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and knowledge of the school, and it became immediately apparent that he was fully invested in my academic progress and wellbeing. He was not overly demonstrative, but sometimes children need nothing more than a reliable and caring presence – someone who is always in their corner. I will never forget his reaction one results day when he told my parents, ‘this lad has not put a foot wrong.’ It made me feel ten feet tall; his authenticity and pride were clear. He never said something he did not believe. He continues to influence my approach as a pastoral tutor to this day. The values that define this school, and which I still hold dear, were epitomised by Tony: humility, endeavour, joy, and authenticity. It is important to work hard; respect the school’s great Masters, traditions and history; but it is equally important to retain an unfettered love of life and learning for learning’s sake. Some things are more important than achievement per se; one also has to be fulfilled by a greater sense of purpose and passion. He was a stalwart of the SCR for so long and helped lay the foundations of my ongoing relationship with the school. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.

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