Aysgarth School

Anthony is married to Caroline and has 2 daughters and 1 son, all older than 20! Anthony teaches geography, takes games and is fully involved in the pastoral side of the school including taking chapel. He also teaches bridge and croquet.

Anthony’s other interests are, of course, his family, tennis, sailing, golf, walking, shooting and reading and he is an ardent Tottenham Hotspur supporter! Before taking on his role at Aysgarth, he worked for Accenture and ICI plc.

Montessori Diploma and Hornsby (SPLD)

Caroline is married to Anthony and is involved in the pastoral side of the school as well as teaching Religious Studies and Craft Design Technology to the younger boys. She enjoys the weekends at school best because of the relaxed, family atmosphere when the staff and boys enjoy all kinds of extra-curricular activities. This might be gardening with just a few, picking blackberries and making crumble or joining in the water slide, (although this can be rather painful the next day!)

Caroline does regular dormitory duties, liaises with Mums over various motherly issues, runs the school uniform shop, makes the costumes for the plays and, on Friday evenings, runs the Airfix club. She also oversees the redecorating of the school and sees it as her mission to make the place more homely! She hosts a weekly prayer meeting with some mothers.

Anthony and Caroline have 3 grown up children, 2 dogs and an ancient cat.

B.A.(Hons.), P.G.C.E.

Philip is married with three boys, Ben and William are at Uppingham, and Ned is at Aysgarth.

Philip teaches history, is the 1st team soccer coach, 2nd team rugby coach and coaches 1st team tennis. He is a VERY keen Middlesborough F.C. supporter. His interests are of course sports, especially football and rugby, squash, tennis, fishing and shooting.

B.Mus (Hons), FRCO, LRAM, Dip.Mus(Holland)

Tom has two brothers, and plenty of nephews and nieces. He is one of the longest serving members of staff and is very dedicated to the music at Aysgarth. Tom’s interests are obviously music, architecture, gardening and bridge.

Tom has the ability to instil commitment, dedication and great love of music in the boys and has never ending patience in obtaining the very best musical results from them.

Gill joined Aysgarth from Sessay CE Primary where she worked for 11 years.

Gill has four children – Will, Richard, Luke and Imogen. Will is a structural engineer and works in London, Richard has just graduated from Loughborough as an industrial designer, Luke is at Newcastle University studying for a MEng and Imogen is starting A levels. Gill enjoys reading, cooking and music – and has been learning to play the violin for two years and thoroughly enjoys it!

Mr Barlow came to Aysgarth from Ardingly College. He has a B. Ed (hons) degree from Bedford University.

Paul is married to Emma, who teaches in the Pre-Prep. They have three children, Ewan, Teddy and Poppy Louise.

Paul’s interests include camping/outdoor activities and travelling with his family.

When asked whether he wanted to say anything else, his quote was “I love being a DAD!”

Paul recently took on the post of Housemaster.

Paula is married with 1 son, named Guy and has 2 grandchildren called Louie and Samuel. She also has a loyal Labrador named William, who is very well known and loved by all at school.

Paula’s interests include playing the cornet, going to gym, walking, reading and is passionate about her golf!

AndyDip.Civ.Eng. (Durban), Professional Guides Licence - walking safaris (Zimbabwe, Africa).

Andrew loves sport and is especially keen on cricket and rugby. He is keen on developing children’s potential in sport. Andrew interests include natural history and wildlife. Andrew is married to Sue and has two boys, one who has been through Aysgarth and the other who is currently in the School.

Dr Canning was awarded his PhD. by the University of Leeds and has a PGCE from Canterbury,

Ed teaches Science and is a Form 3 tutor. He lives on site with his wife Hazel and family of three delightful children, Josephine, Harry and Oscar. The family would not be complete without mentioning Zanzi, their Rhodesian Ridgeback. Ed is a keen outdoorsman and has just taken up archery.