Haberdashers Askes Boys School

"Habs fostered individuality even when teaching the basics."

Peter Oppenheimer, Fellow, Christ Church College, Oxford

Governors and Staff

The Governing Body

The Governing Body consists of representatives of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, the world of education, the catchment area of the schools and former pupils

The Governors

The Master of the Haberdashers' Company, ex-officio
Chairman: M D G Wheldon, FRICS
Mrs D Knight, Chairman of the Boys' School Committee
A Twiston-Davies, Chairman of the Girls' School Committee
D A Hochberg
Dr G Lewis
Mrs N Walters
Prof R E Susskind, OBE
M Pereira-Mendoza
R Taylor
Dr A Ajitsaria, MBE
Miss D Finkler
Mrs M Kenyon, DL, MA
N Scarles
J Kininmonth
W Russell
Dr R Courtney
N Turnbull
G Parekh
Clerk to the Governors: C M Bremner

List of Staff

Headmaster : P B Hamilton, MA, Christ Church, Oxford
Second Master (Deputy Head - Academic): S Boyes, MA, Jesus College, Cambridge, BA, Open University
Senior Master (Deputy Head - Pastoral): J A Corrall, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, Munich University
Deputy Head (Development) : Dr S Hyde, MA, DPhil, Christ Church, Oxford
Director of External Relations Dr P E Spence, PhD, Queens' College, Cambridge
Assistant Head (Director of Teaching) D J Byrne, MA, Trinity College, Cambridge
Assistant Head (Director of ICT) I R Phillips, BSc, Portsmouth University
Head of Sixth Form : P H Parr, MA, Manchester University
Head of the Middle School : M J Cook, BEd, University of London
Head of the Junior School : Ms D Rivlin, BA, Birmingham University
Head of the Preparatory School : Ms Y M Mercer, BEd, I M Marsh College, Liverpool
School Registrar Mrs D L Robertson BSc, University of Aberdeen

House Masters

Calverts : J A Fenn, BA, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London, MA, Warburg Institute, London
Hendersons : M Lloyd-Williams, BA, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Joblings : J C Swallow, MA, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Meadows : A C Bagguley, BSc, CBiol, MIBiol, Hatfield Polytechnic
Russells : T B W Hardman, BEd, Goldsmiths' College, London 
Strouts : Mrs S K Wijeratna, BA, Birmingham University

In the following Academic department lists, the first named member of Staff is the corresponding Head of Department

Classics

R C Whiteman, MA, St Johns College, Oxford
P H Parr, MA, Manchester University
Mrs S M Butcher, BA, University of Reading

Religious Studies

R Cawley, BA, MA, Lancaster University
M Lloyd-Williams, BA, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Mrs E J Nelson, MA, Oxford Brookes University
Miss J Kingston, BA, Robinson College, Cambridge

Philosophy

P E Morris, BA, University College of Swansea, MPhil, University College, London
Dr J S Green, BA, University of Aarhus, PhD, Kings College, London

Economics

Dr J Wigley, BA, PhD, Sheffield University, MEd, Clare College, Cambridge
R D Reid, MA, Trinity College, Dublin, BSSc, Queen's University, Belfast
Mrs K Shah, BSc (Econ), London School of Economics, MPhil, Emmanuel College, Cambrige
P Briercliffe, BA, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth
C G Trinder, MA, St John's College, Cambridge

English

M P Lempriére, BA, Westfield College, London
M J Cook, BEd, University of London
C R Bass, BA, University of Reading
Mrs C B Lyons, MA, Inst  Of Education, London (Head of Learning Support)
A J Herzmark, BA, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London, MA, Bristol University
T J P Norton, BA, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London (i/c Drama)
Mrs D Morris-Wolfe, BA, Birmingham University
Mrs K R Pollock, MA, Edinburgh University
Miss N M Murray, BA, Warwick University
Miss N Heinen, BA, Girton College, Cambridge
T-S Li, BA, University College London, MPhil, St Edmund's College, Cambridge

