Mr Banks joined the College as Housemaster of Tŷ Ddewi in September 2005.  With 15 years experience in Boarding Houses both in the United Kingdom and South Africa, he brought with him a unique style that has seen Tŷ Ddewi fast become a settled and happy house.  Aptly supported by his wife, a New Zealander, and often seen with his two Jack Russell dogs in tow, Mr Banks also teaches English and coaches the 2nd XV rugby team.  In true Antipodean style a barbecue fire can often be seen glowing outside Tŷ Ddewi and on Rugby International days in particular such a mix of rugby nations ensures healthy rivalry between House staff and students.

The House Team
Mr Banks is supported by an excellent house team who oversee both the pastoral and academic care of the Tŷ Ddewi students.  The house team this year consists of:

Live-in Assistant
Ms F Earle

Half Assistant
Mr P. Spowage

Boarding Tutor
Mr T Jones

Academic Tutors
Miss F Earle
Mr M Williams
Miss L Grey
Mr V Price
Mr A Rees
Dr J Rockey
Mrs D Crichton

House Prefects
Gwyn Edwards
Samuel Rowlands
George Humfrey
James Thomas
Jonathan George
Cwyllog Anwyl Williams
Thomas James
Iwan Davies
Daniel Beynon
Jac Evans
Miki Wan

The House
Tŷ Ddewi can house up to 45 boys, mostly in single accommodation and a small number in twin rooms.  A three storey building, student accommodation is on the top two floors, with Common Room, Kitchen, Laundry and Games Room on the ground floor.  Students enjoy comfortable couches, television, puzzles, games and Tŷ Ddewi Common Room, kindly donated in 2005 by the Parents Association.