).
Front row: Derek ATKINSON (1945), Stanley DUNCAN (1946), Dennis CARPENTER (1945),
Brian CATLING (1942), Desmond THAIN (1936)
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Cambridge
Latymerians’
Dinner
Jamie PATEL, Edmund ZIMMER and Laurie
LEWIS (all 2010)
Edmund ZIMMER (2010) was
in the chair as 50 guests sat
down to enjoy the 2012 dinner
in Peterhouse. This event brings
together Latymerians from
Cambridge University and the
surrounding area for a black-tie
dinner.
Caroline MCARTHUR, Mrs Sally Markowska,
Laura INGE and Richard ASHBOURNE (all 2012)
Laura GILBERT and Samson JAYES (both 2011)
Staff and students gathered to
catch up, and Latymerians met
the new Head who updated
them with the very latest Latymer
news. Don’t forget to follow
@LatymerHead and @edward_
latymer on Twitter to keep up to
date with what’s happening at
School!
Archie PRESTON (2009) and Mr Sennett
James MCKNIGHT and Stephen CONACHER
(both 2010)
Oh! What a Lovely War
Reuniting the cast and crew of the
1969 production
When former teacher Chris Hammond saw that Latymer’s
School production for December 2012 was to be the musical,
Oh! What a Lovely War, he spotted the opportunity to involve
those who were in the 1969 production
he enjoyed watching as a young master.
Saoirse BRYAR and Will JONES (both 2011)
The two casts also had
the opportunity to meet
after the rehearsal, but
not for too long as the
students had school
the next day… you
know, that thing you do
between plays.
The poster
promoting
the 1969
production
Latymerians from the 1969 cast and
crew were invited and many returned
with their partners for the final dress
rehearsal of the current School Play.
For some it was their first visit back to
school for 40 years! Gerald COPSEY
(1969) brought in an original copy of
the Max BORN (1968) poster for the
1969 production, and Alan DIAMOND
(1969) generously donated his print
of this to the School’s Archives.
Glyn POWELL (1974) compared the
experience of attending the Annual
Dinner followed by the evening’s
experience to ‘coming home’. The
performance was given rave reviews
(but, of course it could not compare to
the original 1969 production).
The old and new casts!
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ALUMNI EVENTS CONTINUED
1985 leavers enjoy their evening
Annual Latymerians’
Dinner
The guest speaker at this
year’s dinner was Ed CONDRY
(1970). He had recently been
consecrated as Bishop of
Ramsbury in the Salisbury
Diocese. A keen sportsman
and fundraiser Ed is a bit of an
action man who runs, cycles and
rows and has completed many
mammoth sporting challenges,
mainly for charity. He was in
Team GB for the indoor rowing in
Boston in 2006!
Ed CONDRY at his consecration
in September wirth the
Archbishop of Canterbury
There was a good attendance by
Latymerians of all generations
to hear Ed recount his school
memories. They were also keen
to meet the new Head, David
Goodhew, who laid out recent
school highlights and plans for
the future.
Next will be the 100th Dinner
on the last Friday of November
(29th) – pencil it in your diary!
Rowers pull together. L to R back row: Richard PHELPS (1983), Marc YOUNGER (1983),
Peter HOLMES (1976), Nick CONSTANTINE (2009); front row: James GRAHAM (1976),
Tony GRANT (1950), Gary PAINTER (1977), Hugo GULLIVER (2007), Miles FORBES
THOMAS (1976) and Matthew BOND (1978)
Peter KASIC finds his
name in the Hall
1983 friends: L to R Stuart WOODBRIDGE, Richard PHELPS,
Peter KASIC, Adrian DUCE and Marc YOUNGER
Founder’s Day in Nottingham
A drinks reception at the Pitcher and Piano in
Nottingham, attended by the Head was arranged to
coincide with Founder’s Day. A mixture of some 30
undergraduates and local Latymerians, with partners
mingled to exchange news and meet each other.
The Bishop and the Head
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Q Here’s a challenge – why not arrange a get
together of those living in your area for a Founder’s
Day drink or supper next October? All you need do
is send us a brief report and photo(s) afterwards.
Nigel can help to circulate your invite to those living
or studying locally, or who might be visiting your
town at that time.. For example, the ‘North West
Six’ regularly meet in Washington State and the
Toronto Latymerians gather for an annual dinner
(see Overseas News). The School will celebrate
Founder’s Day 2013 on Wednesday, 23rd October.
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gifts of all sizes from the Latymer community, many of them
now in the form of standing orders or direct debits.
