Standing outside a classroom one day Bernard overheard two lads talking; 'What's he like? asked one to which the other replied, 'He's hard....... but he's fair.' Bernard said he could live with that. How true it was. (Chris Keegan 1973-88) A year or two into the opening of Birley High School Bernard queried the lack of visits by the Head, the outstanding Ernie MacDonnell, to Hilary House Room where Bernard was in charge. 'I know I don't need to,' was the reply. Bernard was so chuffed. (Chris Keegan 1973-88)