These comments were posted by a Catford Boys School teacher in response to a Smash Hits cover featuring David was posted on a blog:
I taught David Sylvian when he was still known as David Batt at Catford Boys' School. He was always smartly turned out; polite, well behaved and friendly. He got on with his work and, unlike his younger brother, who became Steve Jansen, did not attract a great deal of attention. Richard Barbieri, who was also in the group, was a similar character, though probably more outgoing. Neither struck me as likely to male such a name for themselves. By contrast, the late Mick Karn (Antony Michaelides) was a colourful, "arty" character at school and it was no surprise to learn that he had gravitated towards the pop world.
I am sure they deserved their success.
Link to to the site:
http://transpont.blogspot.com/2011/09/s ... 5504604501