Reed's In The News

School's Out!! Speech Day today ended the 2024-25 academic year on a high. As the celebrations for 150 years of our Old Reedonians Association also came to a close it was fitting that our Chairman of Governors, himself an Old Reedonian, welcomed fellow Old Reedonian, Alistair Crane, as our Guest of Honour. Alistair spoke candidly about his journey from school drop-out at 16 to seasoned entrepreneur who (amongst many success stories) recently sold his e-commerce company to Klarna. He advised our pupils that hard work, persistence and a determined mindset will help them achieve. As ever, our School Captains spoke with a maturity and poise beyond their years - those Toastmaster sessions really do pay off! Erin told us that it was the small, but poignant, memories that she would hold dear of her time at "this incredible school". Her special moment came at the Foundation Appeal Lunch when, listening to the stories from former Foundationers, she realised that the magic of Reed's is what stays with you when you move on. Sam also highlighted the Foundation in his speech - that its wide-spread impact across the school plays a vital role in shaping the spirit and character of Reed's and has given him the confidence to know that he'll find the right community wherever he goes. We wish all the very best to our 2025 leavers! . #speechday #schoolyearend2025 #inspiration @reedsalumni

At the Shine Media Awards at Stationers’ Hall our student magazine WRAPPED received ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best Designated Topic – Leaders of Tomorrow’ category for Barnaby Fox’s article ‘Is the Pen Really Mightier than the Sword?’ Chloe J and Nick M, representing the team, spent the day enjoying a variety of industry workshops including podcasting, journalism, bookbinding and cartoon drawing, before the Awards ceremony took place. Delighted that our students’ efforts and talents have been recognised! . #ShineMedia #stationershall #studentmagazine

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold expedition students have experienced perfect hiking conditions in Wales this week. They certainly look as if they've had a fantastic time! . #DofE #dofegold #dofeexpedition

The Second Form (Yr8) have had a fabulous time at Stubbers Adventure Centre over the last few days. From laser tag, abseiling and high ropes to paddle boarding, banana boats and kayaking amongst the many outdoor activities on offer they experienced a true outdoor adventure! Huge thanks to @stubbers_adventure_centre for providing such an amazing time for our pupils! #OutdoorAdventure #Resilience

After exams are done, feedback has been given and we approach the summer holidays we like to ensure our younger pupils have fun, whist maintaining an element of academic education. Last week the First Form (Yr7) had a blast with billhooks, birds of prey, jousting and never-ending spiral staircases on a History trip to Warwick Castle. A selection of Second Form (Yr8) pupils took on a series of Science and Technology challenges competing against other teams at Richmond upon Thames College. The robotics team of Matthew S and Ben M won the Robotics Challenge Prize! This was an excellent experience showing the boys how science and technology could be used in future careers. The Third Form (Yr9) enjpyed a Geog field trip to Guildford to investigate sustainability using data collection methods. The skills and knowledge gained will be extremely useful for those going on to take GCSE Geography. . #warwickcastle #sciencechallenge #geographyfieldtrip

We encourage all our pupils to be curious and to work independently. The culmination of this year's Nissen Bridgeman Project, completed by all pupils in Year 9, was an event showcasing independent thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity, as pupils presented the outcomes of their self-directed research projects. Topics ranged impressively across disciplines: from ancient mythology to artificial intelligence, from colonial legacies to the future of work. Each of the 13 finalists delivered their talk with confidence and clarity, responding thoughtfully to a wide range of probing questions from the audience and judges. Overall Winner for Best Project was Zachary G, whose fascinating exploration of Cloud Seeding combined scientific research with thoughtful ethical reflection. The Best Speaker Award went to Luke D for his polished and insightful talk on 'The End of the Office?', which stood out for its relevance, personal insight, and his personable style of delivery. All other speakers were awarded Runner-Up Prizes, reflecting the high quality and ambition of every presentation. It was an inspiring evening that celebrated the independence, curiosity, and intellectual ambition of all involved. . #independence #curiosity #intellectualambition

Our Sixth Form students embark on their Gold The Duke of Edinburgh's Award assessed expedition in mid Wales today. They certainly look well prepared for whatever the challenge will throw at them! Good luck to them all! 👍🍀 . #dofegold #DofE #dofeexpedition #gosafely

The Academic Scholars' Dinner this week celebrated the inaugural presentation of the Epicureans Awards, for Scholars who have excelled (in a very competitive field!) in a range of academic pursuits across the year. Director of Scholars, Dr McLaughlin, congratulated all the Scholars for continuing to forge new intellectual horizons at Reed’s! Excitingly, they also launched the first edition of The Epicurean, a student-produced academic journal showcasing a stunning range of peer-reviewed intellectual prowess. We are immensely proud of the structures that we have in place to promote academia throughout the school - the opportunities for challenge and enrichment offered, both in and outside the classroom, are second to none. . #AcademicExcellence #AcademicScholar #curiosity

We're recruiting! We need an LTA accredited TENNIS COACH with previous experience of teaching tennis to children and high levels of energy and enthusiasm to assist with our adult and junior group programme. We also need a GYM SUPERVISOR to work part-time, term-time only across 4 days a week. More info for both roles can be found here: https://www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk/621/vacancies . #tenniscoach #tenniscoaching #gymsupervisor #sportsjobs

SUMMER CRICKET CAMPS here at Reed's! Boys and girls from U5 - U14, 10am-3pm (early drop off/late collection available) throughout July and August. Held in our fabulous Indoor Cricket Centre and run by Rajasthan Royals Academy. To book click on the link in our bio Linktree. #summercamp #SummerCamp2025 #surreyholidaycamps #cricketcamps

We're never quite sure who enjoys the Colour Run more - the pupils or the staff! Before school exam season got underway pupils across the school took part in this annual fun event to raise money for the House Charities. One of the largest ever entries with 250 pupils enjoying the run whilst having paint thrown at them en route by Heads of Houses. Overall it raised an incredible £2,600 for the Rainbow Trust, Momentum, Refuge, Hascombe Ward Trust Fund and Marie Curie! . #colourrun #colourrun2025 #fundraiser

Don't forget to catch up with some of our fantastic Podcasts over the half term. You can meet the new School Prefects for 25/26 as they share what drives them in their new roles, what they hope to change, and what makes Reed’s truly special. A special episode sees a collective of Upper Sixth Form usurpers ousting the usual hosting trio and taking over the microphones for Leavers' Day 2025! Join them for a healthy dose of Reed’s nostalgia—the moments, memories, and mayhem that made the years in our brilliant school community totally unforgettable! Or, in a really engaging episode, listen to a team of young historians exploring the continued impact of the Second World War in 2025, and how pupils today connect with this pivotal period of history. Plenty to keep you going - have a wonderful holiday everyone! Listen on SPOTIFY or APPLE via the link in our bio Linktree. . #podcast #podcasting #schoolpodcast