Currently there are 16 Annual Fund scholars studying
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STAFF NEWS
Q Our Head of IT, Ray Chandler retired
last summer.
Q Simon Wilson, former LUS Head
of Maths (2000-05) is now Deputy
Headmaster at The Leys School,
Cambridge.
Q Simon Weale, currently Deputy Head
at Brentwood School, Essex (ex-LUS
History Dept) has been appointed
Headmaster of Shebbear College,
Devon, from September 2013; Jeff
Shipway (LUS Biology Dept) has left
Brentwood School to take up a post
as Deputy Head of Tettenhall College,
Wolverhampton.
Q John Butterworth has retired as
Head of The International School of the
Algarve. He will make Thailand his home,
but retain an address in the Algarve.
John was Head of Lower School, a
Biology teacher and the Group Scout
Leader of 34th Hammersmith in the
’70s and ’80s at LUS. He also regularly
performed in Jantacula.
Q Rob Blewitt, an A-level Economics
teacher and sports coach during the late
’80s, is now Head Teacher of the Lewes
Old Grammar School in Sussex.
Q Geography teacher from the noughties,
Stefan Horsman, is now Deputy Head
(Learning & Teaching and S1) at Robert
Gordon’s College in Aberdeen.
Q Jon Brownridge, who taught Physics
for three years in the mid 2000s, and
was married to Marion Nott, formerly
Head of Biology, sadly passed away in
October after a long battle, very bravely
fought, against cancer. Jon was very
popular in the staff common room and
took a rugby team so it was unsurprising
that there was a good turnout from his
many friends and former colleagues
at his funeral service. Our deepest
condolences extend to Marion.
Q We can announce that Martyn Teskey
(Chemistry) intends to retire at the end of
this School year after 34 years teaching
at Latymer.
Peter
In our last edition (page 7) the member
of staff that could not be remembered
in the photo is Peter Whalley (pictured
above) who taught English at Latymer in
the early ’70s.
He gave up teaching to become a
distinguished script writer. He scripted
many radio and TV shows including for
many years Coronation Street, where
with 500 episodes under his belt, he
is the senior scriptwriter, and he won a
Special Achievement Award at the 2009
British Soap Awards.
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OBITUARIES
It is with deep regret that we note the passing of the following Latymerians:
Norman Flexman BURRELL MBE (1940)
Norman won a Scholarship to Latymer in
1935, in the footsteps of his cousin John
WOODS (1940). Following evacuation
to Slough and cadet camps held near
Marlborough and on Cheltenham Race
Course Norman left School in 1941 aged
17 and joined the 70th (Young Soldiers)
Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment,
gaining his commission as a Lieutenant
in 1943 in Normandy. He also served in
Holland and was wounded twice in Berlin
and Trieste. Norman was awarded the
MBE (military).
After the war he married and took up
studies at the Camborne School of Mines
graduating in 1950. Norman’s first post
was in the Ooregum Mine, then the
world’s deepest, in the Kolar Gold Field
of South India. His career ended with the
National Coal Board as an Executive and
Consultant in noise and vibration.
Arthur Frederick GRAY (1946)
Arthur was 32 and a successful journalist
when he moved to Australia in 1960
having worked for the Glasgow Herald
and the Exchange Telegraph. He had also
competed as a hurdler for Scotland in the
Empire Games. His athletic feats were
well recorded and he won medals in the
hurdles, quarter mile and long jump.
Ralph was a Chartered Electrical
Engineer, whose career was spent in
local government, culminating as Principal
Electrical Engineer at Westminster City
Council. After retiring in 1984 he enjoyed
reading, crosswords, stamp collecting
and travel, including a trip around the
world in 1997.
some as his close friends, and a couple
attended his funeral.
In recent years Michael lived in San
Francisco as an Advertising Copywriter.
John Alan SKINNER BA BSc (1945)
He died at home in Northwood in June
2012 just four months short of his 60th
wedding anniversary, his wife, Joy,
being a former Godolphin & Latymer girl.
Having frequently rowed the Thames
at Hammersmith Bridge, it is fitting the
family have donated in his memory
a bench for the Prep School garden
overlooking the river.
Donald Stuart PATERSON (1937)
Donald passed away in September 2011.
At school he was a gifted musician and
an active sportsman, in the boxing and
soccer teams. He played football for
the Old Boys, and in recent years was
a loyal and appreciative supporter of
the Latymerians’ Network; he warmly
recognised his years at Latymer provided
him with a very good basis for an
extremely broadly based commercial
life. In the 70s and 80s he ran his own
cricket team, Paterson’s Pirates, and was
a member of the MCC.
