Wilfred Norman Stewart Hoare (23 October 1909 – 28 August 2003) was an English cricketer, schoolmaster and headmaster of Strathallan School from 1951–1970.
[2] He held a commission with The Royal Scots during World War II, and served at home and abroad.
[2] Hoare arrived at Strathallan at a time when most schools in the United Kingdom were still trying to recover from the effects of World War II.
[4]: 21 In 1942 the school had also lost its founder, Harry Riley, and was still to find a replacement who shared his vision and zest for success.
[4]: 27 The following years saw the purchase of Coven Trees (house), classrooms harled, dormitories redecorated, the pond drained and stocked with trout, the vegetable garden became the garden pitch, Thorny Shades levelled for hockey, and the excavated soil used to build a causeway across the Dell (valley).
[4]: 30 By the late sixties the school was thriving, exam results were excellent, and sports teams competitive.
[4]: 31 After his speech day address that term, he and his wife were piped from the dining hall to their house, the route lined with pupils clapping them home.
[4]: 31 A devoted board of governors, and dedicated staff, combined with Hoare's desire to succeed, cultivated an excellent environment for achievement.