CONTACT LIST OF OSA MEMBERS If you want to be included on the following list please email me with your name, email address, the year that you left the Upper Sixth (or would have left the Upper Sixth if you left earlier) and a mini-biography (just two or three lines saying when you left BSN, what you did then and what you are doing now). Only include snailmail adddresses and telephone numbers if you are really sure you want them published to the whole wide world (not only BSNers read this page). Hopefully, this list will enable more members to easily keep in contact - maybe you will even renew some lost contacts.
Steven Abbott
[Class of 1980]
I left the English School of The Hague in 1977 (April); I believe I was in the 4th or 5th
form when I left. My sister Helen, and my brother Trevor, and I moved to the United States
and we have been living here ever since. I graduated from Bowling Green State University
(Ohio) in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I've been in the
high-technology field ever since (21 years at the time of this writing). I live in Portland,
Oregon, on the West Coast. I am currently a customer Project Manager for a software company.
I am married to Pam and have two boys, Geoff (18) and Ryan (16). My how time flies! I often
think about my days at the English School. I would love to hear from any of my former
class-mates.
Last updated October 2005 email
Trevor Abbott
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for Helen Abbott.
Last updated September 2002
Helen Abbott (now Blowers)
[Class of 1977]
We left Holland in 1977 and immigrated to America, somehow i ended up in Arkansas in 1979
and have been here ever since. i am married (for the third time) with no children, just a st
bernard! we have 5 acres in the country where we built our house (by ourselves). i have
worked at the hospital for the last 20 years in the operating room. i have already been in
touch with several old pals from BSN days, would love to hear from anyone else who remembers
me!
Last updated January 2005 email
Tareq Abu-Rish
[Class of 1996]
Left BSN in 1994 after fifth form. Spent one year in Seattle, U.S.A. before starting an
English and European Law degree at the University of Essex. This saw me return to Holland
for one year at the University of Nijmegen. Graduated in 1999 and spent the last year as a
sabbatical officer (Sports President). Still in contact with Jan Van Heddeghem (with me
right now), Steve Mence, Lynda Garner, Dave Tinsley. Saw Stuart Brown during the year doing
the same sports presidency for another uni. and Mrs. Cochrane who works at Essex Uni. Now a
law training contract hopefully. Living near Watford and wanting to hear from any old
BSN'ers. Anyone know where James Box is?
cheers.
Last updated August 2000 email second email
Gary Adams
[Class of 1989]
Since leaving BSN at the end of 1983 I have had a wonderful challenging journey. After
moving back to Birmingham UK I completed "O" Levels before moving to West Germany, to the
International School of Frankfurt for IB's. After a couple of years convincing myself I was
never going to be a professional racing driver I went back to Brunel University and studied
Business Information Technology. On graduation I worked for Unisys, Bay Networks and Nortel
Networks as a enterprise and then telco new business salesman. Anyone who can remember the
Sun Newspapers ISP offering in 1999 "Current Bun", yours trully sold the kit to make it work.
Just before the Dot Com bubble burst I joined a start up selling Websites for SME's
culminating in a deal with LloydsTSB for their SME customers. Then after the Dot Com bubble
bust the start up ran out of cash and I started up again with a couple of the software
developers and zero investment, see my forth comming book "Start up's - how not to do it".
After a number of lean, lean years with a stint as a barman and 3 weeks as a Christmas
postman(!) we are looking to expand and things are getting interesting again. During this
time my home life has been just as exciting; marrying Vicky in 1999 whilst living in Ealing
W.London, in 2000 we moved to Farnham Surrey and had our daughter Zoe in Oct 2001. In Aug
2003 we had twin boys Freddie and Ryan. The end of 2003 and the first half of 2004 is just a
blur of disturbed 4 hours a night sleep. The second half of 2005 has finally reached the
stage that a bloke imagines family life to be like before he actually starts one!
Last updated September 2005 email
Femi Adegbola
[Class of 1993]
Time in the BSN: April 1992 - July 1993 (A levels : Physics, Maths, F. Math and
Chemistry)
What did I think of it: I really enjoyed my time at the BSN. Made lots of friends and
found the teaching staff to be very supportive. Starting A-levels in the 3rd term of the
lower 6 was quite tough but I pulled through with the help and encouragement of my class
mates and the teachers. I especially have fund memories of Mrs Woodhead. I wonder what
she's up to these days.
Life after the BSN: I spent 3 years at the imperial College of Science, Technology &
Medicine in London. Graduated in June of 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I've since worked as an Oilfield Engineer with Baker Atlas. The job has taken me to the US,
Nigeria, Ajerbaijan, and Malaysia. I'm presently based in Aberdeen, Scotland where I work
offshore on the Oil rigs, providing Petrophysical Data Acquisition Services, amongst a host
of other services to the Oil Companies that we work for. My job involves working with
radioactive sources, Explosive charges
On a more personal note: Emike Imomoh, also an ex-BSN student, has recently traded in her
last name for mine. That's right, we got married and I know those of you who know us are all
dying to see photo's so I've included a website link :
http://communities.msn.co.uk/FemiEmikesWeddingAlbum
Last updated October 2000 email Home Page
Tunde Adegbola
[Class of 1999]
Had I finished in the BSN, I would have been in the Class of 1999, but I attended BSN from
1992-94 before moving back to Nigeria to complete Secondary School.
I studied at Saint Louis University from 1999 - 2001 in Madrid Spain, and finished up my
undergraduate studies in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA (2001 - 2003). I graduated with a B.S. in
Computer Science.
I'll be going back to school to do my Masters in the Fall of 2005. I will aslo be working as
a Programmer at a Neuro Science Research Lab, at Washington University (also in Saint Louis)
I've lost touch with all my BSN Classmates, but typing this up brings back some memories,
especially from the field trips to Terschelling and Altenahr. I remember doing a lot of
washing up duty for some reason. If anyone remembers me or wants to get in contact with me
you feel free to send me an email. I was in Mr Iverson's Class in Year 6, and Mrs Moore's
class in Years 7 & 8 (I believe it was 7KM and 8KM if that helps)
Last updated May 2005 email
Yinka Adegbola
[Class of 1996]
I attended BSN from 1992-94 before changing to the International School
of the Hague. I then attended Prairie View A&M University in
Texas. I just graduated from college here in Houston and I am currently working with Baker
Hughes/Western Geophysical. For those of you who know me, gimme a shout 'cause I gat nuttin'
but luv for ya!!
Last updated November 1999 email Home Page
Sade Adelekan
[Class of 1997]
Wow, it's been over a decade since I walked the halls of the BSN. I graduated from
Mississippi University for Women (it was co-ed!) in 2001 with a BA in PR and minor in
Marketing. I've been living in California for 5 years. Started out in investments and am
currently a writer and magazine editor. I recently found a few BSNers on facebook which has
been lovely. Would love to get back in touch with more people.
Last updated November 2007 email
Aderonke Adelekon
[Class of 1994]
Wow - just discovered this website! I left the BSN to study Electronic &
Electrical Engineering at the University of Surrey, graduating in 1997. I
got a job right away (don't ask me how) with Schlumberger, an international
oilfield and IT services company. I started with them in Paris, moved to
Jakarta, Indonesia, back to Paris and now I am in sunny Cambridge as the UK
Recruiting Manager. I will probably be transferred again this year, but
hopefully not before the 2002 reunion!
Last updated April 2002 email
Suzan Aftasi
[Class of 1993]
Well as many have probably guessed I married Paul Davies (class 1993) and he
migrated to Australia, and we have lived here ever since 1998.
This year I just finished my LLB/BA double degree at the University of
Melbourne. Next March I shall start articles (traineeship year) with a law
firm in the heart of Melbourne. Before that I will be partaking in an
internship with the UN in New York.
Well after being together since 4th form and being married for a few years
we recently decided to take the big leap and become parents. Yes, we have
two beautiful 7 month old sons, from a litter of 7 West Highland Terriers!
Apart from that we love to travel and keep in touch with old BSNers!
So, we would love to here from you all!
Last updated November 2000 email
Ece Agusman
[Class of 1988]
After leaving in 1988, I went to the European Business School in London
to study Business Administration.˙ However, after my first year, I
returned to Turkey (which I had left when I was 8 mths old...) and
decided to carry on studying Tourism and Hotel Management.˙ After my
graduation from Bilkent University, I had a long history of employment
trying to find the right place for me.˙ Unfortunately, hotels and
tourism was not "exactly" right for me (I'm not going to bore you with
details).˙ Anyway, I ended up working for big international companies
in Ankara, such as Coca-Cola, Mobil Exploration, The Sheraton Ankara
Hotel & Towers, among many many others, mainly working as an
admin.coordinator.˙ My English, has really come in handy, along with my
French, Dutch, German and Italian (these are great assets for someone
looking for a job in Turkey).
˙
Finally, about two years ago, I decided to get a place of my own and
moved away from my parents.˙ This, added to my "radical" image with my
new friends in Turkey (it is not very common for girls to live alone
before marriage!).˙ I went one step further and moved to Istanbul about
3 months ago, where I work as a Banking Operations Specialist for a
company representing Giesecke & Devrient of Germany.˙ I'm enjoying my
job very much and have found it easy to meet new people and start a
completely new life.˙ This last mention of "new life" is another long
story I won't bore you with just yet!
˙
On a brighter note, all my "musical" experience at the BSN has kept me
going, and I managed to set up a musical group, consisting of 21
amateur musicians (11 orchestra, 11 vocals) with which we have given
about 15 major concerts to crowds of up to 3000 spectators.˙ I further
managed to stage three musicals at TED Ankara College where my mother
(Fsun) was teaching until 1996.˙ She has now retired and besides her
relations with the International Women's Clubs is busy travelling
between Ankara, Istanbul and Skopje.
˙
Anyway, my sister, Lale Agusman (graduate of '91) has pursued a career
in diplomacy and has just had her first posting to the Turkish Embassy
in Skopje, Macedonia as Attach for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
where she will spend two years after which she will be posted elsewhere
for a further three.˙ She has her feet well in the ground and is
enjoying her assignment tremendously.˙ She may be reached as follows:
lagusman@yahoo.com I'm sure she'll love to hear from her friends!
˙
I managed to come to the reunion in 1994 and hope to catch up with my
old friends and teachers once again (and keep in touch this time!).˙
I'd love to receive news and details for the next reunion (I believe it
is schedule for 2000).
Last updated August 1999 email
Lale Agusman
[Class of 1990]
See entry for sister Ece.
Last updated August 1999 email
Christopher Agweyu
[Class of 1995]
Greetings Mr. Astley.Who ever came up with this
ingenious idea of creating such a website deserves a
pat on the back. For a moment I was convinced that all
the people I knew at the BSN were history. But it so
hapens I was wrong.
Anyway, a bit about me and what I'm up to. Firsly I'm
still here in Kenya where we moved to when I left the
BSN. I finished my university education a couple of
months back and I'm currently seeking employment.
Last updated December 2001 email
Shirin Ahadpour (now Dorin)
[Class of 1983]
I am a dentist by profession, but I also write movie screenplays. Married to Adam Dorin (an
anesthesiologist). We have three children: Phillip 17, Alex 13, Emily 12. We live in San
Diego, California (Southern California) in the USA. My sister (Mitra) and I were at the
school from '75-'78, when we moved to the US. My father owned the boutique which provided
the uniforms for the school. I lived in Maryland for some 24 years and four years, my
husband, three children and I moved to sunny San Diego, California. I was best friends with
our headmaster's daughter, Siobhan Buckley. If anyone has heard from her, let me know. We
lost contact after Mr. Buckley passed away. I would love to hear from anyone and everyone
since that period of my time has been the most memorable of my life.
Last updated October 2006 email
Kyoko Akiyama
[Class of 1988]
I was at BSN 1986 - 1987 (I believe).
I came back to Tokyo and went to an art college and now work for HSBC
Group company in Tokyo. I am married and my last name became "NAKANO".
I would like to get in touch with friends from BSN.
Last updated July 1997 email
Nuria Alfaro
[Class of 1998]
I left the bsn in 1998 and went to Southampton University to study
psychology. I stayed there for another year to do a masters in risk
management and am now living in london. Would be great to catch up with
former class mates that i haven't seen or spoken to in a while.
Last updated October 2002 email
Raimon Alfaro
[Class of 1994]
I was in the BSN till 1994. Ive just finished a PhD on
earthquakes in cambridge uni. off to New Zealand now
for a six week job via South Africa and Australia.
would be great to catch up with anyone who knew me.
Last updated January 2002 email
Stewart Allan
[Class of 2007]
Hi, my name's Stewart Allan and I attended the BSN for six years, 2001-07. In that time I
wasn't exactly excelling academically, and so was probably better known for my work with the
Youth Club (ring any bells?). At the time of writing, I'm studying Mechanical Engineering
with Aeronautics at the University of Glasgow and having a great time. It wasn't exactly a
planned relocation, but as many people from the BSN know, how often are they planned?
Although I may currently be back in my home Scotland, I haven't a clue where I'll be heading
in the future. The Netherlands may very well become my home for a second time, you never
know.
Last updated October 2007 email
Luqman Alli
[Class of 2000]
I was in the BSN Assen between '86 and '89. I remember Ms Patterson
and the Rigby's (was there when they left). My sister (Rasheedat) was
santa in one of our xmas plays, I was the golden egg-laying-chicken in
our "jack and the beanstalk" play. Cannot remember many surames, cos i
was just a kid at the time but i know who my friends were, there was
Roy (canadian i think, looks a bit like solskjaer), Matt (matthew
something, sorry), Lisa (we were quite close, welsh i think? Had
horses and a farm i think), Chi-chi Ibeneche (ha, remembered a
surname), Onyeka Ihonor (another one!), Jean-levy Noual (I'm on a
roll). I'll stop there, I'm in Liverpool John Moores University
Studying pharmacy anyone else that i didn't mention that knows me,
feel free to send me an email expressing your displeasure. L8r
Last updated May 2005 email
Chris Allingham
[Class of 1976]
I went to Leicester University after leaving the old English School of The
Hague. I did several sales jobs for BAT, Smiths Crisps and Coca-Cola &
Schweppes. I now work as a European IT manager for Coca-Cola Enterprises in
Uxbridge. I get over to Holland a couple of times every year to visit our
office in Rotterdam. As for my life outside work, I'm divorced, live in
Ham in south-west London, and have 4 sons aged 20, 19, 11 and 9. A few
years ago I decided to get fit again after a (very!) long break from all
those weekends playing hockey at Klein Zwitserland, and managed my first
half-marathons in 2004.
Last updated February 2006 email
Eki Amadasun
[Class of 1997]
Hi everyone. I left the BSN in the summer of 1995, right after our GCSEs, which means i'd
have graduated with the class of 97.
Well after i left the BSN, I went on to study dentistry in Nigeria, which i did successfully!
I am married now and live in Aberdeen, Scotland. If anyone remembers me it will be nice to
hear from you!
PS: Where in the world is Simon Patterson?
Last updated July 2008 email
Olivier Ammann
[Class of 1994]
Left BSN to fulfill a dream of achieving a degree - Done it ! ( B.ENG.
Manufacturing Systems Engineering) For those thinking of higher education
Warwick University is the place, the people are great the courses numerous
and the social life most excellent! Presently visiting my parents in
Indonesia, while attempting to gain a position of employment!
Last updated November 1997 email
Vincent Ammann
[Class of 1992]
Well, guess what, I finally graduated from University. I decided to leave
Canada and defrost a little in Indonesia. Realising that things were getting a
little to hot, I left to work in Switzerland, only to find that I had to
complete the Swiss military. Ouch. Just completed an elite grenadier school.
Looking forward to a new job in January, going to Indoland to catch some
rays and get some diving done.
Last updated October 2000 email
Natalia Anda
[Class of 1996]
Hello there! I left BSN in 1996 after 9 long years in Holland! I then moved
on to Birmingham Uni where I spent the next three years trying to get out of
my civil engineering degree. Fortunately they never let me leave, and
eventually I fell in love with the profession (good job, as there's no money
in engineering!). I stayed in Birmingham after that to do an MSc in Water
Resources Technology and Management, which I finished last September. I went
traveling for a couple of months and met up with Karen and Miss Smith (now
happily married to Edwin) in Chile. We also bumped into Chica (in the year
above me) on the ski slopes - small world, eh? After delaying the
unavoidable for as long as I could, I moved to Epsom to live with my
boyfriend of 3.5 years and started working for WS Atkins Consultants as a
civil/water engineer, and I'm actually enjoying it!!! I'd love to hear from
anyone I went to school with. Take care!
Last updated June 2001 email
Jakob Andersson
[Class of 2008]
Hi, I attended the BSN between 98-00. Because my father worked at the UN tribunal. I live in
Sweden now and attend a school where I study to become an electrician.
Last updated September 2007 email
Ian Appleyard
[Class of 1979]
Left Holland in 1979 to study Chemistry in the UK. Did rather better at that than at 'A'
levels and ended up doing PhD initially at UEA (Norwich), then at Durham, from where I
graduated in 1986.
Met Karen in Durham in 1984, got first house together in 1986 in North Yorkshire where we
have lived and worked ever since. We both worked for ICI for many years, but that has all
changed now.
I now work for a Spanish chemical company, still based in NE England, and Karen works in IT
consultancy for a Dutch company (ironic?).
We have 2 beautiful girls of now 17 (Emily) and 15 (Georgina) years, so this year is both
GCSE and 'A' level year!
My brother, Paul, stayed in Holland and now works in the flower/plant business (!), is
married to a Dutch girl and has two boys.
