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The record 16-strong @reeds.golf squad embarked on their winter training camp at the wonderful @desertspringsresort over half term. Despite some strong winds, the spirits were high and a cracking week had by all! Thanks to all the fabulous staff at the resort for looking after the team so well, to @nbates92 and @clappwill for giving their time, and to @gregbrodiegolf for leading the world-class preparations and coaching! Well done to all the players - the first time for a lot of younger ones with us at a big event, and to individual winner Josh J, runner-up Zach P, who combined with Finlay F and Harvey C for the team win for the second year in a row! Bring on February 2027!

The Junior German trip this week was an unforgettable cultural experience for all involved. From stunning river scenery to historic castles and charming half-timbered towns, pupils impressed staff with their curiosity and excellent behaviour! . #monschau #DeutschesEck #koblenz #ehrenbreitsteinfortress #Rüdesheim #bingen #cochemcastle

A group of 7 Blathwaytians took on the Farnborough Half Marathon last weekend for the Rainbow Trust! The group did incredibly well with Matthew W winning the group with a time of 1 hour 39 minutes! A special thank you to Mr Nicholl for organising and Mr Neat for becoming a Blathwaytian for the day! If anyone would like to donate they can find the link on the @blathwaytreeds Instagram page!

The Third Form (Y9) had a facscinating trip to Bletchley Park with the Maths Department today. They explored the history and importance of the Enigma code during the Second World War and investigated different aspects of codebreaking and the work carried out at Bletchley Park in the early 1940s. After a tour of the site, learning many interesting facts about the buildings and the people who worked there tirelessly during the war the boys also had the opportunity to attempt to decipher different codes, discover how the Enigma machine functions, and even try using one themselves during an interactive workshop! . #bletchleypark #CodeBreakers #EnigmaMachine

Tasked with interrogating their relatives and rummaging through their attics, our Third Form pupils pulled out all the stops to deliver some incredible family history projects, unearthing some amazing stories. Those who had delved the deepest into the family archives were given the honour of presenting their work to the enrapt staff members who took part in the gallery walk. From Olympic tennis players to internationally renowned spies, the exhibition had it all! . #history #familyhistory #historymatters

In the Sixth Form our varied and eclectic Elective Programme provides students with the opportunity to pursue a passion beyond their A Level subject choices. L6 Engineering students attended a workshop at University of Bath to build prototype designs of a 40m bridge. The session to make and test different ratios of cement to water proved very popular! As did testing each bridge by crushing them under a 3 Tonne crushing machine. One team's bridge was able to withstand the weight of Physics teacher, Mr Pope! The trip concluded with tour around the Bath, learning about the Roman Baths and the Georgian architecture, before meeting up with some Old Reedonians studying Engineering at Bath Uni. #bridgebuilding #industrialcadets #engineering #bathuni Old Reedonians, Reed's School

The Junior Production of Peter Pan last week was a real celebration of creativity and teamwork in a fresh and fast-paced new version by Evan Placey. So many pupils auditioned for the show that several lead roles were double-cast, meaning different performances took place on different nights, a clear sign of how strong the interest and standard were! Highlights included a genuinely scary crocodile, lively musical numbers with the pirates and Lost Boys, thrilling fight scenes, and a cleverly designed boat that delighted the audience. . #juniorproduction #peterpan #creativity #teamwork

🏃‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Get ready for our SPRINT BIATHLON at Reed’s! Join us at 12:30pm on Sunday 8th March for a high-energy challenge in support of Refuge, one of our House charities. Take on a 500m swim followed by a 5km run or grab a teammate and split the disciplines between you. Fast, fun and for a fantastic cause! Open to pupils, parents and Old Reedonians - whether you’re racing for glory or cheering from the sidelines, it’s set to be a brilliant event. 💪 BOOK: using the link in our bio Linktree DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Friday 27th February

Were you at Reed’s in 2016? Much would feel familiar to a visitor ten years on, although the Sixth Form Centre still had its external quad and no café, the front of the school was a car park, and the Bridgeman extension hadn’t even been thought of! It’s been a real pleasure going down memory lane and revisiting these incredible moments from 2016. The images capture just a small snapshot of that year. #2016memories #2016throwback

Fourth Form Graphics pupils enjoyed a trip to the fascinating Wallace Collection in Marylebone for a sketch workshop to develop ideas and gain visual resources for a game project. . #wallacecollection #graphicdesign @wallacemuseum

Might AI unleash earth's secrets? This was the question posed by Dr Matthew Blackett at the Royal Geographical Society as he gave our Lower Sixth Geography students fascinating insight about how AI can provide new opportunities to manage, predict and monitor natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. This information is invaluable to further the students' understanding of how humans manage complex hazards. . #aiineducation #earthsecrets

This week, Media students visited Disneyland Paris on a Study Experience trip. They learned about the wider Disney Empire - marketing, branding, audience targeting and their history - before taking part in project work. The focus was on media ownership and brand diversification as well as exploration of marketing. Students watched exclusive footage about new Disney projects such as the new Frozen Kingdom, the rebranding of Disney Studios to Adventure World, Imagineering bots, drone light shows and new use of 3D technology. They also enjoyed timeon the rides and exploring the Disney Village! . #disneylandparís #mediastudies #branddiversification