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.
Erin Lambert (now Oldaker)
[Class of 1994]
Hello! My name is Erin Oldaker (Formerly Erin Lambert).and I was at BSN with the class of
1994. My father was a missionary in Voorschoten and I attended while we were living there.
We moved back to the US (West Virginia) shortly after the Gulf War began. I completed high
school here, then went to University in WV and then in Tennessee for a short time. While
attending University, I began working for the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in 1997
and have been ever since. I met my husband at the FBI and we married in October 2001. In
February 2002, we had our first child, Braeden Wesley, and then in May 2004 we had our
daughter, Kyla Grace NIeta. My husband and I both work at the FBI. I would love to get back
in touch with all of you, if you remember me! At the time, I was the only YANK attending
BSN! Please email me!!!
Last updated November 2008 email
Laurent Lambo
[Class of 1994]
A lot of things have happened since I wrote my last update in 2002. I am
working for ExxonMobil as a supervisor and I have been on an assignment in
Prague for the last 2 years and a half. It has been an enriching
experience. From a personal point of view, things have also changed as I
divorced from my first wife and remarried again. We are planning kids in
the very very near future. So if anyone I know comes to Prague or goes to
Brussels (I happen to be there every 6 weeks or so), Id be glad to meet
them.
Last updated May 2008 email
Kate Lamy
[Class of 1998]
Hey there everyone! I was at the BSN from 1993 to 1995. I left to come back to the bright and
sunny...Ottawa, Canada?! Yes, I was that Canadian chick with that truly, all-defining
CANADIAN accent, eh! I graduated with my highschool diploma (Grade 12) in 1997 and then
graduated from OAC (Grade 13) in 1998. I then went on to study and graduated from the
University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Social Sciences Concentrations in Criminolgy and
Psychology in Spring 2003. I recently went back to school after having spent the past few
years working and I am in the midst of completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in
Kingston, Canada. I went to school with Sarah Carter, Caroline Kube and a whole other bunch
of hooligans. Yup, I did my teeny bopper years there but, had a whole lot of fun doing so. If
anyone has any questions or comments, feel free to email me.
Last updated February 2007 email
Ben Lane
[Class of 1987]
I was at the BSN for about one year in '78\'79 and would have left in 1987 if I'd stayed to
the end. I am married, living in Hertfordshire, two children (Anna and Tom) and work as a
magazine publisher in London. Does anyone remember the teacher Mr Higgins (the cool dude,
'50s rocker look). He taught me and I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or me.
Last updated December 2002 email
Simon Langford
[Class of 1997]
I went to BSN for 1 year in 1995. Had a good laugh and met some great
people. I've been in Singapore for the last 2 years and am moving on to
Norway or England (undecided). Now engaged (!), enjoying myself, and hope
to return to BSN in the not too distant future...I want to see the names of
everyone here...Dan, Stu, Joe, Se, Kristian, Ceri, Simone, Katy...Take care
everyone...Cheers...Simon
Last updated August 1998 email
Ian Larive
[Class of 1999]
I left BSN in year 9 and finished my schooling in the UK. I then went on to study Economics
and Bristol Uni, and have worked for Deloitte in London since 2002 having recently qualified
as a chartered accountant with them. I hope everyone is well, I am struggling to recognise a
lot of names on the lists, but I do remember some! Would be good to hear from anyone who
remembers me
Last updated February 2006 email
Wendy Larive
[Class of 2001]
Hey, not sure how many people go back ten years - OH MY GOD! ten years - but just to say
hello to anyone that was at BSN between 1992-6, I left at end of Year 8 to go back to UK.
Ended up at Edinburgh Uni, still here now actually, in my final year studying Sociology.
Currently applying for random jobs and hopefully will end up in London along with the rest of
the world when i graduate. I would really like to get in contact with any of my old mates
from my year. I know i briefly saw James Owen at New Year a few years ago in Bournemouth but
I totally didn't get a chance to have a chat.... Get involved and get emailing please! xxx
Last updated February 2006 email
Scott Latham
[Year Group Unknown]
It is with geat sadness that we pass on the news that Scott Latham (BSN 1984
- 88) was killed in a road accident in September 1996. Scott, who after
finishing school went into the music world, was well known to DJ's and
clubgoers all over the world as "Madagascar" and "Sherwood". He also helped
set up the record label "Ruff Definition".
Scott, aged 23, was killed instantly when the car in which he was a
passenger crashed through a hedge and hit a fence. Scott was only beginning
his career but he had already released over 50 records and had been recently
approached by EMI to remix a Bob Marley album. We pass on our condolences to
Scott's family.
Last updated January 1997
Daniela Lathrop
[Class of 1987]
I heard about this website from my sister SoIe (also ex-BSN) and I must say
it has brought a lot of great memories back. I left the BSN in 1985 to do
the IB at Rijnlands Oestgeest and went on to study Psycology at Leiden
University. In 1991 I left to study Graphic Design in Santiago, Chile where
I've been ever since. At the moment I work as a Graphic Designer and I
teach two courses (on Design) at a private Chilean University. I would
really love to get in touch with my old friends and classmates where ever
they may be (its been 10 years or more). Please write to me at the
following E-mail address: dlathrop@mailexcite.com.
Last updated June 1998 email
Nora Latiff
[Class of 1999]
I graduated BSN in 1999. I did not get flying colours then, but as I joined NILAI
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE in Malaysia. I graduated with a major in Mass Communication and a minor
in Psychology.
After that did an Advance Certificate in English Language in British Council in Malaysia.
Just to upgrade my English spelling and grammar. I worked for 2years as an English teacher in
the international school here in Kuala Lumpur, then left teaching to pursue a career in
investment and banking. Worked for 1year and 6months in MayBank, one of the top five banks in
Malaysia.Worked as an Executive Accountant. Got bored of calculating and stressing my head,
so currently am pursuing my career in a Real Estate Firm,as an Administration Executive. The
workload is less, but handling big clients is quite a challenge. Am looking forward in
advancement in my post. Hope to meet my old friends from 1999 BSN soon.
Last updated October 2007 email
Linzhi Lau
[Class of 2003]
I was in the BSN from year 4 till 7, when I came back to Malaysia. Am now currently doing my
3rd year of Architecture, otherwise known as archi-torture! Next year I plan to take time off
to travel before continuing my studies overseas, perhaps in the UK or canada. I still fondly
remember my time in Holland, wonderful memories and fun times! Dressing up for Victorian
Day, Mr. Blackford and his class projects of transforming the classroom into Apollo 13 or an
Egyptian tomb :) I still keep in contact with Cynthia Ting and lydia Avenel, but I have no
idea about anyone else from those good old days. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers
me, including any ex-teachers who remember this chubby little chinese girl in their class!
Last updated January 2007 email second email
John Laurance
[Class of 1984]
I am currently running a successful antiques business,
having taken it over from my parents. I am selling
most of my items online (check out 'Cherob' on
www.ebay.com) as well as having opened a small 'shop'
in the antique centre 'De Looier' in the heart of
Amsterdam. Anyone visitig A'dam for a weekend is
welcome to drop in! Not married as yet, not likely to
in the forseeable future so I this allows me to travel
abroad as often as I can (afford it). Have become an
uncle twice over and by the end of the year there
should be 2 more nephews or nieces. My brother Paul is
in Seattle, Jane is still in Exeter and Neil now lives
in Richmond, London. Would love to hear from anyone
who can bother to email. Cheers!
Last updated February 2002 email
Neil Laurance
[Class of 1989]
After leaving BSN, went to Bath Uni where I studied Electronic Engineering. After finishing,
went on a 6 month trip through South East Asia, and Australia, with brother John. Excellent!
Came back a beach bum to start my PhD in Bath. After 3 years partying in the academic
wilderness, I decided to get a real job. Joined a company selling network monitoring software
to Telecommunications companies. As of Nov 2000, transferred over to Toronto in Canada on a
6 month assignment. Packed all the essentials for surviving the winter months (snowboard,
hot-water bottle, decent music CDs). Great to so many familiar faces at the reunion. Anyone
heading over this way should drop me an email.
Last updated November 2000 email
Jane Laurance (now Horne)
[Class of 1987]
Finally got round to writing something myself rather than relying on Mum and John keeping me
up to date. Went off to Bristol Uni in 1987 to study medicine. Finished in 1993 and
immediately set to work. Unfortunately having qualified you are still not trained to do
anything in particular so m ore training to become a GP (but at least I was getting paid.
Having qualified as a GP I changed tack and am now training to be a Public Health Doctor,
which meant another year at University, this time in Cardiff (but again paid for). Am now
working in an office seeing no patients enjoying myself hugely. Along the way I met my
husband Pete who is a GP now, and we have a daughter Zoe who is coming up for 18 months. Look
forward to hearing from everyone but I won't do consultations!
Last updated December 1999 email
Peter Lawler
[Class of 1973]
Hi all,
I attended The English School at Tapijtweg in 1965-66, went back to Australia and then
returned to the school at Parkweg from 1970-73. I left The English School at the end of 1973
and went home to Australia being dragged somewhat reluctantly around the globe by my father's
work for the Australian Government. Apart from the every day school happenings I have fond
memories of many nights spent at "John's", mad games of soccer anywhere, anytime and some
crazy parties at places I can't remember. Following studies at University I joined the
Australian Federal Public Service and have had some great jobs that have taken me all over
Australia doing such things as managing projects in our remote territories of Christmas
Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean, managing a regional office in the
Territory of Jervis Bay on the south coast of NSW and now helping to establish a national
aerial firefighting resource as part of the response to recent disastrous bushfires.
Couldn't see the sense in getting married so have been "going out" with Heather for 22 years.
We own a house in Canberra and enjoy flyfishing, four wheel driving the outback and
visiting New Zealand as often as possible (for more flyfishing). Still playing soccer, which
was one of my passions while at the English School. Would love to hear from anyone around my
time at school - Pip Curtis, Lawrence Wilcox, Martin Tomberg, Jon Tait, Bart Lelyveld, the
Yeo brothers, Linda, Carol, Sue to name but a few.
Last updated May 2005 email second email
Andrew Lawrie
[Class of 1983]
Studied Economics & Geography at
Portsmouth and PGCE at Hull University. Then voluntary work with London
City Mission. Married and live in Bristol working for North British
Housing Association in development dept. Currently serving as city
magistrate and completed part time MA. Housing. Still in contact with
Christoph W. love to hear from xBSN pals.
Last updated January 1999 email
Simon Lawrie
[Class of 1986]
Since leaving BSN after the 3rd year I have managed to live in London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong,
Tokyo and Washington DC. I am now returning to Tokyo (2004) with my family.
Last updated January 2004 email
Owen Leed
[Class of 1983]
Much has changed since I last updated my entry here. Now pretty much based
in Malaysia on an exciting motorsport project called A1 Grand Prix.
Unfortunately, have divorced, but all are well and fine. Turning 40 this
year - amazed at times to have made it so far!!!! Any one who feels so
inclined can contact me.
Last updated February 2005 email second email
Bronwen Leed (now Eustace)
[Class of 1984]
Living in Earlswood, Surrey with husband John, daughter Ruby (aged 5) and #2 due in December
07. Very settled after several job changes and much travelling in the 80's and 90's. Family
spread far and wide (Kuala Lumpur - Owen; Surrey - William; Melbourne - Megan).
Last updated July 2007 email
Megan Leed (now Williams)
[Class of 1988]
I graduated from Exeter University in 1993 with a degree in History and
Education and moved to Reigate in Surrey. I got a job teaching in a local
girls' school and worked hard to pay off my debts whilst continuing my
university lifestyle at weekends! I met George at a bash at the local
cricket club in 1994 and haven't looked back! We got married in July 1998
and had a bouncing baby boy (10lbs!!) called Edward (Teddy to his mates) in
November 1999. I now work part time setting up a Drama Department in a
school down the road whilst Teddy goes to a local nursery and is obviously
very bright! My sister Bronwen ('84) lives nearby with her bofriend John
and my brother William ('87) is also local, working for a music company in
Reigate - his wife Karen also works at my school and they have two gorgeous
children Daniella (5 in April) and Benjamin (3 months). Owen ('83) is Mr
Successful in South Africa where he lives with his wife Traci and their
three children, Megan (8), Jesse (5) and Jake (3). I don't see much of
people from the BSN except for Caroline Wood who was my bridesmaid and is
Teddy's godmother and Rob Glendinning who is married to Sam (and is going to
be a Daddy soon too!!) but would love to hear from anyone who would like to
get in touch!
Update February 2002:
My husband George has recently got a job in Auckland, New Zealand, so we
will be moving there lock, stock and barrel at the end of March 2002 (next
month!!). Very excited, very scared! If anyone knows anyone who lives
there (I have already contacted Chalky White) I would love some contacts!
If anyone is visiting do look us up. We will be changing our e-mail address
so will let you know once we're settled and hooked up to the net! Cheers!
Last updated February 2002 email
Bart de Leeuw
[Class of 1995]
I graduated from BSN in 1995. I joined the Economics degree course at
UCL but then changed to Mechanical Engineering. I'm in my final year now
but hoping to get onto a Masters next year. I haven't actually seen too
many BSN people about so I thought I'd get on list.
Last updated February 1999 email
Helena Lehos
[Class of 1994]
After almost 7 years in London I'd finally had enough
and moved to Hong Kong where I've been thoroughly
enjoying myself for the past 18 months. I'm also no
longer an expat tax consultant (phew) but have moved
into HR at Goldman Sachs. Still living with my
Australian boyfriend, Dan, and hoping we'll be
settling in Melbourne in the not too distant future.
Anyone stopping over in HK, give me a shout.
Last updated April 2006 email
Laurens van der Leij
[Class of 1993]
Having left the BSN after finishing my GCSE's and A-Level's in 1993, I
moved to Roehampton to study BA (Hon) Business & Marketing Communications
at the University of Greenwich. After three years of hard work I graduated
and decided to move back to Haarlem. I am currently employed by Tesselaar
Marketing Services BV, the second largest telemarketing company in Holland
(or so I am told!).
Last updated August 1997 email
Bart Lelyveld
[Class of 1972]
Hello anyone who remembers me! I left the English School as it was then known in 1972 . I
was the lousy rather overweight footballer and good friend of Pip and David Curtis-other
people of whom I have fond memories are Eveline Cliff(nee Cox) wife of John Cliff and Mike
Weston both still teachers at the school (how time flies!) and Joe Peters . My sister Lies
also went to the school in the late sixties . Lies sadly passed away two years ago having
spent many happy married years in Friesland. So what have I been up to these past 34 years?!
After retaking two more A levels I went to teacher training college and gained a B Ed in
French and Music after which I went to London University (Bedford College-now Royal Holloway)
and completed a BA (Hons) degree in French and German. I taught in London for 5 years after
which I joined the airline industry. British Caledonian was my first employer which
eventually became British Airways. There I worked in sales then training management and ended
up as an in charge trolley dolly before I retired last year. I live part in Richmond Surrey
part in Mallorca with Barry (my partner of the last 28 years now my civil partner) . I now do
a great deal of travelling (so what's changed!) and am about to start a Philosophy degree at
the OU. For those who remember me from all those years ago- the physique is considerably
diminished since those days hence I no longer resemble Mr. Blobby! Love to hear from old
friends and acquaintances mentioned above in addition to Konrad Bartelski,Paul Gyswijt,Peter
Lawler, Paul Kafka and anyone else whose names escape me.
Last updated December 2007 email
Kelly Ann Leng
[Class of 1994]
I left BSN in 1991 and returned to Canada. I just graduated this year
from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia with an Advanced Major in
Chemistry and I don't quite know what to do with it. So I decided to
move to Ireland with a friend for a year. I'm leaving Canada this
September. I hope to do a lot of travelling in the next year and I hope
to make contact with some old friends from BSN on my journeys. If you
remember me I'd love to hear from you.
Last updated August 1999 email
Chica Leon
[Class of 1995]
Since leaving BSN in 95' I returned to my roots in Chile, lived with my sister in Santiago
for about two years whilst the rest of my family lived down south, but...after mayhem, comes
tranquility and order, and my parent's moved back to the capital in 98'.
I graduated from Hotel Management and, curiously enough, am currently working at a
recruitment company (www.downingteal.com - feel free to send your resumes over to me, haha,
new blood is always welcome!) where I am training to be a Consultant.
I look forward to getting in touch with the gang...and if anyone is thinking about coming to
this amazingly beautiful country called Chile (as Nick Underwood can confirm) DO get in
touch.
