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| 101 | Richard Beale | I have known Mr Aldridge as teacher in Olchfa, which both of my sons attended,as well as family friend. He has been dedicated and caring teacher. Most of the school governors are appointed, not elected, and seem to have disregarded the principle of British criminal justice: innocent until proven guilty. They have a lot to answer for and have destroyed a good teacher's career. |
| 102 | Sam Macmillan | I completely agree that teachers of Mr Aldridge's calibre are an excellent asset to any school. Mr Aldridge taught me maths for several years and I am disgusted at the way he has been treated. |
| 103 | Stephen Thomas | I had no idea he had been sacked. Mr Aldridge was my form teacher in Olchfa in the 80's and will remain as one of the few teachers who seemed to geninely care about the pupils in the school. |
| 104 | Anonymous | David Aldridge is a great teacher, who also gave me further tuition outside of school. he is passionate about what he does and there should be more like him |
| 105 | George Weatherill | I can't believe that's happened to Mr Aldridge. I was in a class with Ciaran, his son, and knew Dave outside of school. He is/was a great teacher and a good man and the way Olchfa have treated him is appauling.
It's a huge shame something so crappy could have happened to such a nice guy. |
| 106 | Christopher | An outstanding teacher - and a big loss to Olchfa. I am still struggling to understand why the school has behaved the way in which it has.
Maths student of Mr Aldridge (1990 to 1995) |
| 107 | Jonathan Reynolds | |
| 108 | Benjamin Bullock | It was announced on the BBC news on the 3rd of October that the employment tribunal have found that Mr Aldridge was unfairly dismissed. I think this is great news, and hope that this will help Mr Aldridge put the whole experience behind him. I hope that he ends up being well-compensated for the extreme stress that the rediculous actions and behaviour of Olchfa have caused him and his family. |
| 109 | Katie Collis | Many Thanks to everyone who signed this petition - partial justice has been done, I wish Mr Aldridge good luck with his compensation case. If parents feel that the governors are at fault (my opinion and I will be writing to them as well) then it would be great if they could let Olchfa know that they have no confidence with how they are running the school. The governors have a duty of care to teachers as well as students and in this instance (and most probably Mr Chapman) they have wholly failed. The petition remains alive so that you can leave further comments. |
| 110 | Anonymous | |
| 111 | A. M. JENKINS | As a long time friend and neighbour of the "Aldridges" I am so pleased that justice has at last been done, but no amount of financial settlement can compensate this loving family for the trauma they have been subjected to during the last 22 months.
I too feel the Headmaster and Governors of Olchfa School should be held accountable for the additional resourses that have and will be expended to the detriment of the Council Tax payers of Swansea and more importantly our childrens' education.
THE WHOLE ISSUE IS AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE! |
| 112 | Jenni Edwards | |
| 113 | jayne wallace | i was taught by mr aldridge for 3 years during my time in olchfa! he was one for the best teachers i remembered! he was always passionate about his teaching and the pupils! it seems a shame that olchfa has let go an experienced teacher like him!! |
| 114 | deborah smith (brock) | i went to olchfa school and mr aldridge was my maths teacher and he was great |
| 115 | Yuting Kuo | |
| 116 | Kitty |
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| 118 | Rose Jenner | An awful and sad case.
However much we (from another former pupil) would like Mr Aldridge to be reinstated to Olchfa, it remains to be seen whether he would wish to stay on as staff in a school that believes a bunch of gossipy schoolgirls over a much-liked and valued teacher such as himself. |
| 119 | Anonymous | |
| 120 | Claire Moloney | I agree a great teacher and a great man. He supported myself and family through really tough times. |
| 121 | Lisa Cowie | |