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Name
Years
Information or Search Details
Allan Burney
SGS 1936-41
Retired, but still remembers the pleasure of attending a brand new school and
the awe of seeing all the masters wearing gowns (Updated 16 October 2001)
Faith Atkinson
Stewart SHS 1937-44
I live in Newport, Shropshire and I would love to see or hear from anyone
passing through. I am hoping to arrange a small Reunion – possibly in the
Cotswolds – for classmates later in the year – anyone interested? Please
If you can assist, please contact the Secretary for details of my address/phone number.
(Updated 31 March 2002)
Fred Collins
SGS 1941-47
Currently living at Parksville, on Vancouver Island. Was President of the
Rotary Club of Parksville (Updated before 27 March 2001)
various
SHS 1942-48
Searching for
Gwen Hardy
(Of course she may have a
married name nowadays.)
If you can assist, please contact the
Don Bargent
SGS 1943-50
I went from school to the RAF (1950-52); ICI Paints Division in
Slough (1952-59) and then Mars Confectionery (1959-86). I have been
retired since 1986. Interests include: Golf, Travel, Photography, Computers.
Married Jose in 1955 with our ‘big’ anniversary in 2 years time. Married
daughter Sandra lives in Wallingford.
Would like to contact school friends from the Sixth Form years 1948-50 and before.
(Updated 29 October 2003)
Jennifer Clare
Snapes SHS 1944-51
Searching for
Enid Hook
If you can assist, please contact the
John Waller
SGS 1944-49
I left school and went to work at the
Pest Infestation Laboratory (PIL), just round the corner from school
on the London Road. While there I took the
London Matriculation exam, then intermediate BSc followed by a
BSc (Hons) from Birkbeck College, University of London.
I spent 2 years National Service in the Royal Air Force (1952-1954).
In 1965, my family and I emigrated to Nelson, New Zealand where I worked
for the Entomology Division of the DSIR. In 1968, we left for the USA,
where I studied for a PhD in insect toxicology. We returned to Christchurch,
NZ in 1973 where I took a Senior Lectureship in the Entomology Department at
Lincoln University until I retired in 1992. While at Lincoln, we lived on and
farmed a small block of land, running some sheep and growing asparagus and
eventually planted a 10 acre vineyard. We have since sold our farm and now live
in the village of West Melton. We have 2 daughters, a son and one grandson. (Updated 14 April 2002)
Richard Harrington
SGS 194x-51
Now living in the USA. I would welcome any information on the whereabouts of
Terry Smith. He would have left SGS about 1951 - we have nothing further to
go on. If anyone can help at all, please contact the
or
(Updated 7 May 2004)
Michael (Codge) Taylor
SGS 1946-51
Emigrated to New Zealand in 1956 after a couple of years National Service,
and spent most of my working life in Insurance retiring from management in 1996.
I have three children and five grandchildren, and have been back to Slough
several times on trips to UK.
Always interested in contacting any former pupil who knew me. (Updated 1 June 2002)
Paula Atherton
Doreen Jones SHS 1946-53
Taught for a while after leaving college then joined BOAC
(now British Airways) as a ground hostess. Worked there after getting married
then left and had 3 daughters. Recently had our first grandchild. Since having
our girls I work part-time doing market research work. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Derek Pomfret
SGS 1947-52
Moved to Canada in 1955 and USA in 1962. International Sales Director for a
US medical company until 1994. Now owns small business in San Diego, CA USA (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Marion Challis-Warren
Hughes SHS 1948-52
Searching for her best schoolfriend
Ann Holmes.
If you can assist, please contact the
David Pritchard
SGS 1948-54
Searching for
Roy Humphries
Alan Taylor
Brian Simmonds
Anyone who remembers David Pritchard
If you can assist, please contact the
David W Guest
SGS 1948-56
Obtained a BSc in Chemistry and worked in the industry for 15 years then
changed careers to Solicitor. Now is retired. (Updated 19 December 2001)
Searching for news of
Ronald G Scott
If you can assist, please contact the
Jan Cleeton
Bowles SHS 1949-54
Searching for
Beryl Dawson
Barbara Ginn
Barbara Phillips
Winifred Trotter (emigrated to Australia?)
If you can assist, please contact the
various
SHS 1949-54
Searching for
Doreen Millard
If you can assist, please contact the
Rod Cooper
SGS 1950-5?
