[96] RISL remits its profits to Repton School Trust in the UK, which helps fund capital projects and bursaries. Bloody hell. In the independent sector, particularly in co-educational boarding schools, it's important that we develop and challenge "the whole person". [67][68][69], In February 2020, Repton announced Scott Talbot, former Olympian and coach for the New Zealand and Australian national swim squads, as the school's director of swimming. We've launched our very own app for Android and Apple devices which can be tailored to deliver the news and sport that you're interested in. A former teacher has been jailed for abusing pupils at a well-known private school in Derbyshire. Emily Chan For Mailonline The Governors of Repton School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36th Headmaster. About Repton School. David has 16 years of senior leadership experience in UK schools and will take over from Jonathan Hughes D'aeth who . Among the first twenty-two names on the register of Repton there are five gentlemen, four husbandmen, nine yeomen, two websters, or weavers, a carpenter and a tanner. Pupils can also choose to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. announced that the 2020-2021 school year would be Nagl's last, as Headmaster of The Haverford School. As the school marks its sixth academic year this September, its Rose Campus, which accommodates children from FS1 to Year 1 is delighted to welcome Kevin Hannah. [60] Repton's football team also won The 2018 ISFA Barry Burns Northern Eights Competition. [30], The total number of pupils was 353 at the outbreak of war, which fell to 273 in 1943. Read the disturbing messages Grace Tame claims the teacher Britain's strictest headteacher hits back at Ofsted after Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit. ADMISSIONS. Teacher Simon Clague preyed on three pupils, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. 'The safety and welfare of our pupils is the school's highest priority and the acting head reported the matter as soon as it was brought to her attention. Media. By Miles Dilworth and Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit, Published: 17:00 EST, 29 August 2022 | Updated: 05:03 EST, 30 August 2022. [7] A pupil's letter home in 1728 relates to his father that the headmaster, George Fletcher, would withhold meals from the boys if they were unable to recite scripture. Mr Mark Semmence Appointed Headmaster at Repton School | News | Repton School The Governors of Repton School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36th Headmaster. University School headmaster resigns after report alleges failure to investigate improper relationships at old school Published: Jan. 25, 2018, 4:23 p.m. University School Headmaster Richard Bryan Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school with the aim of securing the very best pupil outcomes. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. [94], The school set up Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) in 2013 to establish, develop and maintain British international schools. Repton School, Abu Dhabi, announces the appointment of a new Headmaster. Funds raised are distributed to a range of local and national charities chosen by representatives of both communities. 1979. 'Mr Mitchell was suspended from all duties whilst the case was investigated and he subsequently resigned.'. His gentle character provoked regular bullying in his early years. Educated at The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and Haileybury, and having read Classics at Cambridge, James started his career under Anthony Seldon at Brighton College, becoming Head of Classics at the age of 23 and then Head of Sixth Form. And maybe one of his lasting legacies will be the building of the Tilery Family Centre, bringing together parents within the community. [82], There are scholarships available for drama, sport, art, music, academic capacity and "all-rounder talent"; these do not exceed 20% of the school's fees. [139], The Charity Commission expressed "serious concerns" about safeguarding in 2018 after it received a sequence of serious incident reports from Repton School early in that year, specifically:[140], In September 2022, 3 governors resigned en block over safeguarding issues at the school; these were new addition safeguarding issues to those set out above that came to light after the jailing of Simon Clague.[153]. Situated in Repton, Derbyshire, the school hosts around 620 pupils. [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. "It was harrowing to hear how these despicable crimes have impacted on their lives, and we welcome the fact he has been sent to prison something that has happened thanks to the victims courage in speaking out. A new chemistry block and workshops were added within the precinct, as well as extensive alterations to the science block. As he so often quoted Nothing is ever black and white, but one thing is certain - over the past 30 years John Repton has been a hugely positive influence in the lives of hundreds of children and their families, and many teachers and staff members. The school, which includes author Roald Dahl and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson among its alumni, caters for male and female boarding and day pupils aged 13 to 18. Simon Clague admitted multiple sexual assaults on three young teenage girls at Repton School but his victims and former pupils believe that questions remain unanswered over the conduct of the school when the abuse took place. 