the wellington college year book 2010/2011
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Nick Maloney
is not one person
but an entire
Common Room
in one human frame
j ames t homas
2 0 08–2011
James arrived at Wellington in Michaelmas
2008, having previously been Head of
Religious Studies at Dulwich College. After
three great years as Head of Philosophy and
Religion he is moving on to become Director
of Studies at Harrow Hong Kong, helping to
oversee the school’s opening in 2012. This appointment is a remarkable achievement, testament to his ability and passion for teaching.
James has contributed an enormous
amount to Wellington.
He arrived
with impressive academic credentials (a
Cambridge graduate and Old Pauline) and
quickly established himself as a popular,
funny, but rigorous teacher. As a colleague,
he is renowned in the Common Room for his
unique organisational skills (that is, obsessive
compulsive disorder), mixed with remarkable
charm and sensitivity. He has also brought
a great deal of energy to life outside of the
department, guiding Oxbridge applicants,
tutoring in The Picton and The Beresford,
and coaching sport (particularly football: a
die-hard Fulham fan). We are all sad to see
James leave, but wish him and Kitty the very
best of luck for this next exciting phase in
their life together.