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You'll know Mr (John) Skinner. The man that gave so so much to so many people, he retired not long ago, deserving a kong and happy rest, but instead he's VERY sick in Lewisham Hospital.


I am left heart broken at this news. He was more than just a teacher, he was a selfless mentor that truly did give everything to the education of his students.


I went to see him yesterday and he is not doing well.


If anyone knows him and wants more details please PM me.

Very sorry to hear that. I was at the girl's school so had relatively little contact with him but he was a tour de force whenever I did and helped and inspired generations of kids. Very sad to hear he isn't getting the retirement he deserves.

Several people have said similar today. That they didn't do much music or have much direct contact with him, but that he was such a personality you couldn't forget him.


He did so much for me in many ways that I just need to thank him and tell him what a big difference he made.

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