Searching for
David Howells
If you can assist, please contact the
Maureen Palfrey
Hitchcock SHS 1950-54
Searching for
Yvonne Warne
If you can assist, please contact the
Ian Simmons
SGS 1950-56
Head Boy 1955-56; BSc UCL Geography 1959;
PhD UCL Palaeoecology 1962; DLitt Dunelm 1980;
Fellow of Society of Antiquaries of London;
Fellow of the British Academy; Fellow of Academia Europaea;
Fellow of the RGS (Victoria Medal 1998); Sometime member of staff at
University of California, Berkeley; York University, Toronto;
University of Bristol, UK; Professor of Geography,
University of Durham 1981-2001; Emeritus Professor 2001;
Various books on environment, natural resources etc
and circa 100 papers in scholarly journals
(Updated 10 August 2001)
Tony Rowe
SGS 1950-57
Moved to Australia in 1975 and now lives in Adelaide, South Australia.
Has five daughters and six grandchildren, (so far). Worked in IT all working
life and still active. (Updated 20 August 2002)
Searching for
Michael Cousins
Chuck Jones (Tony Wynne-Jones)
anyone in the 1950-57 class
If you can assist, please contact the
Sylvia Legg
Naylor SHS 1951-56
Searching for
Margaret Jones
Pauline Jones
Sandra Thoms
If you can assist, please contact the
Peter Jones
SGS 1951-57
I completed my National Service in the RAF and since then I have been
self-employed in various businesses, both in the UK and abroad. I returned to
the UK in 2000, and now live in East Kent. I have 2 married daughters, (one
lived in Australia for 14 years the other in Germany for 8 years ) and 6
grandchildren.The last 14 years I have spent on the west coast of America,
but being as the family have all returned to the UK, I decided to as well!! (Updated 17 December 2001)
Ann Reed
Howell SHS 1951-56
Searching for
Anyone from Form V C in 1956
If you can assist, please contact the
Michael Taylor
SGS 1953-57
Emigrated to the United States in 1963 with family. Has just retired from one
of the telephone companies and has started his second career teaching Biology
at Redlands High School in California. Currently lives in San Jacinto. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Pat Oldcorn
Horwood SHS 1953-59
Married 1962 - David Oldcorn, currently Director of Systems,
Thorn Secure Sciences Ltd
Have two sons aged 32 and 15. (Updated 24 July 2001)
Judy Dean
Finn SHS 1954-61
I have been living and working in St Andrews for the past 15 years, where my
husband, Martin Dean (SGS 1955-60), is employed by the University as a marine
archaeologist. We have one son, who is studying politics at the
University of Essex. I have had a very chequered working life,
including educational research, advice work, freelance writing and doing bed
and breakfast. I'm currently working from home as the administrator of a
social work training consortium, but looking forward to retirement. Would be
pleased to have news of anyone in my year. (Updated 5 December 2001)
Pat Loveday
Coleman SHS 1955-60
I attended SHS from 1955-1960, and then went to Slough College
of Further Education, going on to do my Nurse Training at
King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor. I live in Reading and still
work in nursing. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from SHS. (Updated 14 June 2001)
Steven Martin
SGS 1955-63
Working as a Technical Executive with Ready Mixed Concrete in Surrey (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Doug Garner
SGS 1956-64
Searching for
Anyone who remembers me
If you can assist, please contact the
Bob Moss
SGS 1956-64
Searching for
Mark Cocker (SGS cir 1957)
If you can assist, please contact the
Menna Green
Matthews SHS 1957-62
Searching for
Anyone who remembers me
If you can assist, please contact the
Julian Aughton
SGS 1957-1963
Working for Delta Airlines as a Manager (Updated before 27 March 2001)
John Bostock
SGS 1957-1964
I was in the SGS 2nd XI football team and the cricket and tennis teams,
and was a prefect. After SGS, I took a degree in Social Sciences at
Southampton University before joining Bristol Siddeley Engines at Patchway
Bristol. In 1974, they were purchased by Rolls Royce. I moved with them to
Coventry to the Rolls Royce Industrial and Marine Division, working in the
commercial department. In 1976 I joined British Leyland and stayed with them
through all their different names and owners - Austin Morris, Jaguar, Rover,
Triumph, Rover Group, BAe, BMW - finishing this summer (2002). During this time
I acquired an MBA from Warwick University. I am married with 5 children and
several grandchildren.
Would be pleased to hear news of anyone from my years, particularly
Martin Dowthwaite, John Croaker, Martyn Baker, and Geoff Dobson.
