Simon Kinder (left in 2003)

Simon Kinder leaves us to take up a post at Greshams' School in Norfolk. Having joined the School on a temporary one term appointment in 1994, Simon returned a year later to a full time post, having completed his P.G.C.E. at the University of East Anglia.

Simon has that undeniable ability to inspire and enthuse boys in his subject and to draw the very best out of each and everyone of them. He is always looking for new ways to develop his teaching style and he was instrumental in introducing I.C.T. to the teaching of History at Habs. In addition, he became involved in cross-country running and he ran the box office for many school plays and concerts.

He accompanied numerous History trips, both in this country and abroad, and he established the School Rambling Club, leading boys and parents on many a marvellous weekend excursion. He was a dedicated and hugely effective First Form tutor for a number of years before being appointed Housemaster of Russells in 2001, a post to which he brought seemingly endless energy and terrific dedication.

We will miss him for all these qualities and for his warm humour and great heart.