We were delighted to welcome former teacher Nick Zafar back to Latymer last week, to talk about his time at the school and the upcoming 60th anniversary of our residency at Cwm Penmachno. 

Nick joined Latymer in 2012, teaching Business Studies and Economics for six years, as well as serving as Assistant Head of Year for Year 7 from 2016 until his departure two years later. 

As well as this, Nick was Head of Outdoor Activities and took over the mantel of running all trips to Cwm between 2015 and 2019. During this time, he coordinated and attended Cwm several times with multiple years groups, with his fondness for the annual trip evident to see, a sentiment which remains strong to this day. 

After leaving Latymer in 2018, Nick moved to Shrewsbury School, taking up the post of Business and Economics teacher, a role he has held ever since. 

It was lovely to welcome back Nick to the school and show him around again. Despite leaving eight years ago, his affection for Latymer is still very much tangible, while his enduring enthusiasm for Cwm will undoubtedly be clear to see as we celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2027. 

We wish Nick all the best in his future endeavours and new academic year at Shrewsbury! 

Picture: Nick Zafar and Gabe Warren (class of 2023 - Nick was his Deputy Head of Learning in Years 7 and 8).

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