Last updated October 2004 email
Karen Leonard
[Class of 1999]
Karen Leonard here class of 99 (well, I left early!). Left BSN in 1991
when I was in year 7 and went back home to Ireland. Finished school in
1998 at local school and I went on to do a Higher National Diploma in
Social Care. I graduated from that and am now studying as a third year
student for a degree in Psychology in the American College Dublin. My
sister Ruth is great, working in Dublin and owns a house just outside
Dublin.
Last updated March 2003 email
Gil Lerman
[Class of 1981]
After completing my A levels in the summer of 1981, I moved back to Israel, to join the
Academic Reserve program: I completed my B.Sc. in Maths and Computer Science at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem in 1984, and joined the Israeli Defence Forces. I spent the next
fifteen years there, dealing with Operations Research in the Air Force. Along the way I
earned my M.Sc. in Computer Science, and even published a book, "The Parallel Evolution of
Parallel Processors", published in the US in 1994, which was based on my Masters thesis. I
married Ayelet in 1990, and we have three children: Yifat, born 1995; Roey, born 1998, and
Einav, born 2006. Having reached the rank of Lt. Colonel, I took a sharp turn, left the
defence establishment and joined the hi-tech industry - first at Comverse for several years
and now (2008) at Radware. I specialize in defining and implementing development processes,
and the translation of organization strategy into operational work methods. I have also been
deeply involved in setting up Off-shore Development Centres, in India: the British
orientation and the cross-cultural experience I have gained at the BSN have been of great use
doing this!
Last updated February 2008 email
Nick Lewis
[Class of 1984]
Left the BSN after A' levels in 1984 and went to Leicester
University to study Economics. After graduating, had a series of
accountancy jobs in London, then Durban, South Africa, and now
working just outside Birmingham for Lynx. Took a year out before
going to South Africa to take his Yacht Masters certificate and to work
with the BT Challenge yachts, and then Nick and his wife Caroline worked
a ski season in France. Now live in Warwickshire, and have a
gorgeous little boy, Alexander who is now nearly two. Still doing
lots of sailing and ski-ing!
Last updated January 2000 email
Charlotte Lewis (now Haggard)
[Class of 1986]
I left the BSN in the summer of 1984 after O' Levels, to go to boarding
school (Repton in Derbyshire) for my A' levels. After that, I studied
Industrial Economics at Nottingham University (great place), and kept up
with the sailing, even teaching it in the summers at PGL holiday camps
(including the one in the south of France that we had a school trip to
in the 3rd year!). I started work with Andersen Consulting after
graduating, and since then have worked for a couple of US banks in
London: First Chicago, and now JP Morgan, where I specialised in
managing IT projects. I got married to a great guy called Andrew in
February 1999, and we now have a house in Fulham.
Andrew and his brother own a pub and a micro
brewery on the Kings Road in London called The Imperial (near Chelsea
football ground) - I can thoroughly recommend it for a great night out,
and of course for its beer!
Updated March 2006
I now have 2 little boys, Max (born 2002) and Olly (born 2004) and I still live in Fulham,
London, working part-time at JP Morgan.
Last updated March 2006 email
Godfrey Liang
[Class of 1999]
Hi it's Godfrey Liang here. I left BSN in '97 after GCSE hence a would be of class '99. I
went to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and got a degree in pharmacy. I am now working
for a pharmaceutical company in Newcastle. For those that remembered me, hi. For those not,
nice to meet you. Do mail me if you wanna get in touch.
Last updated June 2004 email
George Liang Sheng Hui
[Class of 2002]
I left BSN during the end of my year 9 studies in year 1998. If I had stayed back in The BSN,
I would have finished in year 2002. I went back to Sarawak, Malaysia after year 9 and
completed my secondary school education. I will be entering The University of Tasmania,
Australia in February 2003 where I will be studying Medicine. I would be really glad if
anyone who remembers me out there drop me an e-mail.
Last updated October 2002 email
Helen Liepman
[Class of 1974]
Hi - I left the school in 1974 and am pleased to see the photo has survived all these years!
Amway, I studied Biology at Sussex University then moved back to Holland went to Leiden
University, worked for the Dutch Government and later joined an international publishing
company. I now live in Oxford and have been working at Oxford University Press for about 10
years. Happily married with two great kids. Still love skiing, horse riding and all the
things I did when I was at the English School!
Last updated October 2007 email
Jonathan Liiamaa
[Class of 1981]
I would like you to add me to the list on class of 1981 I guess. I forget which year I would
have graduated from the British School, but I graduated USA High School in 1981 and
recognize names in your lists for 1981 and 1982.
I was just visiting the school a few weeks ago on a trip and spent some valuable time with
Mr. Tong and Mr. Cliff. It was really great to see them. It has been many years! I left
the school December 1977 to return to America. I entered the school April 1975 as one of
the first Americans to do so.
So Mr. Buckley (the Headmaster at the time) told me (I think?).
Anyway, here goes a biography and you can shorten as you like.
I left the British School December 1977 and did not get a chance to experience life in the
"new" school in Voorschoten. Upon my return to America, I went to High School in Randolph,
Vermont where I learned to ski very well! I also played varsity basketball and led our team
to state finals undefeated where we lost our first game of the season - the one that mattered
most! Oh well!
Then I went to Michigan State University. Looking for work in Boston, Massachusetts, I
joined United Parcel Service where I worked for 5 years. In 1991 I attended Graduate School
at Bentley College where I earned my Master Degree in International Marketing. I then moved
to California where I did many things. In 1996 I joined United Airlines and worked my way up
to an Account Executive in Sales and was transferred to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have been
single all this time! Then I met Nikki, a beautiful British girl working for United Airlines
in Chicago headquarters. We dated for 2 years and got married last month. I also got laid
off last month, so many things are happening now. I am also in the United States Navy
Reserve and am currently serving some time in Tokyo, Japan. I will be "home for Christmas"
and then starting a new career in 2002!
I welcome any e-mails and apologize in advance if I do not reply immediately. I will try. I
look forward to hearing from you and what you have been up to! I assume everyone still
looks the same!!!
Last updated December 2001 email
Se-min Lim
[Class of 1997]
Hi Folks! Just thought that I'd drop you all a line to tell you what I've been upto over the
last few years. I studied English at Durham Uni for a year but didn't like it much, so I
went to UCL for a year but didn't like that much either - Uni wasnt really my thing so I
left.
I'm still living in London but working in a 24 hour bakery. Its really hard work but I work
with a great crowd, I've been learning all the tricks of the trade ( baking brownies is my
forte), sometimes they even let me drive the delivery van!
Anyway, as most of you will probably already know my finance, Charlotte is expected to give
birth in July so obviously we are both very excited about that!
I've lost contact with most people from the BSN, so if you see this message, send us an
email. Cheers. Se-min
Last updated March 2000 email
Katie Linton
[Class of 2000]
I attended the BSN from 1996- 1998. I left at the end of year 11, I am now attending
Canterbury college studying a BTEC National Diploma in Science (Health studies). I really
enjoyed my time in the Netherlands and at the BSN, I made many good friends which I am still
in contact with. I am very grateful to the BSN due to all the support I received during my
GCSEs.
Last updated March 2000 email
Paul Linton
[Class of 1994]
I was at the BSN from '86 to '88 for years 6 and 7, my form teachers were Mr Blackford
followed by Mrs Lawrence. After school and university I worked in various science jobs,
travelled a lot and became a musician of sorts in my spare time. Recently, I've changed
career and will be training as a primary school teacher from September 2010. Life is great! I
have an urge to go back to Duinrell sometime soon...
Last updated January 2010 email
Sally Linton
[Class of 1996]
BSN 1986-88. Recently graduated from Birmingham University with BA Ancient History. Contact
via brother Paul.
Last updated July 1999 email
Galit Lipkis-Beck
[Class of 1986]
Hello all, I'm living in Rishon Le'zion (near Tel Aviv) in Israel. I got married in October
1993 to Amir, an Israeli who I fell in love with during a visit to Italy in 1992.We have two
lovely energetic boys Assaf (almost 4) and Ido (almost 3) as well as a dog and a blind cat
(sort of goes together with the vet husband). After giving birth to Ido, I gave up my job as
a business correspondent for The Jerusalem Post and started to work as a media consultant for
high-tech companies. I'ld like to hear from any old friends.
Last updated April 2001 email
Tracy Locke
[Class of 1984]
Still living in Melbourne, newly single and residing on an 8 acre property just North of the
city. Had to get the work/life balance in order so now have plenty to keep me occupied
although manicures a thing of the past. Working for a Fund Manager and affectionately known
as Miss Moneypenny although now owning a horse means I have less of the former. New email
address is tracy.locke@warakirri.com.au (warakirri is Aboriginal for growth for those who
wish to know!). Fond memories still of the BSN days.
Last updated May 2005 email Home Page
Cate Lomas
[Class of 1989]
I graduated from Lancaster Uni 1993 where I met Jon, we have been married
for 5 years and have two little girls, Alexandra(3) and Anna(18mths). I
love being a Mum. I am still singing and intend to audition for a
professional choir when the girls are a little bit older. I would love to
hear from any old friends. We are about to move house which is proving
rather stressful. Alex and Anna unpack as I pack etc. We should be sorted
soon and we will have much more room for visitors!!
Last updated September 2000 email
Chris Lomas
[Class of 1983]
See entry for sister Joanna.
Last updated June 2001
Clare Lomas
[Class of 1990]
Eventually did degree in Brighton 1998 (Business
Studies) and still lives there. Now has a very sucessful career in
Finance working for American Express. She would like to hear from any old
friends. Especially Zoe Livingstone and Lisa Davidson.
Last updated June 2000 email
Sarah Lomas
[Class of 1992]
Done loads of stuff since school, same as everyone else really, uni,
travel, love and marriage. Now back in UK carrying on happily.
Most relevant to you lot is that following a mini reunion of class of
1992 in Leicester Square last March - (mad fun and great to catch up, no
one's changed really!), I am back in touch with Emma Yorke, Caroline
Harris, Martin Whitehead and Claire Livingstone regularly.
Yvonne Bryce and Sam Haines got in contact with me which was lovely,
great to hear of babies on the scene!
Would love to hear from more of you. See you at the 2002 reunion maybe -
I am planning to book a big table, join us if you dare!
Last updated May 2002 email
Joanna Lomas (now Kelly)
[Class of 1988]
I was working as a Marketing Consultant when we had a mad idea. Sick of the rat race and the
M25, we decided to sell our house, have bought a 1975 VW Camper Van, and we are going
travelling `round the UK and Europe for 6 months!
Update September 2005:
Having travelled for 7 months the money ran out so we had to return to reality! We have now
settled in Milford in Derbyshire and love living on the doorstep of the Peaks. I am back in
the rat race working for Burtons Foods as Category Development Controller working with ASDA -
so I spend all my time on the M1 between Leeds and St Albans. STILL looking to get back in
touch with Karen Ashbury and Gavin davidson - where are you?!! Chris is doing well and is
working as a classroom assistant with disabled kids.
Last updated September 2005 email
Alice Lomax
[Class of 1999]
I would have left the BSN in 1999 but instead came over to boarding school in Cheltenham in
1994. I left after A levels to have a GAP year, spending 5 months in East Africa - 3 months
teaching at a rural primary school in Uganda and 2 months travelling around Uganda , Kenya ,
Tanzania and Zanzibar . Without doubt the best holiday of my life, it included everything
from white water rafting to improvising glue for an art lesson with flour and water to
chimpanzee trekking. I then went to Bristol University , qualifying as a doctor in 2005. I'm
currently living in South Wimbledon, London with my boyfriend Peter Ashby, and working as a
junior psychiatrist. If you're passing through London or live round here, do send me an
email. I'd love to hear from anyone I used to know at the BSN.
Last updated December 2007 email
David Long
[Class of 1984]
After 4 years in Jakarta pretending to suffer the Asian monetary crisis and exploring for gas
with Premier Oil, we have now moved to brown and mountainous Muscat, Oman, complete with
beautiful beaches and plenty of camping and off-roading. Still playing rugby (touch), tennis,
running etc., but the golf here is not as green and luxurious as in Indonesia. We are sure
to be making the annual summer trek into Holland or UK to escape the heat here, but will
continue to the receive family and friends for the winters in Oman when the climate is
fantastic. See also update under Moira Thwaites.
Last updated April 2002 email
Liz Long
[Class of 1981]
I left BSN in 1980 to read Geography at Nottingham University. After
temping for a year in sales and procurement, I moved into computing and have
been quite settled there ever since. It's been about 10 years of IT application
development with BT, and I am
still enjoying it. With the IT industry changing so quickly from year to
year, there is little opportunity to get bored or become complacent. I am
presently leading a team of Oracle Web developers on various Intranet
projects. Since hanging up my football boots (getting too slow), most weekends are
spent on the softball field with some occasional success. Other activities
include badminton and re-decorating our new house, the latter being a high
priority given the previous owner's obsession with pink combined with as
many clashing colours as could be accommodated. See you in October 2000?
Last updated March 1999 email
Rebecca Long
[Class of 2011]
I left Helen Sharman School in Assen in 1998 after being in nursery and reception. I lived in
Jakarta, Indonesia for four years, through grades 1 and 2 (year 2 and 3) at the Jakarta
International School (JIS). I now live in Oman, and my school is the British School Muscat. I
just met one of my nursery teachers, Jane Warton who is visiting from the Hague. Also a big
hello to ex-class mates Charlie Pearson in Assen; Rebecca Moss who I stayed with in Melbourne
Australia, and also Max Sherlock who I visited in Bangkok last year.
Last updated April 2002 email
Lisa Longdon
[Class of 1982]
Unbelieveable after all these years, I suddely got the urge to look up old school friends.
That means starting at BSN. I started my school life at the English School, Tapijtweg in The
Hague in 1968 at the age of 4 (my god, nearly 43!). Went on to the Middel School where Keith
Tong influenced my life (considering my sister, Melanie Longdon was a favourite of Keiths)
and on to Parkweg where we girls sat and stared through the window at the French school boys.
The new building in Voorschoten was a great improvement even though Parkweg was "cosy".
Drama and French (Mike Weston) were real favourites!! I left BSN after o'levels in 1980 to go
to boarding school in Wantage. There I finished A'levels and several secreterial courses.
Came back to Holland at the age of 21 as I could not settle in GB. Since then I have been
doing all sorts - working in furniture shop (antique wood), health insurance and now I am
working in a mans world - cars! I'm the customer relations department for Hyundai in the
Netherlands. Loving every minute of it! And also being mother to 5 wonderful kids (Dani‰lla
20, Kimberley 18, Mandy 17, Lo‹s 12 and the baby Ben 14 months) and having a great partner,
Patrick life is treating me just fine. I would love to hear from old friends and teachers. I
left after o'levels in 1980.
Lisa Longdo
Last updated March 2007 email
Chris Longhurst
[Class of 1987]
I left BSN in 1987 and did two years of a three year course at Reading
University. Went off and got a job doing 3D computer modelling for
commercial flight simulators. That lasted for over 4 years during which I
saw most of the world on site trips to customers. After a 2 year stay at a
company called Division in Bristol, I'm now back in the flight simulator
business with Rockwell Collins (used to be Evans & Sutherland). I got
married in September 2000 to Paula Chacksfield, an English Rose from West
Sussex, and in 2001 the company moved us to Salt Lake City, in Utah, USA.
(yes, it's mormon country, and no, we're not mormons). We're living the
American dream for the moment. Visit me at www.chris-longhurst.com
Last updated July 2007 email Home Page
Dom Lovelock
[Class of 1996]
After leaving Cheltenham University where I studied engineering I then moved to Bristol where
I progressively worked my way through any job that came my way until finding a job in
construction as an engineer. I am now working for a foundation company as a contracts mnager
(manager, that still sounds strange, but loving it), in a small place called Hampton Hill in
Middlesex near Twickenham south west london. It's funny how many of you have found your way
to being in London. Lost touch with everyone, so if anybody remembers me and wants to get in
touch please do.
Last updated November 2005 email
David Lumley
[Year Group Unknown]
Having finished Uni. I decided it would be a good idea to do something different, so I went
to Sandhurst to train as an Army Officer. Life has been quite good and interesting, I have
just returned from serving in Macedonia and Kosovo with the Royal Engineers where I have been
getting involved in de-mining and such like. I am about to go off to Australia for 6 months
on an exchange with their Army which I am definitely looking forward to, a pleasant change
from Germany!
Last updated December 1999 email
Niclas Lutz
[Year Group Unknown]
I was at the British School in Netherlands in
Assen for 2 years from 1983 - 1984, and wish to catch up with my old
classmates.
