13th Mar 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 seven thoughtful questions that we ask our alumni focusing on their lives, successes, and the school’s influence.
Name: Robert Copland
Time period as a pupil at Belmont House: 1962-1967 (School Captain 1967)
Current Occupation: Retired
How did your time at Belmont House School shape your career path?
Demonstrated to me that working hard could still be fun ! I really enjoyed my time at School ; very happy memories
Can you share a key moment or memory from your time at Belmont that had a lasting impact on you?
I remember well Mr Bond who was the Headmaster pointing out that religion, creed, colour; none of these things really matter. He had no time for any kind of discrimination.
What skills or lessons learned at Belmont have been most valuable in your professional life?
I worked hard in my career in business, but I enjoyed it as well.
In what ways did Belmont House School’s community or culture contribute to your personal growth?
Work hard and play hard! Be committed and be kind. Always be polite. Many of these lessons were learnt at Belmont.
Can you describe how Belmont’s teachers or extracurricular activities helped shape your future ambitions?
They managed to get a non particularly academic boy through his Common Entrance Exam with a ridiculously high mark!
What advice would you give to current Belmont students who want to follow a similar path to yours?
Work hard, but leave plenty of time to smell the roses!
Looking back, how do you feel Belmont House School prepared you for the challenges and opportunities you’ve faced in life?
All of the above
Our thanks to Robin for sharing his 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
