1. Do not sell or share my personal information. John joined the school in September 1991 and was tasked with merging Tilery Infants and Tilery Juniors, which became Tilery Primary School. [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. Bursar's Office, Repton School, Repton, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6FH. [19][20], In 1917, the writers Christopher Isherwood and Edward Upward began their time at Repton. By Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Careful. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. 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Repton School - Info, Contact, Address & Details Schools Search Repton Repton Address: Repton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 6FH Website: www.repton.org.uk Founded: 1557 Number of Pupils: 630, fully co-educational Ages: 13-18 Fees: Boarding: 12,261 per term | Day: 9,096 Head Teacher: Mark J Semmence BA, MBA, MA Religious Affiliation: Church of England Then came the third crack of the cane At the end of it all, a basin, a sponge and a small clean towel were produced by the headmaster, and the victim was told to wash away the blood before pulling up his trousers. In just three years he built the school roll to over 800 students, in a highly competitive local market. Also the Headmaster was a VERY hypocritical person, he would always preach about God and forgiviness of sins and mercy, but then he would cane the pupils at Repton if they did anything bad.. 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. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Mr Land has been appointed as the next headmaster at Harrow School. On 29th April 1940, Repton Preparatory School opened its doors with just eight boys making up the pupil roll. Paedophile Clague, who taught at the exclusive boarding school for decades, was jailed for seven years and 11 months at Derby Crown Court yesterday after a lengthy three-year investigation that forced the victims to relive the trauma of his abuse. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. Chips. 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. She left the way open for Mitchell to seek to have the ban lifted after two years. Read more about her. A National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) disciplinary panel in Coventry has now banned him from teaching for a minimum of two years, after finding him guilty ofunacceptable professional conduct. The school's arms are three eaglets holding a "cross formy fitcy or". The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. Parliamentary standards commissioner Kathryn Stone, a former police chief and a top criminal law barrister, quit after Repton School declined to sack a teacher despite the claim made by a former pupil. ' ' " 4^ .O M f. ^^ 'V- v-' 0> ^'P. .. .^ './ .V \~" 0' ,0 0. Looking to the future, the search for Reptons next Headmaster has already begun.. It is understood the former pupil did not name these friends, was not willing to speak formally to the police and the school received no further evidence. Situated in Repton, Derbyshire, the school hosts around 620 pupils. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Who we are, what we do, and what we believe in could not be more pertinent for young people facing the modern world. His coach, Melanie Marshall, taught swimming at the school. What safeguards have the school in place to ensure this doesnt happen again? Former students have included Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson. We've launched our very own app for Android and Apple devices which can be tailored to deliver the news and sport that you're interested in. Media. The headmaster at a Catholic school on Long Island has resigned after a parent claimed he made her Black, 11-year-old son kneel while apologizing to his White teacher, CBS New York reported.. [47], The period 20152019 saw some rapid cycling of leadership of the school. Kevin is from Perth, Western Australia and holds a Master's Degree in . [7], By the 1830s, some of the changes of reforming schoolmaster of Rugby School, Thomas Arnold, were being implemented at the school. Then the pipe-filling business and the lecture went on for maybe 30 seconds. [73], The school has been hosting a literary festival in October for some years. In the most recent cases, a claim of inappropriate behaviour resulting in safeguarding issues on an overseas trip, has been made against one member of staff. [26] In his 1984 autobiography, Dahl states that when he was a young fag, he was instructed to warm toilet seats for older boys at the school. Learn more about Repton's history and humanities departments. [46] Around this time, the old Squash Courts were made into a new gallery and textiles studio for the Art department. [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". 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.. "[6], The first Committee of the Headmasters' Conference, appointed in December 1870, included the headmaster of Repton. 16:17 GMT 15 Mar 2016. 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 taken seriously. He will complete the 2020-2021 school year. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' Boston Latin School headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta has resigned and will leave at the end of the school year, which is Friday. His gentle character provoked regular bullying in his early years. 127 Following. Role Resigned Nominee Director Date of birth August 1990 Appointed on 10 September 1991 Resigned on 9 December 1991 . "The way in which pupils were preyed upon so cynically was no more acceptable in the 1990s than it is now, but standards of safeguarding across the sector have changed dramatically and our message is clear: if anyone in our community wishes to talk to us about their experience while a pupil here then we guarantee they will be heard, and that what they say will be taken extremely seriously and acted upon. She said: Hes dedicated his whole life to the school. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. A former teacher has been jailed for abusing pupils at a well-known private school in Derbyshire. [41] A fall in student numbers in the 1990s led to headmaster Graham Jones' decision to close two boys boarding houses (Brook House and The Hall) and reconfigure their occupants into a single new house, School House. In their findings they said: 'It is alleged that after the event had ended, and in the course of cleaning up, Mr Mitchell touched Pupil A inappropriately on two separate occasions and that such contact was of a sexual nature.'