Congratulations Vince
Well done Vince. You thoroughly deserve your award after a lifetime of teaching and dedication to your pupils. Best wishes for the National Awards.
Posted: July 8, 2007 at 19:07 PM | Author: Charles
Congratulations
Well done Vince, nobody deserves this more than you. You're truly an inspiration and a role model to many many people whom you have taught over the years. Congratulations.
Posted: July 18, 2007 at 17:07 PM | Author: Ben Blagrove
Well Done Sir!!!
Well Done Sir!!! This award is most fitting for you, hope we can do you proud like you have for us!!
Posted: July 18, 2007 at 22:07 PM | Author: Sophie Cash
We hear it all....
~Well done Vince...we've followed your career through Julie and know this award is well deserved. Congratulations and Good Luck in the' Big One' and the future. love Nicky, Mum Slater and Geoff. xxxx
Posted: July 19, 2007 at 19:07 PM | Author: The Slater clan, Hoylake
Brilliant finish.
Well done Vince, a wonderful way to retire. You have made such a positive difference to so many people that you rightly hold a very special place in their affections. Best of luck in London.
Posted: July 23, 2007 at 10:07 AM | Author: Peter Wright, National Lifetime Award 2005
Congratulations!
Well done Vince, you inspire us all with your ever lasting enthusiasm. You deserve this for the unbelievable dedication you put in.
Posted: July 23, 2007 at 19:07 PM | Author: Richard Mosey
Well deserved
John and I are delighted for you Vince. Your enthusiasm is inspirational, it certainly inspired Richard and he still loves his sport. He said recently that you were defintely the best teacher at John Taylor and we thank you for all the effort you made on Richard's behalf whilest he was studying for his A level, not just his achievment but yours as well.
Regards Non and John
Posted: July 23, 2007 at 19:07 PM | Author: Non Mosey
Congratulations!
Well done Mr Evans. I can't think of anyone else who would deserve this achievement more. Congrats.
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 06:07 AM | Author: Zoe Muir (class of '98)
Wonderful memories
Dear Vince , Richard, Nicholas and I have such very fond memories of a cricket match..that M.P.C.A. one . I have fond memories of being killed on the dance floor!!Want to congratulate you on recieving such a very special award, could palpably feel that you will be sorely missed by your students. Happy retirement from us here here in Australia, it's not that far away you know and a good place for a holiday
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 11:07 AM | Author: Julia Dudgeon
Fond memories!
Huge Congratulations! It brought a tear to my eye when I heard about your success, I have such great memories of the JT PE dept... an excellent team, lead by an exceptional teacher! Well done and good luck for the National Awards :-)
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 11:07 AM | Author: Lucia Patterson
Congratulations
I have fond memories of my time in school and many of those are thanks to you Vince. You always gave us 100% and made the lessons fun, challenging and always rewarding. I believe that through your dedication and enthusiasm you have helped not only myself but scores of other students realize their passion for sport. I cant think of anyone else who deserves this award more. Congratulations Vince
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 13:07 PM | Author: Duncan Buckley
Thoroughly deserved!!!!
Couldn't have happened to a more dedicated teacher! Massive congratulations. As a PE teacher myself now, I use many of your techniques, I just hope there are as effective for me:) Loads of luck for London.
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 18:07 PM | Author: Mel Muir
So well deserved!!!
Well done Mr Evans. You probably don't remember me, i was the un-confident small little midfielder in the early 90's. You gave me confidence to play freely and i eventually went on to play semi-pro footy!! Thanks. And by the way...you still look the same as you did in the 90's!!!
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 19:07 PM | Author: Matt Boardman (Bordy)
Long Overdue
Its about bloody time !, Many congratulations Vince
Posted: July 24, 2007 at 22:07 PM | Author: Tom Latham
Great stuff Vince
Fantastic to have met you and your team,it is an an honour that is much deserved. Bill from the MPCA
Posted: July 25, 2007 at 10:07 AM | Author: bill chernishoff
Well Done
From the far reaches we come. Well done Mr Evans
Posted: July 26, 2007 at 16:07 PM | Author: Mtembe Muwangbe
No one deserves it more.............
Never a doubt! Well done :)
Posted: July 27, 2007 at 11:07 AM | Author: " The Byrd's "
cricket is the winner
Many thanks Vince and JTHS community for a fantastic game of cricket and get together v MPCA Aussies. A highlight 4 us. Congrats on a brilliant career,
Posted: July 27, 2007 at 15:07 PM | Author: Peter Alp
And a great form teacher!
You made our mornings so very cheerful whilst we were lucky enough to have you as a form tutor for two years! you deserve this Vince, Well Done!
