Miqhael Kannemeyer
Maybe people here would wish to know that my father, R.F. Kannemeyer, who taught English at Mayfield in the 70’s and then at Gilbert Miles, died at the age of 94 just over a week ago. His funeral is on this Saturday morning 20th December 2014 at South Essex crematorium in Corbets Tey.
R.F. Kannemeyer 1920 – 2014
Many thanks to a truly inspiring Teacher / Headmaster from my Gilbert Miles school days, 1973 – 1978. I am a writer, artist and film maker now thanks to his tutoring and encouragement. A great man.
Have just come across this message, after searching for old teachers at my school, Gilbert Miles, back in the 70’s. So happy that Mr Kannemayer lived such a long life. He taught my brother and it was while he was in your fathers class that ‘Mr K’ karate chopped the chalk board in anger. The class was really playing up, and the board snapped in half. He had the full attention of the class after that and became the legend that was Mr Kannemayer, karate expert. He was always a kind man, even though he had that one outburst! RIP Mr K, it was an honour to know you.