. East Midlands, England repton.org.uk Joined August 2019. A spokesman has said that the school "takes seriously any allegations regarding staff conduct and has robust safeguarding procedures in place to protect the safety and welfare of our pupils". Notable alumni, also known as "Old Reptonians", include C. B. Fry, Jeremy Clarkson, Roald Dahl, Adrian Newey, and Michael Ramsey. At the same time, a father at the equally prestigious, $54,000-a . Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Three governors at a top public school have resigned over its handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, the Daily Mail can reveal. [121] Similarly, pupils appeared as extras in the 1984 BBC version. Not long after this, relations between the school and the Thacker family began to deteriorate due to a conflict of interest in accessibility. [49], In September 2019, the school began using an AI service called AS Tracking in order to monitor students' mental health. 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. ADMISSIONS. Something went wrong, please try again later. [56] Notable sporting former pupils include the 1932 Wimbledon tennis finalist, Bunny Austin, and several first-class cricketers. Celebrations also included concerts featuring Michael Ball and Bryan Ferry. The software was also used in 150 schools, tracking over 50,000 students' wellbeing. You'll give me a coronary.'. But she said that Mitchell had illustrated genuine remorse and the consequences of his actions had been 'far-reaching and profound'. Two of Dahl's sisters actually had appendicitis - Astri died from it in 1920, and half-sister Ellen survived it in 1925. Careful. [57] The Olympic gold medal and world record holder Adam Peaty used Repton's swimming pool as a training facility. After that there was a pause. Will teachers who worked at Repton during the period the abuse took place and are still at the school teaching now be involved in any sort of investigation or questioning regarding the culture, behaviour and incidents that took place in the 90s? [137] In April 2019, a teacher tested positive for drink-driving after police saw his vehicle mount a kerb and then enter the school grounds. [48] Alastair Land was headmaster from 2016 to 2019 and was succeeded as headmaster by Mark Semmence. Mitchell admitted that he had put his hand on the girl's bottom for up to five secondsand that it was 'inappropriate' and 'a sexual act'. On Monday (Augusts 24), John Nagl and Maurice Glavin, Chair of The Haverford School Board of Trustees, jointly. The white headmaster of a New York Catholic school who made a Black student kneel as part of an apology to a teacher has resigned, the school said Wednesday. Play it now! The document, seen by the Mail, said the decision means the schools safeguarding of pupils past, present and future is now in jeopardy and lacks credibility. Does the school accept any responsibility that this happened to children who were under the school's care? As Repton's 36th Headmaster Mark Semmence said when presented with the award for the UK's Happiest Boarding School 2022: "Any educator's over-arching aim should be to ensure that pupils are happy. 'The safety and welfare of our pupils is the school's highest priority and the acting head reported the matter as soon as it was brought to her attention. Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. The St. Martin de Porres Marianist . Repton School, founded in 1557, is a thriving independent boarding school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. Grenville went on to spend over 20 years of his long career at Repton, becoming a much-loved teacher with a moving history that still inspires students today. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. [33], 1957 saw the 400 year centenary of the school, celebrated with a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 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[10][161], In May 2016, the school made defibrillators on its site available to the local community. [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. Lecturer Martyn retires after almost four decades spent teaching thousands of students, Rishi Sunak urged to lower pension age to 'free up jobs' for the young, Who can you spot? 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 . Mr Mark Semmence Appointed Headmaster at Repton School | News | Repton School The Governors of Repton School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36th Headmaster. Repton School, Abu Dhabi, announces the appointment of a new Headmaster. A boy would be identified as the holder of this office after competing against likely candidates; once a boy was incumbent in this role, the younger boys deferred to him to do his work; writing in 1907, G. S. Messiter described the practice as an "ancient custom. [55] Repton School has produced more than 150 first-class cricketers, 11 internationals, and three Test captains. [34], Hazing is recorded as having taken place at Repton into the late 20th century. WELCOME to REPTON. Repton School Life's Tweets. [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. Each house was, as Dahl put it, "ruled by a boy of 17 or 18, who was the Head of House. 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 Former pupils include Jeremy Clarkson, the author Roald Dahl and Derbyshire actor Tom Chambers. By Miles Dilworth and Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit, Published: 17:00 EST, 29 August 2022 | Updated: 05:03 EST, 30 August 2022. [70][71], Repton's art programme currently features two artists-in-residence: visual artist Louisa Chambers, and fine art media specialist Maria Georgoula. For its first 400 years, the school accepted only boys; girls were admitted from the 1970s, and the school was fully co-educational by the 1990s.[4]. [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. In the independent sector, particularly in co-educational boarding schools, it's important that we develop and challenge "the whole person". [58], In 2013, six former pupils played together in an international hockey match. Situated in The Cross, the School was staffed by the Headmaster B.W. [84], The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. 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. [45] In 2013, a 9million science block was built. