Philip Barratt (M 69-92), who died on 3rd August 2024.

Philip Etchells (M 75-06) has kindly provided the following:

“Philip Barratt came to St Bees in 1969 after beginning his career in his native Midlands at Dudley Grammar School before moving to Arnold Grammar School in Blackpool. At that time St Bees was a boys’ school with the great majority of its pupils being boarders. Philip’s time at the school was one of almost continual change, and his part in that evolutionary process was to be important and central. This was not least between 1982 and 1985 when he and Maureen opened Lonsdale House, the second of the girls’ houses. However, it will be for the commitment, expertise and enthusiasm that he brought to the teaching of chemistry that he will be remembered by the majority of Old St Beghians. Certainly, I found that working alongside Philip was always a pleasant, rewarding and often amusing experience.

He was involved in the Careers Department, and the production of the Junior Plays and Gilbert and Sullivan operas gave the opportunity to many pupils to begin their careers on the boards. Always keen on cricket, he was a stalwart of the Common Room XI, with a deceptive and bizarre, though frequently effective, right arm bowling action.

He retired in 1992 and continued to be involved in chemistry education, mainly through curriculum development and examining with the Welsh Board. Philip was also active in the village community in various ways.

He is survived by Maureen. Their two sons, Geraint and Roland, are both OSBs and continue to live locally.”

 

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