Posted: July 28, 2007 at 10:07 AM | Author: Sarah Tomlinson
Congratulations
Well done Mr Evans, many thanks for your patience and dedication. Very proud to hear about your award, best of luck in the National Award.
Posted: July 28, 2007 at 10:07 AM | Author: Vikki Hawkins
Tribute to a champion of sport..
The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a champion.
'Jean Claude Killy'
Vince, you truly are a champion for sport and now you have the trophy to prove to yourself what the rest of us already knew.
To be a person that lives forever in the hearts of everyone they meet is something to be proud of, and i hope you realise how well respected and how fondly you are held by us all..
Best wishes for your retirement and for all the future holds for you Vince..
Posted: July 30, 2007 at 14:07 PM | Author: Jonny Farmer
''A pretty good effort that!!!!''
Fully deserved Vince!!!!!!! Well done.
Posted: August 2, 2007 at 13:08 PM | Author: Tom Chapman
Congratulations
Vince, still going strong after all these years! I remember fondly the times I spent in your PE classes and all the help you offered us all, keep up the good work. Congratulations and good luck in London
Posted: August 3, 2007 at 11:08 AM | Author: Ian Wildgust
Champion!
Well done Vince. Good to see one of the best get recognised for their achievements. Really enjoyed the girls rugby team that started in late 80's/early 90's - you inspired me to go on and play more. Thank you & congratulations!
Posted: August 3, 2007 at 19:08 PM | Author: Rachael Smith (Was Cummings)
Richly deserved
Many congratulations, Vince, from a father who patrolled the touchline in the 90's! You continue to inspire all the students, no matter what their ability!
Posted: August 8, 2007 at 09:08 AM | Author: Simon Tulitt
Well done sir...errr...I mean Vince
That's fantastic news. Speaking as someone who was pretty rubbish at sports when I was at JTHS in the late 80's early 90's, you were really encouraging. As long as someone was willing to try, you were willing to give them your time. Thank you.
Posted: August 9, 2007 at 08:08 AM | Author: Michael Packman
Well done
Really chuffed to hear you got this. I wasn't brilliant at sport but I always enjoyed at it JT and reckon that's why I still play loads of different sports now. You truly deserve this accolade.
Posted: August 9, 2007 at 18:08 PM | Author: Kimberley Briscoe
Congratulations
You have only taught my son, Daniel Smith, for a year but I am not at all surprised you have received this award. Daniel thought you were really cool and the praise and encouragement you have given him is much appreciated. Good luck in London!
Posted: August 13, 2007 at 19:08 PM | Author: Debra Smith
The Most Influential Teaching I have Ever Had!
Vince,
I know I came from a good crop with all the greats including Gray, Newman, Buckman, Rae, Challoner, Shum and of course myself Johnson!! But I believe that we wouldn't have achieved anywhere near as much as we have without your guidance and motivation! Of course your 2 wingmen at the time Blake and Taylor were fantastic support but we all knew where the real talent lie!!!
Congratulations on your award it is most certainly deserved!!!
I hope you remain on the village scene for years to come!
Stu
Posted: August 16, 2007 at 16:08 PM | Author: Stuart Johnson
Congratulations from Texas
You made our fabulous lives possible - we will never forget you.
You are the perfect role model for all sports people - on and off the field.
We are sorry for those students who will not now experience the 'Vince Evans factor' in their lives.
Good luck and best wishes for your future.
Posted: August 19, 2007 at 11:08 AM | Author: Mark + Adam Taylor
An Inspiration
Vince, i remember when i first joined John Taylor; i was unfit, fat and didn't play any sport. Until i met you. Right from my first day i remember how encouraging you were; no matter how sportingly talented anyone was, everyone was equal in your eyes. You always put just as much effort into helping the less sportingly-talented people than the superstar sportsmen! Your enthusiasm for PE has helped so many people achieve in sport in the past, and that has to be commended. Even me (the short fat lad in year 7) is playing badminton for Staffs- all because of your dedication to your job, and passion for helping people.
Even when he's not teaching, Vince puts a smile on my face. Just walking through the corridoors you can see what a respected teacher he is- everyone says hello to him!
Anyone who has sat in Vince's theory lessons can see what a passion he has for the subject he teaches, he walks about the classroom, jumping up and down; doing anything he can to try and get you to understand. Before you know it the lessons ended, and we all have to leave and go back to the 'boring' lessons!
As you can tell i could talk about Vince for hours, and happily receit hundreds of stories about him from over my past few years at John Taylor.
Well done Vince, you deserve this award more than anyone could possibly imagine, i can't see how anyone could show more dedication that you have in the past.