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school with the aim of securing the very best pupil outcomes. Repton has strongly denied this in a row which comes after a separate case in which a former teacher was jailed for seven years and 11 months in March for abusing pupils at the school in the 1990s. [30], The total number of pupils was 353 at the outbreak of war, which fell to 273 in 1943. Soon, the cane was picked up again and a second tremendous crack was administered upon the trembling buttocks. [61][62], In January 2019, Repton announced Chris Read, former England cricketer, as the school's director of cricket. Headmaster REPTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Apr 2011 - Aug 20187 years 5 months Foremarke Hall IAPS 3-13 Co-Ed Day 7 Boarding school I lead the school through a period of great development &. Alumni of Repton School are known as Old Reptonians. Something went wrong, please try again later. [107], In early 2020, it was announced that Repton School would be merging with Foremarke Hall School from September 2020 into a single school called Repton Prep. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [6] As the school was free until 1768, it is unclear how teaching was afforded, though the headmaster kept cattle in a room within the school around this period. Repton has partnerships with John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, and Repton Primary School.[97]. 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. [89][90], Only parts of the original buildings remained when the school was established. [12][13], Harold Abrahams, the Olympic champion in the 100m sprint in the 1924 Paris Olympics, joined the school in 1914. Emily Chan For Mailonline A headmaster at one of Britain's leading private schools has resigned following a long-running row with parents and former students over his alleged draconian methods. The Bailey boys are real-life action men (and Old Etonians). By We are building upon a rich and vibrant history spanning over 450 years of educational heritage at Repton Derbyshire, UK. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. [36][37] He was later expelled for "drinking, smoking and generally making a nuisance" of himself. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The panel heard that when Mitchell drove the girl home, he put his hand on her leg and moved it up towards the hem of her dress, before pulling it away. All of the schools involved were ordered to abandon this practice, pay a nominal penalty of 10,000 each and to make ex-gratia payments totalling three million pounds into a trust designed to benefit pupils who attended the schools during the period in respect of which fee information had been shared. kX^^' > /', ..^^ -s^ '\ ''^^ ' -V -> -o ,'0- .-^.^:'"" o 0' ^>^ ^^ ,^\ \^ '^. 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. [39], In the 1980s, Chris Adams was at the school and subsequently observed, "The ingrained hierarchy whereby the older boys would subject the younger pupils to a lot of misery through the system of fagging. [94], The school set up Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) in 2013 to establish, develop and maintain British international schools. Headmaster HUTCHINSON . Discipline at Repton was maintained by the senior boys, in particular prefects known as "boazers". Alastair Land is to end his time at Repton to take charge at Harrow, Never miss a story and read the latest headlines with our free email updates. The cane was put down and the headmaster began filling his pipe from a tin of tobacco. 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. The headmaster of one of New York's most prestigious private schools resigned under pressure late Tuesday, saying his decision was prompted by trustees' concerns about both his leadership of. 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. Durham School, tracing its history back to Langley in 1414 and earlier, has had a number of Headmasters (but, to date, no Headmistresses). [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]. When he died, the school claimed him as "perhaps the best poet Repton has had". ", To see all the biggest and best stories first, sign up to read our newsletters here, Simon Clague abused girls as young as 13 at Repton School. At the time, the school considered that this tended to "undermin[e] the authority of the teachers by encouraging the pupils to ask questions." [79], Approximately 70 percent of pupils are boarders. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Donald Barr, the controversial and outspoken headmaster of the Dalton School, one of the city's largest and most selective private schools, has resigned in protest of what he considers the. Mitchell has the right to appeal to the High Court against the findings and the decision. Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 Resigned on 11 August 2021 Nationality British . 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Bloody hell. [88], Repton Priory was a 12th-century Augustinian foundation. Lenon supports the present government's attempt to give vocational education its own brand: T-levels.. "A school like I ran," he says, "offers maybe 15 A-level courses and that's it. Nevertheless, a new teaching block, the Lynam Thomas Building, in the precinct and a major refurbishment programme was being undertaken. [81], In 2019/2020, fees were 36,783 for boarders and 27,207 for day pupils per year. It is understood Repton felt the allegations to which she referred were unsubstantiated rumours that had been fully investigated. 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John Gammell took office as headmaster in 1968 and during his tenure girls began to be educated at Repton. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in London. He left Brighton in 2006 to become a Housemaster at Repton, before joining Wellington in September 2013. It was dissolved in 1538. [18] A war memorial was unveiled on major general Sir John Burnett-Stuart, director of military operations and intelligence, and dedicated by Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell on 1 November 1922. About Repton School. The school is also thought to have considered any risk to pupils and legal advice suggesting dismissal would be unlawful. 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. 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