Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. 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[73], The school has been hosting a literary festival in October for some years. 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.. Likes. Repton School, Abu Dhabi, announces the appointment of a new Headmaster. New Headmaster for Repton School 20 Jul 2018 Mr Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land who leaves Repton in March 2019 to take up the headship of Harrow School. [57] The Olympic gold medal and world record holder Adam Peaty used Repton's swimming pool as a training facility. [116][117][118], The school has twice, in the 1930s and 1980s respectively, represented the fictional Brookfield School in a 1939 film and a 1984 BBC version of Goodbye, Mr. [86], A regulatory compliance inspection took place in 2018 which found that the school met all of the minimums and associated requirements. Hes always adopted an open door policy from day one, its a lovely welcoming atmosphere. 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Here you'll find vacancies at all Repton Group - including Repton School, Repton Prep School, St. Wystan's School, Repton Enterprises and Repton International. We believe in the pursuit of academic excellence and success, but not at the expense of an all-round . "[9], In 1874, local village children began attending the school, along with boarders. Who we are, what we do, and what we believe in could not be more pertinent for young people facing the modern world. Ms Fish's resignation letter to the chairman of the governors, Mark Shires, said the decision to allow the teacher to remain in post means the school had not taken seriously: "an appalling catalogue [of alleged past misconduct and it was therefore the case that]. safeguarding of pupils past, present and future is now in jeopardy and lacks credibility.[154]. It is understood Repton felt the allegations to which she referred were unsubstantiated rumours that had been fully investigated. It was dissolved in 1538. Headmaster HUTCHINSON . 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'. [80], The school also has an on-site tuck shop called 'The Grubber'. ADMISSIONS. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. And an unrelated allegation has been made to the police against another member of staff, it is believed. [132][133] The Bursar at the time was Carl Bilson. [134], Female staff members were paid 5657% less than their male coworkers at the school in 2018,[135] and 50% less in 2019. [107] Shortly after, St Wystan's School joined the Repton group of schools. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". The Governors of Repton School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36th Headmaster. The post included a retweet that read, "BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School." (RELATED: Megyn Kelly: Elizabeth Warren 'Scored A Goal Against Herself' With DNA Test) BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School. Play it now! [6], In 1884, a chapel was added to the school's buildings. [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. He expelled two senior boys after accusations of homosexuality arose within the student body. Mitchell,who taught at the school from 2008, resigned in February last year after the allegations came to light. Celebrations also included concerts featuring Michael Ball and Bryan Ferry. What safeguards have the school in place to ensure this doesnt happen again? Media. During the 17th century, the school educated the sons of Earl of Chesterfield and Earl of Ardglass, Samuel Shaw, and John Woodward, who was apprenticed as a linen draper before he took up medicine, eventually being appointed Gresham Professor of Physic. , updated Three governors at a top public school have resigned over its handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, the Daily Mail can reveal. 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. Gollancz was later dismissed from the school. '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. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' He had intimate relationships with three teenage girls, Derby Crown Court heard. the beating was in May 1933, a year after Fisher had left Repton, and the headmaster concerned was John Christie, Fisher's successor. Criminal barrister of the Queen's Counsel Tim Hannam, Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone, and former Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Susannah Fish (Order of the British Empire, Queen's Police Medal) were identified in press reports as the three governors who quit their roles. [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". Read more about her. [53] All pupils are enrolled in CCF for one year; involvement thereafter is voluntary. By 1979, the first purpose-built girls' boarding house was opened. [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. [45] A studio theatre was added in 2003 and the complex extended and fully refurbished in 2011 by architect Bryan Avery. Primary school bans children from playing 'tag' claiming some have become upset during traditional break time game, Teacher, 48, who was abused and raped by her step-father from the age of four finally forgives her mother who stood by him, Bloody hell. 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. [29] He led the school during one of the most difficult periods of its history, when mounting debts and falling numbers, together with the effects of the war, led to questions as to the continuing viability of the institution; Clarke was obliged to close departments and two houses (The Cross and Latham). Repton said it was profoundly sorry for failing to protect his victims, adding any former pupils looking to contact the institution will be taken extremely seriously. See for yourself by trying this new quiz devised by cardiologists 'They told me anyone wearing Trump has to go now': Ron DeSantis book signing event in Florida turns ugly when security guard is ordered to boot pro-Donald supporters - as tension between Republican rivals escalates, Another close call! Emily Chan For Mailonline, 'The world's gone crazy!' 'The panel considered that a period of two years was sufficient, and that it may also be sufficient for Mr Mitchell to demonstrate that, over such a period, he had developed strategies which would ensure that, when working under stress, there would be no repetition of such behaviour.'. 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. 1979. Were there any concerns raised at the time that underage female Repton pupils would visit a male teacher at his home? [96] RISL remits its profits to Repton School Trust in the UK, which helps fund capital projects and bursaries. Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. Teacher Simon Clague preyed on three pupils, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. 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