Reinstate Mr Aldridge at Olchfa School!

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1. 101
   Name: Patrick Talbot on Sep 13, 2007

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2. 102
   Name: Catrin Davies on Sep 25, 2007

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3. 103
   Name: Stephen Beale on Sep 25, 2007

   Comments: I was appalled to see how wrongly Olchfa had reacted to tsuch allegations as, from what I have gathered through articles in the paper, the police could not find any grounds on which to charge Dave Aldridge yet somehow Olchfa seemed to find grounds on which to sack him - what a joke. For a man who was such a tremendous teacher and thoroughly nice bloke, who also served Olchfa extremely well during his time there it seems disgusting how they have merely shown him the door in the face of what are almost certainly false allegations.

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4. 104
   Name: Richard Beale on Sep 26, 2007

   Comments: 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.

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5. 105
   Name: Sam Macmillan on Sep 26, 2007

   Comments: 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.

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6. 106
   Name: Stephen Thomas on Sep 26, 2007

   Comments: 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.

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7. 107
   Name: Anonymous on Sep 27, 2007

   Comments: 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

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8. 108
   Name: George Weatherill on Sep 27, 2007

   Comments: 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.

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9. 109
   Name: Christopher on Sep 28, 2007

   Comments: 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)

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10. 110
    Name: Jonathan Reynolds on Oct 1, 2007

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11. 111
    Name: Benjamin Bullock on Oct 4, 2007

    Comments: 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.

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12. 112
    Name: Katie Collis on Oct 4, 2007

    Comments: 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.

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13. 113
    Name: Anonymous on Oct 4, 2007

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14. 114
    Name: A. M. JENKINS on Oct 5, 2007

    Comments: 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!

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15. 115
    Name: Jenni Edwards on Oct 5, 2007

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16. 116
    Name: Jayne Wallace on Oct 10, 2007

    Comments: 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!!

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17. 117
    Name: Anonymous on Nov 9, 2007

    Comments: he hits kids what a wanker!!!

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18. 118
    Name: Deborah Smith (brock) on Feb 8, 2008

    Comments: i went to olchfa school and mr aldridge was my maths teacher and he was great

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19. 119
    Name: Yuting Kuo on Feb 22, 2009

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20. 120
    Name: Kitty on Feb 22, 2009

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21. 121
    Name: Anonymous on Feb 22, 2009

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22. 122
    Name: Rose Jenner on Feb 22, 2009

    Comments: 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.

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23. 123
    Name: Anonymous on Feb 22, 2009

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24. 124
    Name: Claire Moloney on Feb 22, 2009

    Comments: I agree a great teacher and a great man. He supported myself and family through really tough times.

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25. 125
    Name: Lisa Cowie on Feb 23, 2009

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26. 126
    Name: Anne Booth (formerly Dilnot) on Feb 22, 2010

    Comments: I have only just read about what has happened to Mr Aldridge via Facebook. He was my form tutor for a couple of years back in the early 1980s and was fantastic. I wish him all the best.

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27. 127
    Name: Vmrxcqq on Mar 22, 2010

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28. 128
    Name: Anonymous on Aug 5, 2011

    Comments: In the late 80's he was horrendously aggressive and unpleasant to me, and I wasn't at all surprised to hear of his suspension etc. The man has a temper which shouldn't be allowed near impressionable kids. All of the positive commenters have obviously never seen it.

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29. 129
    Name: Farooq Waraich on Feb 19, 2012

    Comments: Mr Aldridge was an example to all and a thorough gentleman; just read about this sacking online and felt dismayed that someone like him shoul dbe treated in this manner by the school, hope he was been reinstated, although maybe he's too good for the school. Farooq (Olchfa 1996-2000)

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30. 130
    Name: Anonymous on Feb 27, 2013

    Comments: He taught me in the early 90's and had an explosive temper, he could be frightening. I remember slamming his fists on my friends desk bellowing 'get organised' that shouldn't be around children.

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