Ian is the Head of Senior PE, CCAs, and Service Learning, responsible for the senior school PE and swimming curriculum and the school-wide CCA program, including the Stonyhurst Diploma. He ensures pupils have an excellent sporting experience and organized numerous sports fixtures within the school and the wider Penang community last year. Ian has developed Line competitions and plans further enhancements.His education includes a degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Birmingham, a GTP, and a Master’s in Education and Leadership from Exeter University. He has completed courses in Mindfulness, The Science of Well-being, Positive Education, and various sporting qualifications.
Ian is a passionate sports enthusiast, having played hockey for 30 years, captaining and coaching teams, and participating in the National League and county representation. He enjoys tennis, golf, badminton, cricket, swimming, running, cycling, and triathlons, including two Olympic distance triathlons and a Half-Ironman. He has run marathons in London, Paris, and Edinburgh, and an unofficial ultramarathon in Taipei. Married to Colette, who also teaches at Stonyhurst International School Penang, they share a love for sports and travel, having trekked in Nepal, gone on safaris in Namibia, relaxed in The Maldives, skied in Japan, and explored Malaysia and South-East Asia. Ian brings optimism and enthusiasm to his work with the PE team in Penang. |