Geography

M C Morrish, BA, Exeter University
M G Day, BA, Birmingham University
P J Stiff, BA, PhD, Liverpool University
M I Yeabsley, BSc, Durham University
Mrs S L Murphy, BSc, Nottingham University
Mrs S K Wijeratna, BA, Birmingham University
Mrs M Carrick, BA, Leeds University
Mrs S T Clifford, BSc, University of North London
R W Steel, BA, Southampton University

History

Dr R C Sloan, MA, PhD, Glasgow University
A P A Simm, BA, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
N P Saddington, BA, University of Ulster
S P H Clark, BA, Christ Church, Oxford
I St John, BA, University of York, D Phil, Nuffield College, Oxford
Dr S Hyde, MA, DPhil, Christ Church, Oxford
Ms D Rivlin, BA, Birmingham University

Information Technology & Computing

I R Phillips, BSc, Portsmouth University
M C Yu, BSc, North London University
K M Jones, BA,St Johns College, Cambridge, MSc, Hatfield Polytechnic
Ms A J Dable, BA, York University

assisted by other members of staff

Mathematics

Dr I B Jacques, BA, Oriel College, Oxford, DPhil, Linacre College, Oxford
Dr P A Barry, MSc, PhD, ARCS, DIC, Imperial College, London
A M Ward, BSc, University of St  Andrews
P C Marx, BSc, University of Sussex, MPhil, Cambridge
S D Charlwood, BSc, CMath MIMA, University College, London
Mrs A Thakar, BSc, Manchester University
Mrs D L Robertson  BSc, University of Aberdeen
Mrs J E Beeson, BSc, Manchester University
Mrs A C C Baron, BSc, Exeter University
J A Barnes, BSc, Warwick University
Dr D J Nolland, BA, Trinity College, Cambridge, PhD, Durham University
J Hails, BSc, University of Surrey
R C Percival, BA, Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Mrs R M Wright, BA, Pembroke College, Oxford
S Haring, BA, Trinity College, Cambridge

Modern Languages

R J Thompson, BA, Durham University 
J A Corrall, MA, Christ's College, Cambridge, Munich University
J C Swallow, MA, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Mrs J B Swallow, BA, Durham University
M J Donaghey, BA, Leicester University (i/c German)
P E Morris, BA, University College of Swansea, M Phil, University College, London (i/c Philosophy)
Mrs J Robson, BA, Manchester University (i/c French)
J A Fenn, BA, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London, MA, Warburg Institute, London
Mrs E Gomez, BA, University College, London
Mrs E Childerstone, BA, Open University
Miss A McKenzie, BA, University of Stirling
Mr M S V Bardou , BA, Birmingham University, (i/c Spanish)
P Thackrey, BA, Durham University
D J Byrne, MA, Trinity College, Cambridge
N B Moss, BA, University of Manchester
Mrs S Dexter, BA, University of Milan

Language Assistants

Miss M C Griffiths, BA, - Spanish
Mrs E Childerstone, BA, - German
Miss A Hossaye - French

Science

Dr M J Lexton, BSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC, University College of Swansea (i/c Chemistry)
S Boyes, MA, Jesus College, Cambridge, BA, Open University
Dr D R Delpech, BSc, Chelsea College, London, CBiol, MIBiol (i/c Biology)
A C Bagguley, BSc, CBiol, MIBiol, Hatfield Polytechnic
C Glanville, BSc, University of East Anglia, BA, University of Greenwich
R O Kerr, BSc, Leicester University (i/c Physics)
Mrs M J C Jones, BEd, Homerton College, Cambridge, Dip Personnel Management, Kingston University
Dr A D S Perera, BSc, Chelsea College, London, MSc, Birkbeck College, London, PhD, Manchester University
R J Kingdon, BSc, Bradford University, MSc, Loughborough University, CPhys, MInstP
Miss L I Dixon, BSc, Southampton University
Dr L M Clayton, BSc, PhD, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
M J Tillotson, BSc, Leicester University
C K Whalley, BSc, UMIST
Miss A Pindoria, BSc, Kingston University
I R Fielder, BSc, Bristol University
E Pauletto, BSc, Trieste University
Revd J Markby, MA, Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Dr S J Pyburn, BSc, PhD, Leeds University
Mrs J Letts, BSc, Manchester University
A Jackson BSc, MA, MPhil, Kings College London, MInstP
Mrs H.M. Allen, MSc, Uppsala University
Mrs M.E. McBride, BSc, Open University
Dr A. Cirron, BA, PhD, Downing College, Cambridge
Mrs D. Rhys-Brown, BSc, BEd, University of Lethbridge, Alberta

