Bear

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Anita Allen

Many happy memories with John rip

Caroline and Maureen James

We were sad to hear that John had passed away. He was a great teacher, headteacher and colleague. I will never forget 1st yr camping in Abersoch in 1985 when our tents blew away but John kept us singing and laughing. A wonderful man.

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Anonymous

Ioana and Mark Taylor

A shame we never got to go caving with you, you will be missed, thank you JD, sa te odihnesti in pace (RIP).

Gillian

In memory of John Day

Fay Hemming

Rachel, Emily, Eve and Alana

There aren’t enough words to describe the impact John has had on me and my family. My arrival at school and going on first year camp to Abersoch started 7 amazing years that ended with an amazing three weeks in Europe with Mr Day leading another legendary trip. During this time he was a PE teacher and I know he was gutted I was rubbish at sport as he knew my dad as a fellow PE teacher. Little did I know at that stage how many more interactions I would have with him in my life as he inspired my children during their education at Wales and again made trips one of the highlights. In recent years the link became stronger again as we were school governors together. So much of the ‘Wales Way’ is down to your passion for the school and young people. Thank you for everything. RIP John Day

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Rebecca Race

For a true gentlemen who will be greatly missed!

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Margaret Wagstaff

RIP John, my dear friend and colleague. Gone but never forgotten.

Pam Kitchen

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Georgia, Jess and Oliver

Thank you for the fabulous time we spent with you in Folgarida. We will never forget these happy times skiing with you and our friends. These are part of our happiest memories of Wales High and we will never forget them. RIP, Mr.Day.

Thorneycrofts

Much respect

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Woods Family

We unfortunately didn’t meet Mr Day, but have been very lucky that our daughter had been put in his sons tutor group. Our deepest condolences to you all x

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Michele Williams (née Waterhouse)

JD went out of his way to be kind and helpful towards me from the day in 1992 when I attended WHS for an interview, right up until early 2020 when he provided me with wonderful references, despite the fact that I had left WHS 8 years earlier. I will always be grateful to him and thankful that I had the opportunity to work with such an exceptional man.

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CUTTS FAMILY

RIP Mr Day, always in our hearts

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Leanne, Liam, Thalia and Ophelia x

So glad I got to share one last camp experience with you and my own children got the chance to learn how to make real eggs from the best! I was always a little intimidated by your larger than life presence, but I wish now that I had told you how much of an inspiration you were to me!

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Jo Ward

As my Head of Upper school while I was a pupil at Wales to being a parent, a work colleague and my boss, John was always so highly respected. A true gentleman, loved my so many and now he will be missed by so many. Love to Melanie, Hannah & Matt xxx

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Catherine Stevens ( Bell )

A true gentleman & one of a kind. Truly charismatic & a wonderful human being. Will always remember him for his humour, compassion & playful stories. RIP Xxx

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Samantha Parnham

RIP JD - always has been, and always will be Mr Wales High xxx

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Steve Atkin

RIP Mr John Day a strong man a strong Headteacher You made Wales High a very special place to teach and be a student.

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Jacqui,Simon, Ellen & Jack

Night night lovely man x

Claire ('Wales' 1992 - 1999), Anne & Martyn Benson

In memory of John - one of the few real 'good guys'.

Hayley

John, my boss, my mentor and friend x💜x

Chrissie GJ (nee O'Brien)

This special man who gave the many gifts of sport, time and the great outdoors to so many. A man to learn so much from. RIP

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Anonymous

I was not taught by him. Met him once when I stayed at his home but that one meeting made an impression on me. I came close to being one of his 'coralled' minibus drivers; sounds like that would've been quite a trip. My thoughts are with Melanie, Hannah and Matt. RIP

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Liam Beardsley

Jean

RIP John

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Anonymous

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Rebecca Moran

When I look back at my time at Wales, my favourite memories are mainly of travelling the UK and Europe on school camps. I visited my favourite places in world thanks to Mr Day and his never ending dedication to providing experiences and life lessons outside the general curriculum. A truly unique and special person, he will never be forgotten.

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Shelley Welsh

A true gentleman, JD was there at my first day at Wales and he made sure he was there at my last. He gave me the courage to believe in myself when others had made it hard too, he saw in me the teacher I could be and the leader I am now. I have so many memories but one that sticks with me is the day I told him I was expecting my first baby; he hugged me warmly and explained how happy he was, that family was everything and he was excited for mine to grow. It really does sum him up - JD was about the individual; the student, teacher, parent, carer and the community. He genuinely cared about them all but (as I do now) he always placed his family first. Thank you for the belief in me and know that you will be missed by so many.

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Anonymous

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Stephen Andrew

An inspiration for so many, consistently working tirelessly to make young people better themselves and improve their self image.

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Sam Tripoli, Graham, Sophie & Alfie x

A true friend who will be greatly missed. xx

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Claire Crowston

Thinking of John’s family and friends

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Niamh Humphrey 9-3

In memory of Mr Dayv

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Lisablades@btinternet.com

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Lindsey James

Thank you for welcoming me to WHS, Mr Day. I still think back to your fantastic role in the production of Oliver! very fondly. How many other Headteachers get stuck into all aspects of school life as fully as you did? Not many, I'd say. RIP x

Jude

Still making a difference to our community. We will miss you, John xxx

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John and Marjorie Payne

We have known John for many years. All of our 4 daughters attended whs in the early days and each has reason to be grateful for his kind, considerate advice. ” He was one of very few who could reach me” we were both to become more involved with him when first Marjorie and then John were employed at whs when we were delighted to become to know John as a friend and colleague. He had such a unique personality, able to dal sympathetically with everyone who may have a problem, whether staff or pupil. He had the ability to reach people in a kind, helpful manner and will be so missed by the many, many lives he touched and affected in his own inimitable manner. A truly wonderful man we had the honour to call him our friend.

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Hilda & Tommy Weston

What an exceptional man. RIP John xxx

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Alison

In memory of an inspirational man and a big thank you for all he did for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

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“Knocker “powell

I just have your inspirational speeches burned in my brain forever sir. True legend

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The Goble and Marsh families

Rip John - a gentleman and a gentle man. It was a privilege to be part of your WHS team.

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Adam Best

Loved working with you JD - always addressed you as 'Sir' because (I quite rightfully) had so much respect for you. RIP Sir ❤️X

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The Cannings family

This man was a class act. From first meeting him and being scared to death in 78 and pushing me to new levels to loving his deeply meaningful and profound speeches whilst teaching and guiding both my sons more recently. He will be sadly missed. A true inspiration to many. I feel lucky to have known him.

Jacqueline

Condolences to Mr Day’s family

Anonymous

Great man, great charity x

Amanda

Respected by myself ( my teacher for Photography) and my daughters who knew him as a headmaster, rip Mr Day x

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