David has 16 years of senior leadership experience in UK schools and will take over from Jonathan Hughes D'aeth who . [164], Repton School and Repton village combine every year for a charity event known as Sale of Work. [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. He expelled two senior boys after accusations of homosexuality arose within the student body. The panel heard that the teacher was responsible with other staff for organising a social event at the school on the evening of December 6, 2014. [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]. [10][161], In May 2016, the school made defibrillators on its site available to the local community. ", "Repton Village & School Sale Of Work & Autumn Fair", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Repton_School&oldid=1141958543, Repton School Abu Dhabi, which has two campuses on, Foremarke Dubai (2013), located in Al Barsha South and recently re-branded as Repton Al Barsha, Repton International School (Malaysia) (2020), Chiway-Repton School, located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, PRC (2020), Repton Cairo will open as part of the Mivida development in New Cairo in September 2020, Repton Doha will open in 2021, with Repton New Giza and Repton Sofia to follow in 2023, The school marked its 450th anniversary in 2007 with a royal visit from, In December 2014, a former head of physics, John Mitchell, was found to have abused a position of trust contrary to s.16(1)(a) of the, In October 2017, a former pupil began proceedings against the school, claiming negligence on the school's part, in connection with an alleged, In 2018, four members of the school's staff were subject to police investigation for inappropriate sexual conduct towards children. 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. [138] Two months later a chemical spillage at the school's sports centre resulted in nine individuals needing precautionary treatment, as a result of a chlorine leak. Due to this conflict, local village boys stopped attending Repton, which the headmaster at the time said was "mainly for the sake of the village boys [to mitigate a] constant fear of their being ill-treated. [61][62], In January 2019, Repton announced Chris Read, former England cricketer, as the school's director of cricket. [11], Geoffrey Fisher became headmaster in 1914. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Repton School Life REPTON SCHOOL STAFF LISTS Senior Staff Art I J Whitfield, MA - Royal College of Art (Director of Art) A J Benson, MA (Maternity Cover)- University of Wolverhampton (Textiles) J C Rice, BA - Loughborough University (Textiles) T R L Voyce, MA - University of Aberystwyth (Artist in Residence) J Wheeldon, BA - University of Nottingham If you require paper copies . 16:17, 29 MAR 2018 The accusations have been made about staff at Repton School Allegations have been made about two more members of staff at Repton School, it is understood. [22], In 1924, George Gilbert Stocks, a director of music at the school, set the hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind to the tune Repton for use in the school's chapel. They are licensed to use the Repton School "brand" and enter into a services agreement with RISL, which provides a full range of educational services and academic oversight. Role Resigned Nominee Director Date of birth August 1990 Appointed on 10 September 1991 Resigned on 9 December 1991 . The Derbyshire school, where boarders pay more than 40,000 a year and which counts Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson among its alumni, said its handling of the matter has been backed up by two expert independent reviews. [134], Female staff members were paid 5657% less than their male coworkers at the school in 2018,[135] and 50% less in 2019. Kevin is from Perth, Western Australia and holds a Master's Degree in . 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. John joined the school in September 1991 and was tasked with merging Tilery Infants and Tilery Juniors, which became Tilery Primary School. It was such a shame". [63] In 2019, the first ever all-girls Lord's Taverners "Wicketz Festival", three days of celebration, education and cricket was held at the school. It. His experiences are related in his semi-autobiographical book Boy, in which he describes his negative experience with physical altercations between students. He had intimate relationships with three teenage girls, Derby Crown Court heard. 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. [64][65][66] The U18 girls (outdoor), U16 girls (outdoor and indoor), U16 boys (outdoor), and U14 girls (outdoor) won national titles that same year. [119][120] Around 200 pupils were extras in the 1939 film. These comprised:[91][92] the footings of areas of the priory remain in some areas, uncovered during construction work in 1922; the bases of a cluster of columns of the former chancel and chapels; fragments of an arch belonging to the former pulpitum, moved to their current position in 1906;[91] fragments of the door surrounds of both the chapter house and warming room. In 1642, the school commenced an action against the Thacker family, and, in 1670, a wall was built to keep the two parties apart. He also started to lecture the kneeling boy about sin and wrongdoing. Mark is currently Headmaster of Mount Kelly, a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged between 3 - 18, a position he has held since September 2014. A number of headmasters of Repton went on to senior Church of England positions in the 20th century. The Bailey boys are real-life action men (and Old Etonians). [7], By the 1830s, some of the changes of reforming schoolmaster of Rugby School, Thomas Arnold, were being implemented at the school. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [48] Alastair Land was headmaster from 2016 to 2019 and was succeeded as headmaster by Mark Semmence. Repton School has said that it is "profoundly sorry", has welcomed Clague's imprisonment and told former pupils that any concerns they raise about their experiences at the school will be. The school's arms are three eaglets holding a "cross formy fitcy or". Alumni of Repton School are known as Old Reptonians. We look forward to welcoming Emma and her family to Repton & Foremarke in July. Recalling his time at the school, Abrahams said he encountered antisemitism from other students, often feeling bullied and alone. Emily Chan For Mailonline, 'The world's gone crazy!' John, who lives in Hartlepool, will retire on Monday, July 19 after serving almost 30 years with the Stockton school. The portfolio of overseas schools comprises: Repton has a junior school, named Repton Prep, which was founded in 1940. Our staff are at the heart of a Repton education, going above and beyond in their teaching and support, they ensure the smooth running of our world-class education. The headmaster of St Kevin's College in Melbourne, Stephen Russell, resigns and dean of sport Luke Travers is stood down following a Four Corners story about the school's response to the grooming . It is understood Repton felt the allegations to which she referred were unsubstantiated rumours that had been fully investigated. Headmaster HUTCHINSON . Michael Clarke, who left the school to pursue an ecclesiastical career and became Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. 