In touch with Harald Pedersen and from time to time Anthony Clarke, with Xmas cards to Mike
Simms and Clive Wotton. Looking forward to 30th reunion. Should be fun.
Last updated February 2009 email
James Arnold
[Class of 1998]
Hi there! I was at the BSN with my brother from 1995-1998. Then went upto St. Andrews and
graduated with a Masters in Economics in 2002 via a small amount of Russian, a load of skiing
and partying and some flying. Took a Gap Year in Chamonix (if you haven't been, GO - the
skiing is sensational!) and then moved a vast distance down the road to Geneva where I have
been ever since, working in Marketing for Procter & Gamble, living just behind the lake.
Surprisingly (?), weekends are mainly spent skiing around Chamonix in winter or heading to
the coast in summer. Parents still in NL so we both go back fairly often. If I knew you at
school and especially if you are passing through Geneva let me know - especially if your
Easyjet flight is cancelled and you need somewhere to crash! Would be great to get back in
touch. James
Last updated March 2007 email
Mark Arnold
[Year Group Unknown]
Hello to everyone I think this site is great. Hope all are well do get in touch. I finished
PPE at Oxford and then moved to Paris, where I studied at Sciences Po and worked in politics
and investment banking. I now live in central London and work with Mckinsey & Company, a
global firm which advises companies and governments on strategic moves. I'm very happy I
travel a lot for work and London has been brilliant so far. I have also taken up
professional writing and am slowly getting there, I hope. Family are still in The Hague
apart from brother James who now lives and works in Geneva. I visit whenever there is good
snow!
Last updated June 2004 email
Clive Astley
[Staff]
Bursar 1989-1994. Now a VAT Consultant -specialising in retail schemes for newsagents,
grocers, convenience stores and village shops - living and working in Norwich. OSA webmaster.
Off-spring Richard and Sarah will be found listed elsewhere on this page.
Last updated April 2003 email second email Home Page
Richard Astley
[Class of 1995]
Thought it was about time I updated this info. Getting a bit bored of doing silly hours and
travelling too many miles dealing with the entertainment industry. I'm about to pass main
control of Lite Solutions onto one of my full time staff and leave the responsibility back
here in the UK. I have just become qualified as a PADI diving instructor and am looking to
go travelling in the new year to teach diving. I think I am going to start off in Utila,
Honduras with a friend and see what happens from there. It would be great to get back in
touch with everyone. I have been particularly useless at staying in contact over the past
years.
Last updated November 2005 email Home Page
Sarah Astley
[Class of 1998]
After leaving BSN in 1996, studied tourism and leisure. Started working for Trailfinders in
London. Now still working for Trailfinders, but in the Cambridge office. Anyone that
remembers me, please make contact.
Last updated April 2003 email
Carolyn Atkins
[Class of 1992]
Been a while since I last wrote, so thought it was about time I brought you up to date. I'm
still living by the sea in Kent and have been teaching Art & Design at a secondary school
for 6 years now - really enjoying the challenges this brings. I have been in contact with a
few of my past class mates who all seem to have walked down the isle and had babies. I have
(as ever) taken my time, but will be getting married next August (07) to Michael who is based
up in Central London working as a Corporate Fraud Investigator. I expect the patter of
tiny feet will follow in its own sweet time! One day I hope to come back to Holland to see
some friends, and no doubt will pluck up the courage to visit BSN. Even though I know the
school has changed beyond recognition, I expect there are parts that will still bring back
all those memories. Hope everyone is well & keep in touch.
Last updated September 2006 email
Nick Atkins
[Class of 1988]
After a turbulent 2000 and subsequent marital separation, now living in Silicon Valley,
California working for Airflash, a wireless Internet start-up. Really, really enjoying the
Bay Area, the San Francisco scene, snowboarding and generally driving round in convertibles
in the sun! Love to hear from anyone I knew at BSN (now becoming but a distant figment of my
memory
Last updated August 2004 email
Steve Atkinson
[Staff]
Steve Atkinson/Gay Thompson -B.S.N.Teachers 1981-1989 (Married 1989)
Couldn't resist adding our sixpenn'orth to your excellent site. We are still teaching (!) in
Hong Kong after 11 years, still heavily into P.E. and Games, but now chasing our 2 children
Jamie, aged 10, and Robyn, aged 8, from club to club. Gay is still going strong both on and
off the field with a local ladies' hockey team. We are both fighting the flab and the grey
hair at the moment, but are not doing a bad job. Hopefully we are even less sensible now
than we have ever been!
Like many who have passed through the B.S.N. we know we have a lot to be thankful for - not
least the internet!
King regards to all
Steve and Gay
Last updated September 2000 email
Angela Averill (now Burgess)
[Class of 1977]
I was at the English School in the Hague 1971/72. I have two girls aged 20 and 17 and work at
Halifax Property Services. My time in Holland was brief but very influential.I continued my
education in England and trained in hairdressing before having my children. My friend Juliet
Kafka told me about this site. I also remember a lot of other names, Orit Shreiber,Florence
Onyeama, Chris Rowles, Julian Sarkar, Gillian Pringle, Oliver White,Chung-ho Chong. It would
be lovely to find out what happened to everyone from those couple of years. I also remember a
field trip to Ahrweiler in Germany that was quite interesting!
Last updated June 2001 email
Nese Aydin (now Muderrisoglu)
[Class of 1970]
Hello all! I don't know if anyone remembers me but I was the Turkish girl who did a brief
stint as singer of the school band with Ricky Chandler, Peter Kroon and Andr (surname?).
Thijs(Moes) and I were head prefects in 6th Form. I was at the English School at Tapijtweg
1966-1970 and have fond memories of our head, Mrs. Donaldson, Mr. Carrington (then our
English Lit teacher, later our head), Mr. Wachters (our long-suffering Math teacher-we drove
him crazy!) and our French teacher, Mr. Jackman (for whom I'd had my first crush!). I
remember our gatherings at the Bowling Alley in Scheveningen, and our lunches at the nearby
caf, where our favourite pastime was playing fuáball. I frequently would team with Helen
(Kennedy) in fuáball against the boys (they hated it when we won, which was often!). Since
leaving The Hague, I went on to study Biology at university in the United States and
continued on with graduate studies in Molecular Genetics. I became an American citizen and
pursued a career in genetic research in several academic institutions, including Harvard
Medical School, Boston, USA. Later I lived in Istanbul, Turkey for 6 years. I have since
moved back home and living in Boston since 2002. I am married and have two daughters, aged 24
and 11. Since I've put my mini biography in here, I've established contact with Heather
(Cooper), Ricky Chandler, Belle (Schnetzler), Elizabeth Moes, Thijs Moes and Vince Drews. I'd
love to hear more of my classmates and all who remember me. Does anyone know the whereabouts
of our teachers now? (i.e. Mr. Wachters, Mr. Quine, Mr. Jackson, etc). If you're interested,
feel free to look at my pictures on my webpage
Last updated January 2005 email Home Page
Mark Aylmer
[Class of 1998]
Hello everyone. There are a lot of old friends on here! Hi in particular to all those of 7/8
DC in 1992-1993. Anyone remember me? I left the BSN in 1993 and came back to England, where
I settled in Manchester. Went to the University of York and graduated in 2001 with a degree
in English Language and Linguistics. Went through that horrible phase of doing odd jobs, not
quite knowing what do next, and have now settled on a career in the Civil Service. Have
worked for the Department for Constitutional Affairs for 2 years now, working mainly on
Immigration and Asylum Appeals policy. I still live in Manchester - just near Bury - where I
have bought a house with my better half Carla. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers
me and catch up.
Last updated February 2005 email
Alena Abdul Aziz (now Henriksen)
[Class of 1994]
My fondest memories of school are the ones of BSN. Every other school after
that was a nightmare! I've been longing to catch up with past class mates
especially Lise Vold, my then best friend and partner in crime. After
leaving BSN, I was in Malaysia, worked in a PR and Advertising agency for
three years, before moving onto United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO). Then I got hitched with the most wonderful man in the
world, my Danish husband Kim. His career has uprooted us from Malaysia to
Thailand, where I am currently residing. It's an ugly, chaotic, alluring
and exotic city! I'm having an adventure of a life time here. I am now
pursuing further studies in Business also studies in Montessori. (Just love
children!) Do write to me, I would love to catch up with long lost friends.
Last updated February 2002 email
Ginette Baerten
[Class of 1993]
I entered BSN as a first year in 1986, and left after my GCSE's in 1991. I then went to
Geneva where I completed the IB. Not knowing quite what to study, I went to Sheffield
University and read Geography and Sociology, followed by a one year PGCE. It turns out that
kids were not my thing. Following a year doing odd jobs in Holland and Belgium, I got an
internship, and later a job, at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Bonn,
Germany. I spent two years there, with a six month tour of duty in Macedonia helping the
evacuation of Kosovar refugees. I then spent three months in at IOM Headquarters in Geneva,
Switzerland. At short notice, I went to Vienna, Austria to work on a counter trafficking
project focusing on Central Europe and the Balkans. Much travel and over a year later, I was
asked to go to Afghanistan for six months to support the voluntary return of IDPs. That was
in March, and I am still here in Kabul, with a new contract for an additional six months
working on a small grants project to build roads, schools and the like. It is a fascinating
experience.
I have been in contact with some BSNers, but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Last updated November 2002 email
Matthew Bain
[Class of 1991]
After graduating from the BSN in 1991, I attended Exeter University studying
Mathmatical Statistics. I graduated in 1994 and started work for a small
airline called "Jersey European" (now called "British European") once owned
by Jack Walker of Blackburn Rovers. After 2 years of going no where quickly
I joined State Street Bank in London, and took a greater interest in the
financial markets. Hence I now work for Schroders Investment Management
Dealing in the Asian Markets and running portfolios for umpteen US clients.
Currently live in the Kennington area just south of the river and would love
to get in touch with some of the reprobates that graduated in '91. Currently
in touch with Peter and Daniel Gryzonka, Dan Whick, Derren Bevington and
several other low lifes, so if anyone fancies a liquid lunch in the city
please get in touch.
Last updated October 2000 email
Nikki Bain
[Class of 1995]
After A-levels went to Leeds Uni eventually leaving with a BSc in Human
Biology. Then after working in the big smoke and traveling in Latin America
decided for my sins to go back to school and attempt the becoming a doctor
thing. So in January 2002, I'm studying medicine at Guys, Kings and St
Thomas's medical school in London. Just moved into my own pad in
Camberwell and am plodding on pretty nicely - the eternal student. Am still
in touch with a fair few BSNers but any others out there who fancy it, drop
me an e-mail.
Last updated January 2002 email
Ashild Bakke
[Class of 1988]
I left BSN in 1986 but my upper sixth form would have been 1988. In 1996 I
heading for sunny Spain and the Norwegian education system. Six years
later, and well back in Norway, I got my engineering degree in "Technical
Environmental Protection and Aquaculture". Scotland was the next step,
where I achieved my Masterdegree in "Marine Resource, Development and
Protection". My project work with the Norwegian oil company Statoil led to
employment, and I've been working with them ever since. I started off with
environmental work, but am currently working as a Senior Drilling Engineer.
In 1997 I married Trym, and changed my name to Ashild Bakke Rokkones (nee
Ashild Bakke). We have no kids, and apart from work we have an agenda
filled with travel, swing dancing, bicyle organisational work, family and
friends.....hope to hear from some ex-BSN friends
Last updated May 1999 email
Richard Baldwin
[Class of 1991]
Having now spent 3 years down in Sunny Toulouse, we
have decided to make this totally permanent & have
sold up in the UK. We are just waiting for someone to
buy the house & then will upgrade out here. My French
has now massively improved (much to the surprise no
doubt of my poor teachers when at BSN), to a point
where I can use more words & less sign language & even
sometimes get what I want first time. I have wasted
my weekends in winter with vague attempts at
snowboarding in Pyrenees, and the summer with swimming
in the Med. My next aim is to join the local wind &
surf group & learn windsurfing. We are both involved
in the local pantomime group, which is done in
English, but attracts a completely international
audience, and we get groups of French school kids who
come to learn a little about English culture (so yes,
I am to partly blame for this deranged image the
French have of Brits). Well not much else to say, but
if any of you who remember me are done this way, you
are more than welcome to drop me a line & we could
meet up.
Last updated March 2006 email
Julia Barber
[Class of 1994]
To summarise......I graduated in 1998 with a degree in illustration from Falmouth college of
Arts. Moved up to Norfolk and spent five years in a dead end job which I hated. Went back to
Art college for a year (2002/03) which got me motivated once again, and made me realise what
I really wanted out of life. It's now over ten years since leaving the BSN and I think I've
finally reached where I want to be. Happy in my work, actually managing to make ( a fairly
decent) living out of what I love doing, 'drawing'. The best thing is I manage to do this
from a lovely, if not a little quirky home, ( boat shed on the Norfolk broads) and I have a
lovely man to share it all with. Life really couldn't get much better.
Last updated November 2005 email Home Page
Keith Barnes
[Class of 1979]
Completed my Open Degree now and done some teacher training at my daughters High School.
Currently serving as Vice-Chairman to the Board of Governors at The Vale of Evesham School,
Chairman of Premises Committee as well as Executive Committee Member to the Worcestershire
Association of Governors. I have been involved as a Board Member to Evesham & Pershore
Housing Association. I cannot believe how quickly time moves on and my children are in High
School already, 30 years next year of graduating from BSN. Mark Shimmin and I are hoping to
organise a class reunion in 2009 to those who are interested. Details may be published on
BSNOSA shortly
Last updated November 2008 email
Konrad Bartelski
[Class of 1972]
What am I doing now?
I am working as a TV producer, and do journalist work occasionally as well.
Writing for some magazines and newspapers on boring things like skiing!
The TV films I have been making are programmes such as;
Reflections of Winter: a series about the people who made the Official
Olympic films in 1960,64,72, and 76, and their films.
The 1976 one will be shown on Monday the 21st at 10.00pm Uk time on Sky
Sports 3.
I have just finished one called the A to Z of Wimbledon, as in Tennis, and
am working on a similar programme for the R+A on the Open,..golf.
I am married with one daughter age 10 (going on 15), called Sophie,
and live in Fulham in London.
I still ski for fun, and work: doing corporate hosting ski week-ends etc.
I went to one of the school reunions a couple of years ago, with some of my
class mates, Linda Randolph, Marianne, and Christine, but I have been really
busy the last 15 months so I have lost a bit of touch.
These electrical toys though facilitate that though!
[Update January 2001]
Now currently working on the Live TV coverage for the European Tour Golf (part of the same
company TWI)
Last updated January 2001 email
Kate Bartholomew
[Class of 1986]
See entry for Rachel Bartholomew
Last updated May 1999
Philip Bartholomew
[Class of 1996]
See entry for Rachel Bartholomew.
Last updated May 1999
Rachel Bartholomew
[Class of 1989]
I did return to work after having had Alex and enjoyed being P/T Mum as well as working. I
managed to return to work on a 2 day week basis. It couldn't have been more perfect. I am now
back on maternity leave however having had a 2nd boy called Sam just 3 weeks ago. It's
constant feeds and sleepless nights! I do hope to return to work once more in Feb 02. My
sister Kate (86) is still working as a solicitor, but she too has had a 2nd child, Natasha, a
year ago. Sonja (91) is currently working at the Basel Internatoinal School as a senior
school maths teacher. If anybody remembers Miss Parker, teacher from the junior school, she
works there too. Sonja is still in contact with Kath Bloe who lives in Southampton and is
training to be a nurse. Phil (96) has a girlfriend Annie and is currently working/training as
an accountant in Reading. I have had a couple of surprise emails recently from old friends,
it would be lovely to have some more.
Last updated September 2001 email
Sonja Bartholomew
[Class of 1991]
See entry for Rachel Bartholomew.
Last updated May 1999
Lisa Bartle
[Class of 1989]
I left Holland in 1984 and went back to England to continue with O and A Levels. To cut a
very long story short I went to drama school for three years and moved to London. After a few
minor TV jobs( not as an extra I hasten to add), I got a big break touring with Lily Savage
for 6 months in"Prisoner Cell Block H- The Musical"...tour of debauchery springs to mind...
Unemployement reared its' ugly head and so I moved to Manchester and has luck has it managed
to get quite a good run of Television work.
Once again signing on became a way of live so I joined a temping agency and worked for
numerous companies. I decided to sack my agent and start again, so I signed with a different
agent and moved back to London in October 1999. Since then I have sung backing vocals with
The Stranglers and joined an all girl Rockabilly band and recently I have just filmed a
"White Lightening Cider" commercial ( yes I know, student drink, tramps poison.. heard all
the jokes..) and this will be screened in July 2000. I would love to hear from old friends
again and have been really lucky to have rekindled a few friendships since moving back to
London.
Last updated May 2000 email
Helen Bates (now Loser)
[Class of 1989]
I left the BSN in 1985 halfway through the 3rd year
and moved back to the UK with my family. I graduated
from Nottingham Trent Uni in 1993 and moved out to
Germany "for a couple of years" in 2002 I am still
here in Berlin working as a management assistant . I
married in August 2001.
I admit I totally lost touch with my BSN classmates
but it's amazing to see so many familiar names. It's
been a few years but I'd love to hear from anyone who
can remember me.
Last updated April 2002 email
Chrissie Baur
[Class of 1989]
Now teaching French and German at a school outside
Reading. Studied Psychology at Leeds before moving to Cologne for two
years. Then returned to England, did Teacher training at Oxford
and took up current position.
