Gym head is top man

by Stephanie Elliott

Victoria University can look forward to a new head of the gym department who is described as a man with "outstanding" qualifications.

Mr. Allan Laidler, in his late 20s, is due to take up his appointment when he arrives from England late in April.

His special interests are in skiing, mountaineering and athletics. The ski club is hoping he will give dry ski lessons to members.

A specialist in physical education, Mr. Laidler was educated at Loughborough training college.

After working in New Zealand at Waitaki High School for three years, Mr. Laidler worked for the United Nations refugee organisation in a camp for the rehabilitation of refugees.

Mr. Laidler, whose wife is a New Zealander, applied for the position because he was so impressed with the country during his three years here.