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 (Fsun) 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

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 Royal Marine and my husband! I now work in advertising in London, as a media planner, and am really enjoying it. We're just about to get on the property ladder with a flat in SW London and are planning many trips up to Leeds to see my brother Matt who has just made me an Aunty to the gorgeous William Bishop. Life's good. Get in touch! Ali
Last updated November 2005 email Home Page

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 P‚rez-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

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.