Reed's In The News

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

Half term CRICKET CAMPS! Held in our fantastic Indoor Cricket Centre for boys & girls U7 to U14 from 21st to 23th and 27th to 30th October. Fun games plus batting, bowling and fielding skills! 10am to 3pm with early drop off slots available. BOOK via the link in our bio linktree. . #holidaycamp #cricketcamp #CricketCamp2025 #holidaycampsurrey

Our Law Society is #activityoftheweek this week. It provides a platform to deepen understanding of legal principles, current issues, and the justice system. So far this term members have looked at circumstances that might supersede the laws outlined in the Human Rights Act – for example: is murder ok in the case of self-defence; should celebrities’ messages be kept private; should school-aged children be able to take part in campaigns and protests? Students have also gained valuable skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation, and the activities completed foster collaboration and intellectual curiosity. Plans for the rest of the term include looking at the intricacies of the court room and a talk from a solicitor. . #lawsociety #LegalPrinciples #justicesystem

Fourth Form Enterprise pupils took part in an Entrepirse 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

A trip to Oxford was a real treat for the Junior Librarians to acknowledge all the time and effort they put into helping out in the Library. The pupils were awestruck by the wonderful architecture of the city and were lucky to enjoy a tour of Keble College, marvelling at its stained glass windows. The Bodleian Library was a highlight - they learnt that it holds over 14 million books with walls full to the top of bookshelves. At the Science Museum it was Einstein's blackboard and artefacts from the BBC's production of Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman that thrilled. The final stop was at one of the world's largest bookshops, Blackwell's. It expands out under the road with a basement, The Norrington Room, which has 3.5km of bookshelves! The boys marvelled at the sheer scale and variety of books on offer. . #juniorlibrarians #oxford #Blackwells #bodelian #einstein

The #activityoftheweek this week is Lunchtime Club with Nellie, our gorgeous therapy dog! This club provides a nurturing space designed to support emotional development, build confidence, and foster social connections across year groups. Pupils are helped to overcome fears through safe interaction with Nellie. They can also learn about communication and social cues (canine and human) helping them understand concepts like empathy, boundaries, and emotional regulation. Nellie loves learning new tricks for treats, promoting the principle of positive reinforcement, and being taken on walks allowing pupils to be responsibile and assess risk. This club is a joyful and enriching experience that supports emotional wellbeing, social development, and life skills - all wrapped up in the wag of a tail! . #therapydog #Nellie #cockerpoo #nuturing #andrewreedaward