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Mr Weaver was a true legend and traditional gentleman. He took over my science classes in Year 7 after the first term and was incredibly inspiring and a fascinating character. He helped advise me in my career which led to a job at [[Wikipedia:The Daily Telegraph|the Telegraph]], but he also was up for a laugh. | Mr Weaver was a true legend and traditional gentleman. He took over my science classes in Year 7 after the first term and was incredibly inspiring and a fascinating character. He helped advise me in my career which led to a job at [[Wikipedia:The Daily Telegraph|the Telegraph]], but he also was up for a laugh. | ||
He even helped me making my final year documentary for my Journalism by appearing as [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]]. I could think of no one better to represent one of the greatest thinkers of the modern world than one of the most intelligent teachers I've ever had (and the beard and hair helped!). He'll be fondly remembered. | He even helped me making my final year documentary for my Journalism by appearing as [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]]. I could think of no one better to represent one of the greatest thinkers of the modern world than one of the most intelligent teachers I've ever had (and the beard and hair helped!). He'll be fondly remembered. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 26 February 2021
| Martin Weaver | |
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 Martin Weaver (provided by Tim Atkinson) | |
| Died | 23 February 2021 |
| Education | University of Oxford (double first) |
| Years at BGS | 2004-2014 |
| Departments | Science |
| Subjects | Biology, Citizenship |
Martin Weaver was a teacher of Biology at Boston Grammar School (2004-2014).
He gained a double fist at the University of Oxford. Before arriving at BGS he had retired from a post at Highgate School.
Some of the many tributes posted to Facebook following his death
"a multi-talented colleague"
Martin was a multi-talented colleague who always entertained and amused us with his quirky and wide-ranging discussions on the teachers' lunch table in the dining room which covered anything from French/German literature to the life cycle of a greenfly.
"educational iconoclast"
by Ian Graham
I was the Head of Biology at BGS when Martin's predecessor walked out after one week as a Biology teacher. I posted a plea on an internet forum of Biology teachers asking for anyone to apply for the job. Martin phoned the next day, commenting that he had recently retired from Highgate School in London and would like to be considered - but warning us that he was "unconventional"! He started a few days later and slid into the job as if he had been there for years. Martin was, by far, the best biologist / science teacher I had ever worked with. We shared a passion for teaching "old-school", often discussing how best to ignore the OFSTED prescriptive teaching model and get away with it during our regular departmental meetings in the Moon on Friday afternoons. A multi-talented man of immense intellect, and a true master of teaching, he will be sorely missed. OK, Martin Weaver - educational iconoclast, bon viveur and all round good bloke.
"a true legend"
Harry Parkhill's final year journalism documentary featuring Martin Weaver as Galileo Galilei
Mr Weaver was a true legend and traditional gentleman. He took over my science classes in Year 7 after the first term and was incredibly inspiring and a fascinating character. He helped advise me in my career which led to a job at the Telegraph, but he also was up for a laugh.
He even helped me making my final year documentary for my Journalism by appearing as Galileo Galilei. I could think of no one better to represent one of the greatest thinkers of the modern world than one of the most intelligent teachers I've ever had (and the beard and hair helped!). He'll be fondly remembered.