13th Nov 2025
As we approach our centenary year at Belmont House School, we wanted to look back, and reconnect with former pupils, near and far. Here we have a list of thoughtful questions that we ask our alumni focusing on their lives, successes, and the school’s influence.
Name: Richard Taylor
Time period as a pupil at Belmont House School: 10 years
Current Occupation: Self-employed
In what ways did your experience at Belmont House School help to shape your personal and professional development?
It allowed me space to pursue my creative interests whilst recognising and rewarding them. This led me to follow a creative career in fashion which later transformed into other sectors, but creativity has remained constant in everything I do.
Could you tell us about the path you have taken since leaving Belmont, and how your time at the school prepared you for those next steps?
I have been self employed since my late 20’s. Creativity and independent thinking has been central to make a success in business. Belmont encouraged both.
Are there particular teachers, subjects, or experiences at Belmont that you feel made a lasting impact on you?
There were many but if I was to select only two, it would be Mrs Hall and Mr Donaghy, the art teachers at the time who encouraged me to explore my artistic talents.
What guidance would you offer to current Belmont pupils as they look ahead to their future studies and careers?
Always keep an open mind. It won’t be a straight path.
What does being part of the Belmont House School alumni community mean to you today?
I live on the other side of the world so whilst I won’t be participating in any reunions anytime soon it is nice to be part of an institution that has impacted so many young peoples lives in a positive way.
Our thanks to Richard for sharing their experiences – would you like to feature as part of our Alumni of Belmont House School?
Please feel free to get in touch with Richard Doak via email: RDoak@belmontschool.co.uk