Last updated February 1998 email
Nicki Baur
[Class of 1990]
Met Rebbekah Webb at a hockey match last weekend (I play at Teddington with
Izzy Mota would you believe), and she told me to hook up to this page.
What a great idea this is.
Quick synopsis of what I have been doing since I left in 1988. Did my
A-levels at a school in the UK, and then went on to study Engineering at
Oxford. Finished that and decided Engineering was not the thing for me -
so went backpacking for 4 months and am now working for a Reinsurance
company in London. Great fun.
It's excellent to read about what all my old friends are doing. My
address is nbaur@genre.com. If anyone wants to get in touch with Izzy or
my sister they can also do so through me.
Last updated February 1998 email
John Beaumont
[Class of 1995]
I graduated from Nottingham University in 1998 and for the past year or so
have been working for a IT/management consultancy called PA Consulting in
the bright lights of London. Unfortunately, my student days of lazing around
and doing not very much seem to be firmly behind me - what I would give to
get them back. Anyway, if any of the class of 95 or anyone else who I might
know wants to go out for a drink in London just drop me a line and we will
sort something out.
Last updated October 1999 email
Samuel Beckett
[Class of 2003]
Hi, I left BSN in 1996 at the end of Junior school and moved back home sunny Brighton,
England. I've just recently finished my A Levels (Maths, Chemistry and PE) at Sedbergh School
(a boarding school in the lake district) and will be going to Loughborough Uni in September
to do Chemistry! I was in Mr Blackford's class in yr 6, Mr Thorndycroft's class in Yr 5, Ms
Wright's class in Yr 4, Mrs Van Der Rewevijk in Yr 3, and Mrs Fenwick's class in Yr 2, so if
anyone remembers me, id love to hear from you, please do get in contact!
Last updated September 2003 email
Sophie Beckett
[Class of 1996]
On leaving the BSN, I moved back to Liverpool with my family, where I completed
my GCSEs and Alevls. I then spent 3 years at Durham University doing a BSc
in Chemistry and after graduating, I moved to London to do a Masters in Forensic
Archaeology at UCL.
Since completing the Masters, I have remained in London doing various admin
temp jobs. At the moment I work as a Local Quality Coordinator for the Forensic
Science Service. In the last year I have also been out on two three week
rotations to Phuket, Thailand, where I worked at the Thai Tsunami Victim
Identification Centre.
In October I am moving to Swindon to start a PhD in Forensic Chemistry/Anthropology
at Cranfield University (Shrivenham).
I still play guitar occassionally, I have taken part in various Venture Scouting
events over the last few years and I took up Belly Dancing whilst at University.
Lydia, Aimee and Sam are all doing well and are enjoying University (Leeds
Met, Bath and Loughborough).
Last updated September 2005 email
Elizabeth Van Beest
[Class of 1976]
Well, where to begin ..... I've certainly led a checkered life all these
years, and my guess is, it ain't over yet! After completing A Levels in
1976 I went to England and spent the best part of a year obtaining an
instructor's certificate in horse-riding. Actually working in the field
did not last terribly long - 6 months or so (on a full-time basis, anyway),
and then went on to various careers in Accounting, Advertising and
Secretarial in Retail, Banking and Real Estate all in the London area. I
married in September 1982, but separated less than 2 years later and
eventually got divorced. Finally, bored and restless, at the end of 1987 I
moved to America and joined my father, mother and brothers (who are both
BSN alums) in the field of Chiropractic. I graduated with a double degree
(Doctor of Chiropractic and Bachelor of Science) and Research Honors in
June, 1992 and went on to practice for 4 years. I found that while I love
the academics of Chiropractic, I personally found little or no reward in
the practice, so, once again, I quit in 1996 - with the exception of moving
to Holland for 3 1/2 months to take over my father's practice at the end of
that year while he had surgery. Since that time I have not practiced
again. However, both Johann (who I know keeps in touch with Pam Van
Driel-Senior) and Arie are successful Chiropractors - Johann in Dallas,
Texas, and Arie in Weert/Heerlen (check out his website on
http:/www.chiropractie-vanbeest.nl). Finally, in June of 1997 I joined an
insurance brokerage firm in Savannah, Georgia as the assistant to the Legal
Counsel. I guess at this point I have found my niche (for now ....) The
job has challenged me and held my interest consistently and I have moved
laterally/upward to take the position of Licensing Administrator, handling
all agent and corporate licensing matters and various other aspects of
corporate compliance. There is a new legal assistant filling my "old"
shoes, although I still work within the Legal department, and will have my
own assistant, beginning March 13th. Other than work, many of you will
recall my interest in music, mainly singing (I lament with all you other
BAD guitarists out there, but it didn't stop any of us, did it!?!)
Finally, in my 30's I began taking professional voice lessons - amazing how
quickly one's voice can change! My musical involvement has just growed and
growed since then. Highlights include singing at my own graduation in 1992
and at Arie's wedding in 1998. Here in Savannah, Georgia, I sing with a
Church, a professional chorus (I Cantori) and I cantor in the local
reformed synagogue on Saturday mornings, plus the "gigs" that come my way
from time to time. Other than meeting Vincent Jacobs in London a few times
in 1986 I have not kept in touch with any other classmates, but have built
a friendship with Pam Senior through my brother, Johann, and I still enjoy
our infrequent correspondence. I thank my sister, Joke, who alerted me to
this website - she and her husband, Bryn are most involved with the BSN now
that their 4 kids attend, and of course, I had to check out my godson's
picture from the ski trip! She has fond memories of taking a ski trip with
the Tongs and Wynnes twenty-something years ago ... even though she was
never actually a student at the BSN herself. I can be reached via email at
Elizabeth_Van_Beest@palmercay.com. Would love to entertain any of you
visiting Savannah (possibly one of the most gorgeous cities in America -
can undertand why Sherman was persuaded not to burn it!) BFN
Last updated March 2000 email
Johann Van Beest
[Class of 1978]
I am Johann Van Beest. Graduated in 1978, and was at that time madly in love
with Lydia Hearn. I wonder where she is now? I have however, had the
priveledge of staying in touch with Pam Senior/ Van Driel, my history
teacher, who showed me so very much for which I cannot thank her too this day
enough. After the British School, I did not do so well in my final exams and
had to move to England to go to a "Crammer", so that I could actually learn
something!!!! I to this day believe this to have been Lydia's fault for she
wa all that I thought about!!! From there, I went to Leeds Polytechnic Law School and a more
dismal failure
I do not think they ever did see and the politely asked me to leave a year
later. I went to America and move to Davenport, Iowa where I actually did
study and actually did study and became a Chiropractor. While in Iowa, I
managed ot get married to Miss Iowa from the Miss America Pageant and we have
been married now for almost 17 years and have three children: Danielle
Alexandra - 15, Dominique Christiane - 13, and Julian Richard Bentley - 5.
They are wonderful children and actually have been to the British School to
see where their father went to school.
Last updated March 2000 email
Lindsey Bell
[Class of 1999]
After leaving I went to an all girls school
in St Andrews, Scotland where I had to repeat a year.
There I stayed until the bitter end and walked away
with 9 GCSEs and 3 A-levels (English Literature, Maths
& Theatre Studies), having learned the clarinet and
played lacrosse for Scotland two years running. I
then moved to Glasgow to go to The Royal Scottish
Academy of Music and Drama to study stage management.
I graduated this year with a degree in 'technical and
production arts'. For the past two years I've been
working in a Glasgow comedy club as a resident
technician and, as usual, I shall be the cheif
technician for venue 11 during the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival. I don't know if many people will remember
me, but I have fond memories of the BSN and of my
class mates and I would love to hear from them.
Last updated July 2003 email
Anna Bennett
[Class of 1984]
See entry for brother Ian
Last updated July 2001
Cathy Bennett
[Class of 1986]
See entry for brother Ian.
Last updated July 2001
Ian Bennett
[Class of 1988]
I finished my PhD at the beginning of 2000 and have since graduated. After that I worked at
Corus Steel in IJmuiden for just over a year in the characterisation laboratories. Due to the
lack of investment in new techniques at Corus, I decided to leave and have started working
for the Netherlands Institute of Metals Research based at Delft University. I am involved in
the research of thermal barrier coatings for turbines. So far it has been good and
interesting, with lots of expensive apparatus and some enthusiastic colleagues. Hoping to
move into a flat in Rijswijk soon. Maria is working at ESTEC looking after their website. She
has a flat in the Hague. Anna is in Canada and plans to get married this autumn on Lake
Tahoe. She and her husband-to-be may then be moving to Sweden. Cathy is still in nursing at
St.Mary's Paddington.
Last updated July 2001 email
Maria Bennett
[Class of 1989]
See entry for brother Ian.
Last updated July 2001 email
Fiona Benson
[Class of 1979]
Left Parkweg in 1975 and always looked back. Took me another 12 years to get back abroad, to
Italy where I still live teaching Business English in Rome and indulging my love of art, food
and wine. Loved what The English School, The Hague gave us (see also Douglas Hopping entry).
Still single (but never alone) and looking forward to hearing from whoever else is still out
there and feeling nostalgic!
Last updated June 2001 email
Lesley Benson
[Class of 1975]
Great to find this has been set up. We are Lesley Benson and Douglas Hopping.
Both left 1975 (from Upper VIth). We were at Parkweg 17 - it was a very
special place, with so many memories, including of some excellent teachers
(as they say - noone forgets a good teacher!). Mind you, you also remember
the wacky ones, and we had them too (you know who you are - don't you?).
Spent 7 years in Edinburgh after degrees, then moved to Stoke Newington
(London) in 1985, and we're still here. We also have a house in
Lincolnshire, which gives us the best of both worlds.
Still with Douglas, 2 children, both boys, all exactly as I would wish.
I'm now a Nursery Headteacher, after a first career as a John lewis
Partnership manager.
Douglas is teaching Geography, very well, at secondary level (all that Mark
Wynne inspiration) - he went into teaching pretty soon after doing his
degree.
It'd be great to hear from anyone from our era - though I still exchange
cards at Christmas with Evelyn Franken. Where are you all?
Last updated June 2001 email
Anna Bentley
[Class of 1999]
Graduated summer of 2002 with degree from Kings College London and am
off to Sydney in November this year to fence in the Commonwealth
Championships for Scotland. Will come back eventually and probably
move to Edinburgh as i can no longer afford to live in London!
Last updated October 2002 email
Jamie van den Bergh
[Class of 1974]
Hello, my name is Jamie van den Bergh; I was in the Class of '74. I was an avid tennis
player and skier but developed an inferiority complex early in life. Unfortunately my good
school friends were Fritz Don and Konrad Bartelski. Fritz played Davis Cup for Holland and
Konrad knew a thing or two about skiing. I now live in the U.S., happily married with two
kids. Lost touch with old friend; would love to hear from classmates.
Last updated February 2002 email
Pieter-Bas Berkhout
[Class of 1990]
Went to my regular Thursday night rugby training at the Hague Rugby club,
and to my surprise Ricardo Manriquez(ex BSN student) was standing at the
bar. Had a laugh and a couple of beers and then all the 'old-boys' stories
started to revive, he told me to check out the BSN web site. It's great!
After exchanging BSN for a Dutch school and via some global treks I ended
up studying logistics in Utrecht and have now settled down in the Hague.
Still can't keep still and am looking to work for 'mediciens sans
frontiers' (excuse me Mme. Lucas if this is spelled incorrectly).
Last updated March 2000 email
Cedric Bernard
[Class of 1993]
I'd like to hear from Laurent Lambo if anyone's got his NEW email I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Cedric
ps : I've gone off Facebook cos I prefer email cedricbernard@email.com
Last updated September 2007 email
Jacqui Berresford
[Class of 1998]
My life since the BSN:
I left the BSN in 1994 to go to boarding school in England. I went to
Sevenoaks for the last four years of my school life and left in 1998, I
went straight to Manchester University which I am loving loads. I am
still playing hockey at Uni while studying for a degree in Combined
Studies, majoring in Politics and English. At the moment I am in
Australia at Melbourne Uni as an exchange student for one Semester and
have managed to meet up with Mark Forbes and Mary-Kate Inkster all the
way over here, since not seeing them or keeping in contact cince we were
14!!! It was great to catch up on everthing. All my sisters are fine,
two are working in Britain and the twins are both in the America but on
different coasts! I would really like to hear from anyone who remembers
me, get in touch if you want to reach any of my sisters too.
Last updated March 2000 email
Mary Berwick-Sayers
[Class of 1978]
Just found this site !! I am still in touch with one of the others in the 1978 class -
Last updated October 2007 email
Joann Biggs (now Collier)
[Class of 1982]
I attended BSN from 1973-1979, I would have been class of '82 ( altho' I was in the same
class as Nadia Paull & she's listed in "81) After BSN, I moved to Houston, Tx with my family
and am still here. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Journalism. I'm
married and have a 4 year old son - I'm now a stay home Mom.
Last updated December 1999 email
Vivianne Biggs (now McKay)
[Class of 1977]
Class of 1977 - Can it really be that long ago!
Married John McKay following our school days romance. I left the English School of the Hague
following my A levels and became a personal secretary for a few years. We then had two
daughters (now 15 and 13) and I returned to work to start a career as a Social Worker. I
currently Manage a team of care workers working with adults with learning disabilities in
Shropshire. John has been working in the Brewery industry (very apt) since graduating from
Aston University in Birmingham, needless to say our fridge,friends and relatives are
constantly supplied with beer! Still keep in touch with Laureen Canessa, (Aberdeen) Alison
Clarke (Australia) and Sarah Hazel (New York) but would love to hear from my old friend Nira
Wilsker if she's out there.
Last updated January 2000 email
Barry Birch
[Staff]
Now in Khartoum as Head of Unity High School. Life is very busy, the locals here are
extremely friendly. There are not many places to visit as you need a permit to travel outside
Khartoum. We did, however, go to see the pyramids at Meroe, about 200 kilometres north of
Khartoum, during the first half-term holiday, and had a picnic in the desert in the shade of
a thorn-tree. Nancy is working two days at the main feeder school and now also two days a
week in the Learning and Language Support Unit here at Unity. The Head's House in the grounds
is full of exotic plants and trees and I am looking forward to eating bananas from our own
garden!
Last updated October 2002 email
Dominic Birch
[Class of 1990]
I gave up the IT game in August 2000 to work for the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition
of Chemical Weapons), apart from that not a lot has changed since my previous entry!
Last updated July 2001 email
Matt Birch
[Class of 1992]
After graduating from Hull University in 1996 I worked in various jobs and locations from
Accounting to IT and from Yorkshire to London. I met my wife in 2000 and took the first
opportunity to escape back to Holland. We now have a flat in Maastricht where I first worked
for Mercedes-Benz through an external IT company and recently joined Mercedes itself when the
IT company went bust! I am in contact with Esther who also works here and very occasionally
am in email contact with Paul Mc, Steven L and Sjonny Harb.
Last updated January 2005 email
Rainer Birk
[Class of 1983]
Settled down in the US (Alabama in the border with Florida's pan handle) and currently
practicing as a doctor (Internal Medicine). Married, 4 kids, balding and fortunately still
healthy.
Feel free to contact me via my website. You can contact my sister Sigrid Birk (class 85) too
through that site, just add "Sigrid" to the subject and it will auto forward.
Last updated May 2008 Home Page
Sigrid Birk
[Class of 1985]
See entry for Rainer Birk
Last updated May 2008 Home Page
Matthew Bishop
[Class of 1995]
After Warwick University I went and did a MSc in Computer Graphics which lead onto a career
in the computer game industry. I currently work for a company called smartdog in Leamington
Spa and my debut game "Downforce" will be released this september in all good shops ( plug
;o) )..Along the way i have met Claire and are engaged to get married in June 2003. Anyone
who wishes to get in touch or a wedding invite please email.
Last updated August 2002 email
Ali Bishop (now Reed)
[Class of 1997]
Class of 1997, though left in 1995. I graduated from Nottingham University in 2000 with a
degree in Behavioural Science and worked as a researcher for a natural history film and
television company down in Bristol for a year or so. I left in October 2001 to travel around
SE Asia. I trekked around Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and Cambodia before
settling down in Phnom Penh to teach English as a foreign language. I stayed there for 2
years (extending my visa every 6 months became somewhat of a habit) and during my time laying
around in the sun and generally having the time of my life, I met Edward - then a
backpacker, now my husband. I'm currently living in London working as the UK & Ireland
Marketing Director for an online poker company, FullTiltPoker.com, but enjoying some time off
as we've just had our first child - a beautiful baby daughter. Penelope Lucy arrived on
Mother's Day and is a total sweetheart. Please get in touch if you remember me! All the best,
Ali xx
Last updated April 2009 email
Brian Blackford
[Staff]
I arrived at the BSN in 1974 to teach at the middle school. I moved to the Junior school
in 1975 and am still there teaching Year 6 alongside my long-serving
colleague, Gaynor Tong. If you were in any of my classes, please drop me an
e-mail sometime! Two of my children are mentioned elsewhere on this website,
the third, Sjoukje, is still at the BSN, about to take GCSEs.
Last updated March 1998 email
Femke Blackford
[Class of 1997]
After finishing my A-levels at BSN in 1997 I decided to take a year out before heading off to
university. I have now completed my 4-year degree at Warwick and am a qualified primary
school teacher with a BA in Drama. However, I have decided that I have still not had enough
of the student life and have returned to Warwick to do an MA in Research. It would be great
to hear from anyone who remembers me!