Last updated December 2001 email
Martin Lydon
[Class of 2002]
Hi everyone! I left BSN after year 8 in 1997 and moved to Kilkenny in Ireland
where I completed my secondary school education. I would have finished at BSN
in 2002. I'm now in first year at The University of Sheffield studying
architecture so I'd really like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Last updated October 2002 email
Katrina Macfarlane
[Class of 1993]
I went to the BSN in the Hague from 1983 -1986 so I'd have been in the Class of 1993. I am
now a Mechanical Enginner in London working for Arup, an international engineering
Last updated January 2003 email
Luis MacGregor
[Class of 1940]
Attended the English school at The Hague, 1938-40. I'm not sure whether I went by name of
Luis MacGregor (most likely), or Luis Fernandez MacGregor or Luis Fernandez-Herlihy (latter
is current one). In 1939, I was awarded a badge that I still have that labelled me "Head
Pupil". I lived at vanAlkemadelaan 215. Following German invasion, my family and I returned
to Mexico, then USA by a circuitous route. Eventually I graduated from the Harvard Medical
School and served as a physician at the Lahey Clinic in Boston for over 30 years. Am now
retired.
Gwen Brunton-Jones was my headmistress (was delighted to read about her in The Archive) and
I well remember when she married Eugen Emaljanow. The couple were often guests at our house.
My father, a Mexican (he was Mexican Consul in Rotterdam) spoke poor English and no Russian.
Emaljanow spoke only Russian. Yet they managed to converse, partly by sign language, and
seemed to be telling each other stories that sent them into gales of laughter.
There was another Miss Jones (Welsh, I believe) who taught me maths. My principal teacher and
tormentor (but a wonderful teacher) was Miss Davis or Davies. Shortly before the invasion,
she was scheduled to marry the Turkish Ambassador, whose name I've forgotten, but whose son
was in my class (was he Mustafa Ali) and who expressed himself best in German--often telling
Miss Davis: "Ich bin so muder". Gordon White (USA) and Lorna Langley (Australia or NZ) were
other classmates. My special chum was Ben Cheng, whose father was a justice in the
International Court at The Hague. I have lost track of all of these people. Would be pleased
to hear about them.
Last updated April 2002 email
Sarah Maclean
[Class of 1999]
Hi class of '99! I went back to Scotland in 1995 and ended up at Edinburgh College of Art. I
now work as a researcher and sometime artist. Den Haag was ace, but seems to be a very long
time ago.
Last updated February 2008 email
Ian MacPhee
[Class of 1993]
Left BSN and went to Birmingham University to study Bio-Chemical engineering. Graduated and
headed off to South Africa by land. Got married last year and am now living and working
around Portsmouth, enjoying the weather and sailing!
Last updated March 2004 email
Kathryn MacPhee
[Class of 1992]
Left BSN for Manchester University only to return to Amsterdam to complete an MA in
International Relations. Joined the Royal Engineers in 1998 and have enjoyed various postings
in the UK and Germany. Got married last year to a fellow officer, to become Capt. Brown and
following a transfer to the infantry I am now living in Cyprus with a rather large bump. Neil
and I are expecting our first child in May 2004.
Last updated March 2004 email
Liz MacPhee (now Evans)
[Class of 1997]
Graduated from Aberdeen University in 2002 with an MA in International Relations. Got married
in 2005 to Garry, ditched the job with BP and moved to Houston, Texas in 2007 to start our
own herd. We welcomed our first addition, Isla Katherine, in September 2008. I am now a
stay-at-home 'Mom', until the next adventure...
Last updated August 2009 email
James Macpherson
[Class of 1997]
I left at the beginning of Year 8. I came back to Australia and completed school in 1996.
I am currently in 3rd year, studying Medicine at the University of Melbourne and having a
Last updated April 1999 email
Naina Madan
[Class of 1994]
O.k. my name: Naina Madan
Class of 1994 (the best year cause I was in it!).
What have I done???? Well, after I left school went and did a foundation course in fashion +
textile for one year in London after which I did a fashion degree in Nottingham. Now (6 years
later) I have already been working for my Dad for 1 year (in Holland) and am planning to
move to New York within in the next couple of months. So anyone who wants to see beautiful
old me must come at the reunion so I can "catch up" with all of you!
Looking forward to seeing whoever si going to be there!!!
BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
NAINA!
p.s. If there are loads of spelling mistakes... SORRRRRRRRRYYYYYYY!!!
Last updated August 2000 email
Naoko Maeda
[Class of 1995]
Since I left BSN in 1995, I finished my law degree at Hitotsubashi
University. Now I work for IHI , a party member of International
Aero Engines, and I am the production controller of this fantastic
aero-engine; V2500. When you travel with Airbus A300 series,
check it out. It is a little bit weird that I am always on tele-conference
with Rolls-Royce and other aero-engine companies, but I haven't
got a chance to get there. I will try to go to Derby this year, so if
anyone from class of 95 can drop me a line, I would be grateful.
Last updated August 2002 email
Veruschka Magnusson
[Class of 1994]
Funny how things change in four years! After a good 5 years at Imation, the last two as a
Junior Product Manager and living it up in Amsterdam, I moved to Dubai three years ago.
Worked as the Business Development Manager for a Dubai based Holding Company, after a good
three years I moved to Abu Dhabi (capital of the UAE) with my husband, puppy and growing baby
bump! Talk about major career change! We're planning to stay for another couple of years
(there's something about the year-round sunshine!) so if anyone is headed in this direction
give us a shout!
Last updated July 2007 email
Kristine Mahoney
[Class of 1997]
Just finished my Chemical Engineering degree at Imperial College and am now working for
Deloitte Consulting, based in London. Love to hear from anyone that knows me!!
Last updated November 2001 email
Kristina Majurey (now Jordan)
[Class of 1988]
Quick synopsis of what I have been doing since my time at BSN (1979-1988).
After leaving BSN in the 6th form of 1988, I worked in Germany for the summer and had a
fantastic time - staying with 2 different families. In the October I went to King's College
London University to read Biomedical Science - love living in London. Met my husband, Paul at
King's and we married in 1993, when we moved out of London to Kingston-upon-Thames in
Surrey. I was working as an Information Manager for a scientific and patent information
company in the city but gave up to become a freelance medical editor/translator when out
first son Charles was born in March 2000. I love being a full-time mum and am expecting our
second baby in February 2002.
I have tried to get in touch with Emma Bonham via her Email address but with no luck - any
ideas?. Would love to hear from her and would also like to get in touch with Karen Ashbury or
anyone else who knew me.
Last updated November 2001 email
Shaby Malanczuk
[Class of 1993]
After having left the BSN in 1993 I spent a few years doing all sorts of things - starting
with a study at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague doing an audio-visual study, through to
working in the IT sector for various companies, also working as a teamleader at a Service
Desk and presently I am working in the Chemical Industry.
For 13 years now I have been organising parties and DJ-ing at various clubs - something that
I will be giving up after december 2004 as I am going to start a new study yet again.
Photography has also been accompanying me through the years after BSN, and I still enjoy it
very much.
Last updated August 2004 email
Devika Malik
[Class of 1989]
It was wonderful to find a BSN website and see the names of friends I
had lost contact with long ago. After leaving the BSN I studied
Economics at the London School of Economics. Then I worked in fund
management at Commercial Union Asset Management, followed by Alliance
Capital Asset Management. I decided to try stock broking and spent two
years at Morgan Stanley as a technology analyst. I currently work at JP
Morgan in London as a software and IT service analyst. Although I have
lived in London for the last ten years, I travel a lot with work and
would love to spice up my business trips by meeting up with old school
friends.
Last updated March 1999 email
Ricardo Manriquez
[Class of 1987]
Have moved to Dubai and find myself working for the Emirates Towers Hotel. Had leave China
when Sars hit earlier this year. Having a great time and trying to endure these over 40
degrees temperatures. The other day I went to the beach and discovered that water temperature
was at 32 degrees Celsius. So much for cooling out in the ocean!! Looking forward to seeing
anybody that comes by the UAE.
Last updated October 2003 email
Douglas Marr
[Class of 1990]
After leaving the BSN at the end of the 5th Year I went to
college in Bournemouth and then on to UMIST (Manchester) studying Compuer
Science. Since graduating I and am now working in Bath for a large American
computer company called Computer Sciences Corporation. If anyone remembers
be from my year please give us an e-mail.
Last updated January 1999 email
Anette Martinsen
[Class of 1984]
I am living in Cyprus with my husband and 3 kids Tomas, Tristan and Jade, we have been here
13 years and plan to stay until the kids have finished school. Have kept myself busy working
as a DJ for BFBS radio, reading the news on CYBC TV. But now I organise the Mind, Body and
Spirit Exhibitions in Cyprus which we hold twice a year, I also work as a Rapid Eye Movement
Therapist, check out my website for more information. I have just published my own cookery
book "A Recipe for Health", it is a Vegan cookbook for health, for people suffering with food
intolerances, allergies and strict diets. All the recipes are dairy, egg, sugar, wheat and
meat free and they don't taste like cardboard! It is available on amazon.co.uk. I have also
just produced, with my son Tomas, "A Recipe for Health" cooking programme on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/AnetteMartinsen
Last updated July 2008 email Home Page
Christian Martinsen
[Class of 1987]
See entry for sister Anette
Last updated September 2000 email
Ana Martin Martorell
[Class of 1994]
Since I left the BSN, now 15 years ago.(!) I'm still in Holland. I completed an MA in Social
& Organizational Psychology at Leiden University and have been working in the field of HR /
Recruitment for the past 6 years. Recently I finished an MBA in HR Management and have been
working as an HR Manager in The Hague for the last year. In 2002 I got married in Barcelona
and we have just had a wonderful addition to our family, a baby boy called Daniel (now 2
months old!). From our BSN class, I'm still in touch with Marie Angelique and Mahsa. It would
be great to catch up with other old school mates. Hope you're all really well. Take care!
Last updated October 2007 email
Ben Matellini
[Class of 1992]
Hello to the 1992 class. I attended 3rd year senior during 1988 between
Jan and Jul. Although it was a short period I have many memories. I
left to study in England, but often returned to Holland. After much
travelling I am now living in Peru. It has been impossible to keep in
touch with anyone, so hey if anyone IS out there drop me line. Have a
great life.
Last updated September 1999 email second email
Graham Matthew
[Class of 1978]
Graham Matthew. I attended the British school in 1977/78 before going on to
earn my B.Sc. in chemical engineering at Southborough university graduating
in 1982. I emigrated to Canada in the spring of 1984 and now live in a
small-town in British Columbia ( Nelson ) which is roughly 1/2 way between
Vancouver and Calgary. I have worked for the British Columbia Automobile
Association for the last 10 years in the insurance field (putting my degree
to good use). I have lost touch with all but one of my friends ( Mary
Berwick-Sayers). My wife Anita & I have been married 10 years and have an
18 month old son named Samuel. I would love to here from any of my former
classmates. I plan to be in the UK this Sept/Oct for about a month.
Last updated June 2001 email
Dave Maxwell
[Class of 1994]
I attended the BSN up until 1992. From there i moved to BSB to finish my A-levels and after a
short stint at Loughborough Uni made the move back to perth. Finished Human Movement degree
and moved to Melbourne where i was working as an analyst at a finance company. After 2 years
and six months over in London, where i was fortunate enough to catch up with some ex-BSN'ers.
I've made the move back to Perth and back to uni to study for my Dip Ed. To Annabelle and
others that will be over in Sydeny for Anzac weekend. Sorry, but i'll be living up to my lazy
tag and staying put in Perth (little thing called exams are going to get in the way). Anyway
if anyone is over in Perth would love to catch up.
Last updated April 2003 email
Kirsten Maxwell (now Gunner)
[Class of 1997]
I left BSN in 1992 and moved to Belgium and then after three years Back to Pert, Western
Australia. I studied Psychology and then a Masters in Speech Pathology. I now work with young
kids with cerebral palsy helping them with speech and language. I also got married earlier
this year and we're in the process of building a house (busy year!!). I still keep in contact
with a few old students but would love to hear from anyone else who remembers me. And if
anyone if out this way visitors are always welcome!!
Last updated October 2003 email
Paul Mayfield
[Class of 1989]
Better late than never I was always told and I have certainly left it very
late before trying to get back in touch with friends from long ago. No
excuses I'm afraid, so here goes. SINCE LEAVING THE BSN, great opening line.
I went to Nottingham Uni to read History for 3 years after taking a year out
to work and travel. In 1993 having successfully graduated I went to work in
France for a ski company to improve my french. Without any knowledge of the
hotel industry I found myself running a small hotel in the village of La
Clusaz in the Alps. I was a terrible hotel manager but I got on well with
the clients if not the chef. I stayed in France for just under 2 years
running different hotels in different ski resorts - a good laugh at times
but not a career. In 1995 I moved to B'ham to do a PGCE at the Uni. I lived
with Joe Bourne for 7 months who was busy creating medical mayhem with
others. Since then I have been teaching History at Loughborough Grammar
School although I spend as much time on the sports field as I can, coaching
rugby. I hate marking but I run an annual ski trip and get massive holidays
so that makes up for it. I am planning to make it to this years reunion
in London so I hope to see I few familiar faces even if, like me, the
hairline isn't quite where it used to be. Take care, and I hope to see some
of you soon.
[Update December 1999]
I 've moved again. I am now living in Bristol - a small step up from Loughborough I know.
I'm still teaching and still enjoying my holidays. Rob is is in the process of finding a
new job but where in the world he will end up is anyone's guess. Hope you are all well.
Take care Love Paulx.
Last updated December 1999 email
Rob Mayfield
[Class of 1991]
For all those I have lost touch with, I apologise !
I graduated in engineering from Edinburgh University, although I spent
much of time as a student misbehaving, flying planes, and SCUBA diving
(yes it was cold).this was of course reflected in my degree results. I
then spent a year in Australia, before returning to The Hague to start
work with Shell. After 6 months I was posted to Gabon, (West Africa) for
3 years to work as a petroleum engineer.although I spent much of my time
playing on a motorcycle, camping and chasing the wildlife. I loved my
time in Africa but I am now living in Dubai and working on a new project
in Iran.still spending my time off-road, in the water, and will be
playing in the Dubai Rugby Sevens next week.(yes, that surprises me as
well!)
.Assuming I survive, you can contact me.
Last updated November 2000 email
Cathryn Mbugna
[Class of 1996]
My name is Cathryn Mbugua and attended BSN frm 91-93 after which i relocated back to Kenya to
finish high school. After went to Northeastern Univ in Boston and lived there for 8yrs. Went
to Linkoping University- Sweden last year and now am back in Kenya. Anyone out there who
remembers me please contact me.
Last updated July 2008 email
Marilyn McArthur
[Class of 1972]
My name is Marilyn Mcarthur from Melbourne Australia..I attended the school from around
1963-1966...I have been in touch with Konrad who was also in my class....I attended with my
sisters Maryke and Fiona...my father was working for the Australian Embassy, The
Hague....after that we returned to Australia for two years then we moved to Madrid, Spain for
three years...after that we moved to former Yugoslavia and Poland. I have lived in Australia
mostly but also spent a year in Holland reading Politics at Leiden University, then a year
in France at Lyon in 1996. I have recently been admitted to practise as a Barrister and
Solicitor. That is about it !...I have wonderful memories of my time at BSN
Last updated January 2001 email
Paul McCarthy
[Class of 1992]
Having finished at BSN in 1992, I went to Manchester
for 3 years to do a BSc where a mini-society for
ex-BSN-ers developed(Martin Whitehead, Kathryn Macphee
and Caroline Harris, Nick Crabtree, Lois to name a
few). Having finished there and competely knackering
my livef and kidney n the process it was off to
Londonm for another 4 years study doing Veterinary.
Talk about from the frying pan into the fire. I
thought I'd drunk alot in Manchester. Believe me
people when they say the medical profession can drink
they're not exaggerating!!
I've now finished stdying three years ago and
frigteningly I'm now licensed to practice on people's
animals - lock up your pets!!!!
