Reed's In The News

First Form pupils had a fantastic opportunity to connect with Shakespeare’s world during a visit to the Globe Theatre in London. First up was an engaging guided tour of this iconic theatre where pupils explored its history and gained insight into the theatrical traditions of Elizabethan England. Following this, pupils took part in a workshop led by a professional actor, focusing on the relationship between Claudio and Hero in Much Ado About Nothing, the text they are currently studying in their English lessons. The experience brought Shakespeare’s writing from page to the stage, deepening pupils' understanding of his language and themes in a fun and interactive way. . #globetheatre #shakespeare #immersion

Our Corp of Drums wowed the audience at the Autumn Concert last night with their LED drumsticks! More news on the incredible concert to follow next week but suffice to say it was 'music to the ears'. 😁🎼🎤🎹🥁🎸 . #corpsofdrums #ledlightshow

Our online FutureCareers Seminar on AI and Data Science this week provided a thought-provoking exploration of the future of careers in AI and data science, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead. First speaker, Jason Hill a parent at Reed's, began the event with a brief history of technology's impact on the job market and noted that while AI can provide an abundance of insights, it lacks human traits such as curiosity, creativity, and motivation. Rob Oddy, also a parent, shared his journey from studying Computer Science to his current role in financial technology, providing valuable insights into how AI is utilized in the financial services sector. Ben Reed, an Old Reedonian, joined us from Seattle and concluded the seminar with a discussion about the transformative impact of AI, using the example of ChatGPT, which has significantly influenced the technology industry. He emphasized that while AI will not replace people, instead it will augment human capabilities and enhance their work. A great soundbite to take away! Pupils/parents who missed the seminar can view the recording on our HE Portal in Firefly. . #careersseminar #CareersSupport #AI #datascience @reedsalumni

ONLY ONE MORE SLEEP until our fabulous Christmas Fair opens at 12noon tomorrow - Friday 22nd November 2024. It's the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping with exciting and varied hand-picked stalls, festive music from our talented musicians and not forgetting the Christmas Café serving homemade cakes, delicious sausge rolls and hot drinks. All welcome - bring friends, family, neighbours... Raffle tickets can be bought online: and we even have silent auction where you can win an amazing Christmas Canapé Party for 20 people courtesy of Vanilla Bean Events. NOTE: You can enter these via the links in our bio. Both close at 12pm on 29th November 2024. @reedsalumni @ripleycourt

What an incredible experience for our 1st XI Hockey players! They were fortunate enough to have a skills session with current GB player and Old Reedonian, Conor Williamson, when he called into Reed's recently. Conor was the youngest member of the Team GB men’s field hockey squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He was crowned England’s Junior Player of the Year in 2023 and featured heavily in England’s run to the final of the 2023 EuroHockey Championships. At Reed's he was an instrumental player in the team who won the U18 National Finals in 2019 and 2020. . #gbhockey #hockeyskills #olympics2024 @reedsalumni

Thrilled that over 100 shoeboxes that our pupils packed with gifts for the Samaritan's Purse appeal are on their way to children in need overseas. It was obvious that much care and thought had gone into each box - a wonderful display of one of our core values, compassion. Shout out to Mrs Dawes and her tutor group who donated an astonishing 16 boxes, all beautifully wrapped in Christmas paper with personal messages written inside. Close prefects - Tom, James, Seb and Thomas - helped Mrs Bruneau to check each box and get them on their way, hopefully bringing joy and happiness to the childen who receive them. . #samaritanspurse #compassion #joyatchristmas