Andrew leaves his wide-ranging role at College after seven years. An infectiously enthusiastic teacher, tutor and musician, his many talents were an instant hit with pupils and staff. Fiercely academic without it ever compromising his sense of fun, classes were as likely to be initiated into the Eleusinian Mysteries or sacrifice a cuddly cow toy as they were to be worked hard with another mock exam. Many pupils took their Classics to a higher level because of the love of the subject they developed with him.

Andrew also made a huge impact in co-curricular Music, where the former Head of Department once wrote ‘I honestly don’t know where we would be without Andrew.’ Talented yet self-effacing as both a singer and a wind-instrumentalist – where he turned his hand to just about every instrument you could name, and some you couldn’t – he frequently nurtured pupil talents, provided a role model in his professional approach, or simply stepped in to save the day with a last minute contribution.

Andrew had many more roles. As Deputy Head of Sixth Form, he made another sizeable contribution to the progress of Cheltonians within and beyond College, particularly in their UCAS applications and in the period where he stepped into interim charge. He was a beloved Resident Tutor in Newick House for several years – ever a visible and often audible presence, especially on one occasion where negotiating the stairs proved too much. Latterly, he was President of the Common Room, ran the Pride & Allies Society, and taught Computer Science to several year groups.

Best of luck, Andrew. We will all miss your sunny demeanour, constant willingness to help others, resounding voice and tumultuous laughter. All the best with your new Head of Sixth Form role.

Thomas Lambert