Last updated May 2002 email
Megan McCartney
[Class of 2003]
Hi, for anyone that might remember me my name's Meggan McCartney. I joined BSN in year5 (Mr
Thorndycrofts class!) in 1994 and really enjoyed the three years I spent at the school. I was
in Miss Carriers class in year6 and Mr Embletons-7NE :-) I then moved backed to the
south-east of England in the summer of 1997 and have been here ever since. I'm just about to
take my A levels (maths, chemistry, physics) this summer (2003) and providing I get AAB will
hopefully be attending Oxford uni in October. I have many fond memories of my time in Holland
(incl Anna Hastings whipping Michael Lowe with bendy rulers!! hehe) especially the ice
skating on the canal in winter, and extra long lunch breaks playing football in
summer...those were the days! I am still in contact with Hanna Wikstrom who now lives in
Cambridge, England. I also still speak to Bhavik Desai and Tom Bacon who cooincidentally are
now at the same school as me in England - Caterham! However I'd really love to hear from
anyone else that remembers me... Corina & Karen? Stuart Mackay, Michael Ranson, Matthew
Williams, David Berne, Eddy (wont even attempt the sencond name!) etc...? Good luck with all
the exams this summer guys! Take care :-) xx
Last updated June 2003 email
John McCrae
[Class of 1993]
Would have completed my time at BSN 1993 but returned to South Africa in 1986 with some great
memories of my time in Holland. Completed schooling in Pretoria then completed an
environmental science degree in Durban spending most of my spare time surfing. Exchanged my
surfboard for an umbrella in 2000 and Moved to London. Completed MSc in geographic info
systems here in London which has assisted in funding some great surf trips to Indonesia,
Mexico and Morocco. About to buy a place with my girlfriend here in London. Would be great to
hear from any fellow BSNers
Last updated January 2007 email
Neil McCullock
[Class of 1986]
Just cruising the web and found this website, me (Neil McCulloch 1986) and my brother Paul
(1983) both attended BSN.Love the website and glad it is still running.
Graduated from Edinburgh University and Moray House Teacher training college, went on to
teach 10 years of special education in Tokyo, currently vice-principal of a Native Hawaiian
school in Oahu, Hawaii and teaching a Polynesian Navigation class. Still play rugby and
judo, vices picked up from Mr. Crook, but more into coaching these days. Love to hear form
anyone who remembers me.
Last updated May 2005 email
Paul McCullock
[Class of 1983]
See entry for brother Neil
Last updated May 2005
Andrew McDonnell
[Class of 1988]
I left BSN aged 14 in 1984 when my family returned to England, so would have left after A
levels in 1988. I went to a local college, studying (in the loosest possible way) business
studies and accounts, leaving with a BTEC and a couple of A levels. Staying in Hampshire, I
had have ended up being a police officer for eleven years now and am currently a Traffic
motorcyclist in Southampton. Happily divorced, living on the edge of the New Forest.
Last updated October 2001
Claire McDonnell (now Brown)
[Class of 1986]
I returned to the UK in 84 after O Levels with my family (brother Andrew/Andy Class of '84)
we relocated to the South Coast. I went on to College & Uni & studied Accountancy. Now 17
years on (was it really that long ago?) I find myself still living in Hampshire with husband
Duncan, daughter Gemma 11, son Dunc Jnr 8 & Management Accountant for a Portsmouth
Manufacturing company. A pretty uneventful story compared with many of my ex-classmates but
happy in a Non-Globe-trotting kind of way. Finding your website yesterday brought back vivid
memories of my 4 years at BSN especially those trips we enjoyed and our teachers endured.
Couchette swopping on the way to Engleberg & bunking out of fire escapes when we got there;
Volcano Hiking in Le Mont D'or in a heatwave; kayaking down the Ardeche with Piggy & the PGL
crew. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me. Best wishes to all.
Last updated September 2001 email
Stuart McGinn
[Class of 2004]
Since leaving the BSN as class of 2004 I have taken my driving test (and passed) in the UK,
been diving in malta, and have had my a-level results. I am going to Warwick university in
September in the UK to study law on a 3 year course.
Last updated September 2004 email
Holly McGovern
[Class of 1994]
Well then, in a nutshell ...
After graduating from Durham Uni with a BSc in Psychology (/Biol) I have spent the last 5
years in advertising and am currently an Account Director for an agency in London, only not
for much longer ... on Christmas day this year I am emigrating to Australia with my fianc‚
and am going to be braving my masters degree in Clinical Psychology in Sydney. Although I
won't be in the UK for much longer I'd love to hear from those I've lost touch with and if
anyone needs somewhere to stay in Sydney as of next year feel free to drop me an email!
Anyone who is already out there .. . please get in touch, would love to meet up!
Last updated October 2002 email
John McKay
[Class of 1982]
I left the BSN in 1982 and lived in Surrey for five years I am now living in
Northamptonshire, I have three children and I am a partner in a small software house.
Last updated May 2002 email
Keith McKay
[Class of 1979]
After finally getting 6 '0' levels & then 3 'A' levels in the sixth form, I
went to Lancaster University & got a history degree. I then went to live in
Liverpool for all the wrong reasons and ended up working in a Dept store for
several years, where I met my wife, Joyce. After a brief spell in insurance
, I got a job in the civil service in Blackpool and we lived there for nine
years. We have recently moved to Bristol with the job and are busy settling
in to our new house. We've got 2 children (Heather, aged 13 and Alexander,
aged 7). I have spoken recently to Mark Shimmin, who is living in
Manchester with his wife and two children.
I lost contact with everyone else over time but it is good to read about
Peter Meadows ( I won't mention mopeds & crashes if you won't) , Keith
Webb, Carol Hurd/Mike Simms and Johan van Beest. I would love to hear from
anyone else who was there at the time. If anyone is interested, I made a
list of nearly all the names of the people in the following year pictures,
Fifth Year 75/76, Fifth Year 76/77, & Upper Sixth 78/79.
Last updated March 2004 email
Helen McKenzie (now Danzey)
[Class of 1982]
I found the URL for the BSN in my filofax the other day and decided to give it a whirl - I
never realised how much I had forgotten about my mis-spent youth! Anyhow.. to bring you up to
date, after leaving BSN I took a year out before studying History of Art at a small college
of London University (now closed sadly). After leaving university I ended up in Dubai for
several years as my parents were living there at the time, and got hired by NBC News, a US
network who were there covering the tanker war at the time. I then moved back to London where
I worked for NBC and CNN before leaving again, this time to live in Cyprus. From Cyprus I
travelled a great deal for news (Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait 6 weeks after I got there!)
before finally returning to London around 7 years ago. I now live in North-West London, with
my husband Michael. Unfortunately moving around means it's been hard to keep in touch with
old BSN'ers, (though I do see Claire Thomson, and from time to time Pilar Domingo and Fi
Young). However it would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me. I would love to know
if anyone at all knows the whereabouts of Hyo Young Yeon, who was in my year. I lost contact
with her many years ago, and would dearly love to find out where she is.
Last updated March 2002 email
Gillian McMahon
[Class of 2009]
Hii!!! Wow, I never knew this site existed!! I just found out by pure accident! :D Everyone
who leaves the BSN should be told about this site!! I Joined the Junior BSN in January 1996
when I was 4, nearly 5. I started Reception in the old building BSN used to have and then in
yr 1, moved to the new one. I spent 7 years in the school and I loved every minute of it! I
have many happy memories being there especially with my friends!! I remember all the
international days which made everyone feel unique because we were all from different
countries and we got to express ourselves from our native country. After Year 6 in 2003, I
moved to England, London, for a year and then, after my 5th time moving, I finally moved back
to my native country, Ireland, Limerick. After I left the BSN it made me realise how lucky I
was to experince being in a school, even a class, with at least 10 different nationalities
in it!! I know I will never experince that again.
I am now in 5th year (Yr 12) after doing my Junior Cert (GCSE) and skipping Fourth Year (Yr
11) - You do the GCSE a year earlier in Ireland. I will hopefully be doing my Leaving Cert (A
Levels) next year, where I will be doing 8 subjects, and go to a university called UL which
is just down my road! During my French Junior Cert (GCSE) Exam I got a shock when I saw what
was one of the comprehensions on my paper...It was about the BSN!!! I recognised everyone
that was in the photo given! It was scary really!! I could not stop smiling during that exam,
it was so funny - What a coincidence!!!
These were the classes I was in; Reception - Ms Hales, Year 1 - Ms Crook, Year 2 - Ms Bate,
Year 3 - Ms Arrindale, Year 4 - Mrs van Rewevijk (I was never sure how to spell her name :S)
Year 5 - Ms Bate (Again) and Year 6 - Mrs Francis. If anyone remembers me from the BSN I
would really love to hear from you!! Byee for now!! XxxXxxX
Last updated September 2007 email
Peter Meadows
[Class of 1979]
After leaving school I travelled to Australia (the slow way) where I put my
languages to the test! Thanks John Cliff. Came back, went to Middlesex Poly
and studied Graphic Design for four long(ish) years. Started a Graphic
Design Partnership in 1986 and still going strong with 20 people. (I knew
'art' would come in handy!) Still drumming when I can and still keep in
touch with the odd person from the "class of 79" notably Anthony Clarke and
Phil and karen Cross. Am engaged to a beautiful woman called Wendy and
enjoying life in the countryside at High Wycombe. Are you still there
Richard Cunliffe?
Last updated July 1997
Jo Meakins (now Bailey)
[Class of 1994]
I left the BSN in 1994. Qualified as a nurse in 1998 from Kings College
London worked at both Guys and St Thomas's hospital, till I finally moved
down to Bridport in Dorset. I got married last year to Darren whom I met
whilst on a girlie holiday in Turkey. Pete Grzonka and Liam Crellin both came
to the wedding, even though I managed to arrive before they did!! Braved it
and went back to university last year to train as an anaesthetic nurse. Love
it, much easier when your patients are asleep! At the moment I am on
maternity leave, I now have a gorgeous 5 month old little girl called Ellie,
I love being a mum and can't imagine life to be any better. Mum and Dad have
just moved down (baby sitters!!) I've just got back from seeing my brother
who now lives in Chicago. Lost touch with most people now, would love to
catch up with Kelly, so if any one knows of her whereabouts?
Last updated May 2003 email
Stuart Mence
[Class of 1998]
since i left the bsn my life has certainly had some highs and lows as i'm
sure alot of you all have, I had a really fun time living in Holland but
will be honest and it's probably my own fault I didn't get alot from the
school apart from learn how to socialise with others which isn't a bad thing
in this day and age, would like to hear from any1 that might remember me
Last updated January 2004 email
Gop Menon
[Class of 1987]
Having left school in 1987, went on to Surrey University to study Economics. After Surrey
went back to Holland for a year's worth of National Service and then swapped the army
fatigues for a pin-stripe suit when I joined Coopers & Lybrand in London. Spent six years
there and then moved on to Reuters (still in London) working in Finance. I got married almost
two years ago to Susila whom I met at University. Still in touch with a few people - John
Higgins, Colin Harb, Jason Emery, Alison Dale, Sam Waltham.
Last updated June 2001 email
Sunand Menon
[Class of 1989]
After leaving BSN, I studied Chemical Engineering at Delft University and
completed my thesis work at Imperial College in London. Having survived that,
I moved to Brussels to work as a Project Manager for Procter & Gamble.
As of September 1999, I am back to living as a
student again! I quit my job as a Project Manager with Procter & Gamble in
Brussels and am doing my MBA at Harvard Business School. Out here we are all
affected by "dot com fever" and everyone wants to start up their internet
company and cash in quickly! It's October and it is FREEZING already!! (now
I understand some of the benefits of Stanford). Send me an email if you're
coming to Boston, or if inclined, check out my amateur website (yes Keith
Tong, it's not as amazing as yours...yet) at http://mba2001.hbs.edu/smenon -
my hit counter needs to increase.
Last updated October 1999 email Home Page
Hugo van der Merwe
[Class of 2000]
A long time ago in a country far, far away... I was in BSN until 1995, at which time I
returned to South Africa. I'm currently working on finishing my thesis as quickly as possible
(for a masters' degree in electronic engineering - digital signal processing more
specifically). Maybe by this time next year I will be somewhere else completely (San
Francisco for example), or still here in South Africa.
Last updated September 2005 email
Amber Messer (now Morrison)
[Class of 1991]
I am currently living in Sydney, Australia and have married an amazing man (Sept 98) and we
are expecting our first child in July which is incredibly exciting. We also started our own
business 8 months ago which has exceeded all of our expectations. Life really could not get
any better, I feel very blessed. I have kept in touch with most of my friends from school,
however there are a few that I have lost touch with, including Matthew Dodd, Thea Cotterill
and Emma Van Klaveren who I would love to track down. However, I would love to hear from
anyone else from my year who I have lost touch with.
Last updated February 2001 email
Arjun Metre
[Class of 1991]
I've moved on from Hollywood.com after 3 great years there and am now Vice President of
Business Development at a fairly recently founded technology company called LockStream,
focusing on digital rights management issues in the entertainment space. Still in Los
Angeles, and remain keen to stay in touch with all my fellow mischief-makers from the old
days.
Last updated December 2000 email
Rosheni Metre (now Mehra)
[Class of 1996]
My name is Rosheni Mehra (nee Metre) class of 1996. After the BSN I went to university in the
states where I majored in International Relations. I now reside in New Delhi India. My
husband Chand and I have 2 kids a daughter who is 7 and a son who is almost 5. We produce
and retail diamond jewellery. We are the only jewellery brand in India with ISO 9001
certification.
I woluld love to hear from others in my class.
Last updated September 2000 email
Andrea Mica
[Class of 1985]
Still living in snobby but nice - especially on a sunny summer's day -
Henley on Thames with wife Vanda (Hawkyard - BSN 1981)and two children aged
7 Nevine and 4 Joshua. Now working for and co-founder director of a small
company which is developing a new technology which is going to
revolutionise... (oops sorry, I've been raising money for the last month and
having written and learnt my script I cant help myself). Enjoying the
challenge and thrill of working with Russian co-directors whose
cultural/business background is different to anything I had ecountered, even
among the hundred nationalities of the BSN.
Also have Neil Hawkyard (BSN 1987)living with us at the moment, now a pilot
for Easy Jet and main squash adversary.
Stefano Mica (BSN 1984) married the delightful Christiana last September and
now spends all of his spare time (i.e. when not working in a villa in
Frascati processing satellite data ) very happily running/cycling or skiing
up or down mountains.
Stefano recently painted a fresco on his ceiling to resemble a sunny sky
with the odd cloud. For those who remember him... yes, head very much still
firmly in the sky.
Last updated June 2001 email
Stephano Mica
[Class of 1984]
See entry for Andrea Mica
Last updated June 2001
Chuck Michalec
[Class of 1984]
I was at the BSN from 80-84....and despite rumours to the contrary, (it was
thought I went to the Naval Academy) I went to the Air Force Academy in
Colorado (that's a county of the former colonies). After a grueling 4 years,
I managed to graduate with a Bachelor of Science and proceeded to flight
training. After figuring out up versus down and how to pull a barrell roll
without killing myself, the powers that be figured that as long as I could
navigate my way around the airways without getting lost they might as
well give me my pilot wings. My first assignement was to Griffiss AFB NY
flying a KC-135R Stratotanker. It is basically a big gas station in the sky.
Yes, that's right, I pass Gas for a living! No sooner had I qualified in
position that I started travelling, and still haven't stopped. I spent 5
years at NY and due to the base closures I am now stationed At McConnell AFB
KS ( Land of OZ).
I participated in the Gulf War, and have been to the Middle East 9 times in
the subsequent years. I have spent time flying out of Mildenhall in England,
Turkey, Spain, Azores, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Panama,
Alaska, Japan and France. While supporting Deny Flight over Bosnia, I
refueled some Dutch F-16's, and who do I encounter over the Adriatic Sea, but
Peter Borgman.(fellow BSNer) Unfortunately we couldn't talk much at twenty
five thousand feet, and shortly thereafter Peter had to return to Holland for
the Birth of their first Kid. Wouldn't you know I just recently ran into him
again, this time during a NATO exercise in sunny Iceland. Looks like he's
expecting kid #2 shortly. Way to go Peter.!
Anyway I'm back in Kansas, trying to take care of all my paperwork.....Please
drop me a line
Last updated August 1997 email
Catherine Miller
[Class of 1992]
After leaving BSN in 92 shipped myself off to Africa for the most fantastic year of my life.
Then managed to somehow get a degree at Huddersfield University between various other trips
abroad and graduated in 97. Spent the next three years living in Bahrain in the Middle East
working for Gulf Air which was excellent fun and provided a year round tan!! Now living in
London working for a travel company but thinking of moving to Cornwall to be with my man,
Mark. Still in touch with Claire Livingstone and caught up with a few people at a mini
reunion last year in Leicester square... but would love to hear from anyone else who
remembers me. Particularly Francisca and Ellen.
Last updated February 2002 email
Nick Milne
[Class of 1993]
See entry for Abigail Davies.
Last updated September 2000 email
Kate Milstead
[Class of 1995]
I have finally escaped from Middlesex University after six years of
studying and working! Now working in the health team at Lambeth Social
Services putting the 10 year Teenage Pregnancy strategy into practice.
Basically trying to persuade teenagers to use a condom! I am still
living in North London and still enjoying the London lifestyle! so give
me a shout if you are ever in the London area.
