Archives: Staff
Mr A Moore
When did you join RGS Prep? 2004
What’s the best thing about the RGS Prep? It’s wonderfully supportive community, with inspirational staff and boys who are hungry to learn.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? I love teaching and every day is never the same!
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Cake every day.
What’s your favourite film and why? Star Wars- I’ve seen it hundreds of times and it is still great.
What would your autobiography be entitled? The king of lost property.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I’m not a fan of gherkins.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Paddington Bear because of my love of marmalade.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Que sera- whatever will be, will be.
Miss N Goul-Wheeker
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The students and their genuine desire to learn. After 12 years, I still can’t believe that they thank me at the end of a lesson (and genuinely mean it!)
What excites you most about coming into work each day? I’m very lucky that I often get to observe different lessons and subjects as part of my role. I feel so fortunate to work alongside such talented colleagues- the students don’t know how lucky they are! I always leave their classrooms feeling inspired and energised.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A personal shopper to sort out everyone’s perfect birthday and Christmas presents (and cards) on time. I always intend, and fail, to send presents and cards on time.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? A sun lounger and a great book.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? la vita è bella- most of the time I’m an optimist!
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Jenna Coleman- to make my life seem just a little bit more glamorous than it is
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I don’t understand savoury ice cream. I once went to a trendy restaurant which served mushroom ice cream with a kiwi-based desert. I won’t be making that mistake again.
Mr C Mullon
When did you join the RGS? 2016 and a year at the RGS in 2011
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The sense of community among the staff body, the students and the local area.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The range of incredible opportunities for every boy that walks through these doors.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Free coffee at Krema.
What animal most reflects your personality? Labrador.
What’s your favourite film and why? Invictus. What is not to love?: Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, rugby and an inspiring story based on true events.
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Tom Hardy.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Asparagus.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Bluey’s Dad.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Hakuna Matata.
Mr J Davies
What year did you join the RGS? 2020
What’s the best thing about the RGS? Being intellectually challenged every day by the boys who are sure to ask those difficult questions that will deal with niche issues.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The positive atmosphere and relationships with staff and students.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Michael. This was going to be my name, but then my cousin got in there first. Also, I loved Back to the Future as a kid, so it was only natural that I would want to be like Michael J Fox’s character.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? Not getting the shakes with too much coffee so that I could drink as much as want all day – decaf just isn’t the same.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Spotify hooked up to a decent amp.
What animal most reflects your personality? Orangutan – I can’t think of any good reason why, it is more that I love them so would want to be associated with them.
What’s your favourite film and why? Drive – it has to be down to the soundtrack – one of the best ever at creating an atmosphere and spawning the brief popularity of synth-wave.
Ms MI Popa
When did you join the RGS? Michaelmas 2021
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The people!
What excites you most about coming into work each day? Working with my team and meeting colleagues.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? I have become rather fond of my name after all these years, although I would still change my surname…for the right person. Or at least double-barrel it.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Can I include two luxuries? All the music and all the books in the world. Minus the ones with those pastel covers and commercial dance music.
What animal most reflects your personality? I don’t know enough about the animal kingdom to answer this although I am rather fond of a cat’s lifestyle: all that napping, exploring and independence.
What’s your favourite film and why? Hands down The Big Lebowski. It is a microcosm of life in all its beautiful tragi-comic absurdity and it has some of the best lines ever written.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I am not a fussy eater, at all. Unfortunately for me…
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? I don’t think you can really top “Live and let die”.
Mr N Dwyer
What year did you join RGS Prep? 2018
What’s the best thing about RGS Prep? The sense of community and love for learning.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? Seeing Mr Saville’s smiling face.
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Tiger, as then it would reflect my golf swing.
What’s your favourite film and why? The Last Dance, Michael Jordan documentary. An amazing insight to see what it takes to be the greatest of all time.
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Damian Lewis. Potential lookalike.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Teamwork makes the dream work.
Mr C Saville
When did you join RGS Prep? 2013
What’s the best thing about the RGS Prep? The opportunities the boys get both in and out of the classroom. An extensive academic and co-curricular programme on offer.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? Knowing that the boys I will teach that day will be full of energy and ready to learn.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A personal assistant to clean my muddy football boots.
What luxury would you have on a desert island? Some form of ball to either play beach cricket, rugby or football.
What’s your favourite Film or TV series and why? The Office UK
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Owen Wilson as he has a wonky nose like I do…
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I don’t understand the like of Oysters. Surely no one really likes them…
Mrs K Reynolds
When did you join RGS Prep? 2012
What’s the best thing about RGS Prep? The excitement of the boys.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The teamwork that has resulted in the great lessons that I am about to teach.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A chef to prepare my meals each day.
What’s your favourite film and why? Gone with the Wind- I am a romantic at heart. I also love the strong women in the film, especially Scarlett. It is, however, quite an old-fashioned choice now!
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? There would have to be several as I have different aspects of my character.
What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Eye balls.
What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? How can I do it better?
Mr N Patel
When did you join the RGS? 2021
What’s the best thing about the RGS? The dedicated and hard-working nature of the boys we teach. They all want to succeed in life and are willing to put the time in to achieve this.
What excites you most about coming into work each day? The prospect of interacting with students who genuinely have a thirst for knowledge.
If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A professional, on-site barista who we could potentially title our “Barista-in-Residence”!
What animal most reflects your personality? Probably a Golden Retriever or Labrador puppy!
What’s your favourite film and why? I really enjoy watching biographical films and Senna is definitely up there with the best of them.
What would your autobiography be entitled? A Comedy of Errors. Life’s about making mistakes, but learn from them and keep moving forward!
Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Jason Sudeikis, Steve Carell, or Charlie Day from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? A combination of King Julien from Madagascar and Stewie Griffin from Family Guy.
