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.