Last updated April 2003 email
Julian Mitchell
[Class of 1985]
Hi, My name is Julian Mitchell and I left BSN in 1985 after completing my A
Levels. I spent three months working in a pub in Scotland and then stayed in Assen
until returning to NZ at the beginning of 1986 with the intention of
joining the Air Force. Lucked out badly and had to find a real job. I worked for two years in
Wellington as a Quantity Surveyor before going to Darwin and Cairns (Australia). I then kept
going north to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. I have been here in PNG for almost ten years
now in a miriad of jobs all I the construction industry. Would love to hear from any old
students who may remember me, Andrea Mica Helen Raynor, or any of the staff.
Last updated July 1999 email
Kelly Mitchell
[Class of 1986]
I attended the BSN on the Tapijtweg in 1979. I also attended the BSN in Voorschoten in 1980.
I was in Mr. Davis' Class.
Last updated February 2008 email
Ken Mitchell
[Class of 1983]
Still alive and kicking in Wellington, New Zealand. Married to Claire with two boys (Finn and
Ollie) and running our own Organisational Transformation company, Brandheart. These days
into holistic health, skateboarding, photography and writing novels. Drop me a line - be good
to catch up.
Last updated November 2008 email Home Page
Dick Mockford
[Class of 1970]
My name is Richard (Dick) Mockford and i was a pupil at The English School for about 2 years
around 1960-61. I left the school when my parents moved back to England where i completed my
education. When i finished school i started off selling photographic equipment in south
London before trying Perth in West Australia, then back to Uk then back to Perth where i did
a a stint in photographics as well as getting involved in the rental industry (white goods,
tv,s etc) before finally ending up back in photography. I have lived in Perth for about 30
yrs now.sooooo beautiful here..married for 23 years with 2 teenage kids..boy and girl.
Last updated April 2008 email
Tracy Moffatt
[Class of 1990]
Now at Stirling University.
Last updated January 1997 email
Guy Moffitt
[Class of 1977]
I attended the English School in the Hague in the 70s (Class of 77). After O levels I left
Holland to return to the US. I have been living and working in the NY area for the
intervening years and was delighted to see your web site.
Last updated January 2005 email
Sue Moffitt (now Lewis)
[Class of 1979]
I left the BSN in 1976 to return to the U.S. I stayed in New Jersey attending school and
working until I married in 1992. We moved around the southeastern states for awhile and now
live in Tampa, Florida. I have 2 boys (twins, 10) who keep me very busy. I am a roller
hockey mom - cheering from the stands like a crazy lady. I would love to hear from anyone
who remembers the fun we used to have at school. I had kept in touch with Naila Subhani up
until we moved from New Jersey. Would love to know if anyone has kept in touch with her.
Last updated January 2005 email
Vikas Moharir
[Class of 1978]
Vikas Moharir. I graduated from the British School in 1978, having started at the English
School in 1969. Still recall many friends - Simon Whitehouse, Tony Madden, Michael Schenck,
James Oldroyd, Mike Gore, etc. One of the best experiences at school was Model United Nations
under the guidance of Ms. Senior. I completed my B.Sc. and M.Sc in Chemical Engineering at
Imperial College and started working for John Brown Engineers in Zoetermeer, NL. I got
married, had 2 boys and completed a company-sponsored MBA from Henley College. I was
transferred to the USA in 1995 and now work for the same company 25 years later in Houston
TX. I run a + $ 100 MM business that employs ~ 800 people on a global basis. Anyone coming to
Houston, TX is most welcome
Last updated November 2008 email
Eva Mohler
[Class of 1989]
I left BSN in 1989 and after studying Environmental Sciences in the UK,
went to live in Hong Kong for a year. Now I am now living in London - married and grown up
(?) - would love to hear from old friends..
Last updated September 1999 email
Sarah Mohler (now Allenbach)
[Class of 1985]
I left BSN at 15 and moved to Switzerland where I've since settled down, married and have two
lovely children. Just visiting my sister Eva right now and thought I'd drop a line in case
any old friends remember me and feel like getting in touch. Keep it clean because she might
read them first!
Last updated November 2000 email
Edward Monkman
[Class of 2000]
I arrived at the BSN in 1992 and left in 1996, but I would have graduated in 2000. After the
BSN I went to the British School of Paris and then onto Aston University in Birmingham where
I'm currently undertaking the final year of my degree in Engineering Product Design. I hope
everyone is keeping well.
Last updated May 2004 email
Chantal Monkman (now Cain)
[Class of 1996]
I left the BSN in 1996 and read law at the University of Edinburgh. David Cain (also ex BSN!)
and I got married in July 2003 on a wonderful summer day in Scheveningen. I am now a
solicitor working in the field of Safety Health and Environmental law in London- although I
am currently on maternity leave - having just given birth to a beautiful baby girl
(Catriona-Marie Anne Cain- see
http://www.babysayshello.com/announcements/catriona-marieannecain23042007-1.html). I still
regularly keep in touch with Gillian D, Kirstin B, Harriet D, Jan Van H, Mike S, Nicky M,
Kate H and Katy H amongst others. If anyone else would like to get in touch please do send me
Last updated May 2007 email
Peter Moogk
[Class of 1956]
Peter Moogk. I was born in 1943 in England but grew up in Canada. From 1954 to 1956 I
attended the English School when it was located in Scheveningen and only provided instruction
at the primary level. At the time my father was the Canadian Military and Air Attache to
the Netherlands. I have very fond memories of our forceful teacher Phyllis Donaldson and of
the music classes provided by Miss Macdona from her piano stool [choruses of "Tit-Willow" and
"Funiculi-funicula"]. The school had a cosmopolitan student body (plenty of friends from
diverse backgrounds) and a sometimes-improvised curriculum with entertaining field trips to
museums and elsewhere. I subsequently attended Quaker School Eerde and secondary schools in
Canada. Later I studied at universities in Regina, Montreal and Toronto. From the
University of Toronto I obtained Ph.D. in 1973. In 1965 I married Susan, a diplomat's
daughter who also had an itinerant childhood. We have three children. In 2005 I retired
from the University of British Columbia where, for 35 years, I taught in the History
Department. I presently live in Vancouver, B.C.
Last updated February 2007 email
George Mooney
[Class of 2002]
Hi. I was at the BSN from 1991 to 1993, living in Voorschoten, and recognise some of your
names even you don't recognise mine...
Alex de G-H... im sure I played footy in the ABF with you, and remember playing basketball
with Neil McCarrick. The names Sophie Wood, Mark Needham, Ben Abbotts and Rosalie Barratt
also ring some realy old bells.
I just got 3 A's at Wellington College in Berks, and am going to Durham to study Geography.
Would be glad to recieve any emails regarding old times.
Last updated September 2002 email
Stuart Moore
[Staff]
Many ex-students and teachers of the BSN will be saddened to learn of the death of Stuart
Moore at the early age of 61. Stuart taught History at the school from 1969 - 73 but over the
years returned frequently to Holland to attend school functions and visit friends. He was
one of the school's truly memorable characters
Last updated March 2004
Sigalit Mor (now Cassuto)
[Class of 1983]
Like many others have stumbled on this website last night, and have found it difficult to
disconnect.
Was at the BSN between 1978-1983 and left at the end of upper sixth.
What have I done since? Joined the army (like most Israelis). At the time girls had to do 2
years - however since I liked it so much, I went to officer's course and stayed on for
another 1 and 1/4 (I am a lieutenant).
Went to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem to read English Linguistics and German. Married
(to Natan) and have two children: Gal (f) who is 10 and Amir (m) who is 8. Great kids (most
of the time)!
Working full time and just managing to juggle between work and home, baking (I love making
bread) and loads more activities.
By the way, Ronel my brother, is also in Israel. Has a son (born July 2000) and expecting a
daughter sometime round Feb 2002.
I'm still in touch with Monique Nuyts (now Hawkins) and Tina Scoon (now Willekest).
Would love to hear from any old 1983'ers.
Last updated November 2001 email
Joao Moreira
[Class of 1993]
NEWSFLASH!: It's been a while since I consulted the BSN OSA page and so I
decided to update the my short biography here. Some things have not
changed: I still graduated from BSN in 1993 , I still went back to Lisbon
to study Economics and I still joined Andersen Consulting after I graduated
in 1998. I am currently working for "Accenture - formerly known as Andersen
Consulting" (which hardly represents a change...). I am still not married,
I still live in Lisbon (although I have been in Brussels for a short
period recently) and I still concentrate on working, travelling and
partying. Come to think about it, I am not sure why this update was
needed... oh, right.... my email changed. Please contact me.
Last updated November 2001 email
Rita Moreira
[Class of 1997]
Hello! I left th BSN in 1993. After i left Holland, i went to Macau where i finished school.
It was wonderfull there!!! I came back to Portugal to study International Relations. After 2
years i decided it wasn't what i wanted so i changed to Philosophy. I'm loving my new course.
If anyone wants to e-mail me they are more than welcome.
Last updated December 1999 email
Jacqui Moretto
[Class of 1990]
Jacqui Moretto(Left BSN 1997-in 4th form-would have graduated class of 1990).
Since returning to Australia in 1997, I graduated as a physiotherapist and have worked
in England and Ireland. I managed to catch up with Joanne Tompkins
and family (whom i have since lost touch with).
I am now based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia with 2 physiotherapy practices.
I would love to hear from any old classmates.
Last updated January 2002 email
Edward Morgan
[Class of 2000]
This is probably quite a pointless mini-biography seeming as I was only at the BSN from
1987-1988. Now I am 19 and on my gap year which leaves an even smaller chance that anyone
will remember me. Anyway, I left then and I am in England now, doing a bit of work before I
go travelling. So if my name rings a bell, then e-mail me.
Last updated September 2001 email
John Morgan
[Class of 1985]
Blimey a blast from the past!
I left BSN in '84 (aged 17 having started when I was 6), after sort of finishing the lower
sixth (should have left in '85 like my twin brother). Having completed a more practical
course at Barnet college I went to Middlesex Poly (Ended up being a university, so my
certificate looks much more respectable) and actually managed to get a degree. Uni days were
spent playing rugby, squash and in my final year hockey (even managed to play with Shaun
Curley and Imran Shewani. Olympic medallists, but I probably spelled their names wrong
(Nothing changes!)).
From there I found a job at Honda working in the logistics department (Glorified checkout
person, but booking goods in instead of out, and managing inventory) I still work there but
now I buy pressed components from exotic places ranging from India & Turkey, to back street
sacks in Birmingham.
I'm due to get married this summer to Karen (No one knows her (I hope)). David my twin
brother has been married for ages and has two kids. He currently works in London as a
recruitment consultant for the IT Industry. Jon Page, now also married with 2 kids (I think,
sorry Jon for not remembering) is working in the far east. He rings and mails occasionally
telling me off for not keeping on touch.
Anyway I think that covers the last 17 years quite aptly. I Still play a lot of sport and
despite the length of this mail would rather talk than write. Get in touch if you remember
me!
Last updated May 2000 email
Devin Morrow
[Class of 2005]
I'm Devin Morrow...I would've graduated from the BSN in 2005, but I left in yr9 in 2001...I'm
back in Canada now, and I know I haven't visited but hey! ...still playing hockey and
basking in Canada's summer heat and winter freezing, went on a trip to Costa Rica to do some
volunteer work...If anyone wants to get in touch email me miss you guys so stay in touch!
Last updated June 2003 email
Meir Moses
[Class of 1990]
I left BSN in 1987 in order to live in the UK. After finishing A-levels and
getting expelled from school I studied Law at SOAS at the U of L. After the
studies and sporting extremely long hair and plenty of earrings along with a
penchant for Guinness, I returned to Holland to live in Amsterdam. I
completed a Masters of Law at the University of Amsterdam in 1994 and worked
for Arthur Andersen and Reed-Elsevier in various mysterious guises. After 5
good years and the proud owner of a precious Ajax season ticket (still got
it!) and too much access to coffeeshops I decided to return to London where
I've been since. I've had a few jobs as International roadshow organiser and
now as a software product marketeer.....
BSN memories: Extreme class cheekiness with Dominic Birch and Scott Latham -
especially causing havoc in Dutch class (Sorry Mr. Birch! It was
Pieter-Bas's fault! ;-)) Football sessions on the tenniscourts and team
allegiance arguments after. Miss Meek the very attractive history teacher.
Rugby tours. And fancying Kirsty McKerrigan (sp?) and Brigitte Vonk. Don't
worry, I'm now happily married to a lovely Glasgae lass (since 2000)
Last updated February 2002 email Home Page
Adriana Mosquera
[Class of 1984]
Hello, I left the BSN in 1984 to return back to Colombia. I graduated from university and
worked for the Japanese Embassy in Bogot for two years, then my husband and I moved to
Nagoya until our daughter Marˇa was born. Now I am happy to be a full time mother of Marˇa
and Andr‚s who is 9 months old. I would like to hear from some of my class mates.
Last updated March 2003 email
Dani Moss (now Paget)
[Class of 1988]
See entry for husband Michael Paget.
Last updated January 2004 email
Izzy Mota
[Class of 1990]
Can be contacted via Nicki Baur.
Last updated February 1998 email
Simon Muhs
[Class of 1980]
My name is Simon Muhs I was at the BSN from 78 - 80. Returned to the UK, did variuos jobs and
finally ended up in the glass industry. Ironic for people who remember me. I am now and have
been involved in a jionery company for the last 20+ years. Married with 2 children living in
Kent.
Last updated October 2009 email
Abigail Murphy (now Shepherd)
[Class of 1995]
I would be class of 1995 - even though I only stayed until 1991. Please
could you add me.
Last updated July 2000 email
Geoff Murray
[Class of 1983]
I left the BSN at the end of 1979 after 3 years to return to Australia. Sisters Helen, Robyn
and Jennifer also attended BSN at various times. After completing a Building degree and
travelling the world I found myself working in London (3yrs), Zimbabwe (3yrs), Pakistan(1yr)
and eventually Hong Kong(4yrs) where I met my wife Vivienne (who happends to be English!!) in
1995. I now have 2 daughters Logan and Kenzie (3 & 2yo) and live and work on Queenslands
Gold Coast - she gets a bit warm in summer but the pool, the a/c and the xxxx do the job!
Last updated August 2002 email
Shweta Narayan
[Class of 1995]
Hey; I'm an ex-BSN-er. I would have been in the class of '95, but I left
after year 11.
I'm at the University of California at Berkeley now, and I'd like to be added
to your list of old BSN students.
Last updated January 1998 email
Arnold Nico
[Class of 1989]
After completing my A levels in 1989, i went to bristol university for a 3 year physics
course, which i completed, and then addded one more year to get a Masters in applied physics
(also bristol). After a couple of months of doing various odds & ends, i decided to start a
PhD course, and ended up in austria, in the lovely town of Graz, where i got my PhD in 1996.
Deciding to do someting different i worked on various small projects, before landing in
Holland (again), and getting a job at KPN telecom in The Hague. I have moved about within
KPN, to a point where I now work as a service developer maintaining and developing their adsl
internet network - a real challenge, as its all pretty new technology (the scientific
education was useful after all)
-> I presently live in The Hague, and can be spotted on occasions going out in the city, and
may even run into the odd old school colleagues, or even the odd BSN teacher if I go to the
right pubs.
drop me an email if you are in the area ! Cheerio Arnold
Last updated December 2002 email
Nik Salina Nik Idris
[Class of 1987]
My name is Nik Salina Nik Idris. I went to BSN from 1977 - 1982 and left when I was Form 2.
I went to the various schools of BSN from the primary to Junior and finally the Senior in
Voorschoten. I am currently working in an investment holding company who's core business is
stockbroking. I was previously working at the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange and thus began my
career in the line of Securities. I am currently the Manager of the Corporate Communications
Dept. I am married with one son. I'm so excited that I found this old school page and
hoping those who knew me back then can contact me at gcc@osk.com.my.
Last updated October 1999 email
Anne Nikitin
[Class of 1994]
I realise I have not updated my email address for many years, so now is the
time. Well, I survived last Saturday's BSN reunion fairly unscathed (unlike
many!), probably because I had to go to work... yes work... the next
morning. Not even the 90 m.p.h. gales could keep me from fulfiling my duty.
It was great seeing old faces I hadn't seen in ages; old being the operative
word since I had started noticing a wrinkle or two on some!
Just a brief summary of my life since the BSN: went to McGill University in
Montreal, Canada, where I somehow had the patience (or a cunning plan for
avoiding the 'real world' for as long as possible) to complete 2 degrees.
The first was a BA in English Literature, and the second a BMus in
Composition. Last year I came to London where I have just completed an MMus
in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music. So, fame and
fortune as a film composer are just around the corner... I can feel it. In
the mean time, I have taken up a job at the BBC which is providing me with
some cash. I've decided to try out the job world before opting for plan B
which is to find a very very rich man who is willing to give me money... I
mean marry me out of love.
