Reed's In The News

The school's location so close to some beautful natural areas is really beneficial sometimes. The Geography Dept treated the 1st Form to a 'day in the local wilderness' for some river studies. Without a coach or minibus in sight it was also a very environmentally-friendly excursion! First stop - Oxshott Heath to explain management strategies for the local runners, horse riders and dog walkers. Then into Esher Common to discuss how the changing land-use of the area has resulted in the vegetation changing drastically from grass, heath and wetland habitats, to acidic podzols suited for alien pines. Final destination was Arbrook Common where the boys finally got a chance to put their wellies to the test and jump into the raging torrent – the River Rythe! Here they used CRADS (Calibrated River Acceleration Devices), supplied by NASA, to measure river velocity and meter rules to measure wetted perimeter and profile. An enjoyable and educational day out! . #geography #naturegeography #localenvironment

We are excited to celebrate that today marks the 100th anniversary of Reed's tenth Headmaster taking up his appointment on 1st May 1924 when the school was based at Watford! Rev. George Kendall Allen was 40 years old and in his short tenure he made many significant changes that still shape the school that we are today. His main aim was to create a sense of belonging and to re-focus on team spirit and achievement rather than just on the individual. He introduced house names with houses overseen by Housemasters; he redefined the role of the School Captain supported by School and House Prefects and he made rugby the main winter sport in place of football. One pupil recalled, “His arrival at Watford was like warm summer sunshine after a cold bleak winter.” #Headmaster #headmaster #schoolhistory #aremarkableman

Our new programme of Master Classes at Ripley Court School kicks off with a fun RESIN POURING evening on Thursday 16th May 2024 from 6pm to 9pm. If you’re looking for something different for a Mums’ night out or a team building activity, why not spend an evening immersing yourself in all things resin while creating your own beautiful work of art! Expert instruction provided by a professional resin artist and all equipment and products are provided, along with refreshments. To book please click on the RSE Events & Masterclasses link in our bio Linktree. #ResinArt #resinartist #mumsnightout #TeamBuilding

Lower Sixth Economists enjoyed a visit to London today. First up was the Bank of England where they learnt about UK monetary policy and found out how heavy a real gold bar is! It was then off to Kings College University for a tour and a 'uni-style' lecture on "Behavioural Economics in Finance Decisions'. . #bankofengland #economists #goldbar #kingscollegelondon