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THE ALLEYNIAN 710
Nick Gardner RACHEL MCILWAINE
Nick joined Dulwich shortly before the world came to a standstill and he managed to navigate the Biology Department through the two most disrupted years in recent history. With his friendly demeanour, warm humour and open-door policy, Nick was able to lead the team through online learning and developed A-level extension courses to whet the appetite of even our most adventurous biologists. Under his stewardship, the Biology Department has grown in identity and recognition. An early adopter of OneNote, Nick led the Science department in development of notebooks and content libraries, and with his innovative SILT and Biology Breakfast Club initiatives he has increased uptake of the subject at A level. And of course, no-one will forget the joy of the CPAC inspector visit within his first year, where Nick thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of lab workbooks and core practical skills. Outside of his brilliant work with the Biology Department, Nick has been a valued Upper School form tutor, and his tutees will miss his calm manner and assistance with UCAS and medical applications, drawing on his expertise from KCS Wimbledon and St Edward’s School, Oxford. Regularly seen wandering around campus looking for his plane, Nick has also contributed hugely to games and CCF. Nick leaves us to become Head of Biology at Repton where he will undoubtedly be as valued a member of their community as he has been of ours.
Wai Chan
ROSE KEILER
During his short time at the College, Wai taught a wide range of classes, and will be fondly remembered by his students as a teacher whose lessons were dynamic, fun and full of references to Biology within the field of medicine. His extensive medical knowledge enabled him to bring to the classroom new and innovative ways of approaching challenging topics in Biology. Wai’s passion for medicine allowed him to lead the popular Medical Studies Liberal Studies course, in which prospective medical applicants from Year 12 were put through their paces and were academically stretched and challenged. As our ‘resident doctor’, Wai taught his students a variety of medical procedures, including ocular examination, suturing, and how to use an ECG, all of which gave students a unique, hands-on experience of the area they intended to move towards in the future. As Wai returns to his role as an ophthalmic surgeon he will be hugely missed, but we look forward to seeing him return to the College as a guest speaker who will doubtless continue to inspire future medics.
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