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. Knew this one was coming. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Repton's heritage is well documented: for over 1,000 years our site in the very heart of rural England has been an important seat of learning. Ex police chief and barrister Kathryn Stone has quit Repton School, Derbyshire It comes after the school declined to sack a teacher despite claims by ex-pupil Sue Fish, ex Nottinghamshire. He expelled two senior boys after accusations of homosexuality arose within the student body. 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Mrs Fish claims the teachers files revealed an appalling catalogue of alleged past misconduct. 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. Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. Repton School; Repton; Derbyshire; DE65 6FH ; 01283 559200; SCHOOL INFORMATION. 19:33 GMT 11 Mar 2016 For day pupils it was 8,582 per term. What safeguards have the school in place to ensure this doesnt happen again? Situated in Repton, Derbyshire, the school hosts around 620 pupils. He will complete the 2020-2021 school year. Three governors have resigned after Repton School (pictured) declined to sack a teacher. Michael Clarke, who left the school to pursue an ecclesiastical career and became Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. Emily Chan For Mailonline He was cautioned by police on February 16 for an abuse of a position of trust in engaging in sexual activity with the pupil. [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. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". 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. Likes. Mitchell also admitted making the inappropriate comment to the girl when she was bending over to pick up something from the floor earlier on in the day. 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]. By David Jewell, headmaster of Repton School, 02. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [7] A pupil's letter home in 1728 relates to his father that the headmaster, George Fletcher, would withhold meals from the boys if they were unable to recite scripture. [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". The school failed to meet a number of the regulations, namely those dealing with pupil safeguarding; the promotion of good behaviour; suitability of staff and governance, leadership and management of the school. 1,108 Followers. Johns hobbies include cycling, fishing and gardening, which he is looking forward to spending more time on once he retires. [58], In 2013, six former pupils played together in an international hockey match. Can you control your erections? Media. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Main sports are: men's football, hockey and cricket; women's hockey, netball and tennis. Our admission process for prospective families is totally unique to each specific enquiry. Situated in The Cross, the School was staffed by the Headmaster B.W. [21] In the 1920s, the poet Vernon Watkins was sent to Repton. Chris Pleasance explains how Putin's generals' blunders saw thousands of crack VDV soldiers slaughtered and what that means for the Ukraine war, Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles from the Kremlin, Iran could make materials for a nuclear bomb in just 12 DAYS, US warns, 'That is NOT fair': Teacher's union boss Randi Weingarten has complete meltdown over student debt outside SCOTUS and says challenge to student loan handout 'really p****s me off', Biden claims he had a nurse who would whisper in his ear and BREATHE on him to make sure there was a 'human connection', House votes to block 'woke' Biden plan pushing retirement planners to invest in ESG in 401ks. They revolted at school against everything associated with the establishment, which they called "the other side", and Upward reflected after leaving that "everyone was homosexual, up to a point, at Repton". If you have any queries or require information, please contact any of the following people on the telephone number or email above. Tributes have poured in from staff and students for a beloved headteacher, John Repton, as he retires after 30 years. Headmasters. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. Feb 11, 2021 at 12:49 pm. 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. [72], Repton opened their 400 Hall theatre in 1957. [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. [40], In the early 1980s, the old Sanatorium was converted into a Music School. 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.. [56] Notable sporting former pupils include the 1932 Wimbledon tennis finalist, Bunny Austin, and several first-class cricketers. 2020 1172 1557 1621 1858 1866 1886 In 1642, the school commenced an action against the Thacker family, and, in 1670, a wall was built to keep the two parties apart. The cane was put down and the headmaster began filling his pipe from a tin of tobacco. 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. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in London. 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? Repton is a harmonious place The school is a harmonious place in which to learn, and inspectors noted on their many visits to boarding houses that boarders from different backgrounds get on. [11], Geoffrey Fisher became headmaster in 1914. John Gammell took office as headmaster in 1968 and during his tenure girls began to be educated at Repton. Careful. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Careful. [48] Alastair Land was headmaster from 2016 to 2019 and was succeeded as headmaster by Mark Semmence. By 1957, the school was in better health: full with 470 pupils. to which she replied: 'Yes, because you are married and have four children.'. "Over the next 12 months Mr Land will continue to lead Repton School with his customary vigour and determination. [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. She left the way open for Mitchell to seek to have the ban lifted after two years. 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. [46] Around this time, the old Squash Courts were made into a new gallery and textiles studio for the Art department. We are building upon a rich and vibrant history spanning over 450 years of educational heritage at Repton Derbyshire, UK. He totally deserved it, but I wonder if the board was just . About Repton School. 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. This is a sub-article of Durham School. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. 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Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told. His coach, Melanie Marshall, taught swimming at the school. After that there was a pause. Who we are, what we do, and what we believe in could not be more pertinent for young people facing the modern world. You'll give me a coronary Head of Physics John Mitchell, He told the committee he had said: 'Bloody hell. In his final weeks and towards the close of the academic year, tributes from parents and pupils, past and present, have flooded in praising John for his years of dedication to the school. [30], The total number of pupils was 353 at the outbreak of war, which fell to 273 in 1943. We know that young people who are happy perform better and those who perform better are happy. He left Brighton in 2006 to become a Housemaster at Repton, before joining Wellington in September 2013. Boston Latin School headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta has resigned and will leave at the end of the school year, which is Friday. They both had stints as 'directeurs . 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. Three governors at a top public school have resigned over its handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, the Daily Mail can reveal. In Boy Dahl mentions learning the symptoms from Ellen, but in Treglown's biography it only mentions Astri. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in. WELCOME to REPTON. 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. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. Repton School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for 13- to 18-year-olds. A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. We get to know your individual needs and tailor the experience, so you feel sure that together you have made the right choice for your child. [85], An emergency inspection in January 2015 was ordered by the Department for Education reviewing welfare and safeguarding compliance under the Independent School Standard Regulations (ISSRs) and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (NMSB). She said: Hes dedicated his whole life to the school. We look forward to welcoming Emma and her family to Repton & Foremarke in July. His gentle character provoked regular bullying in his early years. [7], Within the first hundred years, student body numbers rose to 200, but they had fallen by 1681 to twenty-eight boys. Derbyshire Live asked the school, which charges 11,000 per term, how Clague, of The Pastures, Repton, was able to have sexual relationships with multiple underage girls without arousing suspicion during the 90s. The great man then gave him one terrific crack. 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. Before going on to become Archbishop of Canterbury, Fisher was known for his tenure as headmaster being extremely intolerant. The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. [74] There is an annual Plowright lecture, with the 2020 lecture being on serial killers. Play it now! 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