Repton School is a 13-18 co-educational, . Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. Something went wrong, please try again later. [87] The subsequent integrated regulatory compliance and educational quality inspection in 2020 found that Repton met all regulatory compliance standards and was awarded the highest rating in each area. 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. And an unrelated allegation has been made to the police against another member of staff, it is believed. This prompted one to allege a teacher still there had engaged in sexual activity with two friends at about the same time. 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. Celebrations also included concerts featuring Michael Ball and Bryan Ferry. He also started to lecture the kneeling boy about sin and wrongdoing. 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 &. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. 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. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. Mitchell,who taught at the school from 2008, resigned in February last year after the allegations came to light. 1,108 Followers. [162] Some of the staff at the school have been vocal about the issue of speeding traffic in the village of Repton and have participated in public speed gun enforcement. In just three years he built the school roll to over 800 students, in a highly competitive local market. An integrated inspection took place in March 2014, finding the school to be "exceptionally successful in achieving its aims the quality of the pupils' achievements is excellent". His experiences are related in his semi-autobiographical book Boy, in which he describes his negative experience with physical altercations between students. It would bring to four the number of employees or former employees of the top public school who have had accusations made against them. [96] RISL remits its profits to Repton School Trust in the UK, which helps fund capital projects and bursaries. Situated in The Cross, the School was staffed by the Headmaster B.W. Does the school accept any responsibility that this happened to children who were under the school's care? He is a well-known pillar of the Tilery and Portrack communities and he brought people together each year with the annual Lantern Parade that lasted for 10 years, as well as engaging with local churches, businesses and community groups. 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 . announced that the 2020-2021 school year would be Nagl's last, as Headmaster of The Haverford School. 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. [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. Maintenance Plumber - Repton Senior Permanent, Full Time Apply by 19 Mar, 2023 Teacher of Biology Permanent, Full Time Apply by 10 Mar, 2023 Director of Music - Repton Prep Nevertheless, a new teaching block, the Lynam Thomas Building, in the precinct and a major refurbishment programme was being undertaken. 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.'. 1. 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. [114], The school's motto, Porta Vacat Culpa ("the gate is free from blame"), is a quotation from Ovid's Fasti. 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. 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Bloody hell. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In joining Repton International, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the context of running high-performing schools, and a truly international outlook and instinct. [134], Female staff members were paid 5657% less than their male coworkers at the school in 2018,[135] and 50% less in 2019. The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. The Brothers. Repton School - Headmasters. 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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. But Dahl's biographer, Jeremy Treglown, has pointed out he was mistaken: the beating was in May 1933, a year after Fisher had left Repton, and the headmaster concerned was John Christie, Fisher's successor. A former teacher has been jailed for abusing pupils at a well-known private school in Derbyshire. It is understood Repton felt the allegations to which she referred were unsubstantiated rumours that had been fully investigated. "Repton School governors congratulate Mr Land on his appointment to this prestigious role and wish him and his family all the very best. [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. Hes always been at the forefront of everything, whether thats managing the football teams, coaching, being a mentor, everything. Three governors have resigned after Repton School (pictured) declined to sack a teacher. Headmasters. 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'. 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. He was cautioned by police on February 16 for an abuse of a position of trust in engaging in sexual activity with the pupil. He built a team of like minded people, who under his leadership, captured childrens interest and enthusiasm with a vast range of stimulating learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, including sports, drama performances and residential visits. The ability to balance the academic, the pastoral and the co-curricular is what sets apart an independent school from the rest, says Alastair Land, Headmaster of Repton School. He was subsequently convicted and banned from driving for 20 months. "After considerable reflection, I have made the decision to step. John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, on his first day in September 1991, John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, is retiring after 30 years, John Repton with some of the children during the annual Lantern Parade. Notable alumni, also known as "Old Reptonians", include C. B. Fry, Jeremy Clarkson, Roald Dahl, Adrian Newey, and Michael Ramsey. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. Simon Clague, 55, worked at fee-paying Repton School in the 1990s and admitted charges of indecent . 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. Pupils can also choose to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Former pupils include Jeremy Clarkson, the author Roald Dahl and Derbyshire actor Tom Chambers. We are ambitious for every one of our pupils; Repton Sofia is small enough to ensure that the talents of each individual are nurtured and valued, yet large enough to compete on the international arena across academia, music, the arts and sport. Repton School's U15 girls' tennis squad achieved their highest ever finish in the age group category at the National Finals which took place over the 3rd and 4th . The software was also used in 150 schools, tracking over 50,000 students' wellbeing. 'I agree with the panel that the conduct on the part of Mr Mitchell amounted to a gross error of judgment on one day. ' ' " 4^ .O M f. ^^ 'V- v-' 0> ^'P. .. .^ './ .V \~" 0' ,0 0. [54], The school competes in various sports. In Boy Dahl mentions learning the symptoms from Ellen, but in Treglown's biography it only mentions Astri. [35] Jeremy Clarkson attended the school, later noting that he had suffered extreme hazing by other students, including being plunged into an ice pool and having his trousers cut in half. [7], Within the first hundred years, student body numbers rose to 200, but they had fallen by 1681 to twenty-eight boys. [80], The school also has an on-site tuck shop called 'The Grubber'. Knew this one was coming. [108], Alexander Wilson, novelist, a spy and serial bigamist with four wives lied about being an alumnus of Repton School, which he was not;[109] Fred Perry also lied about having attended Repton School, which he did not do either. , updated They both had stints as 'directeurs . The headmaster was temporarily removed from his job at St. Martin de Porres School in Hempstead, New York, over the weekend, after parent Trisha Paul went to the local press regarding her. [36][37] He was later expelled for "drinking, smoking and generally making a nuisance" of himself. [164], Repton School and Repton village combine every year for a charity event known as Sale of Work. Discipline at Repton was maintained by the senior boys, in particular prefects known as "boazers". 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. We look forward to welcoming Emma and her family to Repton & Foremarke in July. [42], The school marked its 450th anniversary in 2007 with a royal visit from Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. She left the way open for Mitchell to seek to have the ban lifted after two years. [121] Similarly, pupils appeared as extras in the 1984 BBC version. [136], In 2014, Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court fined the school 10,000 following a guilty plea to a health and safety charge after an incident of negligence. [23], The writer Roald Dahl attended in the 1930s. Mitchell has the right to appeal to the High Court against the findings and the decision. 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". 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. 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