Richian 1990

Richian '90 School Captain's Report Parents' Association Editorial A captain, as one simple dictionary Once again the year has quickly I should like to respond briefly to Mr . reads is "the master of a merchant passed; for us parents it has not been D. Hook's public criticism of the ship". In some grandiose romantic without incident, for apart from magazine. fashion , I suppose I stand at the bow losing Mrs . Kent, Mrs. Canning, Mrs. As a result of the many changes in of the great ship, 'Sir Thomas Rich' Parker, Mrs . Hitchings and Mr . the curriculum and an ever as it sails through the satirical Hough from the Committee, this increasing workload it is becoming educational waters. year, of course, also saw the more and more difficult to complete This year, like all others, has seen retirement of it s longest serving The Richian' during the very busy countless scholastic events a lot of member - the Headmaster. Best Summer term. which make you realize just how wishes to all and our sincerest thanks Producing a costly magazine takes good a school S .T .R.S . is , even as for all the hard work that these many quiet hours of hard work and the Educational play sees so many committee members have put in on goodwill. different Acts. Sir Thomas Rich's can behalf of the School. Subject to the be likened to an undying AGM we on the Committee look Pauline Smith Shakespearean classic. forward to meeting and working with A few select events should be the new Headmaster. mentioned to give a taste of the In view of the lack of parental School Year including Speech Day support for large events, i.e. the with an Address by Professor T. J . dance, the Committee decided that it Williams. Definitely the funniest would be best to hold a number of Officers Of The School: speech ever, with a witty insight into small events and I am pleased to School life , that very few Old report that in varying degrees these School Captain: N. J . Easen Richians could possibly show. Other have been a success. So far we have events included Founders Day, the had two wine and cheese evenings, a School Vice-Captain: J . A. Sargent regular Carol Services at Holy Trinity visit to the brewery, a race night, a R. A. Sharpe and St. John's as well as several talk by International Rescue and Observators: I. E. Jameson, concerts by the School Choir. It also before the end of this term a barn seems that countless Chess and dance and a treasure hunt have been Prefects: Rugby awards have been given out organised. N. Bishop M. Leason (most pupils, it seems, play one or Also during this year the Parents M. Cadle C . Marks the other!) Associations of the four Grammar R. Coles J . Nunn Congratulations should also be Schools got together for a skittles A. Cook M. O'Leary given to the Venture Scout Unit for evening. Unfortunately, I cannot D. Dempsey S . Pearman their stupendous effort in the Bed report that we were the winners, but R. Edwards S . Pettit Race at Stonehouse this year gaining we did come a very close second to G. Evans J . Reed 1st and 2nd places; and also to those the Crypt. The evening was a big A. Ford T. Richards students in the Lower Sixth for their success and it has been decided that M. Foster V. Rogers marvellous efforts in the 'Raid the we shall hold this annually and next C. Gillson D. Rutter Larder Campaign.' time play for a Cup. M. Goode C . Salter Just a final word; I would like to In the 1988/ 89 School Year the L. Griffin C. Tanner thank the Prefects and Observators, Association made available to the J . Hawkesley P . Thomas David Dempsey, Martin Foster and School nearly £10,000 for various B. Hounsell J . Thompson Sarah Kemmet, as well as the two projects and grants. We would like to J . Howells G . Tugwell Vice Captains, Justin Sargent and increase this figure but cannot do so M. James C . Wilcox Ian Jameson, all have been generous without everyone's support and in S. Kemmett I. Williams with their help and support. Good this respect your's as pupils is vital, A. LaBouchard S . Wright luck to the next School Captain and for unless your parents know what is his crew. going on, how can they support us, All is not finished though! All the so pleas·e make sure that those things I shall miss they certainly must letters that are given to you are include, the Final Hymn number handed on. 378; the way Mr . Holdaway wears his gown 'off the shoulder'; a Mr. D. W. Finch Pilbeam ear to ear smile and a 'C.J.' Secretary tie! Sic transit gloria mundi ... Nicholas J. Easen Mr. W. G. Heap, Headmaster 1973- 1989 Farewell At the close of the