Ripon Grammar School
Ripon schoolboy helps save man’s eyesight
A RIPON Grammar School pupil on work experience has been praised for helping save a man’s eyesight. Alexander Pickering, 15, was on a placement at Specsavers in Ripon when holidaymaker…
NHS pandemic hero honoured by Queen returns to Ripon school to inspire students
The NHS pioneer who transformed the NHS calls system and was the creative brains behind the NHS intensive care staff hit Christmas single returned to her old school in Ripon to inspire students at their first prize giving ceremony in three years
Talented 12-year-old Ripon Rubik’s cuber in European championships
A Ripon Grammar School student pitted himself against the best in Europe at a Rubik’s Cube speed solving competition.
Swimming sisters to take on the best
Two swimming sisters are looking forward to taking on the best in the country after both qualifying for prestigious national swimming finals.
Ripon Grammar School student Nadine Wilson, 14, from Dishforth, qualified for four events: 100m and 200m butterfly, 200m backstroke and 400m individual medley.
Ripon Grammar student one step closer to England rugby dream
Ripon Grammar School student Edie Cooper has earned a place in the Yorkshire Under-15s girls’ rugby squad.
The sporty 14-year-old flanker, who also plays hockey as well as being a keen equestrian, earned her place in the prestigious squad following competitive trials.
Double Oxford success for Ripon students
A RIPON Grammar School student with a talent for translation has won a first prize in a prestigious University of Oxford languages competition which attracted 14,000 entrants from all over…
Ripon’s new student leaders aim to strengthen school community following pandemic
The North’s leading state school has appointed new officers to lead the student body for the next academic year. Head girl Aleena Allan and head boy Adam Carpenter will work…
Passionate Ripon historian wins top Cambridge prize
A passionate young Ripon historian has won first prize in a prestigious University of Cambridge essay competition. Ripon Grammar School sixth former Maddy Gordon-Finlayson beat hundreds of entrants from all…
Ripon student sets up thriving sign language club
A sixth form student has established a thriving British Sign Language Club at Ripon Grammar School after younger pupils told her they wanted to communicate better with people with hearing…
Ripon student talks about ‘smart cities’ at House of Lords
AN RGS student gave a presentation on ‘smart cities’ to a distinguished audience at the House of Lords after contributing to an exciting global report during a summer internship. Year…
Well done to everyone who joined David Walker, Director, BSA, in the “Head to the Castle” 5 mile run this morning! #iloveboarding #BSAConf2024
Congratulations to Portia Putatunda, founder of the Planet Spiti Boarding School in a remote part of the Himalayas, who is our first winner of BSA’s wonderful new Emma Pattison Award for Compassionate Leadership. BSA was delighted to present Planet Spiti Boarding School with an Honorary Membership this year.
“Portia could be described as the ‘Mother Theresa’ of compassionate leadership in boarding. In running every aspect of a free boarding school for young children high in the Himalayas, Portia is embodying so many things, of which compassion is a shining characteristic. Her example is humbling and inspiring in equal measure.”
The Emma Pattison Award for Compassionate Leadership has been introduced for 2024 in memory of former Epsom College Head, Emma Pattison, recognises an individual who consistently embodies compassion and kindness within their leadership role. The award exemplifies a person who fosters trust, contributes to team morale and makes a meaningful and positive impact on those around them.
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School Golfers Crowned National Champions
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Exceptional Cellist Awarded Prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship at Bristol University
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Keswick School undertake challenging mountain project
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Taunton School Named Best Secondary School in Europe
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Wells Cathedral School Dance Pupil’s Dream Comes True
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North of England school vows not to increase fees amidst Labour’s VAT policy
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Teacher runs double marathon distance as part of Roedean’s £9K MNDA fundraiser
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Photography competition victory continues for King’s Ely!
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Gresham’s all-girls robotics team dreaming of Dallas glory
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You’re hired! Ashville pupils in the business of winning
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Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year award for Tonbridge’s Ollie Sykes
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Former Barnard Castle School student Nick Talbot inspires pupils at his old school
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Taunton School Swimmers Win Medal in Prestigious National Competition
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Mr Toby Seth appointed as new Headmaster of Whitgift School commencing September 2025
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Class of 2023 reunite for Huish’s Prize Giving Ceremony
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SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI STUDENTS GET SEVEN-STAR WORK EXPERIENCE AT BURJ AL ARAB
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Dauntsey’s paddlers craft their own challenge amidst DW Race disruption https://ow.ly/hfUn50RbsQu
Lancing College celebrates 175th Anniversary with a magnificent concert at Southwark Cathedral https://ow.ly/yAYt50RbtNJ