Good luck in your retirement, and thankyou for everything you have done for me.
Tim
Posted: August 19, 2007 at 19:08 PM | Author: Tim Aldridge
An Inspiration
Vince, i remember when i first joined John Taylor; i was unfit, fat and didn't play any sport. Until i met you. Right from my first day i remember how encouraging you were; no matter how sportingly talented anyone was, everyone was equal in your eyes. You always put just as much effort into helping the less sportingly-talented people than the superstar sportsmen! Your enthusiasm for PE has helped so many people achieve in sport in the past, and that has to be commended. Even me (the short fat lad in year 7) is playing badminton for Staffs- all because of your dedication to your job, and passion for helping people.
Even when he's not teaching, Vince puts a smile on my face. Just walking through the corridoors you can see what a respected teacher he is- everyone says hello to him!
Anyone who has sat in Vince's theory lessons can see what a passion he has for the subject he teaches, he walks about the classroom, jumping up and down; doing anything he can to try and get you to understand. Before you know it the lessons ended, and we all have to leave and go back to the 'boring' lessons!
As you can tell i could talk about Vince for hours, and happily receit hundreds of stories about him from over my past few years at John Taylor.
Well done Vince, you deserve this award more than anyone could possibly imagine, i can't see how anyone could show more dedication that you have in the past.
Good luck in your retirement, and thankyou for everything you have done for me.
Tim
Posted: August 19, 2007 at 19:08 PM | Author: Tim Aldridge
Brilliant!
A very well done to you Mr Evans! You were the best from tutor ever and you really deserve this. Thankyou for all your help at school :). Sarah x
Posted: August 25, 2007 at 18:08 PM | Author: Sarah Ogilvie
Respect to Vince
From al the lads in Alrewas - quality work vince well done x
Posted: September 5, 2007 at 09:09 AM | Author: Chapel
Nice one Vince
Cast your mind way back and you might remember the heady 80s...Just looking at the site and saw the news... great stuff, many congratulations! All the best, Ben
Posted: September 5, 2007 at 22:09 PM | Author: Ben Moffat
Many congratulations
Vince, I can only reiterate what Stuart said. You were an inspiration to us all, and from personal experience you most certainly brought out the best in me. If it weren't for you I would never have travelled and far and wide as I have with rugby, and I wouldn't be doing the job I am now! Many congratulations. It means a massive amount to finally see your hard work and effort recognised by others, not just the hundreds of children who were lucky enough to have you.
Alex and family
Posted: September 5, 2007 at 22:09 PM | Author: Alex Gray
You always were a little legend Sir!!!!
You always were the best form tutor we could ever ask for and you so deserve this award, congratulations sir, still cant call you Vince, thats to wierd!!! PS: Hows the clarinet going, are you still practising???? Loads of luck for the big one.
Posted: September 12, 2007 at 16:09 PM | Author: Naomi Clinton
Mr Evans - still a star
My best memories of school were on the sports field and it was thanks to you and Miss Slater (remember driving the basketball team to Heathrow?). I'm so pleased you've had the recognition you deserve and I can't quite believe you're at retirement age, you look the same! Hope to catch up with you and the sports team at the reunion. Good luck for the big 'un!
Posted: September 17, 2007 at 21:09 PM | Author: Sherrie Rowlands
congrats to the old man of the school
well done vince adrian ere a old pupil and collegue.You were an inspiration for thousands of children and the pe department wont be the same at jths wilth out you you deserve all the happiness on your retirement with you helen and your daughter long live vince evans and the memory of you live on at j.t.h.sfrom adrian hall
Posted: September 24, 2007 at 15:09 PM | Author: adrian hall
Not before time...
Vince, fantastic news! Huge congratulations for winning this award and the recognition that comes with it. The memory of your legendary shout of 'It's there!' whilst performing an over exaggerated forward defence shot with an imaginary bat in the sports hall never fails to amuse me.
Posted: September 25, 2007 at 14:09 PM | Author: Stuart Coleman
....about time!
Brilliant. Well done Vince and thanks for all the memories and support. I'm sure you've managed to inspire thousands by now, myself included.
Hope you're using those strawberries from the garden in the cake!!!?
Posted: September 26, 2007 at 09:09 AM | Author: Rod Coleman
Howzat!!!
Brilliant Vince and so well deserved, great to see it wasn’t just the Coleman’s that appreciated the hard work you put into your teaching and bringing fun to all you do. More than that, you taught Rod and Stuart the importance of enthusiasm – it’s infectious. Who else would I have left my son with when we had to move on from Barton? Thanks to you and Helen for looking after Rod so well. Good luck in London.
