Townshend International School, Czech Republic (School)1

?, ID3253
Last Edited6 Feb 2019
Noteat Nov 2017Hradcany 1070, Hluboka nad Vltavou, CZECH REPUBLIC; >
History: Townshend International School (TIS) was founded as a non-profit organisation in 1992 by Reza and Ramona Reyhan, who had moved to South Bohemia from Austria to contribute to the social and economic development of Czechoslovakia after the fall of communism. To provide an enriching educational experience for their then 11-year-old daughter, they opened Townshend International School, named after the Irish scholar and humanist, George Townshend (1876-1957) [an Anglican clergyman who converted to the Bahá'í Faith].
With the support of the township of Hluboka, the school started in a rented wing of the local elementary school, with 23 students spanning grades 7, 8 & 9. Inspired by a vision to combine academic excellence with character development, the school began to attract families from around the world, growing rapidly into an international school serving students from pre-K through high school.
The school quickly outgrew its rented facilities. In 1999, construction of a dedicated school campus began on a field overlooking the peaceful lakes and forests of Hluboka, and beyond to the hills of South Bohemia and Austria. The new campus, with its 5000 square metre building housing classrooms, laboratories, seminar and meeting rooms, administrative offices, library and dining hall, along with two dormitory buildings, was dedicated in 2001.
In 2009, TIS adopted the internationally renowned Cambridge curriculum and became an associate member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
Over the years, TIS has attracted students from 98 countries and territories. Currently, the school has 140 students, grades pre-K through high school, with 70 boarding students ages 12 and up.
Vision & Culture: The school is inspired by the principles of the Bahá'í Faith (a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions, and the unity and equality of all people). Its vision and distinguishing features are…
* We see you as noble
* We emphasise character
* We nurture the life of the spirit
* We are a vibrant unified community
* We inspire service and social progress
Organisation:
Board of Directors sets general policy in keeping with the vision and mission of the school, and guides and supports the work of the School Director [see below].
School Director is responsible for the daily operations of the school, and its strategic growth into the future.
Academic Director: responsible for ensuring that students and faculty have the resources needed to meet the high standards set by the Cambridge curriculum, as well as supplemental courses developed by Townshend, and for coordinating the activities of the faculty members.
Residential Director is responsible for the well-being of the dormitory students, for enriching the lives of students entrusted to the school -- stays in close contact with students, parents, and staff, and has a finger on the pulse of campus life.
Members of the Board of Directors:
The members are appointed by the Founders, and confirmed by the Board of Directors. Current members are:
Mrs Merhazin Aiff -- trained in Industrial Business Management and served for ten years (with her husband, Wolfgang) as dormitory parents and administrators at TIS. Board member since 2008.
Mr Riccardo Besharati -- graduated from TIS in 2001, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Kings College, London, Masters in Sustainable Energy from Imperial College. Based in London, Biofuels Project Manager for BP Southern Africa. Board member since 2011.
Prof. Ingo Hofmann -- PhD in physics from Munich University, professor of physics at the Frankfurt Goethe-University, External Affairs Director of a non-profit organisation with primary focus on freedom of religion. 3 of his 4 children graduated from TIS. Board member since 2008, currently Chairman of the Board.
Mrs Ramona Reyhani -- co-founder of TIS, full-time volunteer Residential Director, Secretary of the Board of Directors. Board member since 1992.
Mr Reza Reyhani -- co-founder of TIS, degrees in mechanical engineering and political science, has established companies that have developed products for such global players as Audi, Sony and BASF, co-founder of the social non-profit road show “Dawnbreakers of Europe”, producer of the documentary film “The New Day” and conceptual creator of the Meditation Park for the bicentennial celebrations of Czechoslovakia. Board member since 1992.
Ms Ruha Reyhani -- graduated from TIS in 1997, MBA in International Business, visiting Lecturer on leadership and innovation at Humboldt University (Berlin), partner and strategist at Mensch, an innovation agency that implements human-centred, entrepreneurial and collaborative approaches for organisations in the public and private sectors. Board member since 2005.2 

Citations

  1. Website of Townshend International School, at www.townshend.cz, hereafter called Townshend website. Viewed 3 Nov 2017: Name.
  2. Townshend website. Viewed 3 Nov 2017: Address, Memos.

Margaret Elizabeth Newman

F, ID3254, (-6 Dec 1946)
Last Edited9 Nov 2017
Marriagesay 1910sArchibald Frederick Waugh 
Married NameWaugh 
Death6 Dec 1946private hospital, Sydney, NSW; >
Obituary in Grenfell Record 9 Dec 1946, page 2:
The death occurred on Friday of a member of an old esteemed district family, and a very esteemed lady, in the person of Mrs. Waugh, wife of Mr. Archie F. Waugh.
Deceased had been ailing for some time, and about six weeks ago made the journey to Sydney, accompanied by her husband and daughter — Miss Nellie Waugh — to seek further medical treatment. She entered a private hospital, and passed away on Friday while under an operation.
The late Mrs. Waugh was the eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Newman and the late Mrs. Newman, of Kensington, and formerly of Grenfell, and she leaves a widower, daughter Nellie, and four sons (Walter, Kevin, Eric and Laurence). Sisters are Mrs. H. J. Crowe, Mrs. W. Fleming (Delungra), a brother ''Watty,' living in Warwick (Q.).
Deceased was born in 1892, and had resided in the Parkes and Bland districts before coming to Grenfell. She took part in many public and social activities, and was a great help to her husband in the Agricultural Bureau.
The remains were brought to Grenfell, and the funeral left St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, Rev. Father O'Sullivan taking the services.1 

Family

 Archibald Frederick Waugh b. c 1883, d. c 1969

Citations

  1. Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove; accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper. Viewed 9 Nov 2017: DOD, POD, Memo.