Art

A K Keenleyside, BA, Kingston University
Miss L M Bird, BA, Gloucester College of Art, H Dip, Slade School of Fine Art (Senior Tutor - Sixth Form)
S N Todhunter, BA, Middlesex University
Mrs J E Gleeson, Cert Ed, Polytechnic of North London
Miss L Jay (Art technician)

Design & Technology

N P Holmes, BEd, King Alfred's College, Winchester
P I Dathan, BEd, Thames Polytechnic
T B W Hardman, BEd, Goldsmith's College, London
P I Roncarati, BA, Middlesex University, MSc, Loughborough University

Drama

T J P Norton, BA, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London
Mrs D Morris-Wolffe, BA, Birmingham University
J N Cox, BA, Manchester Metropolitan Unviersity
Miss N Heinen, BA, Girton College, Cambridge
H Silver, BA, Trinity College, Camarthen (Theatre Technician)

Music

C D Muhley, GRSM, ARCO(CHM), ARCM, LRAM, FRSA, Royal College of Music
R J West, BA, PgCMT, LRSM, LGSM, Durham University
A J Simm, BA, Durham University
Miss E R Valentine, MMus, DipABRSM, Royal Holloway College, London (Music Assistant)

Instrumental Teachers

Miss M B Parrington, ARCM (Violin)
Miss L M Rive, LRAM (Violin)
L Gee, BA, GBSM, ABSM, HonBC (Violin)
Miss P Worn, LRAM, ABSM, ALCM (Viola)
B Bantock, BMus, PPRNCM (Cello)
Miss C Maguire, LRAM (Double Bass)
Miss S Core, GTCL, LTCL (Flute)
Mrs. R.L. Heathcote, BMus, LGSMD (Oboe)
M P Pritchard, DipRCM (Clarinet)
Miss G Harvey, BMus (Saxophone)
H J Legge, LRAM (Bassoon)
P Bainbridge, ARCM, DipRCM (Trumpet)
D Bentley, GGSM (French Horn)
S J Byron, BMus (Trombone)
J Beryl (Percussion)
S R Topping, DipRCM, ARCM (Pianoforte)
Miss I C Mair, GRSM, MMus, LRAM, ARCM (Pianoforte)
R A Carter, FRCO(CHM), FTCL, ARCM, LRAM (Pianoforte and Organ)
S D Lyon, GRSM, MA (Pianoforte)
N Woodhouse, LTCL, ALCM, LLCM, FLCM (Guitar)

Physical Education

R McIntosh, BA, Exeter University
A F M Metcalfe, BSc, Loughborough University (i/c Rugby Football)
K Long, BEd, DeMontfort University (i/c Hockey)
I R Matthews, BSc, Sheffield Hallam University
P D Stiff, BSc, Loughborough University (i/c Swimming)

Games

A F M Metcalfe (i/c Rugby)
J N Cox (i/c Cross Country)
S D Charlwood (i/c Cricket)
S Lowe (i/c Athletics)
K Long (i/c Tennis & Hockey)
T B W Hardman (i/c Sailing)
I C Matthews (i/c Water-Polo)
A M Ward (i/c Association Football & Golf)
A J Herzmark (i/c Badminton)
P D Stiff (i/c Swimming)

Careers

M G Day, BA, Birmingham University (assisted by a large team)

Work Experience

Mrs S Sacofsky, BA, Queen Mary College, London

General and Subsidiary Studies

Mrs K R Pollock, MA, Edinburgh University (assisted by over fifty other members of staff)

