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Fairytale Festival, October 2022

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Taking students to inter-school English Speech Competition...We smashed it!

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Taking students to inter-school English Speech Competition...We smashed it!

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Enjoying brunch. June 2022.

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Celebrating 50 with champagne and Caviar 🤎

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Never a dull moment with you around Robbie ♥️

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Never a dull moment with you around Robbie ♥️

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You always put a smile on my face, and would light up the room. I'm going to miss you greatly.

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Christmas 2022 🤎

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Even with a broken hand, the master cook teaches his young padawan how to carve a bird.

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☘️ we could always count on you for a good time 💚

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☘️ we could always count on you for a good time 💚

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Universally loved and respected. Always funny, always spot on. He will leave a lasting impression on all that knew him

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Gaaaaaayyyyyyuy

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Late night kebab 😂

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Liverpool Legend YNWA Robbie la

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My Shanghai brother ❤️

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A very special Christmas 🎄

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Always the star attraction

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The ‘king of fashion ‘😂🤦‍♂️👍

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Gaaaaaay!!!

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Celebrating Robbie at our leadership team meeting

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Beautiful soul gone too soon

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Don't think we ever did anything without you ❤️❤️❤️

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You are big part of our Shanghai story and those stories will live forever ❤️

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You will always be the definition of a gentleman to me, Mr Robbie. You ensured I was doing well when I was new to HD Shanghai and when I was pregnant with Baby Pan. When I came back after birth, you still made sure I was doing well with a baby at home and trying to balance work. You were like that. You were always looking out for everyone around you. I will miss you terribly.

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What’s up doc?

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Moral of the story - never give your phone to the ‘boys’ 😂

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Robbie as the teal godfather.

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Big man in a little shirt. What a legend.

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a very W Christmas 🤎

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Robbie was an oldschool gent at his core. In fact - and this is amusing given his propensity to banter and absurdity and Liverpool shirts evidently occupying most of his wardrobe space - I saw Robbie as a modern-day Renaissance man: He was skilled and truly knowledgeable in many different areas. He was well-rounded, despite himself!

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Robbie was an oldschool gent at his core. In fact - and this is amusing given his propensity to banter and absurdity and Liverpool shirts evidently occupying most of his wardrobe space - I saw Robbie as a modern-day Renaissance man: He was skilled and truly knowledgeable in many different areas. He was well-rounded, despite himself!

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Robbie. I know, like anybody, you made mistakes, but part of what made you an exceptional person in my eyes is that you learnt from these mistakes, and taught from them. They crystallized into wisdom that you imparted through stern assurances, amusing anecdotes or sage words of wisdom.

Honestly, when I first met you I was a little bit overawed. You had such strength of character and charisma.

When, down the line some way later, I discovered we would be working closely together I knew I had to put my best foot forward. Fortunately, you had a knack of getting the best out of people. You quickly became one of the most positive influences and encouraging people I've ever met.

You were my mentor, but you were also my good friend.

The spirit and life of the school. The most trusted and respected person in the room.

Your very special flame was cut prematurely short; but you burned bright, radiated love and warmed the hearts of those who knew you.

I miss you, mate.

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So many happy memories together

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Robbie was more than just a colleague to many of us. He was also a mentor and close friend. He was dedicated to his students, his profession, and to the HD community. During our English speech competition two years ago, the topic that Robbie thought of was What does HD mean to me? The G5 student who won first place talked about her great teachers. The teacher who meant the most to her, the one who inspired her to read the Lord of the Rings (a series I would struggle to read today) and challenged her, was, of course, Robbie. Throughout his time at our school, he touched the lives of so many students, parents and staff. Let me tell you about his journey with us at HD Shanghai School.

Robbie joined HD in November of 2018, 6 years ago. He started as a Grade 4 teacher and quickly worked his way up to cohort leader. I met Robbie on his first evening in China, wandering around Golden Street behind Wanda, looking for a place to have a pint of beer. We quickly developed a strong friendship, and he helped me get a position at HD the following year. Robbie was my cohort leader for two years when I started at HD. During those two years of collaboration and mentoring, I built the confidence to apply for a cohort leader position.