Last updated October 2002 email
Tjeerd Blackford
[Class of 1995]
Greetings fellow BSNers. I am still designing and making furniture after a rather drastic,
but ultimately sanity-saving, career change three years ago. My wife Sarah and I recently set
up our own business designing and making high-end bespoke furniture, check us out at
www.hendel-blackford.com! Have also just made it onto the property ladder here in North Devon
and about to get on the puppy ladder as well. The surfboards are still getting plenty of use
and it sounds as though there is to be a class of 1995 reunion in the Hague sometime later
this year. Still in touch with Nick Underwood, Clare Warren, Bianca McNulty, Mark Woodward
and others. Would be great to hear from any BSNers and if anyone is passing through the South
West come and have a surf and a beer.
Last updated September 2006 email Home Page
Sam Blaxland
[Class of 1991]
Many years since I was at the British School. After leaving at the end of 1986 (Year 8?), I
completed high school in Sydney, Australia. I took a year out and went to university in the
US studying pre-law at Temple University, Philadelphia and wandering semi-aimlessly before
returning to the University of Sydney and completing a Bachelor of Science and a Master of
Arts in Psychology. I spent a year after graduation in the Department of Psychology there
working on a variety of projects before selling out to the corporate dollar. I'm now Senior
Project Manager for a market research and marketing company in Sydney that specialises in web
site and IT research, though my partner Sophie and I are seriously considering forgoing this
and going to do something socially conscious like teach English in central Africa.
Last updated April 2002 email
Katherine Bloe
[Class of 1991]
See entry for Rachel Bartholomew.
Last updated May 1999
Luis Blondet
[Class of 1999]
Attended BSN until the end of
GCSE's (1997). Graduated from King's College London (2002) and now joining
Merrill Lynch for a career in Investment Banking.
Last updated August 2004 email
Christine Bodt
[Class of 1988]
After returning to university for teacher education, I have just relocated to Singapore where
I'm teaching at one of the many international schools. Would love to hear from anyone in
Singapore or who's lived there -- so far, it's great (but hot!).
Last updated August 2002 email
Danielle Bolton
[Class of 1992]
In true BSN fashion, I spent my university years debating, campaigning at
European conferences on Human Rights, organising the student union and
playing hockey. I also competed in Triathlon, back packed around the world,
collected tropical disease and discovered boys. Finally, my father put his
foot down so I was forced to sell my sole and join an Investment Bank in
London. I am happy to report that the BSN network is as strong as ever. A
few months ago my mother exclaimed "Mr. Snow!" as we unexpectedly bumped
into Patrik Silen in a far corner of England! I am going our next week to
visit Florine De Haas van Dorsen who is working at Los Angeles zoo over the
summer. Particularly noteworthy is that Wee Kathryn Macphee has become the
first ever woman to complete Rowallan Company at Sandhurst! After being
awarded with Best Cadet she is now pursuing a career in the army. I shall
save the other stories for the reunion on the 24th. I am expecting the
class of 92 to make a special effort!
Last updated September 1998 email
Rodney Bolton
[Class of 1977]
Since leaving the British School, I studied film production in England, then moving to
Australia in 1983 pursued a Film career as a Cinematographer. After many years working my way
up on a variety of Film / TV projects, I am presently an ACS (Australian Cinematographer
Society) Award-winning Director of Photography / Camera Operator.
I now live in Sydney, Australia and have a website at: www.boltonfilms.com for more info.
Last updated September 2005 email Home Page
Anna Bolton (now Andolsek)
[Class of 1979]
I graduated in 1979 along with Jane White, Gavin Hudson (where is he now?),
and Mark Kingdon among others. I went to University of East Anglia to study
French, switched to English and Film (sorry, Mr Cliff). Eventually I ended
up at Sky TV as Operations Manager for 5 years. Then in 1993,I was offered
a job in Hong Kong as a Channel Manager for Star TV. It was very challenging
and sometimes frustrating but it was a huge opportunity to explore that side
of the world. I managed to swing holidays in the Phillipines, Thailand, the
Maldives, and Bali - the travel bug bit me, and I resigned my job (probably
to the horror of my parents!) I bought a round-the-world ticket and left for
Africa. I went on safari in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe where I
bungee-jumped from the Victoria Falls Bridge - awesome! I moved onto
Australia to see my brother Rod in Adelaide, met up with Jane White (now
Canaway), her charming husband and delightful kids in Melbourne, then moved
on to California. I decided to stay and started working as a costumer on TV
series and movies. It's been a challenging career (money is awful, and hours
are extremely long) but I love it. Four years ago, I married a wonderful man
called Dean - he's a Gaffer (Chief Lighting Technician) on movies too, so
sometimes we even get to work those long hours together. I have managed to
see Jane and family last year in Oz, and am hoping to meet up with Siobhan
Gannon and Fiona Benson very soon! Anybody in LA wants to meet up, e-mail
me!
Last updated August 2003 email
Birthe (Bee) Bolz
[Class of 1990]
I have only just found out about the website and even that was purely by accident - a pity
really as I have been in London for the last two years and could have caught up with so many
of you!
After BSN I went to University to do Languages - spent a mad year out in Strasbourg - After
graduating I got stuck in Abu Dhabi after having gone there on Holiday to visit Mum and Dad.
After spending two years running a branch office for an inbound tour operator, I decided to
come back to Europe to do my Masters. The temptation of the beach and sunshine were too much
for me in the end and I went straight back to the Middle East (Dubai this time) after
finishing my degree. I ended up in the hotel industry. Three years and two hotel openings
later, I decided to brave the weather and moved back to London. I have been in IT /
Distribution Technology for the last two years and unfortunately also got stung by the
internet bubble bursting! So . I am now all packed up and ready to move again - this time to
Berlin - and back into what I know best - hotel and resort marketing. If nothing else at
least you get to enjoy the facilities! Would be great to hear from anyone/everyone
Last updated November 2001 email
Emma Bonham (now Mangonaux)
[Class of 1988]
Still living in Germany. Herv and I married in 2001. After 10 years, we were finally able to
commit! We have two wonderful daughters, Leila, born in 2002 and Nina, born in 2004. I have
been a full-time Mum for all that time but am returning to work part-time at SAP on business
development and strategy this year. I'm still in touch with Annabel Latham, Mechteld Matzer
(now McNeil), Kristina Majurey (now Jordan) and Kyoko Akiyama (now Nakano) - which is pretty
good nearly 20 years on - oh my God, is it nearly 20 years... Would love to hear from anyone
else.
Last updated February 2007 email
Joe Bourne
[Class of 1987]
I have been here in Vahun, Liberia for almost two weeks now and the work is
very challenging. Occasionally feel I am a little out of my depth, but I am
learning quickly and it is definitely what I want to be doing. The first week
was fairly quiet although still taxing settling in to such a different
working environment, but in the last 2 days UNHCR have registered over 6000 new
refugees so the total of those crossing from Sierra Leone since the beginning
of February this year is at least 35000, although nobody knows for sure.
I am the only doctor here. It seems amazing to me that my first experience of e:mail
is sending one from a mud hut town, without electricity (we have a generator), no running
water and, sadly, the most monotonous food I have ever had. Food is the
only thing I am pining for. It would be great to hear from the outside world, especially
if it is news that isn't about food shortages, child mortality and fractional
fighting. WE HAVE LEFT THE FOREGOING BECAUSE WE THINK SO MANY FORMER BSNERS WILL
WISH TO READ OF JOE'S ADVENTURES. BUT THE LATEST COMMUNICATION FROM HIM
IS AS FOLLOWS: Dear All.
Another sad general message I'm afraid. Just a quick note to say hello and
that I'm leaving Vahun, and this wonderful e-mail thingy at the end of this
week. So the last time I shall be here to pick up messages on this address
is Wednesday night, 9th September. I'm just trying to ensure that messages
don't arrive for me after that date as it will cost the guys I'm leaving
behind for them.
So thanks for writing while I've been here. It has definitely kept me
happy. E-mail collecting nights are eagaly anticipated. I'll be back in
England on 16th September. Will hopefully see people as soon as possible
after that.
Well I hope you are well and forgive me this impersonal message.
Love Joe
ps I shall stay at mum and dad's (0181 398 3740) or Kathy's (0171 787 6750)
while I'm at home.
Last updated September 1998
Joanne Bradley
[Class of 1984]
I left B.S.N in ' 82,and home at the same time, [it was on the cards I suppose!] I lived with
various foster families, then started travelling when I turned 18.I lived in France, Greece
Belgium,various places in the Netherlands, then back to Britain - London, Weston - Super -
Mare, Wolverhampton, Swansea, the Gower Peninsula, and quite a few other places before ending
up at my present adress in Kent. Along the way I've done all sorts of thing's from being a
travel guide in Paris, to D.J ing at Bike rallies in Britain. I'm hoping to be moving to
Australia in the next couple of years with my boyfriend, Kev, and my dog, Clint, and am
trying to learn Japanese online to give me an extra language if and when we get there. I did
meet up with Kira when I lived in the Gower, but I haven't got her adress so if anyone knows
it, drop me a line. Or if you remember me and could do with an extra contact in your adress
book, mail me.
Last updated March 2001 email
Gaynor Bretherton
[Class of 1991]
I was at the BSN from 1981 to 1989 and would have finished A levels in 1991, however, I left
Holland in 1989 just after taking GCSEs to move to the U.S. I went on to university (College
of William and Mary) to study Finance and have spent most of my career working at management
consulting companies, often on telecommunications projects. I now live in Washington, DC
but spend a lot of time in London working. I'd love to hear from anyone I knew at the BSN.
Last updated May 2008 email
Nicola Bretherton
[Class of 1993]
I was a BSNer from infant school until the end of fourth form in 1989.
Moved to the US with my family (including sister, Gaynor) and went to the
University of Virginia. Finished uni in 1997 and have taken a number of
finance-related jobs since; I'm working for Fidelity Investments at the
moment. I got married in June of 2002 (last name's now Donohue) and
currently live in Boston with my husband, Brad. Would love to hear from
anyone who remembers me!
Last updated January 2005 email
Carolyn Brinkworth
[Class of 1997]
Hey all. Well, I finally got my PhD back in April, so I'm officially all
doctored-up now. I moved across the Atlantic to work for the Jet
Propulsion Lab as a postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics, despite
swearing blind that I would never go into research. I guess when NASA
offer you a job you don't say no. Anyway, I'm based on the Caltech campus
because they don't allow foreign nationals to work on-site at JPL -
obviously if you have an English accent you must be a terrorist, they've
seen the movies. I'm absolutely loving living over here in Pasadena. I'm
playing plenty of Ultimate frisbee with the Caltech women's team, making
frequent excursions into Hollywood to check out a whole load of live music
and generally having a bloody good time! I'm lucky enough to be sent off
to various telescopes in nice places for my job (just got back from Chile
- see my website for the mandatory pretty sunset pictures
spider.ipac.caltech.edu/staff/csb ) and will hopefully be here for a good
while yet. Drop me an email and let me know what's going on with you, and
if anyone needs a floor to sleep on near LA then let me know.
Last updated November 2005 email second email
Jeroen van den Broek
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for sister Noor.
Last updated August 2008
Noor (Nora) van den Broek
[Class of 1987]
My name is Noor ( Nora ) van den Broek ( now Noor Koster- van den Broek) I spent 2 years at
the BSN after returning from England. I came to finish my A Levels. After I finished the BSN
I graduated in 1992 as a Registered Nurse. I immediately went on to study for Intensive Care
Nurse and finished in 1994. I worked as an ICU Nurse fulltime for 6 years. Since 2000 I am a
specialised Nurse working with oncology patients. I now live and work in Amersfoort, in the
centre of the Netherlands. I am happily married and have a wonderful step son and daughter 11
and 17 years old. I have 2 brothers who also came to the BSN. Jeroen en Reinoud van den
Broek. I would love to hear from anyone of the class of 1987!
Last updated August 2008 email
Reinoud van den Broek
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for sister Noor.
Last updated August 2008
Alan Brown
[Class of 1979]
My Father left the Netherlands in 1978 to move to Northern Virginia. My mother moved back to
British Columbia. I was supposed to go to a boarding school (I think Kim Stammers was there
if anyone remembers the name), but I ended up hating that idea and moved to the US with my
Father. I had completed the lower 6th at the time and managed to do horribly in a single "A"
level in mathematics. This was the beginning of a string of rather poor scholastic
performances which I attribute to my parent's divorce, the change in schools (after all I
have been at the English School (and later BSN) for all of my schooling life (1966 to 1978).
I spent a year at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va - did poorly and moved to Vancouver.
I was determined to take a Chemical Engineering degree at UBC - but after 3 months there I
dropped out. I managed a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise for about 3 years. Well that set me
on my feet and took me out of my shell, but was a nowhere, dead end job. I started to study
Computing Science part time at Simon Fraser University and (after a year of this and getting
decent grades (finally)) my Father offered to make it possible for me to go full time (very
nice of him under the circumstances and given my track record to date). I graduated with a
BSc in Computing Science (minor in Mathematics) in 1986. I worked for a small startup
(Syntronix Systems) in B.C. for 3 years building a golf simulator/game. I learned more than I
can tell you techincally, but it might have been better if I had had an MBA - because what
we lacked was the ability to market, manufacture and sell the technology - sigh.... I
received an offer from ICL (yes the UK based computing giant) to work in Reston, Va and
packed my bags for yet another cross-continent move. 1989. As I am unplugging my phone to
pack it on the moving van, I get an interview offer from Microsoft in Redmond (oh would that
have changed my financial life in a nice way). However I kept my word to ICL and moved to
Virginia. 1984, I met my wife to be (Kathryn Edwards), bought a condo and changed jobs all in
the space of a month (they say that is a bad idea to change too many of these at once - in
my case it was all necessary). I came to a small company called DataFocus in Fairfax, Va.
Kathy and I were married in June 1995 (Honeymooned in Hawaii), DataFocus merged with MKS (a
Canadian company - interesting turn of events) in 1997 and to make a long story short I did
not make a mint in the high tech boom. However I am proud of the product I built (for the
techno-weenies among you, it is NuTCRACKER a Unix API layer on the Win32 subsystem of NT) and
I am currently the Director of Software Engineering for the MKS Toolkit product line
(http://www.mkssoftware.com) based in Fairfax, Va. My wife and I have two boys (Christopher
(nearly 5) and Matthew (2 1/2)) and are expecting a final child - the sonograms show a girl
(we are so excited) due in October 2004. We live in a small community about 20 miles outside
Washington D.C. (Bristow, Va). I know that I was listed on bsnosa a few years ago, but
somehow was dropped. I was delighted to see so many familiar names when I surfed to the site
yesterday (although disappointed to see that I was no longer listed). I would be happy to
correspond with anyone dropping me an e-mail, and of course if you are ever in the D.C. area,
please look me up. I don't get over to europe at all any more (once with ICL in 1992). We
have a VERY out of date web site with pictures of the house and kids mostly. Ian Spinks and
parents were last sighted in New York - for anyone looking for him. His brother Alistair, I
think, moved to Colorado Springs a few years ago. I have to say that I have not had contact
with anyone else in 25+ years (yikes, that is a long time).
Last updated September 2004 email Home Page
Simon Brown
[Class of 1989]
My name is Simon Gill, however I went under the name of Simon Brown when I was at school in
Holland. I think I would have finshed in 1989, but we came back to the UK after 5th year.
Since then Ive led a colourful life, dropped out of A-Levels had a couple of dead end jobs
before being on the dole for a year. Pleased to say Ive moved on since then and after 9 years
at Safilo UK in Harrogate N Yorks, Ive worked my way up to now Logistics Manager, so it just
goes to show that the BSN probably was worth it after all. Ive been living with my
girlfriend for 4 years and we have an 18 month old son called James. God only knows what made
me look at the site tonight but if I can get back in touch with some of my old mates Ill be
well pleased I did !
Last updated July 2001 email
Stuart Brown
[Class of 1996]
Finally, I have come round to writing a message for the OSA Website! But
before I talk out myself, what about you? If any of you wish to get in
contact then do email.
After completing a term as Athletic President at Worcester Uni I began a
PCGE in PE at Exeter Uni (basically another year of student life) - for
those of you who may now this is a teaching degree which demands a lot of
work over a very short period. Having passed with flying colours, I was
successful in securing a job as Teacher of Physical Education and Maths at
Teddington School, Middlesex. I am playing rugby, but am having to juggle
it with coaching. Currently residing with Rory, Rob and Sam in the Palace at
St. Reatham on the Hill - oh by the way boys we need more shelves and bog
roll!! Hope everybody is enjoying life! I am!
Last updated December 2001 email
David Browne
[Class of 2005]
My name is David Browne. I frequented the vast halls of BSN castle in 2001 and 2002(i think).
I am currently living in Brisbane Australia where my accent is constantly causing confusion.
I had the great privelage of Having Mrs. Woodhead, Mr.Coom-bez, Monsier Cliff among numerous
other talented superhuman teachers.
I swam and played rugby for the School on numerous occasions and once tried to file my nails
in DT.
I am due to finish school next year however with probably be kicked out of the country before
that date.
Last updated May 2004 email
Yvonne Bryce (now Nicoll)
[Class of 1992]
I am now settled in bonny Scotland, Aberdeenshire to be exact. Been married for 6 years now
and have two great little boys Cameron who is 4 and Sam who is 2.
Not working at the moment but Cameron starts school in August so I think part time is looming
!!