Library

Mrs J B Mulchrone, BSc, University of London , Dip LIS, MCLIP
Mrs J P Sutton, MCLIP
Mrs A M Williams

Preparatory School

Miss Y M Mercer, (Head Teacher), BEd, I M  Marsh College, Liverpool, Adv Dip Applied Educational Studies, Hertfordshire University
M G Brown, (Deputy Head), BSc, North East London Polytechnic, PGCE, Reading University
Mrs K M Francis, Cert Ed, Neville's Cross College, Durham
Mrs C M Griggs, Cert Ed, Dip Speech and Drama, Jordanhill College, Glasgow, Cert Dramatic Studies, Glasgow University, Dip Remedial Speech, Middlesex Polytechnic IPA
S Lowe, BEd, West London Institute of H E  Dip  CDT, Middlesex University
Mrs S M E Herbert, BEd, Avery Hill College, London, Dip Art History, Institute of Education, London
Dr C A Lessons, BSc, University of East Anglia, PGCE, Open University
Miss C A Grimes, BEd, Stockwell College, Bromley
S S Lipscomb, BA, University College, Cardiff
M Jenkins, BA, Cardiff College, MA, Open University
N C Bowley, BSc, University College, Worcester, PGCE, Hommerton College, Cambridge
P Whitby, MA, Exeter University, BA, Greenwich University
Mrs R Hoffler, GRSM, ARCM, BMus, Goldsmiths College, London, MA Institute of Education
Miss T J Loebenberg, BEd, University of Hertforshire
Mrs S E McLeigh, BA, University of St Andrews
Miss J I Rother, BA, Warwick University
Mrs. T A Kennard, PA/Preparatory School Secretary
Mrs W Morelli, Classroom Assistant/After School Care Supervisor

Mrs J.Valente, Design Tech and Classroom Assistant.

Mrs C.Farley, Classroom Assistant.

 

 

Pre-Preparatory School

Mrs A. Fielden, Certificate of Education, Bangor Normal College
Mrs S. Adat BA, Calgary University Canada
Mrs H.M.R. Pullen, BEd, Northern College of Education, Aberdeen, Dip Personnel Management, Robert Gordon’s University
Mrs V Peck, BSc, Middlesex University
Mrs D.A. McKever, Nursery Nurse/Classroom Assistant
Mrs J. Barber, Classroom Assistant

Mrs S. Muller, Pre-prep School Secretary and Classroom Assistant

School and Community service

J A Barnes, BSc, Warwick University (assisted by over thirty other members of staff)

Combined Cadet Force

Major N P Saddington, Contingent Commander

Army

Captain P I Roncarati, O C
Captain M Lloyd-Williams
Lieutenant M I Yeabsley
2nd Lieutenant A P A Simm
2nd Lieutenant A J Simm
2nd Lieutenant J Wigley

Navy

Lieutenant Commander L I Dixon, RNR, O C
Lieutenant Commander T B W  Hardman, RNR
Lieutenant N P Holmes, RNR
Sub Lieutenant L M Clayton, RNR

RAF

Squadron Leader C R Bass, O C
Flying Officer R J West
Flying Officer R C Whiteman
Pilot Officer P Thackrey
Pilot Officer P D Stiff

Administrative Staff

Bursar: S B Wilson BA MSc
Bursar's PA: Mrs R Mansi
Accountant: Mr P Spence

Headmaster's PA: Mrs S Harkus, BA

School Support Director: D I Yeabsley

School Nurse: Mrs S Carey, RGN

School Counsellor: Mrs A Bard

Examinations Officer: Dr J A Alvarez, BSc, Sir John Cass College, London, PhD,University College, London, CPhys, FInstP
Catering Manager: E Johnson
Buildings Manager: P J Newcombe, BA
Development Manager: Ms A Barrett, BA
Head Groundsman: Mr D Beckley
School Shop Manager: Mrs S Lewis
Transport Manager: S T Saltmarsh
Human Resources Manager: Miss R Titley