(Updated 13 October 2002)
Ron Spalding
SGS 1958-65
I chose industry rather than university, joining Shell as a computer operator
and progressed through various IT positions in the UK and abroad over the
following 35 years. I took early retirement in October 2000. After leaving
school the social life included the 18+ club where I met Jackie Hobbs:
we married in Oct 1971 and celebrate our 30th this year. We have 4 children
and one grandchild"
(Updated 11 August 2001)
Maggi Burchall
Margaret McDonald SHS 1958-60
Migrated to Australia in '61 with parents and siblings. Has two children and
one grandchild. Now lives on a property in outer Melbourne enjoying the
country life, and is a huge Neil Diamond fan!!! (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Tina Johnston
Christine McDonald SHS Sep 1959-Jan 1961
I migrated to Australia in January 1961. I would love to make contact with my
old friends, particularly Rosemary Ware and Anne Hamblen. I'd also love to
track down Vivienne Atkins, who was a few years ahead of me.
(Updated 22 June 2002)
Aileen Smith
SHS 195?-62 or 63
BSc, MBA. Living in US, VP for Marketing Research Corporation near
Detroit, MI. Owner and head trainer of dressage/equestrian centre. Would
love to hear from anyone who remembers me or who went to SHS. Also,
prior to that at Tiffin Girls H.S., in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
(Updated 25 August 2001)
David Frankl
SGS 1962-69
Graduated BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Manchester University,
then worked at Slough Borough Council for 6 years before working his
way up in Thames Water over 18 years. Has recently spent time training
and developing Quality Systems with several companies in the UK and aboard,
and now runs his own consultancy in business process improvement. Lives in
Burnham with his wife, and has three sons and one grandson. Would welcome
contacts with his school year. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Mark Dean
SGS 1962-69
Happily distracted by cricket at school, I eventually gained degrees at
Nottingham University and became a mapper and palaeontologist with the
British Geological Survey. Married to Cindy in 1977, and with
one son, we have lived in Scotland since 1993. I would be very pleased to hear
from anyone who remembers me.
(Updated 1 September 3003)
David Frankl
Mark Dean
Jerry Folkson
SGS 1962-69/70
Searching for
Anyone from 1962-69 / 70 who would like to meet up
Contact
or the
Christine Winkless
Fryer SHS 1962-68
I gained 3 A-levels ("A" grades in Maths and Physics, and "C" grade in
Further Maths) and 1 S-level (1 in Physics). I earned a BSc Physics from
the University of Southampton. I also have CMA (Accounting) and
CPIM (Supply Chain). I currently live in Canada (Toronto) with my two
daughters who are at the University of Toronto. My husband died in
Sept 2001. Until my husband became sick I was a Senior Consultant
with CGI, KPMG etc. Previous to that I was a Director IT with Kraft.
Although I work in Canada, you may still be benefiting from my work in England.
I met with and persuaded Bill Gates to sell corporate licences for
Microsoft software. Other stories - Before coming to Canada in 1974 I worked
on the British Space Programme and had programming in use on a satellite.
I am still in touch with Carol Blacklock, Daphne Beaufoy
(sister Barbara) and of course my sister Gillian. I also talk with
Miss Saunderson who goes to church with my parents. Are there any other
SHS girls in Toronto or Mississauga?
(Updated 9 April 2002)
Brenda Smith
Dilley SHS 1962-69
Graduated from Imperial College, London with a degree in Chemical Engineering
and spent several years roaming the globe as a chemical plant commissioning
engineer and trouble-shooter, eventually settling in Hong Kong where she
lives with her husband and three children. She runs her own engineering
consulting companies and is still very involved in hockey. She would love to
hear from any classmates and meet up with any Old Paludians who may be
passing through Hong Kong. (Updated 13 March 2003)
Ian Cairns
SGS 1964-71
Graduated BSc (Hons) and PGCE in Mathematics at University of Exeter.
This was followed by 10 years computing around the world for ICL;
subsequently working for my own computer consultancy and some Maths, Physics &
ICT teaching recently. I married Linda and we have two sons and a daughter.
We all live in the Thames Valley, near to my brother, Colin (SGS1965-72), and his
family. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
(Created and maintain www.oldpaludians.org, but see also www.cairnsfamily.org)
(CEng, CITP, CMath, MBCS, MIMA) (Updated 27 April 2004)
Tricia Bond
Pat Massingham, SHS 1964-71
After school I went to teacher training college in Hertford and then studied
at Cambridge for a BEd. Married in 1975. Started teaching - in a comprehensive
school. Left teaching in 1980 to start a family. We have 4 children: our eldest
daughter graduated last year and works for IBM, our second daughter is at
Aberystwyth University; our third daughter is in her first year at
sixth form college and our son, the youngest member of the family, is in
year 10. I now work as the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
in an infant school. I remember, with pleasure, being a part of the junior choir
and then the senior choir. I should love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
I used to live in the same road as Julie Austin (Fish SHS 1966-71)
- does she remember me? (Updated 23 March 2002)
Deepak Sharma
SGS 1965-71
Working for a Software Company, part of IBM (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Laurence Carr
SGS 1965-73
Left SGS to take an HND Engineering course at Portsmouth Polytechnic but left
4 years later left with an excellent honours degree in Engineering Geology
and Geotechnics. Worked in Geophysics for a few years then joined
Hewlett Packard, becoming UK Medical Group Service and Support Manager.