Have contacted Sarah Lomas, her big table at the reunion sounds like a great idea
Last updated July 2002 email
Simon Buesnel
[Class of 1983]
I cannot believe it has been 5 years since I last updated this. We had just
moved to San Francisco in 98 and since then have got married to Christine
(and not because I now have a green card !), and also have a 3 month old
baby boy, Monty. He is great fun and I cannot wait to take him to the
mountains for some downhill skiing. He will avidly watch England's
successes in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. I am still consulting in Supply
Chain with a range of companies in the Western US. We do manage to get back
to Europe about 4 times a year visiting family and friends but have no
plans to move back yet. If any of you are passing through or stopping in
San Franciso we would love to see you.
Last updated October 2003 email
Anthony Bull
[Class of 1988]
On leaving in 1986 I went to boarding school in England for my A-levels. I look a year out
for work and then studied mechanical engineering at Imperial College. I've stayed there ever
since and am now a Reader in Musculoskeletal Mechanics in the Department of Bioengineering.
My wife, Julie, and I have three children, David, Mary and Catherine and we live in Acton,
West London.
Last updated September 2005 email
Alastair Burns
[Class of 1991]
2000 sees me returning to Holland after nine years kicking around the UK. I left BSN in '91
and since then have been a student, DSS clerk, a McCrewmember (anything's better than working
for the dole), a QVC rep, a barman, an ad salesman, a graphic designer, a journo and
editor.. well, you get the picture. Finally I settled on a career playing computer games and
that's what took me back to Amsterdam - that and a desperate attempt to escape the council
tax. I'm not rich - but I'm not poor, definitely not married, all in one piece and more than
happy with my lot. Life rocks!
Last updated September 2000 email
Graham Burns
[Class of 1995]
Hi, Just thought I'd check up on what has been happening at the BSN and thought I'd leave a
message. I am in Holland at the moment and have been for a few years now. I am currently
working for Shell and enjoying life. I still see a lot of Simon Hill, Steve Harle, Lucas
Wright
and Vince Brannon if any one is interested. My brother Allie is also doing well at the moment
living in Glasgow. Thats about it feel free to e-mail if you want. G. January 2005 Update.
Things have changed since my last mail. I am still in The Netherlands but am now in the north
in Leeuwarden (the place where they have the big ice race when it is cold enough near the
big dyke). I moved here two years ago to become a student again and am enjoying my course
even though I am now busier than when I was working. I am studying coastal zone management.
That's about all feel free to mail. G
Last updated January 2005 email
Barry Burton
[Class of 1970]
My name is Barry Burton. I attended the English School from 1964 to 67 and
would have finished upper year 6 in about 1970 or thereabouts.My father was
working for the Australian migration office.my Two Brothers Wayne and Kim
also attended the school.Since leaving school I have worked in the
Australian public service and returned to europe in 1970 72 with the
Australian Embassy,Bonn. I ended up in the film and theme park industry and
returned to Germany in 1996 to work on the installation of the Warner Bros
Movieworld in Bottrop. I now build vehicles for film use like some of the
batmobiles,the scooby doo vans, Inspector gadgetmobiles and the new car for
the mask 2 movie. I have 2 ex wives a fiance and 6 children in the extended
family.So far a very full life.
Last updated September 2004 email
Alex Busby
[Class of 1994]
After leaving BSN in 1992, I completed my A-levels in the UK and went on to study Physics at
Manchester University. I now work as a software engineer for a traffic surveillance company
in the West Midlands. Enjoys fitness and drinking a lot (not at the same time)
Last updated March 2004 email
Graham Butterworth
[Class of 1993]
My name is graham butterworth and I would have left the 6th form in
1993, but left in 1985. Since leaving bsn I went to london, studied
in industrial design in Bournemouth and Hertfordshire universities,
graduated and pusued a career in design. I'm now the senior
designer/project manager for an Italian design company and travel
around europe.
Last updated July 2001 email
Paul Butterworth
[Class of 1987]
Left in 1985. I served my time between 1980 and 1985. I went on to study Graphic design at
Middlesex University. Travelled Africa and all over Asia to end up in
Sydney Australia. I now run my own production/post production company
between Los Angleles and Sydney, specialising in Visual Effects for
commercials and feature films. It's like a blast from the past seeing
this website!
Last updated February 1998 email second email
David Cain
[Class of 1995]
I saw my mini-biography hadn't been updated for 5 years and so I thought it was about time I
wrote something new for you to read! After leaving the BSN in '95 I spent a fantastic 3 years
at Newcastle University... great Uni, great city! In '98 I left with a BSc in Biology and
Biochemistry but decided I needed to enter a profession with a prospect of earning some good
money! I therefore embarked on an MSc in IT at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and on
graduation landed myself an IT job back in Holland. After surviving the fall-out on the
dot.com bust I am still working at the same American firm 6 years later.... only I have since
relocated to London and have moved into account management and consulting. I am now living
in Kingston upon Thames with my wife, Chantal (whom I met whilst at the BSN). She's now a
solicitor with a law firm in the city. Chantal and I are in touch (and frequently meet up)
with quite a lot of ex-BSNers in and around London (in fact quite a number just in SW London)
- mainly from the classes of 95 and 96. My sister Kathy (class of 97) is living in
Maidenhead with her boyfriend and is working for a Biotech company after having completed her
PhD a few years ago (I've justed started an MBA in a vain attempt to compete with her on the
academic front). Both Chantal's parents and my parents are living in The Hague (my mum's
teaching kids at the BSN infant school) so we still get over to Holland quite frequently.
Feel free to get in touch with Chantal or I! All the best!
Last updated September 2005 email
Samantha Callaghan
[Class of 2001]
Hi everybody! I was in the BSN Assen from 1987 to 1991 and in the Hague from 1991 to 1994. I
had a brilliant time there and I really miss the school. It would be great to hear from
anyone who remembers me. I have just finished my GCSEs and at the moment I'm recovering from
the trauma!! Bye for now! :-)
Last updated July 1999 email
Laureen Canessa
[Class of 1977]
My name is Laureen Canessa and I attended The English School in The Hague for my Upper Six
years. I left in 1977 and went onto the Universities of Southampton and Birmingham to
complete a degree in Geography (thanks to Mr Whinn's inspiration) and a postgraduate teaching
certificate. I then spent a couple of years iteaching English in Spain, 3 more years in
London teaching Geography and anything else I was asked to and then got married just before
my new husband and I moved to Egypt and then onto Indonesia. Are now in Aberdeen , scotland
(great weather !) but teriffic views . I have three children aged 13, 11 and 8 who keep me
very busy and run a pre school playgroup on a part time basis. I have great memories of the
English school and would love to hear from anyone in my school year.
Last updated January 2004 email
Greg Cannon
[Class of 1994]
Since leaving BSN in1994 I have captained Grey College (Durham) football team, drunk a couple
of breweries worth of beer and even managed to get a decent degree in Modern Languages! Had
a gap year after Uni trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, and after braving
the other side of the teachers desk at the BSN as a supply teacher I finally got a "proper"
job working for a Translation Company in the City of London and am having a great time.
Unlike many of my contemporaries am still single and not likely to be getting married or
engaged in a hurry!!
[Updated August 2003]
I left the translation business in September 2002 to face new challenges
and undertake the CIPD professional qualification working for Reed
Employment on their Graduate Trainee Scheme - all good fun but very hard
work!
I'm currently living in Richmond just across from Marble Hill Park and
literally a stone's throw away from an award winning pub. Result! If anyone
who knows me wawnts to meet up for a drink then please just drop me an
e-mail
Last updated August 2003 email
Francesca Cantarella (now Clark)
[Class of 1984]
How nice to recall all the fun times at the British School! I attended the Junior and Middle
Schools from 1971 - 1979. I remember the Estec vs. Shell bus (my father worked at Estec
ESA.) for school. Kira Burch kept me quite informed on all the goings on after I moved.
Went to the USA - lived in Washington DC, California for a while, and now in Maryland.
Recieved a Masters Degree in Information Systems, worked at Arthur Andersen/Consulting, and
Apple Computer among others. Married my College sweetheart (Christopher) and now have three
children (Gabriella 8, Alessandra 6, and Joseph 4); Have some wonderful memories of school
and the great friendships made. My sister Claudia Cantarella was in 5th when we left, and
she lives in Maryland as well.
Last updated November 2001 email
Bob Carrington
[Staff]
It is with great sadness that we have to report that Bob
Carrington died at the age of 81. Bob was appointed Head of the Senior Division
and Deputy Principal in 1968. He retired in 1979 after the merging of the
Middle and Senior Divisions and the move to Voorschoten; which he organised.
It is impossible to overestimate the role he played in the history of the
School. He was looked on very much as a father-figure, by staff and pupils
alike and his insistence on the highest standards in both work and behaviour
did much to fashion the ethos of the Senior School.
Last updated January 1997
Alison Carsley
[Class of 1992]
After leaving Holland, which now seems eons ago, I studied A levels and then went on to
Newcastle University to study International Business Management and to thoroughly enjoy
myself! I then decided to take some time out and disappeared to France to ski rep, where I
met Jerome, my French partner. We are now settled in the UK (for the time being anyway!),
living in Chester. Jerome is now a tennis coach and I am a sales manager based in Liverpool.
I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me - I haven't been very good at keeping in
touch so I've lost contact with a lot of people! In particular, if anyone has heard anything
of Mandi Roberts, Anna Jackson, Sam Haines (I believe she has married) or Helen Curtis I
would love to know!
Last updated December 2002 email
Kate Carsley
[Class of 1996]
After leaving Holland in 1990, the Carsleys returned to North Wales. My
brother Rob (class of 1990) went on to Leicester Uni to study Physics and
Space Science, and my sister Allie (class of 1992), went on to Newcaslte Uni
to study French and Management. As for me, I graduated from Leeds University
in 2000, then decided to put off the inevitable, by taking a trip around the
world! I'm currently living with mum and dad in Wales, but am soon to move
to Southampton to work in HR. Rob now works as a software engineer, and
lives in Edinburgh with his wife Anja, and their gorgeous new born baby Max.
Allie lives in Chester and is working as a category manager for an FMCG
company.
I'd really love to hear from anyone who remembers us, particularly those who
I've lost touch with over the years (Ainslee and Luke Higgins, Bev
Colclough, Nicola Day..)
Last updated June 2001 email
Rob Carsley
[Class of 1990]
See entry for sister Kate
Last updated June 2001
Penny Carson
[Class of 1962]
After leaving the English School (as it was known then) in 1962, my family returned to the
U.S.--Illinois (more of a foreign posting than Holland was!). I graduated high school,
attended university for a couple of years, lived in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin, and
then moved to Colorado where my father and family had been transferred. My then-husband was
transferred overseas with his job, so we were in Australia (Sydney) for four years and
England (near Windsor) for three years. While in England my sister and I were able to visit
Mrs. Donaldson (former BSN Headmistress) in Hove for an afternoon. After returning to the
U.S. I returned to university and graduated with an English Lit./Nonfiction Creative Writing
degree. I am now a freelance writer and editor. My husband and I live in the foothills west
of Fort Collins, Colorado on the edge of a seven-mile reservoir. We boat, ski, golf, ride
our motorcycles and travel. My sister and I will be in England and Holland in April visiting
old friends, new sites and favorite places. If any old students from my time see this,
please contact me.
Last updated August 2004 email
Sam Carter
[Class of 2001]
Heylo everyone!
Sam here...I bet you all thought that you'd finally got rid of me - no such
luck! Well I'm in Chester at the mo studying Drama & Theatre Studies! I'm
having a great time and have made loads of friends! I've heard from quite a
few of you since I left, but some of you have been harder to track down. Plz
email or txt me so that we can catch up!! Having spent 4 yrs at the BSN I
feel that I'm now able to deal with anything!! Thnx to everyone who made my
time in Holland so memorable - you know who you are!! By the way Mr
Wright...I've still got loads of tops with amuzing slogans on just for you!!
Oh..and if any of the lads fancy visiting me...i share a house with 8 other
girls!!!
Last updated December 2001 email
Jeanette Carter (now Jenny Dyer)
[Class of 1977]
I attended the English School from 1969 - 1970. It was a very short visit but I remember
Carol Abbot, Laurel Anderson, Anna Van De Gaag (great visit to her Dads work at a margarine
factory) James Oldroyd, Nicholas Clark who broke his leg with a fire extinguisher!! Bindu &
Anu Row to name but a few. Went back to Holland in 2004 and took some photos of the old
school only to find out it had moved and was now an embasy. I married Ray Dyer and lived with
him in Yorkshire for many years. As for work, I am a chef and we own The Kelvin House Hotel
in Glenluce, Scotland. Anyone know any news of Mrs Jonker?
Last updated January 2005 email
Alex Case
[Class of 1999]
My name's Alex Case and I left the BSN last year with Ngawai Gonzalez Granda and tthe rest of
the class of 1999. I'm currently studying German and Business at the University of the
West of England in Bristol and am having a bril time!
Last updated January 2000 email
Ana Mercedes Casellas (now de Prez-Barrios)
[Class of 1985]
Hello, everybody! I am delighted with this site, which I discovered quite by accident last
weekend. I left BSN in 1985 and went to Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied translation. In
1989 I moved back to Mexico and worked as a translator in an architects' bureau, where I met
my husband. We got married in 1992 and now have three beautiful daughters: Mariana (11),
Regina (9), and Daniela (4). The eldest one is quite a handful! I would love to hear from
anyone who remembers me.
Last updated February 2005 email
Elise Castberg
[Class of 1998]
I left BSN in ' 94 , and moved up north to Norway. I have been going to a
Norwegian school in Asker which is just outside Oslo. I have not planed
what to do next year yet, but i have applied for IB, and have thought about
going to Amerika for a year ,for high school. I'd like to hear from anyone
that remembers me soon!
Last updated January 1997 email
Peter Castberg
[Class of 2000]
Hi, I was originally going to be in the class of 2000. I left for Norway in 1994 and have
lived there till now. I finished school went to the military and am now studying Automotive
Engineering in Sunderland, England. Hope all are well. If you remember me drop a line!
Last updated January 2004 email
Mark Caswell-Daniels
[Class of 1995]
Hey everyone! Just at BSN for a year and lost contact with a fair few of you all.. Finnished
uni, turned my back on Mechanical Engineering, and am happily persuing Graphic Design and
Multimedia work. Drop me a line!
Last updated June 2001 email
Emma Catton
[Class of 2001]
Hi! I was a member of the bsn for 6 years starting in 1988. I'm now studying physics at the
University of Birmingham. I came back and visited the bsn in the summer after my A'levels and
am now really keen to keep in contact with as many people as possible.
Last updated December 2001 email
Daniela Cervenka (now Smillie)
[Class of 1982]
I left the BSN in 1982 after the Upper Sixth. I now live in South Wales UK. If anyone wants
to drop me a line who remembers me that would be great and if you're ever in the vicinity I
still like to go out for a beer!!!
Last updated February 2009 email
Vicky Chan
[Class of 1994]
After 4 years with the European Business Program (Portsmouth + Rotterdam), I
am now back to Rotterdam and working as a trader for a Japanese trading
company called Nichimen. My main business is - Belgian chocolate! Really
have to watch my weight while being surrounded by all the chocolate! :-) At
the moment I am not in contact with anybody from BSN (unless you want to
count my sister!), so please if anybody who still remember who I am, drop me
a line! Cheers.
Last updated October 1999 email
Neil Chandler
[Class of 1974]
I am Neil Chandler, the youngest brother of Rick Chandler, I attended the
English School both Parkweg and Tapijtweg from 1966 to 1970, I left the
school and attended boarding school at Blackpool UK (Arnold School) where I
completed my education. I then joined Cleveland Police and remained with
them for 24 Years before been medically retired, and I'm now loving every
minute of it.
Last updated January 2004 email
Rick Chandler
[Class of 1968]
My name is Rick Chandler and I just checked out the website and
boy do I feel old.
I was a student at the English School of the Hague during the years of 65-68,
not quite sure if it was Tapijtweg or Parkweg. (The memory is fading) Under
the regime of Mrs Phylis E Donaldson.MBE. I just recently remade contact with
my childhood sweetheart from the American School and found I had a daughter
and three grandchildren.Wow.......Hope there are no more suprises.
I have been rockin and rollin for 33 years with various bands and have only
recently settled down a bit. I now work in the Nuclear Industry in the UK, a
bit of a Homer Simpson really but not as fat. I knew physics would come in
useful....
If there is anyone out there that remembers me I am still around.
All the best schoolmates
Rick Chandler
Last updated December 2000 email
Karen Chapman (now Johnson)
[Class of 1988]
I am now happily living in the Lake District area with my husband Colin and our 2 gorgeous
daughters, Grace (8) and Georgia (6). At the moment I am successfully juggling work and home
life - which isn't as easy as you might think!
I left BSN in 1986 to return to England where I gained a 3 year apprenticeship with a
Shipbuilding and Engineering company. After 6 years as a Senior Estimating Officer I decided
to leave it all behind to become a full time mother. Although this was very rewarding,
after 4 years at home I became restless and decided to return to the workplace - but with a
change of direction. So now I am a senior local government officer, working with local
cabinet members to deliver strategic services within Cumbria. Sounds boring but I love it!
It would be fantastic to hear from anyone who remembers me. Just to jog your memory, my best
friend was Bryony Gilbey and Karen Ashbury was a close friend of ours.
Last updated August 2003 email
Colin Cheeseman
[Class of 1984]
After leaving the school in 1982 I moved to Plymouth with no great plans in life!! I joined
the TA to get my "Green Beret", and enrolled on a 3 year HNC Building Studies course to
become an Architectural Technician. I achieved both aims but after working in a drawing
office for a short time decided that this was not the life for me - so having taken up rock
climbing as a hobby, I opted for a career in outdoor pursuits Instead!!. I pursued this for
several years with a couple of them working as a rope access specialist in the oil industry
(Oman & Algeria), but like many in this profession moved into the IT world in the mid 1990's.
