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Elizabeth Hayward

Liz joined Old Palace in 2004 and taught at the school for 16 years. She was a highly valued colleague who taught a wide variety of subjects including Religious Studies, History, Maths, and Expanding Horizons. Liz also played a key role in organising the Old Palace 125th anniversary celebrations in 2014. She is fondly remembered and will be sadly missed by staff, students and parents- both past and present. May she rest in peace.

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Isobel

Miss Hayward was an amazing maths teacher and she helped me so much with maths when I was in year 6. I enjoyed maths because she was so lovely and made maths fun, especially when we got to play countdown at the end of a lesson. We loved playing sum dog with her and …

Harsha Evangeli

I was deeply saddened to hear of Liz’s passing. She was a gentle, kind person and an absolutely amazing teacher. Her subject knowledge and passion for teaching were exemplary. Liz genuinely cared about students and always made time for those who needed that extra help and encouragement. It was a pleasure to have Liz …

Adam Seddon

Liz was a kind and dedicated teacher. She cared about her students as individuals and did everything she could to support them to achieve their full potential. She had a particular passion for teaching Mathematics to Year 6 and has had a really positive impact on so many students across her career. I shall …

Jane Thomas

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Liz. She was a much valued colleague and I know how dedicated she was to all the girls she taught. Wishing you comfort during this difficult time and my deepest sympathies go to you and your family. …

Rani Karpal

I was so sorry to hear the very sad news of Liz’s sudden passing. I worked with Liz as a TA in many of her classes and know that she was a wonderful, dedicated teacher who truly cared about her students. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences go to all of her …

Jane Burton

I only worked with Liz for a short time but when I joined Old Palace as Head in September 2019 she was very welcoming to me and I very much appreciated that. During that year (2019/20) she taught maths to Year 6 and during this time she launched the Sumdog competition which the girls …

Helen Stevens

When I joined OP in the Maths department Liz was such a help in settling me in. She really knew how everything worked. When she was planning her retirement she promised to send me a picture, on the first day back in September, from the top of a mountain as she intendeded to be …

Henrie Rowsell

I was an instrumental teacher at Old Palace for 11 years and Liz and I used to talk most mornings before 07.30 – we were certainly on the same page regarding education!  She was totally dedicated and touched the lives of so many children – that’s a wonderful legacy.  I am shocked and saddened …

Jan Goddard

I was very sorry to hear that Liz had passed away suddenly. I was at the school when Liz joined as an RS teacher. In the later years she was a colleague in the Maths department and I was very pleased that she taught year 6; she enjoyed teaching the younger students. My condolences …

Susana Pietragalla

I am very sorry to hear of Liz’s passing away. She was a very kind and considerate colleague. Although I did not work directly with her, I know that she was a committed and caring teacher.  Liz will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences go to her family and friends in …