Teachers

The Xaverian College Orchestra

Some Reflections on the Xaverian College Orchestra 1959 – Bob Postlethwaite My first experience of ‘Chuck’ Sellars’ ‘ambition’ for the …

Teachers at Xaverian in the Sixties varied in both quality and personality. They varied from the conscientious and dedicated to …

Mr Lackey taught me geography at Xaverian and it was no small feat to actually get me a GCE ‘o’ …

Now this might sound a bit odd at first glance but I can assure you it’s true – another side to …

Mr Charles Sellars was our music teacher. For some reason he didn’t like me. This sometimes happens and I don’t …

Probably the most painful experience I can remember from all my time at Xaverian is the one relating to Mr …

Pete Burrows took me for physics and maths in Lower Five Three. He was a great guy, an all round …

Mr Newton took us for Physical Education. I suppose he was in his mid forties although I have often been …

Because I was having doubts about many of the beliefs of the catholic church, I thought seriously about questions I …

Mr Connolly was a big man, tall, somewhat stout and wore glasses. I think he may have taken English but …