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03/09/2007 by Steve
John Bennett RIP
Sad to hear news of the death of John Bennett, former deputy headmaster of Richard Hale. I'm sure he will be remembered by a number of people who post here.
One of my lasting memories of him is the occasion he caught myself and a couple of other fifth-formers in The White Horse one lunchtime!
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Reply ID 44076
03/09/2007 by Drama Queen
Mr Steve.. you bad boy!!!! I didn't know him, but heard of him from other former inmates of Richard Hale.. Sad loss in such tragic circumstances...
Reply ID 44079
03/09/2007 by hertford born and bred
Very sad news. Brings back some memories, Any one remember Bob young (I think he was a deputy head at the same time) at the school
Reply ID 44091
04/09/2007 by MDT
Obituaries for both teachers will be included in this year's Association magazine, which will be published in the next couple of months.
If anyone has any memories they can share of either men, we would very much appreciate your contributions. Email web @ richard-hale-association.org.uk
Reply ID 44116
04/09/2007 by Fish Wife
I knew John through my long association with Richard Hale School. A very sad loss to all who knew and loved him.
Reply ID 45376
18/10/2007 by MDT
A memorial service will be taking place at Richard Hale School for John Bennett in the main hall at 2:00pm on Saturday 20th October. Following the formal proceedings in the main hall, the newly refurbished science block will be dedicated in John’s memory.
John was a member of Croft house at Hertford Grammar School from 1940-1949. He then returned to the school shortly after university to teach physics, where he remained until his retirement.
John remained a great supporter of the school, being heavily involved in the Richard Hale Association; he was recently elected to serve as the Association Secretary. He also sponsored a school science prize.
He will be remembered by many contemporaries and all those he taught during his period on the staff at school.
All former pupils and staff of the school are welcome.
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