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Mr Sidney Haynes: 1953-1974

Thursday, 11th March 2010

Mr Sidney Haynes: 1953-1974

Mr Sidney Haynes:
Headmaster 1953 - 1974

It is with great sadness I inform you that Sidney Haynes Headmaster of Queen's 1953 - 1974 died yesterday evening.

Sidney Haynes, headmaster of Queen’s College from 1953 – 1974, has died aged 97 at a nursing home in Taunton. “For many Old Queenians, Sidney was simply ‘Mr Queen’s’, commented current headmaster Chris Alcock. He had a great memory for former pupils, always referring to them by surname and initial.”

“He was respected, revered and loved by all who knew him, and remained as sharp as ever right up until the end of his life. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him.”

When Sidney Haynes became headmaster in 1953 Queen’s was a small and somewhat struggling school. “Sidney dragged the College up by its bootstraps and really laid the foundations for the thriving school we have today,” commented John Elford, a pupil in that era and now secretary of the Old Queenian’s Association.

“He was a relatively young headmaster for that time and full of energy and dynamism. Sidney, for instance, introduced the first girls to what had been a very traditional boys school,” add Mr Elford.

Mr Haynes last visited the school in April 2008 for the ‘Reunion of the leavers from the 60’s & 70’s Decades. He was always keen to chat with pupils and was delighted to be taken gifts by the current Head Girl and Head Boy on the occasion of his 97th birthday in February.

 

Sidney Haynes Memorial Service will be held at school on Sunday 4th July 2010 at 10.30 am

Coffee in the Queen's Hall Foyer from 10 am

 

If you are hoping to attend can you please inform Kim Boalch

kmb@queenscollege.org.uk

 

 

 

 

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Comments for 'Mr Sidney Haynes: 1953-1974'

Comment: so sad to hear that sidney haynes has died. he pulled the place off the ground and we all feared him. He was however truly fair. I was hauled up in front of his awsome desk for a capital offence, suspected smoking!! I was actually not guilty in the case but said to him " I do smoke but It was not me this time" He commanded respect and instilled discipline from the top when it had been from what we called the Gestapo. The prefecture system. Just think "Lord of the flies" and you will have some idea what it was like as a small boy!!

David Allen at 10:51pm Fri, 19th March 2010
Comment: Very sad news to hear of the passing of Sidney Haynes. He was a truly great man and headmaster and will always be remembered by me. I last saw him at the 60's/70's reunion at Queen's in 2008, and although I hadn't seen him for many years he remembered me and we had a very interesting conversation; what a sharp mind he always had. May he Rest in Peace.

Colin Campbell at 5:33pm Wed, 17th March 2010
Comment: May his soul rest in eternal peace

Suleman Tejpar at 7:17pm Tue, 16th March 2010
Comment: Mr Haynes will always remain in my heart as not only a great headmaster but as a man whom we looked up to. He took a personal interest in what each boy was up to be it in the sporting or academic field. I will always remain grateful to Mr. Haynes for pushing the boundaries and allowing me to travel far and wide to maintain my involvement in Athletics and Cross Country Running. I am so glad that I was able to attend the sixties reunion at Queens, I had a long chat with Mr. Haynes, he asked me if I was still running! I have a photograph of Mr. Haynes and myself which takes pride of place on my desk. Thanks largely to Mr. Haynes I can honestly say that my days at Queens remain as some of the happiest days of my life.

Gerry van de Linde at 1:14am Mon, 15th March 2010
Comment: My condolences to the family. A truly great man who was very kind to me during my time at Queens.

Richard Weeks at 11:36pm Sun, 14th March 2010
Comment: I am really saddened by this news. what a great, great man and such a positive influence on so many lives. Very much the end of an era I’m afraid but we should reflect and positively celebrate his unfailing friendship, concern and guidance over so many years. I, together with many others formed an enduring friendship with him both through the OQ's Association and Queens Lodge. He will be greatly missed.

Lionel Frewin at 8:32am Fri, 12th March 2010
Comment: I know I am not an Old Boy but I knew Mr Haynes from the age of 3 when my Father, Eric Ostime, took up the appointment at Queens. He always called me the little girl that he never had! Even when I took my Mother to see him a couple of weeks ago he was full of beans. He was an amazing man and will be sadly missed.

Anne Broadley at 3:12pm Thu, 11th March 2010

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