Old Fairleyans from the 80s                                     

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James Hanscombe left FHS in 1984 to go to Bredon School. He says “I am no longer driving a white van I've upgraded to a grey one!!! I am still running my landscape gardening business as well as buying and selling properties or renting them out, whichever is the most profitable at the time”. James says he is very happy with life in general. He is married with 3 children.

Johanna Kalli (now Cuthbertson) went to St Anne's Convent when she left FHS in 1985 and then to St Augustine's Priory, both in Ealing. After leaving school she went to East Berkshire College, Langley to study Childcare. She gained an NNEB and worked in several nursery including ‘Teddies' in Twickenham. She has a nine month old son Archie. Johanna's lasting memory of FHS was of Mr Romanov, she said, “He was one of those teachers you want to work with. At my later schools you felt that some of the teachers just couldn't be bothered.” If you would like to contact Johanna email me. CL

Lucy Travis left FHS in 1988 to go to Warminster School. On leaving school she went to Portsmouth University then started work at The Department For Environment Food and Rural Affairs and for Raleigh International. She would love to get in touch with anyone she knew at FHS which “completely changed my life”. Most fun memory....playing bumper cars in Hyde Park and going to Hindleap, lunch breaks in Hyde Park especially when it snowed...Remember "Star of the week!" Lucy has also been actively involved in Charity work as a volunteer for Raleigh International, She loves her job at ‘Business In the Community'. “In between travelling I hold down a very interesting job! “
Charlotte Park (Charlie) went to Stonar School in 1989 then went to Westminster City College where she studied Art Theatre. She later joined the Battersea Arts Centre and was part of the YPT group Theatre where she had 7 acting roles in professional productions. Her first job was as an Office Coordinator for an estate agent, she also did some modelling. She now works as a self-employed Private PA with some celebrity clients. Charlie remembers the people at FHS with great affection “They were all great, I got on better with them than at any of the other schools I went to”..

Alexi Vaigncourt-Strallen left FHS in 1989 to go to Edgarley Hall (Millfield Junior School). She then went to Stonar School with Charlie (see above) and after that to South Bank University. She says “I am working for L'Occitane at the moment so get to spend half my time in London and the other half in France, which is great because I get to do loads of ski-ing!

Old Fairleyans from the 90s
Gareth Austin (1991) went to ADT College where he got 10 GCSEs and 3 A-Levels (B,C,D). He then went to London Guildhall University to study for an LLB in Business Law. In Sept 2006 Gareth gained 1st class honours and joined Eversheds LLP as a Solicitor. In May 2008 he joined Crowell & Moring, a Washington based law firm where he specialises in defending companies and individuals in regulatory and criminal fraud investigations/ prosecutions. He lives in Acton. Gareth says “There is no doubt in my mind that Fairley House made a big difference to me. The people and teachers were all fantastic and although my brother and I only attended the school for 1 year, there is no doubt that it had a profound impact on both of us. For me, I took away that it was absolutely fine to be a little different to other children and that with a bit of determination and figuring out what learning techniques worked for me, I could still do whatever I wanted. Brent Caldwell was my tutor and I think warrants a special mention. He is a massive character and a great teacher. He made a big difference to my life and I am sure I am not the only one .”

Mary McFarlane (1992) went first to the Green School then to Richmond College where she got 3 As in her A levels. After that she went to University College London where she got a BSc Hons in Speech Science (2.1) RCSLT. Mary's first job was as a Speech and language Therapist (North Shore Hospital Auckland NZ). She has worked as a Clinical lead in SLT Neurosciences at the Royal London Hospital. Mary is just about to move back to Auckland to start her masters. She is very grateful for FH and its fantastic teachers especially Mr Caldwell “What I would like to say is that I feel very strongly that dyslexics need still to be pushed, what I mean is that parents should not be afraid to encourage them to reach the highest levels. I found that when I returned to the state education system the teachers had very low expectations of me. I even had to leave my school to attend sixth form college because my school did not think I should do a science A' Level. (I am glad I did not listen to them. I got an A in Human biology with 100% in 2 modules, and went on to do a Bachelor of science degree with Hons at UCL). Who knows where I would be if I wasn't pushed a bit at this point. What I would love to say is it gets much much easier as you get older. My spelling is just as bad and I still don't know my timestables, but is does not matter, you get round it. I think the biggest issue for dyslexics is developing self esteem and confidence.”

