Bryan, a Yorkshireman from Sheffield, started his teaching career in the 1960s at Wimbledon College. He taught French and Spanish. By the 1970s he had become Deputy Head. In 1977 he was appointed Headteacher of Bishop Thomas Grant School in Streatham.

In the 1980s, a Diocesan Education Plan for South London , stated that there would be two Catholic Sixth Form Colleges , with one of the sites at Clapham College. Clapham College itself would move to Battersea, prior to closing . The other Catholic Secondary Schools in South London would send their sixth formers to Clapham .Bryan Snalune was appointed the first Principal of St Francis Xavier College, a position he held for ten years until retirement.
Thanks to Bryan and the excellent staff, SFX became an outstanding Catholic Sixth Form college . His excellent work has been carried on by subsequent principals, Bernie Borland and Stella Flannery.

Bryan was a great man. Rest in peace.

(Colin Garvey)
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SNALUNE, Bryan. A. KSG. Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2020, aged 85. Beloved Husband to Carole, Father to Andrew, Phillip and Katie and Grandfather to Oliver, Agathe and Hugo. A private cremation will be followed by a memorial service when circumstances allow.

(Taken from the 'Richmond & Twickenham Times')