1979. The independent fee-paying school caters for boarding and non-boarding pupils. [38] He has stated that this conduct included doing car stunts on the sports pitches, smoking in the chapel, filling all the locks on the premises with Polyfilla, and attending lessons naked from the waist down. In just three years he built the school roll to over 800 students, in a highly competitive local market. The head of diversity at the tony Dalton School the Upper East Side bastion of privilege that's been rocked by controversy recently over its heavy-handed "anti-racist" ideology is out,. 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. Nagl has become a lightning rod of controversy since August 11, when an open letter . Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. He is currently the headmaster of Mount Kelly, a position he has held since September 2014.Creating a single, strong Foundation from three former schools, he has led an academic . [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. A Repton education enables our students to leave school with a series of core traditional British values and character traits that will enable them to thrive as adults; courageous and curious, well mannered and responsible and determined to make a positive difference to those around them. How could a teacher be able to abuse multiple girls without suspicion at Repton during the 90s? The headteacher of the prestigious Repton School is leaving to take up a new role. Repton School has announced the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36 th Headmaster.. Mark Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land, who leaves Repton in March 2019 to take up the headship of Harrow School.. Careful. We believe in the pursuit of academic excellence and success, but not at the expense of an all-round . It is understood allegations have been made against four employees or former employees of the top public school in recent months. The former headmaster of Manhattan's elite Dalton School took a 14-year-old from a broken home under his wing in the 1980s and sexually abused her, a new lawsuit claims . She said: Hes dedicated his whole life to the school. Notable alumni, also known as "Old Reptonians", include C. B. Fry, Jeremy Clarkson, Roald Dahl, Adrian Newey, and Michael Ramsey. However, she stressed that the ban would not be lifted automatically and the teacher would have to prove to another panel that he was fit to return to teaching before it was lifted. The school has had the following royal visits: In September 2005, the school was one of fifty independent schools operating independent school fee-fixing, in breach of the Competition Act, 1998. Media. We asked the school the following questions: Is the school expecting any civil claims to arise from the criminal case? Term Dates; Staff List; Governing Body; Inspection Reports; School . The school was founded by a 1557 legacy in the will of Sir John Port of Etwall, leaving funds for a grammar school at Etwall or Repton, conditional on the students praying daily for the souls of his family. East Midlands, England repton.org.uk Joined August 2019. [70][71], Repton's art programme currently features two artists-in-residence: visual artist Louisa Chambers, and fine art media specialist Maria Georgoula. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [28], The headmaster from 1937 to 1943 was H.G. Soon, the cane was picked up again and a second tremendous crack was administered upon the trembling buttocks. [165], For the school of the same name in Dubai, see, Resignation of three governors over safeguarding, " he was ordered to take down his trousers and kneel on the headmaster's sofa with the top half of his body hanging over one end of the sofa. And, as the Derby Telegraph previously reported, a separate Repton School staff member was arrested at the end of January on suspicion of attempting sexual contact with a child who was not at the school. The father-of-four, who was head of physics, also sent her inappropriate messages on Facebook and put his hand on her leg while driving her home after a school event. Situated in Repton, Derbyshire, the school hosts around 620 pupils. [10] The headmaster at the time lamented the tension between local boys and boarders, stating that despite a sincere attempt to break down the barriers between them, he had had little success, and a substantial number of applications from "persons of good standing and good fortune" had been withdrawn when told the boys were "of all classes down to the sons of blacksmiths and washerwomen". Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. 1414 to 1541 This incomplete list comes from The Durham School Register, 1991. The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. They revolted at school against everything associated with the establishment, which they called "the other side", and Upward reflected after leaving that "everyone was homosexual, up to a point, at Repton". [115] "The gate" (Porta) refers to the school's arch and, by a synecdoche of pars pro toto, the school itself, whilst also being a pun on the name of the school's founder, Sir John Port. John was never afraid of being an innovator, he always approached every new project with enthusiasm.. 'The school co-operated fully with the relevant authorities and all appropriate arrangements were put in place to ensure that pupils were safeguarded. And maybe one of his lasting legacies will be the building of the Tilery Family Centre, bringing together parents within the community. Are Derbyshire police investigating any other alleged incidents of abuse of underage girls at Repton in the 90s. Ex police chief and barrister Kathryn Stone has quit Repton School, Derbyshire It comes after the school declined to sack a teacher despite claims by ex-pupil Sue Fish, ex Nottinghamshire. The school is also thought to have considered any risk to pupils and legal advice suggesting dismissal would be unlawful. 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