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THE GOLDONIAN GOLDINGS PERSONALITIES
Mr Clarke came to Goldings in 1960 from London and became the relief housemaster, and being a State Registered Nurse his knowledge and nursing skills came in handy to run the Sick Bay when Needed. I know of quite a few boys who quickly recovered from their sickness when they heard Staff Nurse Clarke, call next. Then in late 63 Mr Clark was charged with looking after Cairns House. Mr Clark also helped out with the Army Cadets and held the rank of Sergeant Instructor and was listed as second in command. While at Goldings Mr Clark also managed the boys dinning room and was often asked to take over the dinning hall for short periods. He left us during the Easter Holidays of 1965 taking a position at Cambridge at short notice. leaving this farewell message in the summer edition of the Goldonian of that year. The then editor of the Goldonian Mr. N. T. Powell wrote" Mr. Clarke, who left us at Easter, writes a farewell message on page 16 (below). In answer I wish him every happiness in his new vocation. His new friends will have a friend indeed. FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM MR. J. H. CLARKE AT THE time of putting pen to paper the majority of the staff and all the boys are enjoying their Easter holidays, I hope weather permitting. I write to say 'Thank you' for all the help given to myself, in everything and every problem I came across. I shall always look back on Goldings as an experience that will remain with me for many years to come. This 'Thank you' must also include the daily staff who are often overlooked. To the boys I should like to say, I heartily wish you all the very best of health and happiness for the future, remembering that if you give well of yourselves, your returns will be greater than you could dream of. At the time when this letter is printed you will all be looking forward to going on summer holidays. May I take this opportunity of wishing you all a very happy time. Goodbye and God bless you all. J. H. Clarke. S. R. N., M.P.A. |
