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. "Repton School governors congratulate Mr Land on his appointment to this prestigious role and wish him and his family all the very best. Nevertheless, a new teaching block, the Lynam Thomas Building, in the precinct and a major refurbishment programme was being undertaken. 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. David has 16 years of senior leadership experience in UK schools and will take over from Jonathan Hughes D'aeth who . Tributes have poured in from staff and students for a beloved headteacher, John Repton, as he retires after 30 years. 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. [8], In the early centuries of the school's development, there was a pupil-conferred role called "Cock of the School" within the pupil body. To record these losses, a tablet extension to the war memorial was commissioned in 1948 and inaugurated in a ceremony lead on 10 July 1949, unveiled by lieutenant general Sir Charles Gairdner and dedicated by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. But a letter written by Sue Fish, former chief constable of Nottinghamshire, to the chairman of governors, Mark Shires, said she had no option but to resign due to the teachers continued employment. [44] In 2011, the theatre reopened after a 3.3million renovation. 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 list is derived from The Account Rolls of the Receiver General which show that two chaplains, the forerunners of the Headmasters, were . [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. [67][68][69], In February 2020, Repton announced Scott Talbot, former Olympian and coach for the New Zealand and Australian national swim squads, as the school's director of swimming. In recent weeks, news has broken of allegations against past and present members of staff at Repton. Johns hobbies include cycling, fishing and gardening, which he is looking forward to spending more time on once he retires. announced that the 2020-2021 school year would be Nagl's last, as Headmaster of The Haverford School. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in London. [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. Although still strongly tied to the agricultural region that surrounds it, the village is now a largely residential . [21] In the 1920s, the poet Vernon Watkins was sent to Repton. Likes. John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told her she was sending his blood pressure soaring when she bent over during a lesson at the 32,000-a-year Repton School in Derby. Three governors at a top public school have resigned over its handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, the Daily Mail can reveal. 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.. 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. [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. [96] RISL remits its profits to Repton School Trust in the UK, which helps fund capital projects and bursaries. Repton School; Repton; Derbyshire; DE65 6FH ; 01283 559200; SCHOOL INFORMATION. [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. Can you control your erections? REPTON PREP . When he died, the school claimed him as "perhaps the best poet Repton has had". MAKE an ENQUIRY. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". Looking to the future, the search for Reptons next Headmaster has already begun.. [citation needed]. Derbyshire Live has asked a top public school a series of questions about the child abuse pupils suffered at the hands of one of its teachers during the 1990s. John Gammell took office as headmaster in 1968 and during his tenure girls began to be educated at Repton. Then the pipe-filling business and the lecture went on for maybe 30 seconds. In his 1984 autobiography, Dahl states that when he was a young fag, . 19:33 GMT 11 Mar 2016 FROM our HEADMASTER AND CEO. Duncan Bailey - Cothill House/Neal Bailey - Mowden Hall School. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. Ms Millions said: 'I have considered the matter of a review period. Repton School - Headmasters. [95] The overseas schools are owned and funded by local investors, which can be education businesses, real estate corporates, private equity firms or wealthy philanthropists. WELCOME to REPTON. Chair of governors, Liz Miller said: It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work alongside such an astute man and ever the consummate professional, who back in 1991 had a vision to enable all pupils to enjoy their time at Tilery Primary and achieve their full potential socially, emotionally and intellectually. Repton Primary School Springfield Road Repton Derby DE65 6GN . In August 2018, one of these individuals, Jeremy Woodside, a 28-year-old former organist at the school, was placed on the, On 29 January 2018, police arrested a member of staff on suspicion of attempting, On 14 March 2018, a second police investigation into a staff member, relating to safeguarding concerns, was launched, On 26 March 2018, allegations against a further two members of staff were reported, In February 2022, a former teacher at the school, Simon Clague, pleaded guilty to multiple indictments for, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 19:36. As the school marks its fifth year this September, its Rose Campus, which accommodates children from Nursery to Year 1 is delighted to welcome Kevin Hannah. He was subsequently convicted and banned from driving for 20 months. By 1st July eight boys had increased to 18, by September there were 30 and this had jumped to 50 by the end of the year. Among the first twenty-two names on the register of Repton there are five gentlemen, four husbandmen, nine yeomen, two websters, or weavers, a carpenter and a tanner. 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. Over the years, John has earned the respect of the community and worked alongside them, strengthening the bond and working tirelessly to provide opportunities and services for families, said Laura Provett, vice chair of governors. Telephone: 01283 703732 . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. His coach, Melanie Marshall, taught swimming at the school. 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. 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. ON THIS WEBSITE. [42], The school marked its 450th anniversary in 2007 with a royal visit from Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. '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. [111][112][113], There is also a steam locomotive called "Repton" named after the school in 1934: Southern Rail, class V, Schools No 926, today based at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. 