Left to set up a business selling medical ultrasound imaging systems which was bought
by Cardiac Services UK Ltd, becoming their Managing Director.
Set up the competitive intelligence business
Carr Moreton Associates Ltd (www.moreton.com) which now has
major multinational clients worldwide! Member of MENSA, married
with 2 children and living in Whaley Bridge (Derbyshire Peak District).
See also www.minicships.com and www.whaley-bridge.org
(Updated 8 July 2001)
Julie Austin
Fish SHS 1966-71
I was in one of the "pre-nursing" classes. Left school and became a student
nurse at Royal Free Hospital, hated it and left after a year. Did
various jobs until I undertook social work training in 1984. I now work as a
Supported Housing Manager for a housing association in Cambridge. Very happily
married to Alan, no children but 2 boxer dogs. I remember, Ruth Rogerson,
Stephanie Pugsley, Ann Lovatt, Marian Elvidge and lots of other
first names only. Teachers - Miss Owen, Mrs Booth,
Miss Fletcher, Miss Trennery, Miss Darling, Miss Burnett.
Would love to hear from anyone who remebers me. (Updated 5 December 2001)
Ruth Pyke
Braddock SHS 1968-75
After leaving school I did a degree in music at Bath College of Higher
Education, now Bath Spa University College. A year PGCE meant
teaching in a middle school in Dorset and then a move to Hertfordshire where we have
continued to live. As well as having four children I have taught music and
RE part time and done much supply work in various primary schools in
Hertfordshire. Three years ago I trained for ordained ministry on a
part-time training course studying theology and Biblical studies and now work
as a curate in a parish in North Watford communting daily from Hatfield. (Updated 26 April 2001)
Debra Kemp
Edrich SGS 1970-75
I left SHS at the end of summer '75 and moved to Somerset to attend a co-ed
sixth form - Aaaaaghhh - how I missed my school and friends. I did go to look
at the old school once but it wasn't there - I was so excited driving down the
motorway, up the Bath Road, past the chippy where we went "illegally" some
lunchtimes, past the bus-stop where we caused chaos each 3.45pm and left into
Twinches Lane - "oh my goodness" - silence ensued. My school wasn't there!
Would love to get in touch with my old friends. (Updated 15 November 2001)
Searching for
Teresa Bovington
Julie Scott
Claire Pickering
Paula Killingley
Anyone who remembers me
If you can assist, please contact the
Santokh Sohal
SGS 1971-74
After leaving SGS, obtained a BSc in Electronics at City University. Worked
one year at Marconi Space and Defense, at Stanmore, Middx.
Have been in the Bay Area, California, since 1979. Worked on ASIC
development and firmware development in the storage and SAN
(Storage Area Networking) equipment. Visit my family in Slough,
every couple of years. Would love to get in touch with old school friends.
My e-mail address is
Updated 27 April 2004
Susan Hutchison
Townsend SHS 1971-76
Attended SHS from Sept 1971 to July 1976 - form teachers were
Mrs Twine, Mrs Thomas, Miss Shaw, Miss Frost and Mrs Roderick.
Would love to hear from anyone who may remember me. (Updated 27 August 2001)
Sandy Dale
SHS 1971-78
Achieved BSc in Modular Studies degree (1983), followed by Post-graduate
secretarial diploma (1986), nurse registration (1996) and
Diploma in Health Studies (1996). Held several different jobs in
administration then nursing including Intensive Care nursing at Harefield
Hospital. While training as a Medical Researcher, I had health problems which
left me redundant and unable to continue training. I moved to Cornwall and
started a new life, I'm now studying Multimedia and training as a
Microsoft Sytems Engineer as well as training as a proof-reader.
I'm expecting to have a new career in IT. Married and divorced twice; no
children - as I wanted. Very happy living alone with 2 cats on the Cornish coast.
