is prepared to challenge him, he is happy to enter into a
discussion in which he will listen to objections. He does
not appear to think less of men and women who have
taken this route, but is rightly and robustly antipathetic
towards troublemakers.’ ‘He is a visionary. He has done
wonders with the staff. He has been a healer. He never
bears a grudge.’ ‘He believes education is a joyous activity.
He acts on this belief through his good humour and his
warm hospitality. He is wonderfully supported by his wife,
Cathy, who gives her enthusiastic backing to every aspect
of school life.’ On a one-to-one basis, you feel you have
his full attention. He is terrific in making a real contact.
He has brought a spiritual dimension to the College. He
is true to himself. He is not afraid of taking very difficult
decisions.’ ‘He is a brilliant Head. He is a pleasure to
work with and I am sorry when he is away. You always
know where you stand. He knows the dons very well
and he sees all academic staff as part of their appraisal.’
In 2013 he was appraised by the Housemaster body,
which reported as follows:
‘In considering his support for Housemasters there was
unanimous and great p