Welcome from the Headmaster

Feeling festive? There are 3 evenings of festive food, creativity and celebration being run  @ripleycourt School this month all from 7:30pm - 9:30pm for adults. Perfect for friends or colleagues! SHOWSTOPPER CANAPES & COCKTAILS 12th Nov - a relaxed & sociable evening EDIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS 19th Nov - a cozy, creative evening WREATH MAKING & NIBBLES 25th Nov - leave with a stunning natural wreath Contact holly@platescatering for bookings. #christmasevents #wreathmakingsurrey

A range of activities that are key for earning basic and 1-star Cadet awards were covered on the recent Fourth Form CCF exercise. On day 1 at Bradshott Common, a military training site on the A3 they participated in a round robin of activities such as first aid, navigation, and camouflage & concealment. Fieldcraft activities introduces the boys to a variety of new skills essential for the army cadet syllabus – importantly learning how to work together as a section and understand how to communicate effectively. On day 2 they focused on paintball and weapon-handling drills. During the paintball session, they learned about fire and manoeuvre tactics, the importance of communication, and how to work effectively as a team. Overall, an unforgettable experience! #CCF #CCF2025 #firstaidtraining #navigation #fieldcraft #armycadets

Fourth Form Enterprise pupils took part in an Enterprise for Good Day - crafting a set of new business ideas around the idea of community and ethical business practice. The aim was to develop socially conscious businesses capable of not only returning profits, but giving back to society in general. Ideas ranged from recycling plastic wastage into craft crates to healthy snack options and golf ball recycling. Groups worked through the complexities of business start-ups by compiling business plans which included financial forecasts, marketing plans, and operations. The runner-up group offered personalised clothing centred around school branding, and the winning group offered digital tutoring services for students with learning challenges. #enterpriseforgood #Enterprise #ethicalbusinesspractices

Nerves were soon forgotten at the Model United Nations (MUN) conference held at Alleyn's School in Dulwich when students got involved in some fierce lobbying. Topics for the later debates ranged from post-colonial trade relationships across Africa to nuclear policy globally. It great to see Reed's students making such important contributions as well as proposing amendments in the final crisis debate. A fantastic experience for them! #modelunitednations #modelunitednationsconference #debating

Join us for our fabulous Charity Golf Day - an unforgettable day of golf, good company and giving back on Friday 31st October! Raising vital funds for the Andrew Reed Foundation and the four School House charities: Refuge (Bristowe), Rainbow Trust (Blathwayt), Momentum (Mullens) & Royal Surrey Charity (Capel). Includes breakfast on arrival, BBQ lunch and 18-holes of golf (Stapleford format) at the newly-improved Leatherhead Golf Club. Join as a 2-ball or 4-ball. More info:  networkreeds.org/#action=sho… Book by 15th October! #golfday #CharityGolf #giveback #goodcompany

A visit to London for U6 Fine Art students took in two iconic museums: Tate Britain and Tate Modern. At Tate Britain, they viewed the work of Edward Burra, a renowned British artist who explored the urban underworld of the “Roaring Twenties” and the work of Ithell Colquhoun, a surrealist whose concepts come to life in an array of colour and abstraction. The immersive and intricate work of Do Ho Suh was expereinced at Tate Modern. His installation, which examines the complex relationship between architecture, the human form, space, memory and the moments that define us, served as a pivotal exhibition for our cohort. Finally, they had the privilege of seeing the Theatre Picasso exhibition, which celebrates the performative side of the artist’s life.  A fantastic trip for our young, budding artists which certainly provided a rich source of material for their portfolios! #arttrip #fineart #tatebritain #tatemodern

The Fourth Form Design Technology class visited the  @RNLI lifeboat production facility in Poole to tour the production line and gain insight into the challenges involved in manufacturing and maintaining the rescue boats. The boys learned that the process spans 18 months from start to finish with 6 lifeboats being built simultaneously at various stages of construction. There's a high level of complexity and precision required at every step, with numerous jigs and quality control checks ensuring the boats meet strict standards. The highlight of their visit was viewing the ‘Shannon’ lifeboat, RNLI’s newest and largest model. It's the first lifeboat to have a fully replicable manufacturing process and is set to become the flagship vessel servicing RNLI stations across the UK and Ireland! "The trip provided a valuable real-world context for us as we learn design and manufacturing processes." Tigran O #RNLI #rnlilifeboat #designprocess #manufacturing

We're looking for an ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT to work in our Admissions Office to help provide a supportive and efficient service to prospective parents and pupils. It's a 5-day week term-time role plus 3 weeks in the holidays. More details here:  reeds.surrey.sch.uk/4401/vac… Closes: 8/10/2025 . #jobvacancy #JobVacancyAlert #jobvacancies #JobVacancies2025 #jobvacancy2025

Graphics A level students visited RHS Garden Wisley to create drawings of nature from observation and used the school cameras with a variety of lenses to photograph stimuli of horticulture and education. The trip was a great place to gather resources and begin the creative process for their ‘Wisley Student Union’ project. #graphicdesign  #graphicdesignalevel  #RHS  #rhswisley #horticulture