I am currently working as a software trainer for a company based in High Wycombe and spend
most of my week travelling around the country (mostly London) training on clients sites (have
bumped into Melissa Dring and Nicola Erington in my travels).
I live with Kathryn my long-time girlfriend, we have no kids/dogs/cats/hassles and enjoy life
to the full.
For those of you who remember my sisters - Julie is also living in Plymouth and has two young
children (4 & 1) and Tracey has retired (!!!) and currently looking to buy a house in Spain.
Last updated February 2002 email
Julie Cheeseman
[Class of 1981]
See entry for brother Colin
Last updated February 2002
Tracey Cheeseman
[Class of 1982]
See entry for brother Colin
Last updated February 2002
Alison Chenevix-Trench (now Hill)
[Class of 1983]
My name is Alison Hill (nee Alison Chenevix-Trench) and I left the British
School in the Netherlands in 1983 (after my "A" levels). I currently work
for a headhunter and have been trying to sell the Hague as a wonderful place
to bring up children! It made me look up the website of the British School
and I saw all the details about people who had been there at the same time.
I remember Jacqui Dale - we were in the same class - and I remember playing
badminton with Ken Mitchell. I would love to get in touch with them again
(and my Best friend! Natasha Wall).
Last updated June 2001 email
Deirdre Claassen
[Class of 1992]
My name is Deirdre Claassen and I graduated in 1992. Since finishing
school I moved to Paris where I got a BA in International Affaires and an
MA in Diplomacy. I am currently working for the OECD in Paris and am
trying to track down some of my school mates.
Last updated January 2002 email
Niandi Claassen (now Carmont)
[Class of 1979]
I attended the English Junior and
Middle Schools from 1966 to 1975. Born in South Africa I grew up in the
Netherlands where my father was posted. After that we moved on to Scotland
where I finished my schooling and back to South Africa, where I graduated
from university shortly before meeting my husband who's French. Today we
live in Paris (since 87) with our 15-month old baby, running an
extra-curricular language school - we teach English to 3 - 10 year old
French kids. Any old school mates out there? Did Keith Tong teach me? His
name sounds familiar. Have coincidentally also met up with Melchior AGAR
who was in the same class - he lives in Paris too.
Last updated October 1999 email
Anthony Clarke
[Class of 1979]
A quicK update from Anthony Clarke who left in 1979.Living in Folkestone with wife Julia and
children Natasha(11) and Adam(8) Been a headteacher of a Primary School near Ashford Kent for
2 years Enjoying it though very busy and demanding About to move into a new state of the arc
Eco-friendly school-the first Primary school to have Reed Bed technology,solar panels and
wind turbines A very interesting project designed by children and architcets to be featured
on Blue Peter and Newsround (Fame at last!)
Would love to hear from old friends,former teachers ---I am still in touch with Harald
Pederson Peter Meadows(has a girl and boy now) Michael Simms and Ian Appleyard
Last updated January 2002 email
Peter Clarke
[Class of 1996]
Well hello everyone, I never knew the BSN had an old students home page. After looking
through some familiar names I decided it would be good form to leave my own mark. For those
of you who are wondering who I am, my name is Peter Clarke and I was the lanky bloke who used
to play incredibly annoying music in the common room (hope the tunes are still pumping at
lunch times). If you haven't already clicked off my name in boredom, I'd like to write a
little about what I've been doing over the last er... 4 or 5 years. First of all I for some
silly reason decided to brave the elements of a Scottish University (Stirling) and emerged a
successful graduate in English History (and beer drinking games).
At present I'm living in the Reading area south of London and somehow have managed to land
myself a job for BMW Financial Services (which 'really' does have a lot to do with my
degree..... honest') Aside from work though I'm still playing sport and partying just as much
as I did in Holland although at times I miss the late night bars of the Hague and that
famous cheese house of clubbing 'THE TEMPLE'. I'm sure a few of us oldies remember going
there on a few drunken evenings out.
Still I shall finish off now by saying please feel free any of you who remember me to drop an
email through, it would be nice to catch up and have a bit of a laugh. regards Peter C.
Last updated October 2000 email
Nicky Clarke (now Hill)
[Class of 1981]
I am now working in HR for Boots in Nottingham. Married to Chris, with
two children, Katy, 8 and Daniel, 5. Katy is a real girly, loves doing
ballet and wearing pink! Daniel is turning out to be a real boy, loves
football and shooting guns! Am still an avid Man U fan. Looking
forward to catching up with people at the Reunion. If anyone wants to
get in touch, I would love to hear from them - contact me through the
Friends Reunited website.
Last updated September 2002 email
David Clews
[Class of 1994]
Went to oxford college for a very short time, then Liverpool then international school, none
hugely successful, went partying in France, Spain then eventually the Algarve beacame my
home for a while, started running my own parties, ended up eventually in a club in Leicester,
it
was what I was best at so, but now I'm at University in London, more partying, lots of clubs
here, still go to Portugal in summer, in contact with Verushka, Lucas, Hanny, Dom, the
alfaro
Last updated February 2000 email
John Cliff
[Staff]
Still here after all these years! Still enjoying every minute of it well, almost!!...teaching
French and looking after the lovely 15 & 16 year olds in their GCSE years. Young Robert
Cliff is now 23 and studying History in Utrecht and Anne-Marinda, at 18, is busy revising for
her Year 13 equivalent exams in a Dutch school. Would love to hear from any of you and find
out what you're up to now.
Last updated May 2007 email
Erica Clifford
[Class of 1993]
I attended the BSN from 1983-1987, and would have been in the class of '93.
After leaving Holland, I returned to Melbourne, Australia where I have lived
since. I have only just recently retired from being a professional student;
I completed a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and of Arts (French), and a
Master of Dietetics, and now work as a clinical Dietitian at the Alfred
Hospital in Melbourne. I have done a bit of travelling since leaving
Holland (like a good Aussie), and plan to do Dietetic work in the UK in
2003. I've always thought a BSN reunion would be the most fun to go to. Would
love to find out what people are up to.
Last updated August 2002 email
Maaike Coates
[Class of 1994]
I left BSN in 1992 after completing my
GCSE's to move to Suffolk where I joined a school to do A-levels. After
passing A-levels I started a course at Oxford Brookes University where
I am currently in my 3rd year of a 4 year course. I would love to hear
from any of my old friends.
Last updated December 2002 email
Matthew Cochrane
[Class of 1997]
After leaving the BSN at the end of the 5th form, I returned to England and on to University.
After University I worked in London for 18 months, having decided that the tube was far too
stressful I joined the RAF in early 02. I found myself on the same Commissioning Course as
Thom and after spending six months running around with lots of pine poles we both passed out
in July. I'm now being tought basic flying training up in Yorkshire, trying to avoid ending
up with Thom in the back seat!!
Last updated April 2003 email
Sarah Cochrane
[Class of 1995]
After graduating from Nottingham University back in 1998 with a degree in Architecture, I
joined the John Lewis Partnership on their graduate training scheme for a bit of a change.
However, after a year on the shop floor selling lawnmowers I decided that I much preferred
being the customer rather than serving them and left to join a small advertising agency in
London. And although I really enjoyed my time there and will probably go back to the
industry, after two years I got itchy feet and decided to up and move to Australia for a
year. And that's where I am at the moment. I have been in Sydney now for 8 months and am
really enjoying myself. About to go off travelling round the outback and my plans of going
back to the UK in January are likely to change with a slight detour via New Zealand first. So
anyone coming out here drop me a line and I'll chuck a few shrimps on the barbee!
Update March 2003:
Am back in the UK and back with my old ad agency! They asked me to help set up their Bristol
office and having no desire to go back to London I said yes - so that is where I am now.
Don't know the city from adam, but it seems like a great place and looking forward to
settling in. So can't offer you the Opera House but I can do the Clifton Suspension Bridge!
Last updated March 2003 email
Tim Cochrane
[Class of 1994]
I left the BSN to go study Natural Sciences for a couple of years at Cambridge, sharing the
modern Churchill college with Amanda Wardle and Jon Steenbrink. Decided to specialise in
quantum chemistry, which was fun and interesting, if not particularly relevant to everyday
life, but had the advantage that the practicals were much easier. Carried on with the
chemistry theme by getting a job with Exxon Chemical initially in sunny Southampton and have
just been sent back to Holland for a couple of years on the basis that I spoke some Dutch.
Currently living in Rotterdam and looking forward to meeting up with anybody else still out
here.
Last updated February 2001 email
Louise Cockram
[Class of 1997]
Hello - I left the BSN in 1991, but would have been in the class of '97.
I am now working with the Royal Navy as a doctor, in the final years of
training to be a GP. It's been great fun travelling around the world,
out to the Gulf and down to the Falklands. Other than that I fill my
time with playing hockey and running around anywhere green. My younger
brother (Edward Cockram) is now working back out in Amsterdam, so I get
to visit Holland on a regular basis. It would be lovely to hear from
anyone I know!
Last updated February 2008 email
Nicole Cohen
[Class of 1999]
Whats up BSN! So I graduated from Claremont Mckenna College with an honors degree in History.
In August 2003 I left sunny California to try and make it in the Big Apple ( New York City
for those of you who dont know!) and am still trying to find a full time position in Event
Planning and Marketing. If you know me, remember me, or just want to say hi when you are in
the city then please drop me a line!!! To all the old BSN gang...I MISS YOU!
Last updated March 2004 email
Ziv Cohen
[Class of 1996]
I left BSN in 1992 (after second form) for Washington D.C. in the U.S. I
finished secondary school and my Bachelor of Arts degree in the U.S., and
am currently attending medical school in New York city. I'm enjoying my
studies, and New York is an interesting place to be. In a month we'll
begin the clinical part of the curriculum, which promises to be exciting.
I'd love to hear from my former school mates at the BSN. I visited the
upper school in the summer of '99 on a holiday trip to Holland and was
happy to see it still the same and prospering. Best wishes.
Last updated May 2001 email
Tom Colledge
[Class of 1997]
After having served a full sentence at the BSN I left in '97 to study Marine Biology at
Portsmouth. I enjoyed this so much that I decided to do my second year twice but finally
grad'ed a couple of years ago and am now employed to sit in the back of air force jets and
read the map. I have managed to stay in tenuous contact with many of my old BSN buddies, most
notably Matt Cochrane who was on my commissioning course (he turned to the dark side and is
training to be a pilot). I would love to hear from any old faces from over the years so
please send me a note if you are reading this.
Last updated December 2002 email
Carol Connor (now Gray)
[Class of 1986]
I left BSN in 1985. I heard about this site through my sister Sandy. Had a look, and was
surprised to see so many names I recognised. After school I went to Scotland to college was
lucky to get a job afterwards. Got a really good job working as a manager for a food
retailer. Married in 1993 now have two children. Work part-time now in an office. Would
love to hear from anyone who remembers me
Last updated January 2002 email second email
Sandy Connor (now Westlake)
[Class of 1989]
Now Sandy Westlake, I was Sandy Connor (Alexandra for those that go back as far as the Junior
school) I left BSN in 1987 in the 5th form. I followed Miss Sutcliffe to the College she
become Principal of in Eastbourne. I left there with a Catering diploma and a Tailoring
Diploma. I did return to NL in 1990 for a few years and helped out with the School Swimming
( I then became a qualified Swimming teacher as I enjoyed this so much) This was run by
Olive Smith at this time, I'm not sure who runs this now. After two years of this and other
work in NL, I returned to Eastbourne. I am now married with two children, still living in
Eastbourne, working in the security industry. I would love to hear from any of my year that
read this and remember me. Especially Ellie Travis, Natalie McNulty, Helen Kanakis, Rachel
Hendry. The others are all already on this website, and I have contacted them. (Helen
Kanakis/Tim Davies does not respond to the emails, it keeps coming back!)
Last updated September 2001 email
Vernon Cook
[Class of 1977]
My name is Vernon Cook and would have been in class of 77 if I had not left early in 1975 . I
only attended the English school from 74 -75 and left to join the Royal Navy to train as a
medical technician . After spending 4 years in the mob, I worked for the great NHS as a staff
nurse in intensive/coronary care for 7 years or so before joining my fathers textile
business. As most people will tell you working for your father will eventually lead to
insanity, so I jumped ship and for the past 12 years I have been a golf caddie on the
european and US tours . Quiet a varied career really, but being a caddie has enabled me to
travel the world extensively . I am married with 2 young children (started late) and live
near Brighton . I still have the clogs that my old classmates gave me and it has been great
to see some familiar names on the web-site
Last updated January 2007 email
Duncan Cookson
[Class of 1994]
My name's Duncan Cookson and I was a student at the BSN up until 1992 when I left at the end
of my GCSE's. I'd like to post a message on your page if possible to see if anyone still
remembers me. Am currently living in Northampton, England not doing a hell of a lot. I'd love
to hear from anyone who remembers me as I've completely lost touch with everyone.
Last updated January 2001 email
John Coombes
[Staff]
Still alive and kicking!
Last updated January 1997 email
Damian Cooper
Geraldine Cooper
Jayne Cope (now Hains)
Pascale Cork
Charlie Cornell
Julie Cornell
Olivier Cottray
Caroline Crabb
Nick Crabtree
Charles Crampton
Sue Crampton (now Gatenby)
Nikki Cranfield
Adam Crawford-Taylor
Maxine Crawford-Taylor
Rory Credland
Jill Credland (now Tonnesen)
Sam Crellin
Alan Crombie
Robbie Crombie
Lucy Crook
Joel Cross
Richard Cunliffe
Dave Curtis
Catherine Dale
Jacqui Dale (now Frost)
Peter Daniels
Liisa Daniels (now Young)
Jon Danson
Frances Darton
Nick Darton
Staphanie Davi
Abigail Davies
Bettina Davies
David Davies
Paul Davies
Tim Davies
Honorine Davies (now van der Werf)
Chris Davis
David Deak
Caroline Deetjen
Greg Dennett
Ceri Denny
James Derbyshire
Lisa Derbyshire
Paul Derbyshire
Arpan Desai
Katie Deverell
Graeme Dickson
Lorna Dobbs
Mark Docherty
Ady Doron
Angie Doucette
Kevin Doucette
Mary Dover (now Mabbutt)
Richard Dow
Carl Downs
Vince Drews
Pam van Driel
Wouter van Driel
Harriet Dunn
Jane Durney
Amy Dutton
Oliver Dutton
Waz Dzulkifli
[Class of 2001]
I left the BSN in 1991/1992 to go back home to England. I have been
going to Colfe's school since then and have just taken my GCSE result. I
would like to keep in touch with anyone from my old class as I have lost all
touch with my friends, so e-mail! Since I went home I have gone into acting
and in 1994 I did a tour of a Shakespear play around the east coast of
America. Im into football
Last updated August 1999 email
[Class of 1997]
I left The BSN in 1991 after two happy years at the Junior School and one at
the senior school. I attended Blackheath High School in London and I am
currently reading French and German at Exeter College, Oxford. I would
really love to hear from anyone out there who remembers me, as I had a great time at
the BSN.
Last updated April 1999 email
[Class of 1983]
Finally 4 years on get to update and use an e-mail address that actually is live! Still
enjoying life to the full. I was recently appointed as Headteacher in a town centre school
hard work but I am getting to grips with it and beginning to find my direction! Dan (husband)
Ben 14yrs Heather 9 yrs and I have spent the last 2 summers in Oz wityh my younger brother
Mike who is now married and has a 5 month old son not seen him yet but we are all meeting up
in Bali this summer 2002 including my older brother Ian. Would love to hear from anyone who
may remember me and if anyone is up north near Livepool love to see you.
Last updated April 2002 email
[Class of 1997]
Since I last wrote, I finished my diploma in Animal Care and moved up to the Isle of Mull in
Scotland, where I worked as a tour guide on a whale watchin boat. I lived in Tobermory, which
some of you may know as Balamory. Its a beutiful scenic place.I saw Katie Tigg there a
couple of years ago in one of the 3 pubs in Tobermory. Theres only 3000 people there! So,
thats what I do for now anyway.Whale watching is only a seasonal job, as the whales only
migrate from the south to the northern polar waters in summer to feed. So, in the winter I do
something else, and travel. Last winter I went to live in Ireland for 6months, first in Cork
and then Tralee on the west coast. I am now in Canada, Nova Scotia, whale watching again.I'm
on an island called Brier, population 250!!! No pubs here at all!!But I like the quieter
life now. So, I'm basically travelling the world looking for the whales!Anyone, email.
Last updated September 2005 email
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for sister Julie
Last updated January 2003
[Class of 1991]
After a roller-coaster couple of years, I find myself living in Vancouver, British Columbia
(Canada) pursuing another University degree, in Education, at Simon Fraser University. I
will graduate in just 12 months and hopefully soon after will become a wonderfully successful
teacher. I left my family, my friends, and will spend a heck of a lot of money to follow
this dream - so it better turn out well! In the meantime I have found a new sport to love -
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe racing. It's loads of fun! I started out the summer dragon boat
racing, I recommend it to anybody who hears about it. Other than that I am always trying to
make money through my photography, winning a couple of prizes along the way. Two of my
images will even be published in a book shortly - how great! That's it for now..Oh, I'll add
on that my little brother (Charles, Chuck, Charlie, whatever you called him) just got
married in August 2001 and is hopelessly in love. He's also just finished his degree at the
University of Victoria. Hopefully he will post his own info here soon! Tata..