My parents still live in The Hague, but have recently bought a house on a
lake just outside Montreal, and will be retiring there next summer. I now
live in west London and if anyone wants to catch up, and I hope they do, I
can always be reached at this email address:
Last updated October 2002 email
Marzena Niziol
[Class of 1996]
I left BSN in 1993 and moved to London. For those of you who have zero recollection as to
who I am, the annoying Polish girl should probably spring to mind. After finishing school I
went to Birmingham University to study mechanical engineering, in the meantime couldn't
really decide as to what to do with my life so started a commerce degree. After graduating
in both (I never really got round to dropping the engineering...) I worked for a while but
then, as if I wasn't sad enough already, I went on to do my MBA. Having finally finished my
education last September, I started working as an investment banker in the City of London and
am still playing the game.... Please feel free to email, could be fun to catch up
Last updated March 2002 email
Nash Njoroge
[Class of 1993]
After BSN I went to the States to do my flying - I graduated the next year and went to
Nairobi where I started working with Eagle Aviation for about 2 years. I then joined Kenya
Airways after that.
Last updated August 2004 email
Harry Noad
[Class of 2013]
I joined the BSN in Reception in 1998 at the grand age of 4. I left in
2006 (at the end of Year 7) to transfer to Het Rijnlands Lyceum, just
down the road, for financial reasons. Weird to be called 'Class of
2013', but I am hoping that this will be a good way to keep in touch
with the many good friends I have made (Geoff, Bora, Stephen,
Gus...)and for us all to follow each other's progress through life.
Last updated September 2006 email
Marc Noble
[Class of 1986]
Just moved to Wassenaar, nearer to The American School where my wife Allison teaches (she
also was a student there).
We have a 15 month old daughter Justine. My company More Stage Services recently moved to
larger premises in The Hague
not far from central station. Anybody passing through the old stomping grounds drop us a
line!
Last updated May 2003 email Home Page
Francesca Novello
[Class of 1983]
I left BSN in 1983 after having attended from 1970 to study Mathematics at
Imperial College in London. Following that I joined an audit firm to
become a
Chartered Accountant.˙ I transferred to Milan in 1989 and after having
worked in accountancy and transportation have ended up in the fashion industry.˙
(Fairly predictable if you live in Milan).˙ I sometimes feel nostalgic about the old days so
would love to hear from any of you.
˙
Last updated December 1999 email second email
Stefano Novello
[Class of 1984]
Left BSN in '84. Studied in London
and moved to Munich to do computer science research, and
skiing and climbing. Moved to Duesseldorf in '92 where I
worked mostly. Since mid '96 I'm back in London at Imperial
College together with friends & colleagues from the now
disbanded research centre in Munich.
Last updated January 1997 email
Monique Nuyts (now Hawkins)
[Class of 1983]
Hi, I left BSN in 1983, took a few wrong turns in marriage and careers, but am now happily
settled in Wimbledon, London. I'm married to Robert, have two young children - Kristin from
Sep 99, and Saskia from Feb 01. I work part-time as an IT contractor. I'm still in touch
with Tina Scoon (now Willekes, with 4 sons!), Sigalit Mor (Cassuto) and Patricia Kooijman
(from a younger year).
Last updated March 2002 email
Chris O'Brien
[Class of 1997]
Well since the last entry things have changed quite a bit and again sorry to Keith for not
keeping this up to date. I am now soon to be married having proposed to my girlfriend -
Marie-Louise - of 5.5 years and she has said yes. I know what everyone is thinking, what has
she let herself in for!!! We are living in Edinburgh and I am working at Hudson. If anyone is
popping up to Edinburgh or Scotland for that matter drop me an e-mail it would be great to
hear from you.
Last updated February 2006 email
Joseph O'Neill
[Class of 1981]
Keith and Gaynor Tong, John Cliff, still going strong? Well,
congratulations.
I left BSN in 1981; studied law at Cambridge; became a barrister in London;
and published two novels--'This Is The Life' (Faber, 1991) and 'The Breezes'
(Faber, 1995)--which I'm dismayed to note have yet to be taken up by the
English department at BSN as essential reading for their students. Next
year, a book of non-fiction about my jailbird grandfathers, 'Blood-Dark
Track', will be published by Granta; I can report that it will probably
include an exciting page or so about what it was like to go to BSN in the
late 70s/early80s.
I'm still in touch with Philip Hughes (married to Vanessa, 2 great kids),
Simona Sideri (living in London) and my brother David (class of 83: married,
kid on the way, living in London, chartered accountant in the City) and
sister Elizabeth (class of 88?: barrister employed by Freshfields in London).
Any sign of Richard Hewitt? Rieks Drijver? Peter Thompson? Diana Baxter?
I am currently living in New York with my wife, Sally Singer, and son Malachy
(born 3 September 1999).
Last updated October 1999 email
Alexia O'Sullivan
[Class of 1991]
Hi! This is great...reading up on all those people I used to know. I
wasn't even aware that this Web page existed until Kate de Villiers
pointed it out to me (after 8 yrs!!). Yes, I left the BSN in 1991 to do
a BA in Modern European Studies at University College London. After that
I spent a year in Brussels doing a traineeship with the European
Commission - following that, I decided to do an MSc in Political Economy
of Transition in (Eastern) Europe at the London School of Economics. I
then decided to actually do some work and joined an investment bank in
London for almost a year and left to go and work for Oracle (IT company)
as a 'euro expert.' I'm still living in London (e-mail:
alexiao@hotmail.com) and am in touch with Karen Hennessy, Kate de
Villiers and Mivy James from the BSN. My brother, Damian O'Sullivan,
left in 1987 to study Industrial Design at Brunel University in England.
After that he did an MA Industrial Design at the Royal College of Art
and was offered a job working for Philips as a designer in Holland. He
stayed with them for 4yrs, but has now left to do freelance work, while
teaching design. He has won several design competitions, which has led
him to work with the French fashion house, Hermes and has won him a
landmark on the Holland Park roundabout in London (The Thames Water
Tower - Water Barometer).
Last updated April 1999 email
Damien O'Sullivan
[Class of 1987]
See entry for sister Alexia O'Sullivan.
Last updated April 1999
Adaora Odumodu
[Class of 1996]
I was a student at the BSN from 90-92 -so was my brother and two sisters, Obi,Nkechi and
Tina- I returned back to my country ,did a degree in biotech and later a masters in biotech
in the UK. I am currently at the ROI, married and had my baby 4 months ago.have lost touch
with old friends that I'd really like to find out where they've all gone. I was supposed to
be in the graduating class of '96 and still keep in touch with Damaris. I'd like to know
where you all are: Fia-lotta, Beverly, Natalia Anda, Kathy Shair, Alex Tsatsas ,Joel and
Joanna.
Last updated September 2006 email
Kyu-Min Oh
[Class of 2001]
Hey guys! since I left holland I sopke to a few of you guys, now I'm studing mechanical
systems engineering in the University of Sheffield. Hope to see you all again sometime in my
life.
Last updated December 2001 email
Lauren Ohm
[Class of 1999]
I'm an old student who used to attend BSN and would like to be listed under
the current listing- graduation year 1999. here's my biography:
I left BSN after J3 or J4..don't really remember- i was in Ms. Randall's
class in J2(?)..been moving around alot, from holland to Iran, Korea and now
Panama. I left korea in '97, to continue my studies in the states. Now i'm
in Pennsylvania attending UPENN. I've kept in touch with Clare Moffat and
Sarah Abdul Rahman- but lost contact..I remember Chloe brown, Billy, Tim,
Richard and some others..My korean name used to be ohyoon but now i go under
lauren- email me if you know me- all i remember is that i used to be really
shy.
Last updated October 2001 email
Ehi Okoene
[Class of 1997]
I started at BSN (Assen) in 1986 when I was 7. I left when I was 10. If I'm
correct, I was about completing the 5th grade when I left. I went back home to
Nigeria and went on to high school (secondary school). I'm now in New York at
the State University of New York at New Paltz, going on to my senior year (4th
year). I'm majoring in Electrical engineering. I can't remember the names of
most people that were at the school when I was there, but a few names that I
know are David Cole, Heather Cole and Sezen Madison. If you remember me,
please drop a line.
Last updated March 2004 email
Mamiko Okuyama
[Class of 1995]
After graduate BSN I went to study Fashion and Design in London for 2 years,
and come back to Tokyo, Japan. My fist job was working for Paul Smith for
Children as a coordinator and designer in Tokyo, and now working for Dirk
Bikkembergs Japan as PR. ( Dirk Bikkembergs is a Belgium designer.)
I make a trip to Europe 4 times a year for collections.
Last updated June 2002 email
Tosan Omatsola
[Class of 1994]
I left BSN in 1989 in the second form. After that I went back home to Nigeria
and played around for a while! (just kidding). Anyway I am now in the States
studying for my undergrad in Geological engineering at the Colorado School of Mines.
Which I should hopefully complete in another year and a half! Yeah! So if any of
you guys that remember who i am want to get i touch with me please email. Talk to you guys
soon.
Last updated February 1999 email
Boma Onumodu
[Class of 1995]
Graduated from BSN in 1995 and was the
First STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Now at the University of Houston, Texas
studying CIS (Computer Information Systems) & Management. Currently the President and
Founder of CONNECTING CULTURES (a new multicultural organization based on campus).
Also a NEW student orientation team leader and facilitator. Was AWARDED the
JESSE JONES OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP for the 96-97 academic year.
Working PART TIME as an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST at the University Career Services Dept..
Last updated January 1997 email
Mie Onumodu
[Class of 1998]
I left BSN in 1998 and went back to Nigeria. I spent 4
years studing computer sciences, majoring in software
development. I now looking to start my own company
which specializes in GPS. I'd love to hear from anyone
who remembers me from BSN.
Last updated January 2005 email
Oluyomi (David) Ososanya
[Class of 2000]
I'm Oluyomi Ososanya a.k.a David, I was in Mr Shepards class in yr5 Mrs vermulens class
tooand Mrs Gaynor Tong's class in yr 6 then Mr Embleton in yr 7 when i left,.Came back to
Nigeria and since then i finished my secondary education and i'm currently in my final yr of
uni to finish next year (may 2004). My peeps Hywel Carr,Martin Papavriegas,Chris
Bacon,Rebecca Wells,Sara Milsted,the Van der Merwe's my Nigerian peeps yall know urselfs and
to all those that i fail to mention your names i haven't forgotten y'all also my teachers,
peace to all of yall hope to see all of y'all in the near future
Last updated October 2003 email
Toni Ososanya
[Class of 1997]
I'm none other than Toni Ososanya.Some of my friends then, used to call me "babyface"(men I
hated that).Anyway I left back in December of '93 for Nigeria,if not I should have graduated
in '97.I bagged a degree in Elect/Elect Engr. in March '02 here in Nigeria.Right now I'm
going through a compulsory national service programme which I should be through with in March
of '04.Seriously looking for a good job,hey,maybe one of guys know somewhere or someone.I'll
appreciate it.I am also looking forward to doing my masters in the new year.Where? I don't
know yet.But I'll keep you posted.
Back then Daniel Gent was my best friend but since then I've not heard from him or anyone
else.
No I'm not married,neither do I have any small Tonis' running up and down.If you don't
remember me,maybe you'll remember one tall,skinny,afro wearing kid.Dont' get me wrong still
skinny,no afro but a goaty.Has anyone seen or heard from Miss Kimberly-M.I remember I had a
mega crush on her.Hope she wont see this.Yeah and Mr Tong,I don't think he liked me very
much.
Last updated January 2004 email
Yomi Ososanya
[Class of 2000]
I entered the BSN in 1991 Mr William Shepards class and left in 1993 Mr Niel Embelton (he
kinda looked like Graham Gooch). It was fun times and i think my favorite teacher was Mrs
Gaynor Tong. My closest friends back then was Hywel Carr, who i have lost contact with and
Martin Papvriegas and Chris Bacon in my year 7. I graduated from university in 2004 and did
the one year compulsory national youth service till sometime in 2005. Since then i have been
pursuing a career in entertainment, behind the camera as a screen writer. Have a few things
on TV back home, hope to do that here soon,and ami trying to work on a few scrips of my own.
As I am a student of SAE Institute in London studying Digital Film making. Would love to hook
up with old friends from way back when.
Last updated April 2007 email
Justin Oswald
[Class of 1997]
I left the BSN for the States in the middle of '93 and would have
graduated in '97. I went to high school in America and graduated early
from Syracuse University (yeah, I'd never heard of it either) in New
York state where I studied International Relations and English. Right
now I'm living in Washington, DC (awesome city, beautiful parks, great
night life. highly reccomend) with an internship at one of the thousand
NGO's they've got here. I'll be here till the end of 2000, then I'm
going back to South Africa to be a game ranger for a while. I hadn't
really thought about the old school in forever, I haven't been back to
the Netherlands since, until this morning and then I found this site on
the Web. Figured 'why not' and here I am.
Last updated October 2000 email
Lisa Overbaugh
[Class of 1894]
See entry for brother Paul.
Last updated November 2002
Paul Overbaugh
[Class of 1978]
Left BSN in 1983, would have graduated in 1986 had I stayed. Was at BSN for 5
great yrs.
Brother: Scott Overbaugh, Sister: Lisa Overbaugh, Both BSN alumni.
Finished school at Royal St. George's in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Graduated From the University of Waterloo in 1990 with a degree in
Mechanical Engineering
Married to Stephanie in 1992.
Moved to Pennsylvania in 1993 with Pechiney Packaging.
MBA from Moravian College in Bethlehem PA in 1999 (night school ... gasp).
Moved to sunny southern California in September 1999.
First son Malcolm born December 4 of 1999.
Twins Alec & Kathleen born December 26 of 2001.
Left Pechiney 2002, looking for more challenges.
Played rugby until 1999; my knees finally gave out. Playing rugby was one of
several wonderful legacies from my BSN years.
After leaving Holland, I had a hard time re-adjusting to life in Canada but
finally fit in. Cruising the web I came across the BSN alum site & started
to remember all the great times I had in Holland & the good friends, it
would be great to hear from some of them.
Last updated November 2002 email
Scott Overbaugh
[Class of 1982]
See entry for brother Paul.
Last updated October 2008
Alexander Overman
[Class of 1997]
The last few years have been the most bizarre eva. Life is pretty unpredictable......I kind
of like it that why. Roll through the rough
times like its devine intervention. Gritt your teeth and leave a mark on the world for all
those still to come. With the high life comes
hard times, but theyre all worth it for global gain. Dont loose yourself in the croud, its
not befitting our understandings.
Love, Money and Peace. Find a place were the whole world meets, show them to their seats,
then blow their minds to a better
understanding. aleX
Last updated November 2002 email
Jite Ovuerayi
[Class of 2000]
I'm Jite Ovueraye and I was at BSN for 3 yrs. I got there in 1993 and entered
yr6 Mrs Tong's class, and then I left to go to school in England half way
through yr8. Im at college now just about to take my A levels and am not
looking forward to them.
I'm just hoping that some of the amazing people I met in BSN might see this
and contact me because I really miss all of you.
Last updated January 2001 email
Louise Owen
[Class of 1998]
Since leaving the BSN i took my A levels at a school in Surrey and then headed off to
Leicester University. I completed a degree in combined sciences, majoring in psychology. I
have stayed in Leicester since graduating and am tring to pursue a career in clinical
psychology. I am currently working as a research assistant for the dept. of psychiatry and
enjoying every minute of it!
I've been terrible keeping in touch, so if anyone remembers me i'd love to hear from them!
Last updated November 2002 email
Helen Paget
[Class of 1990]
See entry for brother Michael.
Last updated January 2004
Michael Paget
[Class of 1988]
I was at senior school 1981 to 1983. Then went back to UK to school then onto University.
Kept in indirect contact with the Bernards, Katie (1986) and Jamie (1989) and the Scotts,
Andrew (1989) and Harriet (1990). Became Barrister. On trip out to Mauritius in 1998 when sat
on plane next to Dani. Got chatting - she claimed she lived in Holland as a child - so did
I. She claimed she went to BSN - so did I. She claimed she was in class with Rebecca
Greenwood - so did I. She had actually left the Netherlands in summer of 1981 and I had
joined her class. There are school photos in consecutive years with the majority of class the
same but Dani replaced by me. Started going out and married in October 2001!
All my siblings went to BSN at one time or another. My eldest sister Hanny St.John (1983)
started in first year of primary school and then returned a few years later for sixth form.
Roger St.John (1984) did a year in junior school. Helen Paget (1990) did a couple of years in
junior school and Jenny St.John (1992) did a couple of years at the infant school.
