Last week Winson, Winser and Winnou Chung rekindled their memories of being boarders at Sidcot. Resplendent in Combe sweatshirts, the three brothers were keen to meet up with their House Parents Chris and Janice Bateman and Matron Linda Townsend to share news of their lives since leaving school. A graduate of Sheffield University, Winson is now a Process Engineer at Tata Steel Europe and is passionate about young people having the opportunities to study science and engineering. Winser is working for a German manufacturing company in Malaysia and Winnou, the youngest of the three brothers, is hoping to secure a pupilage to complete his training as Barrister. The Chung brothers enjoyed their tour of the school – the Arts Centre is a new addition since Winser left in 1999 – and Iain Kilpatrick was able to meet them and hear their thoughts on how things had changed.
It’s always a pleasure to hear news from our Sidcotians and the teaching staff particularly enjoy seeing how their pupils have grown up (especially when they are told in turn that they haven’t changed a bit!). If you attended Sidcot as a pupil or member of staff you are always welcome to visit us for a special tour of the school – please do get in touch by emailing alumni@sidcot.org.uk
As Winson, Winser and Winnou were leaving, we asked if we could take their photo. Where did they want to be photographed? “That’s easy” replied Winser, “At our home – Combe House”.