by LOUISE SCHENK-COOPER WHEN it comes to career changes, it s hard to imagine a more dramatic leap than the one taken by Lance Halliwell. The 44-year-old, now a popular and respected teacher, has swiftly climbed the ladder to become assistant principal at Colchester Academy. However, it is a far cry from his former life as a soldier, serving for more than two decades and touring both Afghanistan and Kosovo. Lance has seamlessly moved from the battleground to the playground and is enjoying every second of his new career, while remaining fiercely proud of his roots. He said: I served as a para, commando and physical training instructor, touring Afghanistan twice and Kosovo.
by LOUISE SCHENK-COOPER WHEN it comes to career changes, it s hard to imagine a more dramatic leap than the one taken by Lance Halliwell. The 44-year-old, now a popular and respected teacher, has swiftly climbed the ladder to become assistant principal at Colchester Academy. However, it is a far cry from his former life as a soldier, serving for more than two decades and touring both Afghanistan and Kosovo. Lance has seamlessly moved from the battleground to the playground and is enjoying every second of his new career, while remaining fiercely proud of his roots. He said: I served as a para, commando and physical training instructor, touring Afghanistan twice and Kosovo.
Do you look back on fun, carefree times with a particular friend or group of pals? Were you encouraged and inspired by a certain teacher? Maybe you can still remember the distinctive smell of a classroom or taste of school dinners. Whatever it is that takes you back in time, nostalgia is clearly a powerful emotion and we re delighted our school features are striking such a chord with readers. The feedback has been wonderful and today s spread features not one but two schools - the former Sir Charles Lucas Art College, in Greenstead (now Colchester Academy) and Thomas Lord Audley School.
Do you look back on fun, carefree times with a particular friend or group of pals? Were you encouraged and inspired by a certain teacher? Maybe you can still remember the distinctive smell of a classroom or taste of school dinners. Whatever it is that takes you back in time, nostalgia is clearly a powerful emotion and we re delighted our school features are striking such a chord with readers. The feedback has been wonderful and today s spread features not one but two schools - the former Sir Charles Lucas Art College, in Greenstead (now Colchester Academy) and Thomas Lord Audley School.