Michaelmas This year we also say goodbye to John was always ready to help term Mr. Heap retired after Mr. Holdaway who announced his anyone who needed his assistance. seventeen years as Headmaster of retirement at the end of the Summer His genuine concern and the warmth Sir Thomas Rich's School. term. Mr. McBurnie recalls: "John of his personality meant that many Mr Heap is remembered foremost Holdaway came to Sir Thomas sought his advice. for his enthusiasm and involvement Rich's as Head of Mathematics in We wish him well on his in every aspect of school life . Such a September 1967. He quickly retirement. he intends to do some commitment brought Mr . Heap into became involved in the life of the voluntary work and to remain as a personal contact with all pupils at School, singing in the Choral Society member of the Bench." some stage of their school career; and as treasurer of the Bus Fund and maybe it was at the New Boys' the School Fete Committee. morning in the June before entering It was not long before he took the School, or at a Third year or charge of the School Timetable and Sixth Form option meeting, a format of all examinations, tasks he Mr . Heap introduced to personally discharged efficiently and assist pupils in their choice of subjects imaginatively for many years. and career; or at a Sixth Form Mr. Holdaway was an extremely Oxbridge or UCCA interview; good and popular teacher whose perhaps as a member of the Squash pupils achieved excellent Club - a game in which the examination results. His outstanding Headmaster himself excelled - or leadership qualities were appreciated supporting a School function - by the staff in his department, and games, music, drama, public later experienced by all when he speaking or a Saturday morning became Deputy Head in 1984. detention! Perhaps even on a Sunday morning one could meet Mr. Heap jogging in and around Gloucester. Throughout his Headship Mr . Heap resolved to maintain academic standards. Yet, he was not concerned only with the high-fliers. He is remembered for his kindness and interest in those pupils who had difficulties in their studies - often giving extra tuition - and readily giving his time and advice to anyone who sought it - pupils, colleagues, parents. Mr . Heap gave equal commitment to Parents Evenings, Governors meetings, Old Richian meetings and Parent Association meetings. Mr. Heap also worked hard for the School behind the scenes: he was involved with the move of Education from City Council control to County Council control, with numerous controversial plans for reorganisation and he battled tirelessly for a fair deal from the United Charities and now he leaves Sir Thomas Rich's at a time when it · is reverting to.a Three Form Entry School. We thank Mr. Heap for his hard work and commitment to the School. We wish Mr. Heap and Mrs . John D. Holdaway Heap a long and happy retirement. Farewell The School says farewell to Mr . Finally we say goodbye to Mrs At the beginning of the Summer term Tucker, who, after a long association Burslem. we welcomed Mr . North as Head of with the School both as a pupil and Mrs Burslem was a part-time the French Department. The second as a member of staff,assumes a new member of the Latin department for year have already benefited from a role as Head of the Computer two years. Mr. Moss writes - lively excursion to Merville Department at King's School, "Susan Burslem will be remembered Franceville. Mr. North is assisting the Gloucester in September. by years one and two and by the School production of Bart's "Oliver" Mr. Tucker came to Sir Thomas Sixth Form for her lively and wide and he also coaches the second year Rich's as an assistant teacher of ranging teaching, and by the staff cricket team. Mathematics and Physics; later, he room as a colleague of twinkling Before coming to Tommy's, Mr. held responsibility for developing good humour. I have been grateful North was a House Master at what is now a well-equipped and for her support in the Classics and as Cheltenham College. Mr . North lives thriving Computer department. His a sympathetic Mini owner." in Cheltenham with his wife and expertise and time were appreciated We wish Mrs Burslem success and family . by many members of staff happiness in he r new post at introducing or furthering the use of Wycliffe College. computers in their subject area. Mr Cappi has joined the staff at Sir Mr . Tucker is remembered by all Thomas Rich 's to teach Physics and for his gentlemanly presence and for Junior Science.

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