19:33 GMT 11 Mar 2016 Repton School - Headmasters. Looking to the future, the search for Reptons next Headmaster has already begun.. 127 Following. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Harry and Meghan break cover for night out at private club in LA as unseen TV footage shows duke joking about reincarnation and finding 'freedom and happiness' - after Charles evicted couple from Frogmore Cottage and handed keys to Andrew, Ousted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot claims she was treated unfairly because she's 'a black woman in America' despite failing to stop soaring crime - as critics unleash and election heads to runoff, Twitter is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of frustrated users around the world, What's your biggest turn off? We asked the school the following questions: Is the school expecting any civil claims to arise from the criminal case? [74] There is an annual Plowright lecture, with the 2020 lecture being on serial killers. Duncan Bailey - Cothill House/Neal Bailey - Mowden Hall School. John, who lives in Hartlepool, will retire on Monday, July 19 after serving almost 30 years with the Stockton school. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' After careers in the City and in sports management, they made their forays into education. Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. Lenon supports the present government's attempt to give vocational education its own brand: T-levels.. "A school like I ran," he says, "offers maybe 15 A-level courses and that's it. [86], A regulatory compliance inspection took place in 2018 which found that the school met all of the minimums and associated requirements. Imposing an indefinite ban on behalf of Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, the head of teacher misconduct at the NCTL, Jayne Millions, said she considered an indefinite ban both 'proportionate and appropriate'. ' ' " 4^ .O M f. ^^ 'V- v-' 0> ^'P. .. .^ './ .V \~" 0' ,0 0. . [61][62], In January 2019, Repton announced Chris Read, former England cricketer, as the school's director of cricket. Primary school bans children from playing 'tag' claiming some have become upset during traditional break time game, Teacher, 48, who was abused and raped by her step-father from the age of four finally forgives her mother who stood by him, Bloody hell. Whilst any allegation involving sexual misconduct is serious, this was not a case where a physical sexual relationship had taken place. As a farewell gift to him, the children have put together a special performance that will be recorded and John will be given the video as a memento. Sir John Port of Etwall, on his death in 1557, left funds to create a grammar school which was then established at the Repton Priory. In his final weeks and towards the close of the academic year, tributes from parents and pupils, past and present, have flooded in praising John for his years of dedication to the school. [84], The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Notable alumni, also known as "Old Reptonians", include C. B. Fry, Jeremy Clarkson, Roald Dahl, Adrian Newey, and Michael Ramsey. How could a teacher be able to abuse multiple girls without suspicion at Repton during the 90s? The white headmaster of a New York Catholic school who made a Black student kneel as part of an apology to a teacher has resigned, the school said Wednesday. [85], An emergency inspection in January 2015 was ordered by the Department for Education reviewing welfare and safeguarding compliance under the Independent School Standard Regulations (ISSRs) and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (NMSB). [42], The school marked its 450th anniversary in 2007 with a royal visit from Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. The ability to balance the academic, the pastoral and the co-curricular is what sets apart an independent school from the rest, says Alastair Land, Headmaster of Repton School. Will teachers who worked at Repton during the period the abuse took place and are still at the school teaching now be involved in any sort of investigation or questioning regarding the culture, behaviour and incidents that took place in the 90s? 1414 to 1541 This incomplete list comes from The Durham School Register, 1991. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. [20], Numbers attending the school recovered in the late 1940s, such that The Cross was able to reopen in 1945 and Latham House in 1947. [89][90], Only parts of the original buildings remained when the school was established. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. The school was founded in 1557 and has grown considerably since; it now boasts a science priory, which was built in . Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 Resigned on 11 August 2021 Nationality British . David Jewell, headmaster of Repton School, 02. [18] A war memorial was unveiled on major general Sir John Burnett-Stuart, director of military operations and intelligence, and dedicated by Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell on 1 November 1922. No matter how busy he is, he always has time for other people. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Soon, the cane was picked up again and a second tremendous crack was administered upon the trembling buttocks. Headteacher John Repton with some of the pupils after the last Ofsted inspection. [95] The overseas schools are owned and funded by local investors, which can be education businesses, real estate corporates, private equity firms or wealthy philanthropists. 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