Grenville
Andrew Murphy - Housemaster
Andy and Gabi joined Stowe in January 2010, along with their Golden retriever Seamus. They have now been joined by their young son Fletcher and watch this space as another one is due in May 2012; not sure whether it's a boy or girl. Prior to Stowe Andy was Assistant Housemaster at Felsted School in Essex. Andy hasn't always been in teaching, but please don't hold that against him! Andy worked for Guinness UDV (now Diageo) for 4 years in their Marketing Department and then as Marketing Manager for Heineken. A love of alcohol, in moderation, is very much Andy's passion. Believe it or not but Andy is actually Scottish, hailing from Perthshire; though his accent seems to have been eroded having attended Edinburgh University for his undergraduate degree and then The Queen's College, Oxford University, for his postgraduate. Andy is currently back at Oxford studying for his Masters, on a part time basis. Andy absolutely loves sports in all their various guises, particularly Cricket, Football, Rugby and Hockey. A keen marathon runner in days gone by and now professional dog walker. Having received a set of Golf clubs from Gabi for Christmas, Andy is looking forward to tackling the new course on his door step.
Heather Jacobs - Resident Matron
Heather joined Stowe as Matron of Grenville in September 2010. Prior to this, Heather enjoyed five years of nannying for children aged newborn - 16 years. Previous to this Heather was at the Dragon School, Oxford as a Senior Matron for three years, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Heather is always around supporting the boys in their sporting interests and loves to bake for them all. Heather has an open door policy to encourage the boys to come and talk to her at anytime and also promotes health and well being throughout the House. Heather enjoys travelling to various destinations around the world in the School holidays. Heather's interests include horse riding, kickboxing, cooking/baking, walking and not forgetting shopping.
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Mark Blew - Resident Assistant Housemaster and Fifth Form Tutor
I am the Assistant Housemaster of Grenville House, living up in the Fifth Form area with my wife Gemma Blew. I have been Assistant Housemaster for 2 years now and thoroughly enjoy working and living alongside the excitable and enthusiastic Grenville boys. I teach Economics and Business Studies to the Sixth Form and spend most of my afternoons up on the sports pitches coaching colts rugby, senior hockey and yearlings cricket. Most of my spare time is spent running through the scenic surrounds of the School, playing golf with fellow colleagues and helping the Housemaster control his dog, Seamus.
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Daniel Falvey - Resident Under Housemaster and Third Form Tutor
Daniel joined Stowe in September 2010 and is Under Housemaster of Grenville and Third Form Tutor. Daniel studied at Loughborough University studying Politics and Internationals BA and also has a Masters in Marketing. Daniel spent a year working in Consultancy as an Executive Consultant at Jones Beckett Associates which he really enjoyed. Daniel teaches History and Politics at Stowe but his main interest is political ideology. He also coaches Rugby and Cricket and is involved in DofE at Stowe. Daniel used to be Captain of Rugby at Loughborough University for 2 years, GB Rugby League International (5 caps), and also Irelands under 19 union squad.
Henry Swayne - Non Resident Fourth Form Tutor
Henry arrived at Stowe in September 2006 as the Chaplain's Assistant and then went on to become a History and Politics teacher from September 2008. He was educated at Uppingham, then attended Durham University to read History and Politics and graduated in June 2006. At Stowe, Henry helps runs the Christian meeting, Crossfire, leads Bible study groups and helps with the Confirmation course. Henry is a keen sportsman and coaches hockey and cricket as well as being an enthusiastic golfer and squash player. He also enjoys music and has been known to scrape his violin in the School Orchestra. Under Jesus Christ, Cricket is one of his great passions.
History of Grenville House
Viscount Cobham's sister, Hester, married Richard Grenville of Wotton Underwood who died relatively young. Cobham brought up Hester's children at Stowe and the eldest, Richard, succeeded him and became Earl Temple. The family surname became Grenville-Temple. Richard Grenville's brother, George, was Prime Minister in 1765 - 66 and fathered both the Marquess of Buckingham and Lord Grenville who was Prime Minister in 1806 - 7. Another brother, Thomas, was a naval captain killed in action in 1747 and thus inspiring the Grenville Column with its boat motifs, and his sister, also Hester, married William Pitt the Elder, later Earl of Chatham.
| Housemasters |
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| Ian Clarke |
1923 - 1934 |
| RW Skene |
1934 - 1937 |
| George Gilling-Lax |
1937 - 1939 |
| Raymond Walker |
1939 - 1943 |
| RM Hamer |
1943 - 1944 |
| Brian Gibson |
1944 - 1962 |
| George Clarke |
1962 - 1974 |
| Richard Theobald |
1974 - 1979 |
| Rodger Potter |
1979 - 1988 |
| Michael Smith |
1988 - 1993 |
| Michael Chitty |
1993 - 1997 |
| David Fletcher |
1997 - 2003 |
| Richard Knight |
2003 - 2009 |
| Andrew Murphy |
2010 - |