he has given loyal service to the College. Phil ran the Army section and was Second-in-Charge of the CCF for several years, rising to the rank of Major. He also found time to introduce cycling as a games option and to organise tours to the Welsh National Velodrome and the Brecon Beacons. Phil led the Economics and Business Studies department from 1999 to 2005 after introducing the latter subject a few years earlier. He handled his department sensitively and oversaw significant changes in personnel and the transition from linear to modular A-levels. He also took the department international to New York and Stockholm. Phil was a humane leader, drawing on the theory he had learned studying for a management qualification part-time and adding to this his sense of humour; perspective; and his distinct way of making the department feel valued and special. His pupil newsletters were packed with inspiring activities. He also developed online materials for the suite of Macs in Room 25 at a time when the use of ICT for teaching and learning was rare. Alongside his dedication to been of such considerable value to the numerous boys who have worked with him in preparation for their numerous concerts, recitals and examinations. Tim’s piano playing facility, knowledge of the repertoire and distinguished musicianship is quite simply outstanding. As a consultant moderator and senior examiner for the Associated Board, Tim’s teaching technique is amongst the most holistic and thorough I have been fortunate to observe – he has an extraordinary ability to nurture and inspire young musicians whose piano-playing achievements have gone well beyond what they perhaps originally imagined. He has guided many boys to considerable success
Dulwich College, Phil has always been fiercely proud of his family, often balancing his teaching, leadership and co-curricular commitment to the College with caring for his wife, Diane, during periods of ill health. He has also juggled the roles of teacher and father when his son, Matthew, joined the Upper School and Phil taught him Business Studies. Since stepping away from the role of Head of Department, Phil has kept himself busy with a continued commitment to cycling, new Liberal Studies courses, and putting his keen attention to detail to excellent use as a UCAS checker. Characteristically, Phil has used his strong pastoral instinct to ensure the courses on the boys’ forms are the most suitable to their ambitions. In true two-wheeled style, Phil celebrated his 60th birthday with a ten-day trip from Lands End to John O’Groats. Ageless, kind and good- humoured, Phil will be greatly missed in the Economics department and beyond. We wish him the very best for a long and happy retirement with Diane and as a devoted father and grandfather to his wonderful family.
Andrew Threadgould PHIL STOREY P hil joined Dulwich College for the first time in 1987 from KCS Wimbledon. As an Old Boy of Alleyn’s and a local resident in his childhood, Phil knew the College well and he quickly settled into the Geography department, Middle School tutor team and the CCF. Phil introduced winter survival courses in which Alleynians learned to skin rabbits and dig snow holes, and his practical skills were put to good use with Land Rover maintenance classes and off-road driving. It was the more practical elements of Economics and Entrepreneurship which drew Phil to leave for a brief stint at Whitgift School in order to teach Economics, as well as Geography. When the opportunity arose to return to Dulwich College on a similar timetable, Phil quickly adjusted his cycling route and for the past 25 years
in their performances of concerto movements with the College Symphony Orchestra or high-level chamber music performances at notable London
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concert venues such as St John’s Smith Square or Cadogan Hall.
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Tim has been an inspiration to all those who have worked with him and his supportive performances with the boys has been admired and enjoyed by many throughout his time at the College. The very best accompanists are the ones who are not noticed, however, despite being one of the best we shall certainly notice that Tim is no longer a colleague of ours in the Music Department and wider College community. We wish him and Chris a long and very happy retirement.
T imothy Barratt retires from the College having been Head of Keyboard for 24 years. This position was a new one to the College when Tim joined the teaching staff in 1992 and he quickly established himself as an integral part of the musical life of the College. Tim was a pupil of Vlado Perlemuter and Geoffrey Parsons. It is his skills as an accompanist that have
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