John served in the RAF in India and Egypt.
He attended University College Hull
gaining a University of London external
degree and his teaching certificate. He
taught Mathematics and RE to A-level, and
both Music and Sociology to O-level. He
was involved with staging over 120 school
shows, and was school choirmaster
and of Alfreton Male Voice Choir, the St
Nicholas’ Singers and Musical Director
of Rutland Musical Theatre. His career
culminated as Headmaster of Spencefield
School, Leicester.
In Australia he wrote for a number of
newspapers including The Australian,
the Australian Financial Review and the
Sydney Morning Herald. He also enjoyed
a stint in the public relations world in the
1960s, launching international sunglass
and camera brand Polaroid. He retired in
the 1990s, but continued to write regularly
and edited an international athletics
magazine Top Marks, for over 35 yearolds in The World Masters Games. He
continued his love of athletics, coached
for a period of time and acted as a
volunteer at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He had two sons and a daughter with
his wife, Margaret. He always spoke of
Latymer fondly.
In the war he was commissioned into
the Royal Armoured Corps attached to
the King’s Own Yorkshire Light infantry
(KOYLI) seeing service in the Middle East
and Burma, reaching the rank of Captain.
The cavalry, despite not having horses
fuelled his interest in horse racing and
snooker.
Royce Roberts HOLMES BA (1985)
Gordon RAMSAY MA AIB (1946)
Eric HARVEY BA (1932)
Royce passed away in 2010 in New York.
He was a Politics and Modern History
graduate of Manchester University.
Gordon studied Geography and
Economics at Cambridge before joining
Barclays Bank in 1951, based initially in
East Africa then Head Office in London,
retiring in 1985 from the position of
Assistant Treasurer.
Hedley LYNHAM (1946)
Michael ROSEN (1976)
Addendum
Michael was at Latymer for the Prep and
Lower School, his year became the Class
of ’81. His family then moved to France,
where he felt Mr Winter’s French tuition
put him in good stead to adapt. He
kept in touch with several Latymerians,
Further to the entry in our last edition’s
obituaries for David Charles SCOTT
(1955) we can report that David spent his
career teaching languages at Cheltenham
Girls’ Grammar School and acting as
Examinations Officer there.
Ralph George PALMER MIEE CEng (1943)
Raised in Fulham, Ralph was a
Latymer pupil from 1937. His teenage
years coincided with wartime so his
schooldays included those spent
evacuated to Gerard’s Cross. While at
Latymer he took up rowing, a sport that
became a passion for he subsequently
progressed to Olympic trials in coxless
fours for London 1948.
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In 1954 he was elected Liberal
councillor for Rayleigh, Essex and
was a parliamentary candidate for the
Hornchurch constituency in the General
Election of 1955. Then after some political
dormancy he resumed activity as party
agent in Sussex and became a MidSussex Councillor.
Three strands of interest ran through
his life – music, teaching and the
Christian faith. He became a lay reader
in 1960 and was Diocesan Secretary of
Leicester’s Mothers’ Union. He gained a
music degree in 2000. A generous spirit
enabled him to use his talents to enrich
others with a customary modesty. He was
a gentle dad of adopted and fostered
children and a great granddad, friend and
a brother to all.
We also note with sadness the passing of:
Ian A. BARNES (1938)
Roy BROWN (1945)
Geoffrey SLATER (1946)
Alan Stanley PAVEY (1943)
Derek Thomas TOWNSEND (1939)
Steve HOLDING & Tim OAKES
Former members of the 34th
Hammersmith, (the School’s Scout
Group), and other friends were saddened
to learn of the terrible loss of Steve and
Tim who perished on 27th September in
an air crash at Kathmandu, Nepal, when
their Sita Air flight bound for Lukla was
believed to have hit a bird just after takeoff and crashed, killing the seven British
citizens and 12 other people on board.
Steve and Tim were both members of the
Bremex Mountaineering and Climbing
Club and were heading to Mount Everest
on their trekking ‘trip of a lifetime,’
planning to reach the Everest base camp.
Both were instrumental as young
leaders in keeping the 34th Scout Troop
going and in helping John Butterworth
successfully lead its subsequent growth
and expansion in the 1970s; assisting on
camps and especially with expeditions.
Steve in particular bridged the gap
between Scout Leaders, Martin Knight
[geography teacher] and the late Nick
GEARY (1965) [prep teacher]. They laid
the foundation, with John, for a golden
period for the School’s scouts in the
1970s and 1980s.
Our condolences go out to their wives and
families.
