Liam Canny (left in 2003)

Liam Canny joined the Economics and Politics department in September 1999. With degrees from three universities, four years' service in the U.S. Navy, a period as research officer to the Eire Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, and work in the City of London, he seemed to have had several successful careers already.

It did not take long, however, for staff and pupils to realise that he was also an exceptionally gifted individual and teacher. He worked hard to make his lessons a success and led his pupils to high standards. Liam also made a fine contribution to extra-curricular activities. He took a full part in School and Community Service and was a valued member of the Main School Ski Trip. He quickly increased the scale of Young Enterprise so that its companies regularly won district and county competitions.

However, his main commitment was to school basketball. He had coached the Cambridge University men's Blues team and brought all his formidable expertise and will-to-win to bear on Habs. teams. His slogan "there's no 'I' in team" taught them a lot about themselves and gave them not only mutual loyalty and esteem but also many well-deserved victories.

Liam leaves us to teach Economics and Politics at the American School in Egham, South London.