Posted: October 3, 2007 at 12:10 PM | Author: Diana Coleman
Good Job Vince
Dear Vince, You are already a winner with us and we have watched with amazement and enormous respect as you maintained your energy and enthusiasm for your vocation year after year. Some say you could have been an England wicket-keeper batsman a la Godfrey Evans, but you always wanted to teach, and by doing so enabled hundreds of children to 'enjoy the game' for the sake of it. It will be good watching others appreciate who you are and what you have meant to so many. We wish you well for the finals, but knowing how little you think of winning, we expect to see you enjoying a great game in front of the biggest crowd there is. No pressure! See you soon
Posted: October 18, 2007 at 23:10 PM | Author: john and alison
VINCE!
Dear Mr Evans,
You know as well as I do that you are without a doubt the best teacher that John Taylor has ever had, and they probably wont get one much better than you, at teaching that is, your singing was never your strongest point. We still enjoyed it though. As you know I have been out of the country for many months, this is why I am only just posting this comment of congratulations on your page. Well done Vince, you really did deserve the award, and should have won the big one! The fact that you didnt was an outrage! I am hoping that we can play golf someday, because I really dont believe that you are as good as you say you are. I am awful, so you can teach me! Again!
Well done sir,
From Elliot and the rest of the Humble family.
Posted: October 31, 2007 at 17:10 PM | Author: Elliot Humble
Well derserved!
Hey Mr E or Vince should I say.
Well done and much derserved. You are a true credit to both JT, PE and teaching. You have kept up an unquenchable energy over the last 30 odd years. So many of us have you to thank for exceptional sporting oppotunities and achievements! You are one of a kind and will be a legend! Good luck!
Posted: November 6, 2007 at 08:11 AM | Author: Rachel Hope
Long over due
Well done vince, somethin u truely deserve an should have collected long ago. A teacher that was truely respected, liked an enjoyed having lessons with. A great guy an was lucky enough to have 4 years of his great teaching. Thanks for everythin, hope big one is urs next
Posted: November 6, 2007 at 20:11 PM | Author: Gemma spiers
Smashing Stuff
Vince, congratulations on this long overdue and hugely deserved recognition for all the work you ahve done over the years. Your enthusiasm and dedication have been an inspiration to us all and for every single wet, cold PE lesson you dragged me through I salute you.
Best of luck for the Nationals and cheers from all of the Jones'.
Posted: November 24, 2007 at 03:11 AM | Author: Paul Jones
Legend
Vince, You have been an inspiration to me and you are the reason I am at uni doing Sports Education. Being able to do work experience with you has given me great confidence, and if I become half the teacher you are I no I will have done well!
Congratulations on the award and thankyou for all that you have done for me over the years.
Smithy
Posted: December 28, 2007 at 17:12 PM | Author: Ian Smith
Great Work!
superb vince no one is as gooooooooooooooooooooooooood as you. you are a true legend. shoulders back
Posted: January 22, 2008 at 12:01 PM | Author: No 1 Fan
Well Done!
Well Done, you really deserve it!!
Posted: July 24, 2008 at 22:07 PM | Author: Lindsey Clarke
Awesome Mr Vince
Wow. A blast from the past.
Congratulations!
Posted: October 7, 2008 at 10:10 AM | Author: Maria Hayreh
Mr Rugby!!
Vince you introduced me to rugby and all other sports. I'm still playing today some 25yrs later. You deserve this prize and you sure influenced my life. Cheers for everything. Glen Dennis
Posted: October 14, 2008 at 19:10 PM | Author: glen dennis
Well done Sir!
Happy memories from Colfox back in the 70's! Always an inspiration & a leader. Thank you for all you've done.
Posted: October 22, 2008 at 20:10 PM | Author: David Podger
Well Deserved
You were an outstanding individual in college Vince and this award comes as no surprise. Congratulations.
Posted: September 28, 2009 at 22:09 PM | Author: Graham Hadlow
Colfox 74 - 80
I'm 47 now but still remember how inspirational you were at school. I never believed I was much of a sportsman though I loved sport. Because of your encouragement my life has been enriched by playing rugby for the last 30 years and having just the best time! Thanks Vince - you were. and obviously still are, a star!!
Posted: April 2, 2010 at 23:04 PM | Author: Ian Cook
Very well done class of 96
I know it's been a while since you won this award. I would like to congratulate you on achievingthis. You totally desirve it. Not just for being an Influential teacher, but also an Influential farther!!!!
Posted: June 13, 2010 at 16:06 PM | Author: Gary Widdowfield
