He had taught previously at St Patrick’s College where he was Prefect of Discipline. He also taught Geography, History, and later Latin to Years 7 and 8, and introduced the study of Civics into the school curriculum. Students and parents remember him as a reliable and highly organised teacher and as an excellent sports coach. By his presence in the school as a long-serving teacher he has sought to find creative solutions to discipline and behavioural policy.
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