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THE GOLDONIAN
GOLDINGS
PERSONALITIES (29)
Mr. C. Steele
IT WOULD have been a
gross miscarriage of justice not to have had a brief autobiography
of 'Pop' Steele, just because there will not be another GOLDONIAN, (have
we got news for you)
Since coming to
Goldings in 1956, Mr. Steele has certainly been instrumental in
improving many of the facilities, especially with regards to evening
activities and sport generally. Many of our Old Boys who now play
table tennis for class clubs can thank Mr. Steele for the coaching
and encouragement he gave them while they were here.
However, to start at
the beginning. Mr. Steele left school at the age of sixteen years,
after a successful period of education at Hookergate Grammar School.
He then served an apprenticeship as a bricklayer before being called
for National Service in the R.A.F. where I am sure he took full
advantage of the sports facilities. Returning to civilian life he
went back to his trade, but after about a Year he decided to come
into the work of Dr. Barnardo's, and Goldings was his destination.
In 1958 Mr. Steele
left us for a year while he attended a Home Office course, and we
were all very pleased when he decided to return to us, and give us
the benefit of his newly acquired knowledge.
Most houses have had the benefit
of 'Pop's' wisdom, having taken charge of individual houses, as
other house parents have departed. For several years now he has been
Senior Housemaster, and for two years had all the senior boys under
his personal supervision in MacAndrew wing.
In 1957 be was captain of the
Goldings Old Boys, football team, and personally scored sixty goals
that season. As an exponent of the game of cricket, Mr. Steele was a
very useful man in any side, either with the bat or ball, having
played in the Durham League, Nottingham Senior League, and for the
School. One has only to read the table tennis notes to know that in
this sphere he again is in the top class'.
I am sure that Mr.
Steele will always feel that by coming to Goldings he was able to
pursue his natural abilities in the sporting world and at the same
time give boys the encouragement they need to make themselves better
sportsmen.
It is no secret that
Mr. Steele is very proud of his nickname 'Pop', which was given to
him by a very well known Old Boy, Brian Balderson, who is now
happily married and a 'pop' himself of a lovely little girl. Mr.
Steele went to Brian's wedding and the Christening of the little
girl.
As with all other
members of staff who will be looking for other employment, we wish
'Pop' every success, and know that some residential school will be
all the richer for his services.
Perhaps one day some
young lady may have an opportunity of hanging her name to Steele?
Many of us feel that he should have someone to look after him in his
old age, and I do not feel he should rely entirely on winning first
prize from one of the numerous competitions he enters each week.
N. T. POWELL
The Goldonian Vol xxx1 2 Spring 1967
Who remembers this:
SINCE THE last issue of THE GOLDONIAN, Mr. Steele, ex-housemaster of
Aberdeen has had the misfortune to become the victim of a partial
paralysis of the face. After a spell in hospital, Mr. Steele left us
for a period on sick leave, but I am pleased to report that he is
now back with us in his new role as relief housemaster. Although not
hundred per cent, fit yet, he is a lot better, and I am sure I am
voicing the sentiments of all when I wish him a speedy and complete
recovery.
Photo taken at the 1993 Reunion
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