Last updated January 2004 email
Rebecca Palmer
[Class of 1997]
I was at the BSN as a member of the class of 1997, and I would like
my details added to the web site please. My name is Rebecca Palmer,
although I was known as Becky during my year at the BSN. I am now at
Liverpool University, studying French, German and Spanish.
Last updated January 1998 email
Greg Parker
[Class of 1989]
Left BSN in 1987 (after my O-levels), after nearly 10 happy years. Studied Mathematics for
Management at Brighton Poly (University by the time I graduated). Spent the last 10 years
working for various marketing and call centre companies in the UK. I have been working for
Merchants/Dimension Data for nearly 7 years based variously in Milton Keynes, Cork, Cape Town
and Barneveld in the Netherlands. Now living and working in Johannesburg.
Last updated December 2009 email
Neal Parker
[Class of 1992]
I left at the end of the Junior School after six great years, to go to The Purcell School of
Music in London. After that I studied music at St. Anne's College, Oxford University. I
joined the teaching staff of King's College School, Wimbledon, in 1995, before becoming
Director of Music at the Newcastle Royal Grammar School in 1999. I have recently been further
promoted to Director of Music and Head of Performing Arts at the school, as well as getting
married to Sarah in December 2005. We continue to live just outside Durham.
Last updated February 2006 email
Victoria Parker
[Class of 1999]
After leaving the BSN in 1999 I moved to Hull to do my Nursing degree! I have finished this
September and am now a qualified Paediatric nurse (I know I know no surprise there!). I have
moved to Portsmouth working in the childrens department. Anyway anyone wanting to get/keep in
touch feel free! Stay Funky people!
Last updated October 2003 email second email
Gareth Parkes
[Class of 1993]
At BSN from Sep 1987- Jul 1991. Very recently discovered this website after a chance
meeting with some old schoolmates at a wedding. I left the BSN to do A-levels in the UK in
1991, from there studied medicine at Cambridge and London and currently work as a registrar
in Gastroenterology in London . The BSNOSA has brought floods of memories back and some real
joy albeit because I should really be getting on with something more useful at work. Have
recently met up with Patrik Silen, Alex Hebert & Nick Crabtree and would love to hear from
anyone else (very hard to avoid that clich‚) especially anyone involved in our `hilarious'
drama sketches how we didn't end up famous is quite beyond me. I want to know where the
enteries from Liam, Pete, Larry & Nick are, they must be out there somewhere?
Last updated September 2006 email
Jeremy Parkes
[Class of 1995]
Having left the BSN in 95 I headed for Bristol Uni to study Aeronautical Engineering. I
graduated in 1999 and went travelling for a while round Oz and New Zealand, had a storming
time especially in NZ, I will have to return one day. I have since had to come back to
reality and am now back in Bristol working for Rolls-Royce. No I don't get a company car it's
the aero-engine company. It would good to here from anyone who knows me."
Last updated October 2000 email
Sarah Parmentier
[Class of 1992]
University of Brighton studying BA(Hons) in Primary Education with QTS for
last three years. I year to go and then I plan to find a job in Sussex.
Last updated July 1997
Stephanie Paterson
[Class of 2001]
I finished my A levels at the BSN in 2001, after 14 years at the school! I moved to
Huddersfield after that to study a BSc in physiotherapy, after 3 glorious years I
graduated as a qualified physiotherapist . I struggled to find a job in west Yorkshire so
I had to move down here to stoke-on-trent (arghhhhhh!) last may . I have been working as a
junior physio for the NHS (ar ghhhhh, again), doing junior rotations since last may. I plan
to move to somewhere better and somewhere much hotter in a couple of years, ju st trying to
get as much experience as I can for now. Despite where I live, I love my job to bits,
nothing more satisfying than making people feel better . I am still in t ouch with quite
a few BSNers but still loads of people Iam not in touch with, wonder where they are and what
they ' re up to. I miss life in Holland so much, such a unique place to grow up and
very thankful for that opportunity. If you remember me, I would love to hear form you. Hope
everyone is taking care.
Last updated February 2006 email
Nadia Paull (now Freeman)
[Class of 1983]
I was at the school in 1976-1981, left to go to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro after my O Levels.
Worked as a Teachers Aid for Kindergarten at the American School in Rio. After 2 years of
pure pleasure, I returned back to The Hague and soon after went to London to obtain
hairdressing diplomas at Vidal Sasson London, after worked in Holland 3 years doing this.
Once again had a change and completed Schoevers Secretarial School Diploma in The Hague &
Languages. Ended up working for Shell International B.V. as Executive Assistant to VP for 15
years.
Met my husband at Shell in The Hague, who then changed to work for BG International ltd in
Berkshire UK, working as Head of Engineering. So we are presently living in Berkshire and
have been here for 3 years, with myself continuing to work as Executive PA.
When I was at school, I was Captain of Hockey team and in an old school magazine there is a
photo of me in action in self defense, which Mr Crook was our sports teacher. My form teacher
was Mr Gould and I did take place in a few old school plays.
Last updated September 2006 email
Dawn Pearce
[Staff]
Still to be found in the Senior School Office. I have been here from 1990. I originally
worked at reception but have been Office Manger now for the past 5 years. I still get to
meet old students now and again when they come in to visit. Please keep coming as we love to
see you and you can marvel at our new building. I have a piece of artwork in my office
which was produced by an ex-student called Linda Serck. I think she left here around 1994.
It is a beautiful painting of a black cat, so if anyone knows Linda please let her know that
her painting is still here and greatly appreciated by myself and other cat lovers in the
Senior School .
Last updated May 2007 email
Harald Pedersen
[Class of 1979]
Since leaving the BSN, I did a year's military service in Norway, before going to Aston
University in Birmingham to study Business and German. I got married to Carolyn straight
after university and we spent six years living in the Midlands before moving to the North
East in 1990. We have 3 children Hannah (12), Alex (9) and Ben (5).
When moving to the North East I took a job in export sales for a steel rolling mill, and for
10 years spent a lot of time in various countries around the world. British Steel (now
Corus) bought the company I was working for in 1996, and sponsored my MBA with Open
University which I completed in March 2001. Corus went from bad to worse, so I jumped ship
and am now working for Swedish Steel looking after a proportion of their sales in the UK. I
am not missing the international travel, and it is good to spend more time at home here in
Stokesley, North Yorkshire.
My main hobby is mountain biking on the North Yorkshire Moors, which is practically on our
doorstep. One of my main ambitions this year is to beat Carolyn at tennis.
My brother Frode, class of 1981, is married to Pia and has one daughter. He lives near Bergen
in Norway where he works as a landscape architect.
I am still in touch with Anthony Clarke and Mike Simms from time to time, and Ian Appleyard
lives 3 miles away in the next town.
Last updated February 2003 email
Elinor Perrin
[Class of 1991]
Would have left BSN 1990, but in fact left it 1991. Went on to study at what
became Plymouth University, whilst there crossed the paths of Chris Penny and
Gavin Clutterbuck. Went on to teach Multi-sport activities for children
whilst trying to decide just what to do. Then joined a Training ship and
spent 4 months on there sailing across the Atlantic and around the Caribbean.
On returning to GB some 18 months later, I spent sometime living and working
with friends in Jamaica. I Fell into a job working on survey vessels in the
Oil and Gas industry, mainly in the North Sea, although have had a stint of
Cape Town. Have been working there for the last four years and am looking to
change my game plan again but how or when remains to be seen. Its hard work
and tedious not have a routine when I return to the beach. Needless to say
all sporting activities are on the back bench.... Am in contact with Natalie
McNulty, Julie Moffatt (now Paget) and Lisa Davidson. Was in touch with Paul
McCarthy and am wondering where he might be now.
Would like to hear from any old pals.
Last updated September 2001 email
Elinor Perrin
[Class of 1990]
Working offshore in Aberdeen (if that is possible!) and would love to hear from
anyone of her generation. Messages to her can be emailed via her sister Jessica.
Last updated September 1997 email
Jessica Perrin (now Carthew)
[Class of 1987]
Left BSN (many happy memories) and went to Hull University for 2 years, then
continued my degree at Worcester College of Further Education. Foolishly
left university to run my very small business importing and distributing
natural skin care products with my ex-husband. Following our divorce in
October 1999 I am now very happily married to Alan, a patternmaker. We live
in Great Barr, north of Birmingham, with my (our) son Brendan Jack born
1997. I'm in contact with Michelle Kettle (now Black), Julie Graydon (now
Drefs) and Olivia Verkade.
Last updated January 2001 email
Vicki Perry
[Class of 1990]
After BSN was in uk for 4 years & did final year of school in USA. Uni in Sheffield & then
did variety of jobs before marrying. Am now stay at home mum with 2 kids.Last saw Helen Paget
& Nicki Baur at Helen's 18th & would love to get in touch again. Still in touch with Nicki
Welch & know she is now teaching at BSN
Last updated August 2003 email
Douglas Pether
[Class of 1990]
I am still in contact with a number of fellow class mates,
notably Johnathan Creasey, Rob Carsley, Knut Shoebotham, Flavio Galanti, Jose Uribe.
After studying German with Business at Swansea University(1995), a great place
for those wishing to join any conceivable club imaginable, I left the
UK to spend 1 year in Canada on the BUNAC Scheme, spending most of the time in
Banff in the heart of the Rockies. Since coming back the UK,in summer of 1996,
I began work as a IT Support Analyst working for a global drinks company, Seagram PLC
in Hammersmith, London. I am very intersted in meeting up with old faces again.
Last updated September 1997 email
Andy Phillips
[Class of 1992]
Hi. After sixth form stuck around in Holland for a year, before relocating to the UK.
Graduated from Sussex University in '97, worked a bit, went back to school and did an MSc at
Brighton University, now working as an account exec. in the thoroughly reputable world of
offshore corporate finance/services based on the Isle of Man. Thats pretty much it
really...no dramas etc. It would be great to hear from anyone who was around at the time and
is feeling nostalgic. Cheers.
Last updated August 2003 email
Sue Phillips (now Baker)
[Class of 1983]
I am still living in Watford with Ian and our sons, Alistair (14) and Sam (10). I spent 6
years studying with the Open University and finally managed to get a Geography degree in
2005. I spent the 2006 academic year as a student studying at Middlesex University and
finally managed to complete a PGCE. I am now teaching year 4 (8/9 year olds) at a Catholic
School in Rickmansworth - life has come full circle and I am teaching the son of someone I
went to primary school with! We spent our summer holiday in Holland and Belgium - cycling
through fields and past windmills made me feel nostalgic for my BSN days. Alistair and Sam
have been to Voorschoten and seen where I lived and the school - I have happy memories of my
time at BSN and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Last updated March 2008 email
Maddy Pickard
[Class of 2000]
I was at the BSN from 1988 til 1991, when I left to go to school in sunny Hertfordshire.
Mrs. Kaminga was my first teacher, then Ms. Chapple, finishing with Mrs. Van Reyviek - all of
whom are remembered fondly (if not spelt quite right!) I am currently at the University of
Manchester in my third year, having just returned from studying in Amherst, MA for 6 months.
It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me from the BSN, as I have lost contact
with almost everybody.
Last updated November 2002 email
Dave Pote
[Class of 1987]
Was at the BSN from 1980 to 1985 ( left after O Levels ). Returned to South Africa and
completed one more year of schooling before going on to the University of Cape Town from 1987
to 1990, then did 3 years articles with Coopers & Lybrand. Stayed on with them for about 6
months and then moved to a company called Romatex Home Textiles heading up the Finance side,
where I still am. Very interested to read all the entries. Had lost contact with everyone, so
great to see what people have been up to. It brings back lots of special memories.
Last updated July 2007 email
Thammathiti Prathomvarl
[Class of 2004]
Hi everyone!!! Can you still remember me? I'm the Thai boy who goes by the
name of Bom. I left the BSN in year 7 in 1997, but the memories of my two
years in BSN are still so clear. Yesterday I tried to list out all the
people that I can still remember, and guess what? I came up with 25 people:
Andrea, Andrew, Arpan, Ashchut, Bendawe, Beyond, Calum, Joanna, Jonathan,
Julia, Karen, Kate, Mark, Meagan, Michael (the small one), Michael (who
likes to borrow my money on the bus), Neil, Niel, Nicola, Nicolas, Peter,
both Phillips, Rebecca, and Xavier. (Sorry for spelling most of your names
wrong. ) And for those who I can't remember, please refresh my memories by
E-mailing me (And sorry once again for forgetting your names, it has been
truly a long time since I left BSN) After I left, I came to study at
Ruamrudee International School in Thailand where I graduated in 2004. Right
now I'm doing my first year studies in Thammasat University, Faculty of
Commerce and Accountancy. Alright, I think that's enough for today, don't
forget to E-mail me guys. I promise to keep in touch every now and then (If
I can remember to )
Last updated May 2005 email
Carla Prestwich
[Class of 1994]
Joined the BSN all those years ago as a wee lass in J4 Mr Ellis's class
before going to Senior School where I met lots of great people and had lots
of fun (as well as doing some work!) and of course joining the legendery
Girl Band the "Radioactive Nuns" ok maybe not that legendery!! I left after
the fifth form. Since then I have done the usual Uni and travelling thing
and I have lived and worked in Chester and Nottingham. I am currently
working in Nottingham for the Probation Service. I still meet up with quite
a few ex BSNers for mad mini reunions which are fab, the more the merrier!
Hope everyone is well and happy!
Last updated October 2004 email
Dennis Preware
[Year Group Unknown]
My name is Dennis Preware. I'm a Nigerian who went to BSN junior
school back in 1984 but I never finished (I was in primary- I don't
even know what). I was wondering if it would be possible to track down
some people like one of my teachers Mr Taylor, some of my
classmates (unfortunately I don't remember their last names but their
first names are Nick (from Brunei), Lorna, and Nina. Some aids might
be that I presented Princess Ann with a momento and that I was part of
the "Who Really Discovered America" choir. I would love to hear from
any of these people as it is always interesting to see what has become
of them.
Last updated September 1998 email
Charles Pridgeon
[Class of 1984]
After running Aareal Asset Management for 4 years, we were taken over by Schroders PLC in
2007. I stayed on until late 2008 to oversee the successful integration but am now enjoying
a mid-career break, and will focus in 2009 on setting up my own investment firm.
Have lived in Paris and Frankfurt for quite a few years, but currently back in London. Our
teenage children now want to go out later than we do. By skitouring and climbing mountains
we still try to prove we're younger(?) and fitter than they are.
My brother Max is still in the Netherlands, my brother Sholto has just finished a law degree
and is also living in London. Naomi is still in Ankara.
Last updated February 2009 email
Max Pridgeon
[Class of 1985]
I left the upper 6th in 1985 and went to Kingston. After pursuing several careers in
different parts of the world I started an import & wholesale business near Amsterdam in 2002,
selling decorative items to retailers accross the Netherlands and Europe. Recently I founded
a retail business with several outlets that runs alongside the wholesale operation. I've
never regretted moving back to the Netherlands!
Last updated January 2008 email
Naomi Pridgeon (now Uludamar)
[Class of 1987]
Naomi spent one and half years as a nursing assistant at a burns, plastics and maxillo-facial
surgery hospital in Sussex while waiting to commence her full nurse training. She graduated
from University College, London in 1996 as a registered nurse and spent the following four
years working in a general /plastic/maxillo-facial surgical unit at University College
Hospital, London. Following this, she spent one year at a private clinic in London's Harley
Street before taking a four-year break from nursing to have her two daughters, born in 2001
and 2003. She moved to Ankara, Turkey in 2002, and has been working at the US Embassy there
since 2005.
Last updated March 2009 email
Gill Pringle
[Class of 1977]
See entry for sister Barbara.
Last updated March 2003
Barbara Pringle (now Langley-Poole
[Class of 1979]
I actually left the English School in The Hague (as I knew it) in 1972 and
went to boarding school in England, but would have been in the class of 79
if I'd stayed to do A levels. After thoroughly enjoying all the other
facilities that boarding school offered (other than academic ones, as my
somewhat underpar A levels results showed!) I went to London to a
Secretarial college near Regent's Park. This was as a gap year prior to
commencing my Nursing training at Guy's Hospital in 1981. After qualifying,
I was somewhat disillusioned with the lack of money and very antisocial
hours, combined with the fact that if there was an emergency I was the first
to run in the opposite direction - not great when you're a nurse! However, I
combined both my skills as a nurse and a secretary and ended up working as a
medical secretary for four GPs in London which I loved. During this time I
married and have had two children Tom (nearly 15) and Joanna (13). Tom is a
very keen golfer, playing off 10 and desperate to cut his handicap to single
figures. Joanna is very musical and loves playing the clarinet.