(Updated 24 July 2001)
Searching for
Anyone from 1971-72 / Class 1K who would like to meet up
Company Director, Air and Seafreight Forwarding. Living in New Zealand. (Updated 16 October 2001)
Rafat Rizvi
SGS 1972-79
Obtained a BSc in Chemistry but now is working in Singapore as an
Investment Banker. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Susan Annis-Salter
SHS 1973-74
Currently studying a Diploma in 'Midwifery Studies' at University of Surrey (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Leigh Grey
SGS 1974-78
Left after completing 'O'-levels to emigrate to Brisbane, Australia. Returned
to Slough in 1983. Has lived in Glasgow and Norwich and is currently working as
a freelance TV cameraman (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Athar Siddiqui
SGS 1974-78
After achieving 4 A-Levels, went to Manchester University to study
Nuclear Engineering. Graduated in 1981 and then went to
Liverpool University to study Power Plant Engineering for an
MEng. Currently working for IBM (Updated before 27 March 2001)
David Randall
SGS 1974-80
Obtained 4 A-levels and 1 S-level, and then a BA in Industrial Economics from
Nottingham University. Married with 2 children, living in Staffordshire but
relocating to Buckinghamshire. Currently: Human Resources Director for Pillsbury. (Updated 16 October 2001)
Julian Roskams
SGS 1975-81
Publisher (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Barry Delve
SGS 1976-81
A graphic designer, living out in the Buckinghamshire countryside (Updated 21 Aug 2008)
Vaughan Wynne Jones
SGS 1976-80
Living in Dallas and doing well (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Rory Innes
SGS 1977-83
Sales and Marketing Director for General Electric in Asia Pacific. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Robert Jones
SGS 1977-80
IT Manager (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Nick Blacow
SGS 1980-82 UGS 1982-84
IT Support Technician (Updated 15 November 2001)
Ciaran Layton
SHS 1980-82 UGS 1982-84
Author and Scriptwriter (Updated 19 May 2002)
Ken Ormsby
UGS 1983-86
Moved to the West Country in 1986, thus necessitating leaving UGS.
Moved to Ireland in 1990, and then emigrated to Canada in 1997.
Now living in Montreal, and work as a Director for a Telecommunications
company, after having worked for Ericsson for 6 years. I am married with 1 son
who is 6 months old. I was in Gray house, in class with Liam Hurrel,
Peter Joy, Sean Appleton & Keith Barron among others.
Those were the days! (Updated 11 March 2002)
Nichola Talbot
UGS 1983-84
Working in Australia (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Paul Tuck
UGS 1983-89
Greatest memory was 'Playing and singing in Carol Concerts and Musicals'.
Working as a 'Networks Systems Manager' in the City of London. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Ronak Vaja
UGS 1986-92
Cisco Network Engineer (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Anjana Khatwa
UGS 1987-93
Studying for a PhD. Also working as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist
in America. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Martin Southam
UGS 1988-93 SGS 1993-94
Obtained a BA in Sport Science and Social Science. Currently working as a
Sport Technician (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Ann-Louise Hayward
UGS 1989-93 SGS 1993-94
Graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in publishing, and
am currently living and working in Oxford. (Updated 21 October 2001)
Lee Henaghan
UGS 1991-93 SGS 1993-97
Working as a local reporter for Nottingham Evening Post (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Harsharan Singh
Frank Jeeves
UGS 1991-93 SGS 1993-97
Studying for a BSc in Economics and Accountacy. (Updated before 27 March 2001)
James Hodges
SGS 1994-98
I remember getting the opportunity to meet and know Mr David Rogers.
I was School Football captain for the entirety of my stay!!! (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Edward Sirr
SGS 1994-2000
Obtained 3 A-Level passes, and remember playing for the
1st XI Football team in goal and conceeding 6 goals!!!
Currently studying a BA in European Studies / German at the
University of Wales, Aberystwyth (Updated before 27 March 2001)
Victoria Moore
SGS 1994-2001
We thought you would be interested that an ex-SGS student Victoria Moore
achieved her ambition yesterday of swimming across the English Channel!
Perhaps you could feature her fundraising webpage
http://www.justgiving.com/swimvic/
which details her swim and training, on your website. We hope Old Paludians
may be interested in making on-line donations to her chosen charity the
Stroke Association. We also attach the BBC News link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/8192389.stm
Victoria Moore's parents. Richard & Anina Moore
Updated 9 August 2009
Mohneesh Dhunna
-2004
One of the 'trend-setters' and 'dons' of SGS, and co-inventor of
'sharing is caring', wishes to be remembered on the Old Pals website. See
Mohneesh
Jagjit Phagura
-2004
One of the 'trend-setters' and 'dons' of SGS, and co-inventor of
'sharing is caring', wishes to be remembered on the Old Pals website. See
Jagjit
Other websites often require payment upfront, e.g. www.oldschoolmates.co.uk,
or require you to supply valid contact details for two former pupils (cf pyramid selling), e.g.
www.alumni.net - none of which we can endorse.