Steve HOLDING BSc (1970)
Steve had retired and was living in
Staffordshire. He had been a long-serving
Head of Physics at Villiers High School,
Southall before running his own teacher
supply company. Steve’s wife, Maggie,
said, “Steve always loved being in the
mountains. He had done a lot of work with
Peak Pursuits taking youngsters on Duke
of Edinburgh Award Scheme activities.”
Tim with his wife, Angie, at their
daughter’s graduation last year.
his family near Warrington working as a
Secondary School Adviser for Lancashire
County Council. His wife described him as
being a person who lived life to the full.
In preparation for this trip he had climbed
many peaks, “…he trained well and looked
after himself”.
His Education Department colleagues
paid tribute to the respect he had gained
among the senior staff of the schools
supported by his work.
Steve with his wife Maggie
Tim OAKES (1973)
Tim taught for many years and had been
a Head Teacher. Latterly he lived with
Tim had played full back for the Latymer
1st XI and played some ‘old boy’ soccer
during his university vacations. Our
condolences extend to his brothers,
Martin (1968), Nicholas (1970) and
Jonathan (1978).
SPORTS HALL
DEVELOPMENT
Exciting plans are being considered to redevelop the Sports Hall and Pool…
about 1980. It has since been demolished to make way for the
Performing Arts Centre.
P E in the o
ld gym
The original gym, as known by many Latymerians, was the size of a
single basketball court, adjacent to the long corridor. This building
was struck by an oil bomb in World War II at a time when it was
being used by the authorities as a flour store. We suspect a number
of you will have fond, or not so fond, memories to share of indoor
sports in the gym or its successor, the Sports Hall.
The gym was converted into the School Library when the new
Sports Hall and pool was opened on the South Playground
The bombed
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in WWII m
The opening ceremony of the Sports Hall was performed by the
late Rt Hon Sir Ian PERCIVAL QC MP (1939) who was at the time
the Solicitor-General; and the four-lane 25m pool was opened by
swimmer and Olympic silver medallist Alan Pascoe MBE.
The new Sports Hall
also had two full-size
basketball courts and
a weights room. The
building was largely
funded as a result of an
appeal led by the late
Derek Bone (Economics
master) and widely
supported by parents and
Latymerians alike.
After decades of intensive
The old dining rooms, site of the current
use, the Sports Hall and
Sports Hall and Pool, taken looking West
pool now require regular
from the Squash Court steps.
repair work and many
sports have to take place
off site due to lack of space. The Governors are therefore
considering plans to redevelop and expand this facility, creating a
new Sports Centre, which is appropriate to the needs of our now
larger, co-educational School.
It will include a six-lane pool with a viewing area, an expanded
fitness suite, flexible space for activities such as fencing, judo, karate,
pilates and yoga, increased area for cricket nets, and an upgrade of
the sports hall which will include new lighting and sound equipment
for use on occasions such as Prize Giving and Assemblies (the
Sports Hall is the only venue on site where the entire School can
meet together). This wonderful new building will not only benefit
Latymer pupils and their families, but also the local community who
will be allowed increased access during the school holidays.
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The Latymerian Council (UK)
1941 George Terry
1957 Norman Donkin
1961 John Williams
1970 Geoff Lavers
1973 Steve Faktor
1978 Matthew Bond
1983 Peter Kasic
1990 Harmeet Ahuja
1996 Talat El-Sherbiny
1998 Lotte Jones
1999 Alastair Lauder
2009 Ciara McEllin
The Asian Latymerian Council
1966 Victor Apps
1990 Arif Anwar
1994 Daniel Jobsz
2002 Leela Pandit
2002 James Durnford
The Australasian Latymer Council
1946 Basil Walby
1949 Terry Ball
1955 Clive Trotman
1956 Jim Tilley
1969 John King
The Canadian Latymerian Council
1955 Trevor Jones
1955 David Havard
1960 C. Hugh Grant
1962 Jeffrey Simons
1963 Peter Basey
1982 Jimson Bienenstock
US Friends of Latymer
Board of Directors
1957 Ron Phillips (Treasurer)
1963 David Godfrey
1964 David Talbot (Secretary)
1969 Michael Freeman
1974 Bill Marchbank
1976 Jamie Grant (Chair)
1980 Mark Bullimore
1981 Rory Curtis
1993 Richard Davidson
Jennifer Evans Casey
South American Latymerian Council
1997 Dan Torres
The Development Office Team
Amanda Scott
Director of Development
0845 638 5965
ams@latymer-upper.org
Nigel Orton
Director of Alumni Relations
0845 638 5811
nro@latymer-upper.org
Jane Myerson
Assistant Director of Development
0845 638 5970
jfm@latymer-upper.org
Adriana WILLIAMS (2004)
Development Officer
0845 638 5969
adw@latymer-upper.org
Lisa Cullen
Development Officer
0845 638 5966
ldc@latymer-upper.org
Consultant:
Chris Hammond
Latymer Upper School
King Street
Hammersmith W6 9LR
0845 638 5800
www.latymer-upper.org
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UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
Januar y 25: Rugby Reunion
Ever in a School XV? Fancy meeting up with
your team again? This is now your last chance
to book in for this event; ring, or *book online
now!