While I was promoted to be the grade 4 cohort leader, Robbie chose to work in my cohort rather than be the cohort leader of a different grade. I was initially apprehensive about this dynamic. Would he be resentful about the situation? Would it strain our friendship? No. Robbie continued to be a supportive friend, helping me to navigate various challenges that year. He would eventually go on to become the science coordinator, and we continued to work closely to ensure the best learning experience for our students.

The following year, I was promoted to assistant deputy principal, and he was promoted to head of English. Once again, we were in a position to work closely together where we could have an even more significant impact on the outcomes of our entire student body. That year brought many challenges: daily COVID testing, snap-lockdowns, high teacher turnover and several leadership changes. It was a challenging time to live in Shanghai and work at HD. However, Robbie helped tirelessly to support the school and mentor a new generation of teachers.

During the last school year, Robbie did great work as the Head of English. He led the implementation of Super Minds, helped coach our students to a second-place finish at the Battle of the Books, organized our English speech competition, coached our students to 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place finishes at the inter-campus HD speech competition, and helped shape last year’s fairytale festival and International Learning Festival.  All this while also taking on the extra responsibility of being the Grade 3 cohort leader.

Robbie was intensely passionate about the things that he enjoyed in life; chess, cooking, Liverpool football, drinking beer with friends, music, and of course, education. His passion for education was infectious, inspiring students and teachers alike to be better versions of themselves. He was loved by everyone in the community and was affectionally known around town as the “Mayor of Songjiang.” Robbie's zest for life and learning was an integral part of the HD Shanghai community, and we will continue to honor his memory and spirit for years to come. May he live on forever in our hearts.

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Changing from Liverpool for the AFL. Go Pies!

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This short message won’t encapsulate the essence of Robert Wilde. Though his time was cut short, he made such a positive impact on so many people. As a friend said beautifully, Robbie was truly second to none in so many ways.

He had an uncanny ability to read the room and rise to any challenge. He was the most gregarious or entertaining person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Whether it was work at school or in Shanghai (and in the UK), he wore many hats-a father figure, a mentor, a teammate, a friend or brother to so many, His passing left us in a state of shock, disbelief and deep sadness. Thank you for the five years of laughs, conversations and for always being there. May your family and loved ones find peace and comfort in the memories we all share. Robbie, may you rest in peace forever.

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Robbie was my first international homeroom teacher when I joined SHHD in 2020 as a learning facilitator. We made wonderful teamwork at that time and accumulated so many good memories. He is beloved not only by his students but also by his colleagues. We will miss you so much. ❤️

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Robbie was my first international homeroom teacher when I joined SHHD in 2020 as a learning facilitator. We made wonderful teamwork at that time and accumulated so many good memories. He is beloved not only by his students but also by his colleagues. We will miss you so much. ❤️

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Robbie, thanks for being the great friend that you were to Jay and me.

Your infectious positivity and sense of humour were always a pleasure to encounter whenever we met on campus.

The planet is undeniably less one amazing soul in your absence.

We were really looking forward to you visiting us in the Philippines. In lieu of that, I sending a bit of them to you to accompany you on your journey.

Love ya, Buddy!

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Robbie, as Head of English, led by example and created a supportive, if challenging, environment for his teachers. Robbie was genuinely committed to the well-being of both teachers and students. He fostered a sense of community and respect, where everyone felt safe and empowered to reach their full potential.

Robbie's passing is a significant loss for the educational community. His dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire others will be sorely missed.

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What a legend, what a guy!! The world will not be the same without this little ray of scouse sunshine. Good luck and god speed my friend!!!

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One of my best teachers！

From：Adam Wang

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I remember singing you’ll never walk alone with him last Christmas, the song has always been special to me and I’ve sang it many times at Celtic games. That night however was probably the most special time I’ve sang it.