A care home in Bath recently organised a special visit for one of its residents to the school where he spent much of his life, first as a pupil and then as a teacher.
Rush Hill Mews resident Roger with Paul Calvert, Head of Music at Beechen Cliff | Photo © Care UK
When staff at Care UK’s Rush Hill Mews at Clarks Way learned that retired music teacher Roger Tobin, 83, was keen to go back to Beechen Cliff School, they were determined to make it happen.
Roger attended Beechen Cliff as a boy and it was also where he started his teaching career. He worked his way up to become head of music, a position he held until his retirement.
Roger was reunited with Paul Calvert, the current head of music, who worked alongside Roger during his time at the school.
He gave Roger a tour of the new music building and surprised him with a performance from some of the sixth-form students. Later, Roger was also able to play the piano on which he used to teach students.
Caroline Carter, general manager at Rush Hill Mews, said: “It was great to see Roger reconnect with not only his childhood but his successful career as a music teacher.
“At Rush Hill Mews, we love to support residents’ wellbeing with activities and trips that are important to them, especially those that encourage reminiscence.
“Activities that bring back happy memories are incredibly important for older people, as they can help maintain a sense of purpose and identity through reconnecting with their past achievements and experiences.
“I’d like to extend a big thank you to the team and everyone at Beechen Cliff School for welcoming Roger back; he was truly in his element.”
