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. The head of diversity at the tony Dalton School the Upper East Side bastion of privilege that's been rocked by controversy recently over its heavy-handed "anti-racist" ideology is out,. [59], In October 2018, Repton announced a complete 6million renovation of the school's sporting facilities, including a new sports hall and a new strength and conditioning gymnasium. Likes. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Repton School, Abu Dhabi, announces the appointment of a new Headmaster. By Teacher Simon Clague preyed on three pupils, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. 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. The school's arms are three eaglets holding a "cross formy fitcy or". [17], 1,912 former pupils of the school served in the First World War, of whom 355 died in service. 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. 'Mr Mitchell was suspended from all duties whilst the case was investigated and he subsequently resigned.'. He will be dearly missed by students and staff at Tilery Primary School. 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. The Governors of Repton School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Semmence as the school's 36th Headmaster. Headmasters. [52], The school has a Combined Cadet Force and a music school, as well as various after-school clubs. Welcome to Repton Abu Dhabi! [60] Repton's football team also won The 2018 ISFA Barry Burns Northern Eights Competition. [76] In 2022, this event was branded "a flop", with organisers stating "audience for many of the speakers were woefully smallEverywhere was completely thin. In the independent sector, particularly in co-educational boarding schools, it's important that we develop and challenge "the whole person". [34], Hazing is recorded as having taken place at Repton into the late 20th century. 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. Mrs Fish claims the teachers files revealed an appalling catalogue of alleged past misconduct. 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. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. [114], The school's motto, Porta Vacat Culpa ("the gate is free from blame"), is a quotation from Ovid's Fasti. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Headteacher John Repton with some of the pupils after the last Ofsted inspection. . [7], Within the first hundred years, student body numbers rose to 200, but they had fallen by 1681 to twenty-eight boys. He also started to lecture the kneeling boy about sin and wrongdoing. She said: Hes dedicated his whole life to the school. [54], The school competes in various sports. [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]. Mitchell,who taught at the school from 2008, resigned in February last year after the allegations came to light. [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). 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. Just last month, a watchdog expressed "expressed concern" over a number of reports of safeguarding-related incidents at the school. Nagl has become a lightning rod of controversy since August 11, when an open letter . Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 Resigned on 11 August 2021 Nationality British . Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in. This building is now grade II listed. A modern and dynamic school with a traditional family feel. Contact the school office for our parent email address . 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. "[9], In 1874, local village children began attending the school, along with boarders. 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. "[24] An account of a beating of boy called Micheal, in Roald Dahl's 1984 autobiographical book Boy,[note 1] was attributed by Dahl to Fisher. Durham School, tracing its history back to Langley in 1414 and earlier, has had a number of Headmasters (but, to date, no Headmistresses). John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Three governors have resigned after Repton School (pictured) declined to sack a teacher. Nevertheless, a new teaching block, the Lynam Thomas Building, in the precinct and a major refurbishment programme was being undertaken. Were any complaints made at the time or concerns raised by anyone about inappropriate behaviour towards female pupils, and if so, why was this not acted upon? Pupils can also choose to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Not long after this, relations between the school and the Thacker family began to deteriorate due to a conflict of interest in accessibility. 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. 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. Role Resigned Nominee Director Date of birth August 1990 Appointed on 10 September 1991 Resigned on 9 December 1991 . 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. A Repton School spokesman told the Derby Telegraph: 'As a result of an incident in December 2014, Repton School referred Mr Mitchell to the National College for Teaching & Leadership. The independent fee-paying school caters for boarding and non-boarding pupils. As a historic, independent boarding school, Repton offers wide-ranging curriculums for pupils aged 3-18. 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'. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This is a sub-article of Durham School. 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. [43], In 2011, the 400 Hall theatre (originally built in 1957) was remodelled by Avery Associates Architects,[44] following a 3.3million upgrade. 'The school co-operated fully with the relevant authorities and all appropriate arrangements were put in place to ensure that pupils were safeguarded. 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. 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". [10][161], In May 2016, the school made defibrillators on its site available to the local community. The cane was put down and the headmaster began filling his pipe from a tin of tobacco. Sir John Port of Etwall, on his death in 1557, left funds to create a grammar school which was then established at the Repton Priory. [47], The period 20152019 saw some rapid cycling of leadership of the school. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. [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. [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. About Repton School. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. [107] Shortly after, St Wystan's School joined the Repton group of schools. Hes always adopted an open door policy from day one, its a lovely welcoming atmosphere. [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. [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. Are Derbyshire police investigating any other alleged incidents of abuse of underage girls at Repton in the 90s. [79], Approximately 70 percent of pupils are boarders. [53] All pupils are enrolled in CCF for one year; involvement thereafter is voluntary. 