Richard Anderson

Richard William Anderson
Richard Anderson wearing a CCF Navy Section uniform
Nicknames	Popeye
Nationality	British
Education	BA (Hons), Bradford; Cert Ed, Nottingham
Roles	Head of Department, Subject Leader German
Years at BGS	January 1971-April 1971, September 1971-August 2014
Departments	Modern Languages
Subjects	German, French, Physical Education
Known for	Involved in many clubs and societies
Notable work(s)	General Knowledge, Cross Country Club, Circuit Training, German Club, Schuhplattler Gruppe, Subbuteo Club, Model Railway Club, War Game Club, Athletic Club, Charity Club, Grammar Gazette, keep-fit, (and many more)
Home town	Newcastle upon Tyne

Richard William Anderson is a teacher of Modern Languages (German and French) at Boston Grammar School. He was at the school as a student teacher from January to April 1971, returning following qualification in September 1971. Apart from his teaching he is known for being involved in many extra-curricular activities, having formed and run many clubs and societies. Notable among these achievements are the General Knowledge Club (formerly Inter-House General Knowledge and BGS Mastermind), and the Schuhplattler Gruppe, both of which have been featured on television, and the Charity Club, which has raised a large amount of money for various good causes. At his peak he was responsible for 28 clubs.

Retirement

On 2 June 2014 Richard announced that he would retire on 31 August 2014.

See Also

• CCF Annual Inspection 1975
• Junior County Colours 1976
• Form 4B 1989-90
• Form 5L 1979-80
• 4th Year German Set 1989
• BGS Senior Athletics Team 1980
• Arthur Shrimpton's Leaving Photograph
• Cross Country Club

External links

• Boston Borough Council, Roll of Achievement