Last updated January 2003 email
[Class of 1994]
I was at the BSN from 1985-1987 -brief but sweet...
I'm in Cambridge right now, finishing an M.Phil in Remote Sensing (if
that means anything to anyone) and working here with the British
Antarctic Survey as a cartographer until December. After that things are
up in the air- I haven't kept in touch with anyone from my BSN years but
I'm curious to hear what people have been up to, so give me shout if you
think you remember me (scrawny little kid with a french accent).
Last updated July 1999 email
[Class of 1986]
I left BSN at the end of 1978, end of first term of lower sixth. How to summarise 26 years
in a paragraph? I have been very fortunate that they have been good ones : exciting,
eventful, traversing the globe and the good times by far outweighing the bad. I graduated in
medicine from Charing Cross Hospital Medical School in 1986 and worked variously in Windsor
(bumped into Ian Cross there) and London, a mission hospital in the foot hills of Mount Kenya
(1989-1990), truly a life-changing experience, before returning to London, where I snagged a
job at St Thomas' Hospital. In 1991 I packed my bags and followed my boyfriend, David - a
fellow medic who I met in Earls Court - to his home town of Perth. We married in 1992 in
Mauritius, then returned to Perth where we live overlooking the Indian Ocean. We have 4
fantastic children - Isabella, 10; Lara, 9; India, 7, and James ,5.I have worked part-time in
General Practice throughout, which has been mostly rewarding. No wonder the years flew by!
We spent 1996-1998 in Cambridge, England and had an amazing time there. We visited Holland
many times as my parents and two younger brothers - Julian and Robin - were there. I have
very fond memories of the place and wish I had kept in touch with more people. Caught up with
Amanda Buckley several times in London - she is a booker with Select Models in Covent Garden
- and once had a wine with Sally Richards. Wonder what happened to all the rest, so if
anyone reading this remembers me I would love to hear how you're doing. I have tried,
unsuccessfully, to contact Saeko Kondo, who was a good friend in the Middle School - we kept
in touch til I was about 24, and Pieter Bekker , who I stayed with in South Africa when I
was seventeen and again lost contact around age 26. David, I and the kids are heading over on
a 6 week trip to Europe in 10 sleeps - can't wait! Anyone heading this way please feel free
to call.
Last updated May 2004 email
[Class of 1993]
After BSN went to Manchester University and in 1998 became a doctor. Recently I spent a year
and a half working as a ships doctor for P&O Princess cruises which meant I could see the
world, get paid a lot and get a tan! Now however am back in the real world as an anaesthetic
registrar in Oxford. Still in touch with lots of exBSNers who all seem to be doing alright
for themselves!
Last updated September 2004 email
[Class of 1979]
I was at middle school and upper school between 1971 and 74, with my
elder sister Sue and in the later year's younger twin brother and sister
Jayne and John (who would have graduated 85 or 86). At the moment on the
web site there's no one I remember and in the graduation year pic I only
recognise (I think) Tony Madden. We first live out in Waddixven then moved into Mariahove.
I have great memories of the school from lessons, sports, cycling,
school discos and a lot of parties (Golden Earring with Radar love, Mud
with Tiger feet and Sweet with Ballroom Blitz are remembered with great
affection). There was one school trip to the Island of Tershelling for a
week in 74 I remember well. I was know as Charles or Charlie at my time
at the school but there was one American who joined in my final year who
used to call me Chuck and on moving to Brussels in 74 and having a
Canadian form master chose to change name to Chuck and its now stuck.
I left Brussels in 78 and went to tech college to study advertising and
exhibition design. That was followed by 9 years working for event
production companies staging conferences and product launches. I went
freelance in 89 and have been involved with events such as VE Day in
Hyde Park, Millennium eve in London and the recent Jubilee celebrations
outside Buckingham Palace.
I got married to Sarah in 88 and have three daughters Hannah 12,
Georgina 9 and Emma 7. We have lived in Kew Surrey for the last 13
years. I would love to here from any one who can remember me? Debbie, Rory
Kingdon? Keith, Tony Madden and a Dave (I think)
Last updated September 2002 email
[Class of 1974]
I was delighted to hear from my brother Charles (year of 1978)about this site. I have lost
touch with everyone but often wonder what happened to my friends . I was at Parkweg 17 from
1972-74 and have fond memories of "John's" in Scheveningen, the Jazz Bar in town..remember
the banjo Mike Weston?. Travelling to school daily in Mark Wynne's VW Beetle which only had a
hand brake!! The 1974 general Election with Lex and James as the Conservative candidates!
Carole Hayes, Jon Tait, Baart ? Anna Bring, Helen Liepman, Mikes North and Yeo, James vd
Bergh and Lex I'd love to hear from you..not to mention Mark Wynne, Mike Weston and Stuart
Moore. are any of you going to this year's reunion?
After The Hague I spent several years in Paris and Brussels first at The Sorbonne and then
working in advertising before returning to the UK and running an agency for commercial
illustrators and photographers. I sold this after marrying and producing Nick now 15
followed by Tom 13 and Alexandra 8 (going on 28). We live in Shrewsbury where Richard is a
dentist and I have set up a small ski accommodation rental company..has some good perks! Like
most of you I am sure life is now a juggling act but I love it.. We are all skiing
fanatics and get away as often as possible but with GCSE's now looming this could well be
curtailed in the near future!! I recently went through some photo albums and found some
wonderful shots of us all the kids were amazed at our Flares!!
Last updated August 2002 email Home Page
[Class of 1994]
After leaving the relative sanity of the BSN I went to college in Essex to gain a Degree in
Equine Science. I then worked and travelled Australia for 8 months before moving to Wales
working in an agricultural laboratory (only a slight change in climate). I stayed there for
three years until I moved down near Stansted airport 6 weeks ago to re-train as a Certified
Chartered Accountant which is honestly not as boring as it sounds !. I would love to hear
from any old BSN's after finally stumbling on the web-site, especially Julia Barber.
Last updated November 2001 email
[Class of 1996]
See entry for sister Maxine
Last updated March 2003
[Class of 1993]
[Class of 1993]
I spent three years at the junior school in Scheveningen, leaving in 1986, but I would have
been class of '93. After Holland, I finished the rest of my schooling in England and
graduated from Manchester University. I now live in London and work as a sub-editor on
magazines. I'm still in touch with Kate Schaafsma and Katrina Macfarlane (and through them
Nick Crabtree) and we recently met up with Siobain Finlow-Bates again - for the first time in
17 years! I have great memories of BSN and hope we can track down a few more people for any
future gatherings! My brother, Adam, is also an old BSNer and would have been class of '96.
Maxine Crawford-Taylor
Last updated March 2003 email
[Class of 1996]
Enjoying the sunny English weather at the moment - but as I am writing this it is starting to
poor down again! Typical Britain! Well still living in Streatham Hill - still with some of
the lads from BSN, having a good time - we're all doing well.
Anyway just thought that I'd update this as I'm currently sitting a work with a massive
hang-over (24 yesterday!) - thus can't really concentrate at work at the moment!?!
From what I remember it was a good time- however I'm having to be filled in on the remaining
1 1/2 hrs!!!
Still situated at Muirhead Aerospace Ltd in (sunny) Penge...but have recently decided to pack
my bags and take that 20hr trip accross the Europe and the Indian Ocean to Australia!!! I
have just arranged times etc...so if anyone is in Singapore, Australia (most of the time will
be spent here), New Zeeland, Bangkok, or Hong Kong over the next year or so, and fancy
meeting up - then drop me an email.... No doubt there will be plenty of stories to tell
throughout the journey so I will keep all updated - that is if I'm in a sober state!
Anyway - Take care and hope to speak to some of you soon......Doei! - Rery.
Last updated August 2002 email
[Class of 1983]
I am married to Arne (Norwegian) and we have two children, Freya (11) and Tor (5) who are
both now at school. We are living in Sheffield, Yorkshire and I working as the Team Leader
responsible for environment mangement (river water quality and waste regulation) in Sheffield
for the Environment Agency. I work part time (in a job share). After I left BSN I went to
Sheffield University to study environmental science, and then Manchester to study for a
Masters in Pollution Control, which is where I met Arne. We are happiest when out
hillwalking (Norway is perfect) or working on my Mum's farm in Cheddar....anything outdoors.
If anybody has a contact for Supriya Patel (lives in the States) please contact me....we have
lost touch since we both moved house a few years ago."
I do not have my own home e-mail address (this is my husbands). I have a works e-mail
address which can be used (jill.credland@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Thankyou
Jill
Last updated November 2008 email second email
[Class of 1996]
Hi, you may remember me, but if not then that is your misfortune!! I am
currently working for Andersen in London. I am training as an accountant which
is really exciting, honest. Still, money is OK. Would be good to hear from any
of you who remembers me from "the good old days". Still in contact with Rob, Stu
and Rery on a regular basis as I now live with them. Still hear from Box now and
then and have heard from other people on email. Still hear from a few of the
female contingent from time to time too. Tot straks for now jongens en meisjes
(if that is spelt wrong then the BSN let me down).
Last updated November 2001 email
[Class of 1979]
I've often thought what had happened to everyone. I was at the BSN from 1975 to 1979. After
graduating I moved to Cork in Eire. Where I worked with a farm vet for about a year.
Real James Herriot stuff!! Then to Dublin for six months before going to Edinburgh to study
Business Management for 3 years. Once I graduated I moved to Devon looking for a job. It was
then I got married and 10 years later divorced. I have 3 children, Duncan 15yrs, Kieran
13yrs and Melissa 11yrs old. But now I've met someone else, a beautiful London girl. We have
recently moved into a barn conversion on the edge of Dartmoor. My career has varied mainly
between IT Training Consultancy and IT Support. At the moment I'm a Senior IS Support
Analyst with the Lattice Group in Exeter. Maybe it's my age but I've taken up motorcycling
and flying lessons. I'd love to hear from any of you. ps My younger brother Robbie Crombie
left Middle School in 1979. He is now a Doctor in Genetics. He has lived and worked in
Scotland, Texas USA, and now in the West Midlands.
Last updated October 2001 email
[Class of 1984]
See entry for brother Alan
Last updated October 2001
[Class of 2003]
I was at the BSN from Mrs. Kaminga's in reception right through to Sixth form and saw many
faces come, go (and come back again!) I went to Edinburgh University in 2003, studied at
University of Toronto for a year and now I'm working at an advertising agency called Fallon
and living in a flat in Maida Vale. Striking a fine balance between work and (alot) of play,
but I think that's fairly symptomatic of living in London! Mum and Dad are still hanging in
there at school and are both doing really well. Had a Class of 2003 reunion in Brighton this
summer and manage to keep in touch with most of the posse on a regular basis, but would love
to hear from any other old faces. Doei! Luce x
Last updated February 2008 email
[Class of 1990]
Just stumbled across this OSA for the BSN, thought I'd give it a whirl - so
here goes. I was at BSN 1981-1984 (I think) then went back to England to do
some GCSEs and A-Levels then had a go at University in Brighton (French,
Russian and Linguistics) but got kicked out after year 1 for failing exams
or something like that. Then moved to USA to become an airline pilot, did
well worked there for 2 years doing Air Ambulance and Charter flights.
Airline went bankrupt so I backpacked round the world for 4 years - Africa,
Asia, Far + Middle East, Australasia, Europe, then in 1997 stopped and
stayed here in Geneva Switzerland, where I have been working for the United
Nations ever since. No I'm not solving world hunger or stopping wars - I'm a
conference organiser. My girlfriend Jean and I living together. Gotta go
now, have got Bill Clinton and Kofi Anan on the telephone.
Last updated July 2000 email
[Staff]
Still at the BSN.too many years to count! 18 BSN shows are in the past now, so I get a bit
of time for myself these days. It is great to read about so many students I well remember on
this site. Feel free to get in touch
Last updated April 2006 email
[Class of 1971]
I was a pupil at the old English School of the Hague, as it was then known,
back in 1966-67, in Mrs Donaldson's day. Names of classmates I can remember:
Barbara Charnley, Alison Lucas, Barbara van Hasselt, Ettore Altomare, Frans
Nielsen, Iain Henderson, Rosemary Limpitlaw, Louise Walker, Julian Thompson,
Barry Burton, Roy and Werner von Kutzleben.....all those from memory!
Other friends and acquaintances included Simon Tait, David Charnley,
Marianne Allcock, Sally Johnson, Eveline Cox, Linda Randolph, Alison
Longdon, Sue Crampton, Jon Tait, Konrad and Stefan Bartelski etc etc.
Staff members I recall: Mr Snook (or was it Snoek?), Joe Peters (German),
Miss Forde, Mr Quine...I also knew John Quysner (English) who started a year
or so after I left.
My younger brother Pip (Philip) went on to become a PE teacher and taught
for a couple of years at the British School, as it had then become. I expect
John and Eveline Cliff (or Cox, as she was then) and Mike Weston will
remember.
I am currently separated, with 2 daughters aged 20 and 15, living in South
London and working for Her Majesty's Treasury. I still (occasionally) keep
in touch with Marianne Allcock (now Ripsher) and saw a few of those named
above (Linda, Sally, Marianne, Eveline, Konrad) at the last re-union I
atended about 6 years ago. I also hope to get to this year's reunion.
Last updated January 2002 email
[Class of 1991]
I left BSN when I was 9 to return to the UK and still have such fond memories of the junior
school.
I've been with The Economist Group for nearly 6 years and have just resigned to take up a
great job in Human Resources with one of the UK's largest department stores in London. I
bought my gorgeous flat in Surrey a year ago. Life is pretty good and am looking forward to
my 30's. I think the site is great and would love to hear from anyone that remembers me.
Last updated March 2003 email
[Class of 1983]
Still a headteacher in Suffolk, got married two years ago to Paul.
Callum is thirteen this year and still surrounded by girls, as Ali and
Hanny both have daughters!. Can't beleive I left the BSN 24 years
ago....
Last updated August 2007 email
[Staff]
Still alive and kicking!
Last updated January 1997 email
[Class of 1986]
I left BSN in 1979 to go to boarding school in England, I went on to takes O' levels,followed
by A' levels in 1986. Then I studied Building Studies and become a Chartered Quantity
Surveyor. After several years of working in London and the home countries, I went back to
university to do a postgraduate in Education and become a management training consultant.
I married Richard after a whirlwind romance in 1990. Now we have two beautiful children,
Edward - 4, and Emily - 2 and live in Hertfordshire.
It is great to read about those people I remember being at school with. If there is anyone
who remembers me, I would love to hear from you.
Last updated February 2005 email
[Class of 1990]
I am very keen to get in touch with some of my old school mates and would like to be included
on your list.
I left for England and attended art school. I became involved in visuals for night clubs, but
am now a restaurant manager just outside London. I do the occasional gig and sell the odd
painting in my spare time.
Last updated March 2003 email
[Class of 2000]
My name is frances darton and i would have been the class of 2000. i left
the bsn in 1991 and moved to oxford. after taking a gap year to go
travelling i came to royal holloway in london where i am now studying
geography.
Last updated November 2001 email
[Class of 1995]
I'm now finishing up my Biochemistry PhD in Cambridge which has been
an interesting pursuit involving a lot of rowing and conferences
in distant places. Summer punting in Cambridge is a good reason
to drop by if you happen to be passing through East Anglia.
Last updated May 2003 email
[Class of 1996]
Hello! I arrived at the BSN in 1985, year in which I
attended Junior 1, and left Holland in 1989. My family
and I then moved to the "sunny" Toulouse in the south
of France, and 4 years later we went to live in the
charming Paris where I finished my Senior school
studies. Currently I am conceiving a Degree in
Business Administration at Bocconi University of Milan
- Italy, and I will graduate before the end of year
2002. I remember my school years at BSN with enormous
delight and I would be overwhelmingly pleased to
receive news from any of my old school mates or
teachers that remember me because I would really love
to catch up on all this lost time!! Thanks to all of
you who will contact me, and a BIG thanks to the
people that put their working efforts in this web site!
Last updated May 2002 email
[Class of 1994]
After leaving the BSN I moved to Bonny Scotland - Aberdeen to be exact,
where I did a degree in Product Design. During my final year I decided that
I would stand for President of the Student Association, ran for election,
and won!! I spent two years in office, then decided to try the "real world"
and moved to Hereford to take up a trainee manager position. Didn't like it
much, so me and the family have just moved back to Aberdeen where I am a
Business Development Manager for a small oil and gas consultancy.
Nick Milne (class of 1993) is now a Bar Manger here in Aberdeen, and those
of you who remember him will probably know that it was probably his calling!
Alexander, who you may remember as a very large bump or very small baby is
now 8 and stunningly good looking. Rebecca is the newest addition to our
family and is 20 months old, she is I might add stunningly good looking!
(Yes OK so I'm biased).
Anyway - get in touch it would be great to hear from you! Does anyone know
where Frank (class of 1994) or Chica (class of 1995) Leon are? It would be
great to hear from them!
Last updated April 2001 email
[Class of 1993]
Since leaving school and university I have been working as a commercial property lawyer in
london for 4 years and living with my boyfriend. I managed to keep in touch with many old
BSN'ers namely lajla, nykki, siobain and patrik and phil used to live over the road! I have
now decided it is time for a break and a bit of adventure (and my boyfriend wants to go back
to his side of the world) and we are moving Melbourne, Australia.
Last updated September 2002 email
[Staff]
David Davies (the Welsh one!)
Still teaching chemisry at school, married to
Ruby and life is quieter with the girls off at university. A whizz on the
net so get in touch.
