Mr M Hope

Department: P.E.; Art

Mr Hope is one of the most popular and versatile teachers on the staff, with responsibilities that would make many flinch. Along with his wife, Belinda, he has a major role within Kingsmead Boarding, and he teaches Art and P.E. to pupils from Year 1 to Year 11, and Art from Year 5 through to the end of Year 9. He runs the under 9 football team as well as the under 13’s, and fits in the under 11 cricket side into his schedule. In addition, he is responsible for back drops and lighting at school productions as well as school displays.

Mr Hope’s involvement at Kingsmead began in 1993, and he moved as a single man into the boarding set up in 1997. He met and later married Miss Kenyon, and they have a dog by the name of Bailey, who is one of the most popular members of the boarding community!

Mr Hope is an Everton fan who also enjoys, fishing, music, snooker, art, walking Bailey and playing golf, the last-mentioned off a handicap of ‘around’ 14.

Mr Hope loves his work at Kingsmead because he loves the children he works with. He enjoys being a crucial part of the school community, and has a special relationship with staff and children alike. He feels very privileged to be in the role he holds.