1414 to 1541 This incomplete list comes from The Durham School Register, 1991. [55] Repton School has produced more than 150 first-class cricketers, 11 internationals, and three Test captains. Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. The St. Martin de Porres Marianist . 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. Tweets. 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[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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [57] The Olympic gold medal and world record holder Adam Peaty used Repton's swimming pool as a training facility. Main sports are: men's football, hockey and cricket; women's hockey, netball and tennis. Michael Clarke, who left the school to pursue an ecclesiastical career and became Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. As well as hosting the annual Lantern Parade, which would end in the school with a performance from the choir and refreshments, John was also heavily involved in residential trips to Carlton and Helmsley, as well as day trips to football stadiums, Durham Cathedral and Oxford University, to name just a few. Headmasters. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' [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. The Brothers. After that there was a pause. 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 just three years he built the school roll to over 800 students, in a highly competitive local market. 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. And maybe one of his lasting legacies will be the building of the Tilery Family Centre, bringing together parents within the community. This building is now grade II listed. Former students have included Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson. [45] In 2013, a 9million science block was built. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. 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. John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told. However, Repton was excluded from the commission's 1864 report, thus excluding the school from the 1868 Public Schools Acts. [19][20], In 1917, the writers Christopher Isherwood and Edward Upward began their time at Repton. 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. [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. The school was founded in 1557 and has grown considerably since; it now boasts a science priory, which was built in . 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. University School headmaster resigns after report alleges failure to investigate improper relationships at old school Published: Jan. 25, 2018, 4:23 p.m. University School Headmaster Richard Bryan 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. Role Resigned Nominee Director Date of birth August 1990 Appointed on 10 September 1991 Resigned on 9 December 1991 . John has dedicated most of his life to Tilery Primary School, he is passionate about the children and will do anything in his power to help the children succeed and give them every opportunity possible. [5] The social mix of the early school was very broad. The school is also thought to have considered any risk to pupils and legal advice suggesting dismissal would be unlawful. [52], The school has a Combined Cadet Force and a music school, as well as various after-school clubs. Emily Chan For Mailonline, 'The world's gone crazy!' He later stated that he "couldn't get over it" and has "never got over it. 16:17 GMT 15 Mar 2016. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, is retiring after 30 years (Image: Lisa Clark) "As he so often quoted 'Nothing is ever black and white', but one thing is certain - over the. An ancient settlement on the south bank of the River Trent, Repton overlooks the old channel of the river and, across the meadows, a historic crossing point. 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. 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. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. He and Mrs Stone did not respond to requests for comment and Mrs Fish declined to comment further. One of this family, Gilbert Thacker, destroyed the church, almost entirely in a day; he did this during the time of Queen Mary, fearing the priory would be recommissioned as part of the Counter-Reformation. [80], The school also has an on-site tuck shop called 'The Grubber'. A modern and dynamic school with a traditional family feel. What safeguards have the school in place to ensure this doesnt happen again? 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Careful. It would bring to four the number of employees or former employees of the top public school who have had accusations made against them. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. [49], In September 2019, the school began using an AI service called AS Tracking in order to monitor students' mental health. Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. It was such a shame". Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? Pupils can also choose to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. [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. [20], Numbers attending the school recovered in the late 1940s, such that The Cross was able to reopen in 1945 and Latham House in 1947. It started with the arrival of two girls in 1970. [47], The period 20152019 saw some rapid cycling of leadership of the school. Something went wrong, please try again later. Repton has partnerships with John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, and Repton Primary School.[97]. 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? 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 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". East Midlands, England repton.org.uk Joined August 2019. But she said that Mitchell had illustrated genuine remorse and the consequences of his actions had been 'far-reaching and profound'. 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. [70][71], Repton's art programme currently features two artists-in-residence: visual artist Louisa Chambers, and fine art media specialist Maria Georgoula. 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. 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. 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