I gave up work after Tom was born until Joanna was 2 and then created my
own job at a small, local, private pre-prep school as a school secretary -
brilliant for school holidays! Unfortunately my marriage didn't work out and
I'm now "going solo".
For those of you who remember my sister Gill (who would have been in the
class of 77, but left in 1971), she is now a GP in Chelmsford and is married
with three children.
Last updated March 2003 email
Carolyn Prior (now Watkins)
[Class of 1983]
Carolyn Prior (also known now as Mrs Watkins) is living in Woking, Surrey and working full
time for IBM (as she has been for quite a long while now!) She is married to Paul and has
two children - Rosie (nearly 10) and Jamie (just 6). Would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me or my sister, Gillian.
Last updated May 2007 email
Sian Puttock
[Class of 1995]
Hi. Do any of you remember me? I was in your year and left BSN in 1991. I
am now in my third year studying for a Masters in Mathematics at
Leeds University. I'm trying to organise a 'mini reunion' of exBSN
students now studying at Leeds University (and anyone else who can
get to Leeds). So please get in touch if you are interested (or just
get in touch)
I've lost contact with most of my friends from BSN so if anyone can
send me any addresses I would appreciate it. I would especially like
to get in touch with Petra Thomas (Kingston University),Vicky
Whitcomb,Shweta and Uwa. I hope to hear from you soon.
Last updated September 1997 email
Katie Pyle
[Class of 1998]
Since leaving Warwick University in 2001 with a Psychology degree and gaining an MSc in Sport
Psychology in 2002, I moved down to Windsor and am now working for the National Foundation
for Educational Research, based in Slough. There I make National Curriculum tests, entrance
exams and other assessment materials as well as undertaking a range of educational research
projects. In my spare time I do a lot of martial arts. I currently train in kickboxing and
the Keysi Fighting Method. I am still in touch with Sandrine, Sue, Caroline, Nuria, Jenny and
Claire (now Saskia!) and of course my brother Nick (class of '95). My parents are still
based out in the Netherlands so I go back frequently. It would be great to hear from anyone
who remembers me.
Last updated October 2004 email
Nick Pyle
[Class of 1995]
About time for an update I think! I recently re-located to New York and am still working at
Credit Suisse. I'm living in lower Midtown on the 24th floor which gives a great view of the
City! Really enjoying the new restaurants & nightlife. Have also spent some time working in
the North Carolina. The golf is great down there and so is the Southern food! Slowly coming
round to American sports but of course there is no substitute for the Premiership, even if
you are a Tottenham fan. Actually, I think they show more games here than in England! As
always, please feel free to drop me a note if I knew you at school...
Last updated October 2006 email
Iris Qureshi
[Class of 1993]
I left the BSN in J4 (Mrs Tong's class). I went to the ISH and then to Leiden University to
study English. I have worked as a (marketing-communications) project manager at various
companies, currently at Novell. I got married in September 2003 to Ilan. We are happy
together and have two furry babies - our cats, Jaffa and Smokey! I can't believe so many
ex-BSNers from the Junior School are on this site. It's great to see since it brings back so
many memories.
Last updated May 2006 email
Lee-Ann Rae (now Jurgens)
[Class of 1986]
Hello again! Can't believe I was last on this site eight years ago! Well, I am still one of
the few who have remained in South Africa! We are living in Johannesburg and I am still
married to Mark and have a daughter Tyla (12) and a son Rhys (7).The whole family gradually
returned to Johannesburg and we have all ended up living within 5km's of one another.My son
is best friends with Bradley's son Taine and they are at the same school (small world!)
Last updated February 2008 email
Belinda Raitt
[Class of 1989]
I was only at the BSN for 2 years, doing my A-levels, in 1988 and 1989. I
went on to Edinburgh University where I got an MA in Psychology, then moved
down to London where I've been ever since. I'm working for a financial
training company and don't shout "you stingy bastard" at US Marines
anymore! I've been to the last 2 school reunions because Kay Dickinson and
her sister Julie keep dragging me to them, but they're good fun and a great
way to get back in touch with people. Drop me a line to say hello.
Last updated October 2002 email
Girish Rao
[Class of 1984]
After spending a long time in the USA,
Girish is now living in Bombay, India and working for Unilever. Married
with a baby girl.
Last updated January 1997 email
Claire Ratcliffe
[Class of 1991]
It's been a few years since I updated my entry. I am still living in Phuket Thailand. I
married Mark, my partner of 8 years, last October. So I am now Claire Breit. We had a baby
boy born on 6th May 2004 and we have named him Jack. I saw Kate De Villiers (now Duroux) a
year ago when she was travelling around the world. It was so great to catch up with her and
her husband after so many years.
Last updated August 2004 email Home Page
Sarah Ratcliffe
[Class of 1993]
Since leaving the BSN in 1991 I went to boarding school for 2 years. I then
lived in Thailand for 4 years with my parent's. Decided I was having too
much fun and went to Uni for 3 years to complete a Computer Science degree.
I graduated last year and am now working as a Software Engineer in
Cambridge. I also live in Cambridge and enjoy frequenting the public
houses! Have recently been in touch with Nicola Hardy, and am going to see
her this weekend. We last saw each other 10 years ago - so I am sure it
will be a laugh. I also got in touch with Nicolette Brown a few years ago,
but have since lost touch again! D'oh! I hope to meet up with a few more
people soon.
Last updated July 2003 email
Helen Raynor
[Class of 1988]
I left BSN in 1985 after only 3 years, heading back to the UK halfway through my O Levels
(would have left 1988). Went to Leicester Poly in 1988 and met my husband at the end of the
1st year. Moved to High Wycombe together when we graduated in 1991 and I started working for
Barclays Bank. Married in 1995, 2 children, Leigh - 4 and Callan - 1. Moved back to near
the folks in Eastleigh last year and gave up work to become a full-time mum. Would love to
hear from anyone who remembers me!!
Last updated August 2001 email
Dale Redhead
[Class of 1998]
Well its about time I updated this thing!!, since leaving the BSN in 1996 I've more or less
been working hard and trying to find what it is I really want to do. Anyways for the past 3
years or so I've been working in computers, selling fixing etc, and last year I was finally
able to buy myself a nice place here in Stratford upon Avon. As it happens I've now decided
to up and leave and on the 1st of November I'm off around the world, starting in Australia
and then who knows.. Anyways it would be good to here from anyone that may remember me.
Last updated September 2003 email
Scott Redhead
[Class of 2002]
After leaving BSN in 1995 I moved to south Germany for what seemed like the longest year
ever. Then moved back to Stratford upon Avon to carry on with my education. Went right
through to A-levels and am now living in London and at London College of Fashion studying
Fashion Management. Would love to hear from anyone - please get in touch.
Last updated November 2002 email
JoAnne Rees
[Class of 1985]
Already it's been two years since I first contributed to this web site.
Since then we have visited Holland twice and I have returned to the school
to do a little work with the special needs department. I bumped into Nikki
Adams in M & S and she got married last year. She is now teaching in
Nottingham and we keep promising to get together with all the old photies
but as yet we haven't managed it! We are due to make our annual visit to the
Hague in April and I can't wait. I am still working in Leicestershire
although always looking to move on further up the ladder. I am very settled
in Nottingham and Billy and I have been in our second home now for six
months - lots to do and we love it. I would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me.
Last updated March 2003 email
Tim Reynolds
[Class of 1997]
Hi, I am still studying at Uni however I am currently on a placement year with the Government
and enjoying myself very much, a chance to earn some money and get some experience. We no
longer live in the Nertherlands and have just moved to the UK, near Guildford. Signing off
Agent Tim (license to thrill) - Gareth helped with this so blame him.
Last updated August 2000 email
John Richards
[Class of 1982]
At BSN from 1972 - 1982, leaving from the Upper Sixth.
I can't remember the last time I wrote anything for the newsletter, so
here's a summary of the last 15 years.
After BSN, I studied Engineering at Kingston Polytechnic. I worked for BP
for 5 years in refining related jobs, and have spent the last 5 years
working in the field of Oil/Petrochemicals Optimisation and Scheduling for
Bechtel(American Construction Company) and more recently Aspen Technology.
I spend half of my time travelling, particularly to the Middle East,and am
always looking for people to drop in on.
As I write this, my Bachelor days are drawing to a close. In fact, I only
have 9 days left........
Last updated July 1997 email
Jacqui Ridley
[Class of 1998]
Hey all! Been meaning to do this for ages - well here goes! After leaving BSN in 1998 I
went to Glasgow to study Law with along with Scott Beedie. Managed to complete the Degree
and then moved to Edinburgh where I am now living with my boyfriend. Scary though it is I am
actually a qualified solicitor specialising in commercial litigation (aka court biatch). It
has been far too long since speaking to many of my old school chums and would be great to
catch up. If anyone is passing through Edinburgh in the future and would like to catch up
give us a shout. I miss the Holland and all the insane banter!
Last updated May 2007 email
Karen Ring
[Class of 1990]
Studied for a BSc in Chemistry for four years and
worked for a Swedish cosmetic company in R&D. Made a complete career change this
August. Now an RPG computer programmer working for a German/Irish Insurance company here
in Dublin. Still involved in musicals (BSN's "Something happened on the way to the forum"
and "South Pacific") and I'm currently choreographing my musical society's production of
"Annie".
My little sis (Erika, 4th form 1990) completed her MSc recently in Sports Medicine and
currently in practice as a Physiotherpist in Dublin.
Last updated January 1999 email
James Ringwood
[Class of 1994]
I was at BSN from 1982-1985. I left in 1985
to return home to Canberra, Australia. Since finishing school I am now
working as an Information Technology Officer for Fujitsu. I returned to
the Netherlands in 1996, but was unable to get in contact with any former
class mates. If anyone has any information about Toby
Smith-Cullen it would be much appretiated.
Last updated October 2001 email second email
Chris Ripsher
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for Marianne.
Last updated March 2002
Mike Ripsher
[Year Group Unknown]
See entry for Marianne.
Last updated March 2003
Helen Ritchie
[Class of 1995]
I would have left the BSN in 1995 if I had not done so after the third
year. I bumped into Sarah Cochrane last week who pointed me in this
direction. So what am I up to? I'm in my 4th and final year at Birmingham
university, studying mech eng. I'm also still playing hockey and next year
I will be travelling around the world.
Last updated August 1999 email
Miranda Roberts
[Class of 1992]
I'm living and working in London. But this is really to let people know
that my brother Pita died in March 1998. If any of his friends stumble
across this message, please feel free to get in touch.
Last updated October 2000 email
Pita Roberts
[Class of 1996]
See entry for sister Miranda.
Last updated October 2000
Caroline Robinson
[Class of 1995]
Hi All! It's nearly been 10 years since graduating from the BSN and I have done many things
in the meantime. After graduating, I went to the Higher Hotelschool in The Hague and
graduated with a Bachelor's in International Business Hospitality Administration. During my
first internship I decided to go to Aruba which is where I met my husband-to-be, we are
getting married in August this year. I decided to become a senior consultant after I
graduated in 2001 but I just couldn't settle down in Holland, I had had enough. So both me
and my husband packed our bags very impulsively and moved to Curacao, a beautiful island in
the Caribbean. Since we've been here I have worked for the most part as a Marketing & Sales
Manager for a few companies. My biggest break was last year when I became General Manager and
was made responsible for the entire resort. This was unfortunately short-lasting as it
became too much for me working 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a whole year with no
break as well ad a few health problems. I can't seem to leave Holland as I am getting married
to a Dutch bloke and am currently working in the Van der Valk on Curacao as Marketing &
Sales Manager. If anyone wants to stop by and say hello, you are more than welcome! After all
the sun never stops shining over here :o) A special hello to Kate Milstead and Helen Niblo!
Last updated August 2004 email
Clive Robinson
[Class of 1993]
Graduated in 1993. Curently working with Deutsche Bank in The Netherlands as a Client
Manager. I've been in the Offshore Fund business for a while and have met and made many god
contacts around the world, but this site is still the place to catch up with old friends. I
also run my own company in the computer/internet industry and manage to fit that in to my
evening hours and weekends. I'm still living in Wassenaar, The Netherlands, and I bought my
own appartment with my fiance a year and a half ago. Due to a bad car accident in September
2001 I've been at home for a while so anyone that remembers me or has time to drop a line,
please do so.
Last updated December 2001 email
Jane Robinson
[Class of 1997]
i am currently in south korea with my boyfriend teaching english to kids from six to sixteen,
quite a different experience. south korea is excellent, cheap, good money, beautiful,
friendly and a generally positive experience. i believe rory is heading this way soon, so if
you are around these parts contact me, also where is simon patterson and chris ob, i would
love to resume contact again. if anyone is in south korea at any point or fancies coming
let us know - there is a spare room for guests!
Last updated October 2002 email
Pete Robinson
[Class of 1999]
Hiya everyone! You know who I am, I graduated the BSN in 1999 and went to Royal Holloway
Bedford New College just outside London where I took up the lovely art of eating rocks in a
Geology course. It ended up not being me and so I took up what I always wanted to do......I
probably bored most of you with my plans about becoming a pilot. So I left Uni in '99 til I
got some money up and headed to the USA - North American Institute of Aviation to
successfully complete the Professional Pilot Program. I then went on ROADTRIP across America
from South Carolina to California. If you haven't done it then try it - it's better than the
movie. Anyway worked in San Francisco for a few months and now I'm a Flight Instructor at the
school where I started out at.......what can I say, not enough bombs or hijackings could
take me away from the best office in the world. Drop me a line if you know me!
Last updated November 2001 email
Sue Robinson (now Shaw)
[Class of 1989]
Updated info for Sue Robinson (now Shaw), class of 1989:
I left BSN after A Levels and spent four years in Lancaster, gaining a
degree in Maths and Education. I moved back to my old base of Cheshire and
began my career as a primary school teacher. I married Rob Shaw in 1996 and
we have an energetic 2 year old called Jennifer, who keeps us on our toes! I'm presently
working in my third school, though only on a part-time
basis now as I'm an almost-full-time Mum to Jennifer most of the time, which
includes Tumble Tots, swimming and music lessons amongst other things. It's
a whole new social whirl! I try to keep in touch with ex-BSNers Rachel Bartholomew, Andrea
Garrett, Keir Finlow-Bates, Julia Borthwick (now Darvill) and Amanda Hillis-Wragg. I
would like to get back in touch with Adrian Winter, if anyone knows where he
is. It was interesting to see a lot of old faces at the October 2000
reunion. A bit weird after all these years, but fun.
Last updated January 2001 email
Angela Robson
[Class of 1992]
After my A-levels Spanish, Art and Design, English and AS French, I studied Japanese (badly
for two years before giving it up as a bad cause), then English Literature (much less badly:
thanks so much Mr Donnan, you inspired and stimulated my love of English) at Leiden
University. Yes, I seem to have a thing with languages and books...
I graduated in December 1998 and after a lot of twists and turns in my careerpath, including
one year of nursing and working for several banks (who would've known that!! I was Mr
Bayross's biggest nightmare!!!), I have ended up in the publishing world here in Holland. I
am now at Reed Elsevier in Amsterdam, commuting every day from Leiden, where I still live.
I have now settled down to a staid old life, but I am very happy with my husband (yes! I got
married last year!!) and working very hard on the patter of tiny feet!!
I am still in touch with Christina Thornley, Olly Dodd, Martin Dunn, Laurens van der Leij and
recently got in touch again with Carolyn Atkins, but would also love to hear from anybody
else...
Last updated May 2005 email
Lynne le Roux
[Class of 2005]
My name is Lynne le Roux. I would have finished school in
2005 but i left in yr 9 2001.I moved back to South Africa,
caried on with school and i am now studying my first year
in Public Relations at Varsity. Its really nice but i
really miss the BSN. If anyone would like to holla at me,
e-mail me cus i would love to hear form ya'll. Take care &
Jah bless!L*
Last updated September 2005 email
Rendra Rusdi
[Class of 1991]
I graduated (GCSE) from the BSN in 1989. I was under Ms Meek. Just interested to get in touch
with old school mates. Please reply soon.
Last updated November 1999 email
Camilla Rygh
[Class of 1996]
Hi. My name is Camilla Rygh. Class of 1996 I attended
BSN in the years:89-91, and left after the second year
at senior school. I then went on to attend ASH (The
American School of the Hague) for four years, after
which I then moved home to Norway. I am currently
studying to become a kindergarten teacher for children
with special needs here in trondheim, Norway. Even
though I was only at BSN for two years, I have many
fond memories from that time. I would love to hear
from any old friends who may remember me,a red-head
norwegian girl:)...(Alex Tsatsas, Leonora Petralta,
Carolyn Crabtree, Andrew Kube...and many more..)
My inbox loves recieving mail.
take care
Last updated September 2003 email