Last updated January 1997 email
[Class of 1993]
Paul and Suzan Davies (nee Aftasi). Yes we did get married!!
Suzan left the BSN in 1991 to complete her schooling in Melbourne. I left
the BSN in 1993 and spent 4 years at the London School of Economics. The
last of those years Suzan joined me in London. Since then we have both moved
to Melbourne where Suzan is studying for a combined Arts/Law degree at the
University of Melbourne, and I am working for a management consultancy
(Mitchell Madison Group). Sorry we couldn't make the reunion in October but
we'll do our best to make the next one!!
Last updated January 1999 email
[Class of 1989]
After leaving school in 1989, we both spent 4 years studying in London, and
got married in October 93 in Holland. In March of 94 an offer of a Phd in
Structural Geology for Tim took us to Cape Town, South Africa, where I got
a great job with Reader's Digest as assistant marketing product manager. We
had the most wonderful life there, and spent 2 of the years living with
Mike Christian (class of 91), and his wife, Zelda. They have moved back to
London, and unfortunately our stay also came to an end when the visas ran
out, and we left in May of 97, travelling around southern Africa and
Europe, on our way to the States. We are now temporarily settling down in New Orleans,
where Tim has had to
go out and get a proper job with Shell, and I'm working for an Advertising
agency as an AE. We were amazed to find Donald and Alison Macllelan live 2
hours down the road from us. My sister Connie (class of 92), is doing a
Masters in Architecture in London. That's all the news for now, contact us
Last updated March 1998 email
[Class of 1990]
After leaving school I did a chemistry degree in Leiden after which I moved to England where
i spent four years working at Quest International in Ashford, Kent. In 1997 I married Raymond
who I had met in Holland playing badminton and in july 1999 we moved back to Holland for his
new job. We have two daughters : Jessica Jade (6th january 2000) and Kiona Caitlyn (15th
october 2002). In september i plan to return to college to study to become a junior school
teacher. Love hearing what everyone else has been upto so drop us a line if you get a chance!
Last updated July 2003 email
[Staff]
Still running around from classroom to classroom
Last updated January 1997 email
[Class of 1999]
Hello to all! Here is an update of what I have been up to:
Finished A-Levels at BSN in 1999.
Graduated with a B.A.Sc. in NanoEngineering [Engineering Science
program] from the University of Toronto in 2003.
I am now at Oxford pursuing a D.Phil. degree (Oxford-speak for PhD). My
research area is in nanoscience/nanotech. Basically, I look at atoms on
surfaces, which configure themselves into 'nanolines', or linear rows
which are just a couple of atoms wide. The idea is to explore ways in
which these nanolines can be exploited in future generation computer
chips, lasers, chemical sensors, photonic networks etc. I am also
getting involved in founding Engineers Without Borders here at Oxford:
it is a not-for-profit organization which applies engineering solutions
to enable sustainable development in poverty-stricken communities (i.e.
the developing world).
My passion for cycling is still going strong (the Nederlandse
influence!). I used to compete in mountain bike races in Canada, and I
do enter a couple of races here in the UK, but I have found myself
focusing more on enjoying the occasional epic rides from Oxford to
London on the weekends. I plan on attempting longer excursions...maybe I
will cycle home to visit my parents and friends, in good ol'
Wassenaar/Voorschoten/Den Haag at some point!
Alternatively, if any of you are in the Oxford area, drop me a line...
All the best!
Last updated August 2004 email
[Class of 1993]
Graduated 1st class Hons in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College,
London. I am still working in Rijswijk as a Drilling Engineer, and may be going
off to Nigeria in
September to drill for about 4 years. I have dumped my fiance, and am
perusing the
available lads out there (not), although I am always very busy working,
partying and doing
mad sports. Would love to get in touch, give me a bell at work on +31
70 311 6169.
Take good care, and remember, if it ain't dangerous, it ain't FUN!!!!
Last updated July 1998 email
[Class of 1990]
I left School at the end of yr 5 and went to Guildford to study
Horticultural Management and Garden Design. I now have my own small
company which organises for interior landscaping. This is more of a
hobby than an occupation. I am working for XYLAN. An American computer
network company with it's European base in Hoofddorp. Here I am
Tracking Manager EMEA. I have kept in touch with the BSN and most recently
have arranged for a water feature to be installed in the new Junior School.
I have kept touch with some students who are not on the OSA list and I have been
living with Samantha Hasell (also x-BSN) for 2 years now, after bumping into her
at a Casino nearly 3 years ago.
Update:
Sam Hasell (also ex BSN) and I now have a son named Rory. We live in Farnham,
Surrey but all three of us plan to go travelling soon.
Last updated February 2001 email
[Class of 1997]
Hi all! Time just flies by doesn't it?! After leaving the BSN nearly 9 years ago now (!!!) in
1997 I went to Hull university, where I studied French and Spanish (and spent a year
teaching English in Spain ). Then after spending 6 months in Brazil and a few months in the
UK, I moved to Lucerne, Switzerland where I've been ever since. The cheese and chocolate is
great - but I'm still not sure about the language! 3 years on and I'm still struggling to get
to grips with it! I'm working hard in an international travel company (EF) and travelling
lots, but I feel it's soon time for a change, so watch this space! I still meet up with quite
a few pals from the BSN and am looking forward to seeing everyone again at the reunion later
this year. It's always a great reason to go back to Old Blighty for a weekend!
Last updated April 2006 email
[Class of 1995]
Hi. After finally escaping BSN after a complete school career, aged 4-16
(which seems like a lifetime ago) I moved over to the Uni of Greenwich to
study Building Surveying. After some pretty eventful uni years scraping by
(as they all are, I'm sure), graduated and somehow fell into work with
FPDSavills Commercial, as a Commercial Property Consultant/Building
Surveyor. Currently working for my Chartership (only two months to go!).
Bought myself a little flat in South East London overlooking the lovely
Millenium Dome (!)and live with my other half Sharon, a primary teacher and
basically just getting on with life. Family wise, we are all well. Both
brother Paul and sister Lisa have married, and I am the proud uncle to Emily
Jane Heenan (Lisa's daughter) - Paul, your turn now! Folks are well and
finally enjoying the benefits of a quiet, child-less home! Was strange
looking at the BSN website and seeing all those names that I recognised! How
easy it is to forget (or maybe blank out!). Nevertheless, it seems as though
everyone is doing well (how could I have doubted?!). I still keep in
contact with a couple of BSNers from the old days - the likes of Taco Evans,
Joe Lovelock, Graham Burns, Lucas Wright, Luke/Ainslee Higgins (sorry if
I've forgotten anyone!). But of course, it would be good to hear from anyone
who recognises my name. Anyway, I hope this email finds all those old BSN
friends/colleagues/teachers in good health and I look forward to hearing
from you soon.
Last updated August 2000 email
[Class of 1987]
Wow, this web site is absolutely brilliant! Hi to anyone who remembers me. After I left BSN I
went to do a teaching degree in Oxford. I then moved to Wales and whilst working I
completed a Masters Degree in Education. In 1994 I moved to Dorset and took up a post as
Deputy Head in a Primary School. After another 3 years I took up a bigger Deputy Headship in
a school in Salisbury. In 1998 I got married and then in June 200 I had a baby girl. Well, I
can truthfully say it is easier to teach 30 5 year olds than look after one of your own.
Emily is great fun, so much energy and is very cheeky! I just hope that I was never like that
as a child! During Emily's early years I took a break from teaching, and focused on training
classroom assistants as well as doing supply teaching. Emily is ready for her reception
year this September (2004) and so I have returned to teaching in my village school. It's
great fun and I still get a buzz out of working with young children. Well that's about it so
far. I still keep contact with several of my close friends from school, especially Michele
Harris and Alison Dale.
Last updated August 2004 email
[Class of 1988]
After graduating from Kent University in 1991 I went back to NL and moved around from
Software Company to Software Company. Happily married now for 4 years two beautiful girls
(Annabel:2 years & Claire:3 months) living in Utrecht and still addicted to computers!
Last updated October 2003 email
[Class of 2003]
Hi I was at the BSN for about 4 years and I loved it. I left there when I was in year 8 which
must have been in 1998 I think. I am now at boarding school and living in Oman. It has been
such a long time since I was at BSN. I remember playing all the sport there. It really was a
very cool place. If anyone can remember me can they reply especially Mike Harker and Yuan. my
email os browngrasshopper@hotmail.com see you later
Last updated March 2001 email
[Class of 1985]
I left BSN in 1979 when my parents moved back to England. Had another couple of moves and
finished school in Lockerbie, Scotland. I went to University in London studying
Anthropology/Psychology and from there spent 10 years doing HIV prevention work. I also got
my PhD and published my first book. After that I worked for Unilever for 5 years as a project
leader with teams in Argentina, India and Europe. In 2001 I published my second book Sex,
Work and Professionalism and had my daughter Allegra (with partner Alex). Have recently
started work as a (part-time) freelance consultant specialising in research, writing and
creative leadership.
My sister Jacqui is now living in Spain and has a son Xian and another on the way! Anneke
(who was born while we were there) now lives in Edinburgh with Tom.
Not sure I was there long enough to be remembered but interested to hear from anyone!
Last updated October 2003 email
[Class of 1991]
I atttended the school from 1983 to 1985, one year in the junior school,one in senior. Since
leaving BSN I went back to my home town of Greenock.
Loved my time in Holland and blah,blah,blah,blah.blah. Now married and working for IBM as a
quality auditor.
Last updated March 2001 email
[Class of 1994]
I left the BSN in 1990 to the crazy world of Kent where I, still to the
suprise and wonder of my parents and the rest of the world, managed to pass
things and ended up at Leeds University doing Sociology and Philosophy.
Passed that too ( still waiting for Jeremy Beadle to raise his ugly head!).
Had an excellent time and was gutted when it came to be time to do the work
game. So went off to travel instead and had an amazing time. Back now
doing a job that fills me with no joy. Anyone who wants to go e-mail crazy
please do.
Last updated January 2001 email
[Class of 1998]
I left the BSN in l993 from the Class of 8BG. I finished school at the ISH and went off to
South Africa to travel. I ended up also studying some graphic design over the two years I was
there.
I am currently in Glasgow but I am moving down to London in mid February.
I would love to hear how everyone is doing (if you can remember me!).
Also if anyone knows the whereabouts of Stuart Milne please let
me know.
Last updated January 2001 email
[Class of 1975]
I was a student in the old English School between the years 1971 - 1975 when I finished the
six form.
Went back to Israel served in the army for 3.5 years. Then after worked as a loss adjuster
for 12 years.
Last updated December 2002 email
[Class of 2000]
Hey everyone!
well where to start!! Left the bsn in 2000 after my A-levels and now in the Uk studying (well
suppose to be!!) Nutrition at the university of Surrey. Having a blast meeting loadsa new
people but wanted to get back in touch with the old that I haven't been so good at keeping in
touch with! trust you are all well and if you remember who I am, drop me a line, it may be
like the old days before you know it!!!! take care and hope to hear from you guys soon!
Last updated April 2002 email
[Class of 1998]
Well hello everyone!! I left the BSN in the summer of 1998 and decided to persue a degree in
Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. I'm about 2 months from
graduating and looking forward to tackling something on the opposite side of the spectrum -
Filmscoring!! yep I intend to write music for films!! This degree will bring me to Berklee
Music College in Boston and probably take another 2-3 years! If you remember me, drop me a
note, I would to hear from you. Take care everyone.
Last updated February 2002 email
[Class of 1984]
I left the B.S.N in 1984 and did my nurse training at Kings college
hospital, London and later midwifery training. I now live in Tunbridge
Wells, have been married for 13 years and have a four year old daughter,
Eleanor. I work part time as a district nurse.
Last updated March 2002 email
[Class of 1999]
I hope someone on here remembers me, I went to BSN from 1992 to 1994 I was in 7EW and 8EW.
Unfortunately I've lost touch with everyone from way back then and would love to know what
any of you are up to now. I'm a Payroll/HR Assistant for ADP in Chertsey, I'm living in my
own flat in Woking somehow managing to pay all my bills each month. I hope to hear from some
of my old friends again sometime
Last updated October 2006 email
[Class of 1993]
Living in the Manchester region now - still working in Sales (10 years now!) - hard to
believe I know. Neve, my little girl, is 7 going on 27!....;-) Would be great to get together
with the Class of '93 in the near future, perhaps at one of the reunions - if anyone knows
if there is one this year, please forward details to me. Feel free to drop me a message
anytime, or if you are around the North West of England that is. Keep smiling..
Last updated September 2006 email
[Class of 1968]
I'm absolutely bowled over at the existence of this site! The saying "school days are the
happiest days of your life" was particularly apt in my case and its a pleasure to be able to
view these pages and see names I have never forgotten staring out at me. Like Rick Chandler
(who took me under his wing from day one), Heather Johnson and Nese Aydin, I also attended
classes under the Phyllis Donaldson MBE regime (her bark was worse than her bite!) at The
English School on Parkweg, Scheveningen right next to L'Ecole Franaise. I also remember
Thijs Moes, Declan Lennon, Kiyoko Terada, Tessa de Zabala, Marijke Kneppelhout, Lies
Lelyveld, Jacky Randolph, Stefan & Conrad Bartelski, Rupert & Melissa Morse, Paramjit
Desai(?), Tamara (Israeli), Peter Kroon, Willem Schiphorst and , er..many more! I, for my
sins left the school after an all too brief attendance and went to college in Colchester,
England. I am a mechanical engineer and have recently been working in a variety of remote
locations in the oil and gas industry. I am presently working in Muscat, Oman: a location
that makes a marked change from my previous one in Gabon, West Africa. When I'm not involved
in extracting the raw materials for providing the world with the last remaining drops of
fossil fuel I may be found surfing the Net (which is how I found this site!) or back home
with my wife and family in Luxembourg. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Last updated November 2004 email
[Staff]
I left BSN some years ago after 25 years in various functions. My brain eventually decided it
needed a rest and I now do voluntary secretarial work at the local international Roman
Catholic church for a few mornings a week -- does wonders for my computing skills! I'm still
in The Hague and continue to enjoy the Dutch lifestye -- one of these fine years I will
actually take out the nationality - I've been thinking about it long enough! I share my life
with 2 gorgeous cats and a very good friend so there's always something going on albeit
pretty domestic these days. My very good wishes to any of you who remember me. I'll get to
one of those reunions again some time.
Last updated January 2004 email
[Class of 1995]
After Leaving the BSN I started a company with a friend from uni here in the Netherlands;
things are going well and we now employ 35 people! During a busy work and social life, I
fortunately found the time to get my Masters Degree at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
After my Masters, I decided to pop the question to my girlfriend and we will be getting
married this summer! It's been a while since I've spoken to the old gang; please feel free to
e-mail looking forward in hearing from people.
Last updated May 2006 email
[Class of 1996]
After leaving BSN I went to Surrey University, and completed a BSc in Sociology. Since
graduating I've done some travelling (was fab to meet up with Sarah Cochrane in Oz!), and
have been working in London in the charity sector. I'm currently living in Wimbledon with my
boyfriend. Still playing hockey, and still in touch with the usual suspects, Krista, Rory,
Rob, Stu, Sam etc. Would love to hear from anyone I've lost touch with!
harrietdunn78@hotmail.com
Last updated October 2004 email
[Class of 1989]
I attended BSN until 1980 when my parents decided to return to the UK. I was 9 years old
then so a lot has happened since then. I finished school in the UK and did a maths degree at
Oxford University. I then spent a year teaching English in Japan before returning to the UK
and a place at KPMG. I qualified as a chartered accountant in 1996 and swiftly moved to
consulting. I left KPMG to join @Entertainment to do strategic analysis in April this year
and we were taken over by UPC, the 2nd largest cable TV operator in Europe (the largest in
the Netherlands). I could end up working in Amsterdam so I feel as though I've come full
circle! I often wonder about the people I knew while I was at BSN (Angel Singfield, Helen
Kanakis, Emily Hackett, Emma Durrant, Alexandra Conner, David Simms, etc...) Is anybody out
there?
Last updated September 1999 email
[Class of 1996]
I was at BSN from 1986 to 1990 when we moved back to the UK. Finished school
in Suffolk in 1996 and went to Lancaster Uni to do Theatre Studies and
English. Spent last year working for a concert hall and theatre in Croydon
and am now working for the National Youth Orchestra of GB and based in
Bristol. Would love to hear from anyone who still remembers me - it all
seems so long ago!
Last updated April 2001 email
[Class of 1999]
Not sure if many people remember me, but i was at BSN
from 86-90, leaving at the end of J2. After leaving
first went to Friends School in Great Ayton, then onto
The Abbey, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, (the prep school
for Woodbridge School). Went onto Woodbridge School,
and remained there as a boarder, once my parents moved
to the States in 93. They moved back in 95, though I
remained boarding. Now nearing the end of my second
year at Goldsmiths (university of london), reading
English Lit. If you know me, get in touch!
Last updated April 2001 email
[Class of 2001]
Hi, my name is Dzulhusmi Wazizi Dzulkifli, call me Waz to keep it short. I was a student from
1994? (Year 7) to 1999 (Year 11).
After completing my GCSE, I went back to Malaysia and spent a couple of months doing nothing
else but watch tv and being lazy. Later in Jan 2000, I enrolled in Sunway College. Right now,
I am in my first semester in a pre-University program (Canadian Matriculation).After I
complete this course, I hope to go to Canada or the US for university. Life is beautiful and
I don't mind hearing from anybody who still remembers me - if any of you at all?
Last updated April 2000 email