February 4: An evening with… Robert Orme
Brighten up a dark winter’s evening with an
enlightening illustrated talk and discussion
by Latymer’s Head of History of Art – Robert
Orme – on ‘Michelangelo’s Philosophy of
Art?’ This event is open to parents, alumni,
staff and their partners. Tickets include a
complimentary glass of wine. All proceeds
will benefit the Annual Fund for scholarships.
*Book online now!
March 2: Oxford Latymerians’ Dinner
The Oxford Latymerians’ Dinner will take
place at Balliol College at 7pm. It is open to
all our Oxford dons and student s (of both the
city’s universities). There are also a limited
number of tickets for other Latymerians to join
us to experience a college dinner. Black-tie;
*book online now!
March 3: Round the River Jog
Open to all, so bring the family and the dog.
A chance to run, jog or walk around the
School’s ‘Round the River’ course for fun and
to keep fit, or sponsored to raise money for
your favourite charity! It’s only four miles, and
you can enjoy fantastic views on the river.
After the jog, the group will reconvene over
a pint in the Auriol Boat Club. This event is
for all ages and abilities! To take part, email
Barry DORN (1950) on barry.dorn@virgin.net
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April 26: Latymer Foundation’s Golf Day
This charity event in aid of the Latymer
Foundation is open to all-comers at Coombe
Hill Golf Club, Kingston, Surrey. Corporate
teams are welcome. To play, sponsor a tee or
green *book online now, or ring Lisa Cullen in
the Development Office.
April 27: Class Reunion 2000-2004
A reunion for the classes of 2000-2004
providing a great opportunity to connec t with
your former teachers and classmates, tour the
new buildings and view the memorabilia in
Latymer’s Archives. We will start at school
and move to The Old Ship for refreshments.
3pm-8pm. Book now!
May 15: 1624 Society Annual Reception
June 7: Annual Latymerians’ Golf Day
The Annual Latymerians’ Golf Day will be
in the afternoon at Hoebridge Golf Club
in Woking, followed by supper. E-mail Ian
MACLEOD (1962) at ian@im2020.com for
details and to book a game.
June 13: Reception for Latymerians in
Propert y
This will interest architec ts, surveyors, estate
agents and those in construction, propert y
management, and interior design. Details will
appear online shortly about this proposed
event.
July 13 or 14: Canada – Vancouver Party
There will be a drinks party for Latymerians
and their partners at the Sandman Hotel,
Vancouver. Book a ticket online now.
Come and meet the School’s Rugby Squad
on tour in July when they play in Calgary,
Banff and Vancouver. Email Nigel Orton
for tour match details to support the team
pitch-side. The School Rugby Club is holding
a fundraising auction dinner on March 21st
at School. If you wish to support this tour by
purchasing dinner tickets, bid in the auction,
or advertise in their tour brochure then please
contact Nigel.
April 9: USA – Party in Manhattan
The US Friends of Latymer are holding a drinks
party hosted by Chairman, Jamie GRANT
(1976). If you are in New York on this evening
do book to come along and meet honoured
guests, Robert Orme, and Head, David
Goodhew. Partners are welcome.
Places are limited and tickets will be required.
Book now at the USFOL website,
http://latymerians.us/, or contact Nigel Orton.
School Events
If you wish to have details of School concert s,
plays or sporting fixtures that are open to
alumni please contact Nigel or Adriana.
April 10: Recent Leavers’ Soccer Festival
Recent leavers from 2007-2012 are invited
to form teams to join with a School XI in this
festival organised by the OLFC, at Whitton,
KO 11am. If you are interested in taking
part contact Don MAUGHAN (1953) on
donmaughan@hotmail.com.
*To book for our events you can send Nigel Orton
or Adriana Williams a cheque made payable to ‘Latymer
Upper School’, or pay by credit/debit card by booking online
via the link on the School’s website www.latymer-upper.org
If you have any queries or wish to advise us of any mobility
or dietary issues, please ring Adriana on 0845 638 5969 or
email her at adw@latymer-upper.org.