(Mary came in to talk to FH in assembly on March 19th and was much appreciated by all)

David Parry Williams left FHS in 1993. He studied for a degree in the arts and is now an estate agent. If you would like to contact David email me. CL

Sarah Lederman (1997) gained a Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) at Chelsea College of Art where she was awarded a Level 3 Award in Life Drawing. She also gained a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art at Chelsea. Sarah is now an accomplished artist whose work has been exhibited in many Shows and exhibitions such as in Selfridges; in The Crypt, St. Pancras and in the ‘Degree Show' in Millbank.
Take a look at her work on her website. www.sarahlederman.com

Jean (Genie) Graham (1997) went to Brit School for Performing Arts and Technology. She is now a post-graduate student at Goldsmiths College and does lots of DJing.
Old Fairleyans from the 00s

Edward Sharpe(2001) “After leaving St Dominic's I went to Ruskin Mill where I studied Agricultural Science. Then I went on to Duchy College in Cornwall which I left after a year due to the job opportunities with the UN. I've been doing odd jobs in Africa for the United Nations in Uganda and Sudan. I did a gap year with the WFO which led to the job with the UN which is great and it allows me to travel a lot.”

Alex Fenichel left FHS in 2001 to go to the Moat School then MPW. He is now studying at the University of Portsmouth.

Max Edwards (2002) went to Elstree School after FHS. He then went to Bradfield College where he is now in his final year of A levels. He gained 3As and a B at GCSE AS level. Max plays in the school tennis and football teams. He is applying to University to study History, Economics and Politics.
Freddie Tiffin (2002) went to Bedales where he got 2As, a B and an AS at A level. He has been accepted at Sussex, his first choice University to read Philosophy in September. He is currently taking a year out and he worked as a host at the Barbican to earn money for his travels to South America where he is now.

Ben Lang went to Portland Place School in 2002 where he got A levels and then went on to read Physics at Bristol University.

Nick Lang (Ben's brother) went to Portland Place School in 2004. He and his family moved to Singapore and he is at Tanglin Trust School where he is studying for his A levels in maths, physics, drama and psychology.

Jessica Ryan-Ndegwa (2004) is now at More House School, Chelsea where she is doing A levels in Music and Art and Textile Design.

Chelsea Brown (2004) “When I left FHS I went to "Royal Docks School" for 2 years and I then left and went to "The Moat School" with a few other FHS pupils. I got 9 GCSEs and am currently at "More House College" studying Drama, Textiles, Classic Civilisation and History of Art. I would love to get in contact with Meg Williams. I have kept in contact with Philippa, Ela Harwood, Stephen Brown, Danny Slattery, Nick de Camaret, Ian McCarthy and have spoken occasionally to Mylton Burden and Shanel Tkaczyk”.

John Letsinger also went to Portland Place School in 2004. John emailed me to say “I am doing really well. I am currently at Southbank International School. I moved here because I wanted to do the IB. I am currently still in touch with loads of people from FHS and a see them very often. I think what you are doing is a great idea. Good luck!”

Mungo Briscoe(2004) first went to Millfield, but he didn't really enjoy boarding although he enjoyed the Rugby. He has since gone to Hampstead Fine Arts School where he achieved 6 GCSEs and is studying Art, Photography and Film Studies at AS level.
Peter Colchester(2004) also went to Portland Place School and loved it from the first. He has achieved 3Bs and 5Cs at GCSE and he is now taking History, Music, Photography and Science in Society at AS level. Peter still enjoys playing his violin. He got a merit in his Grade 8 violin exam.

Ian McCarthy left FHS in 2004 to go to the Moat School where he got 7 GCSEs. He then went on to the Brit School for Performing Arts and Technology where he still is. Ian would like to be a Lighting Technician. When Ian was in his last year at FHS Mr Bentall asked him if he would like to operate the lights for the sc