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. David Jewell, headmaster of Repton School, 02. [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. He was subsequently convicted and banned from driving for 20 months. You'll give me a coronary Head of Physics John Mitchell, He told the committee he had said: 'Bloody hell. On Monday (Augusts 24), John Nagl and Maurice Glavin, Chair of The Haverford School Board of Trustees, jointly. It would bring to four the number of employees or former employees of the top public school who have had accusations made against them. No matter how busy he is, he always has time for other people. The Charity Commission, which regulates the private school, has urged anybody with safeguarding concerns to contact it or the police. 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Duncan used to play tennis with Tim Henman and Neal is a whizz on a surfboard. She left the way open for Mitchell to seek to have the ban lifted after two years. The Bailey boys are real-life action men (and Old Etonians). [46] Around this time, the old Squash Courts were made into a new gallery and textiles studio for the Art department. 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. What child protection or safeguarding policies were in place at the time the abuse happened and, if so, why did they fail? 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. How could a teacher be able to abuse multiple girls without suspicion at Repton during the 90s? [119][120] Around 200 pupils were extras in the 1939 film. By 1957, the school was in better health: full with 470 pupils. 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. A number of headmasters of Repton went on to senior Church of England positions in the 20th century. 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. [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. 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]. Alastair Land will leave in April 2019 to become the new headmaster at the independent Harrow School in London. Vicky Harding, the Head of Repton Prep reports to Mark Semmence as Headmaster of Repton and Chief Executive of both schools. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [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. announced that the 2020-2021 school year would be Nagl's last, as Headmaster of The Haverford School. [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. 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. [7] A major effort was made, with the Charity Commissioners and the Clarendon Commission, to have the school accepted as one of the great public schools. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The headteacher of the prestigious Repton School is leaving to take up a new role. Johns hobbies include cycling, fishing and gardening, which he is looking forward to spending more time on once he retires. Boston Latin School headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta has resigned and will leave at the end of the school year, which is Friday. Ms Millions said: 'I have considered the matter of a review period. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Looking to the future, the search for Reptons next Headmaster has already begun.. [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. Emily Chan For Mailonline 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. 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. Repton School Life 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. He has been highlighted countless times for amalgamating the two schools into one unit, and for making every member of staff feel important, from dinner ladies and office staff to caretakers and the teaching faculty. Funds raised are distributed to a range of local and national charities chosen by representatives of both communities. "After considerable reflection, I have made the decision to step. 16:17 GMT 15 Mar 2016. Something went wrong, please try again later. His experiences are related in his semi-autobiographical book Boy, in which he describes his negative experience with physical altercations between students. [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. Repton has partnerships with John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, and Repton Primary School.[97]. In Boy Dahl mentions learning the symptoms from Ellen, but in Treglown's biography it only mentions Astri. [132][133] The Bursar at the time was Carl Bilson. The list is derived from The Account Rolls of the Receiver General which show that two chaplains, the forerunners of the Headmasters, were . [94], The school set up Repton International Schools Ltd (RISL) in 2013 to establish, develop and maintain British international schools. Mitchell has the right to appeal to the High Court against the findings and the decision. Knew this one was coming. '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. Whilst any allegation involving sexual misconduct is serious, this was not a case where a physical sexual relationship had taken place. 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And maybe one of his lasting legacies will be the building of the Tilery Family Centre, bringing together parents within the community. [163], During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic the school's DT department made PPE for key NHS workers. Busloads of Teessiders shipped around for aggressive door-to-door sales, Trading standards have warned of 'Nottingham knockers' making door-to-door sales conning and intimidating householders, Familiar name returning to Yarm High Street - but sadness as eatery with 'heart and soul' moves on, Marshalls has been serving everything from global parmos to cocktails since 2021 - but a 'to let' sign has now gone up, Controversial development corporation to go ahead with government backing despite objections, Labour has refused to support the scheme prompting criticism from prominent Tories. A former teacher has been jailed for abusing pupils at a well-known private school in Derbyshire. [77][78], The school's theatre was used for various performances during a time of closure of a theatre space in the Derby Guildhall, operated by the local authority in Derby. 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. Former pupils include Jeremy Clarkson, the author Roald Dahl and Derbyshire actor Tom Chambers. Lisa Clark, now an administrator at the school, was a pupil in 1991 and remembers Johns first day. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". After careers in the City and in sports management, they made their forays into education. On 29th April 1940, Repton Preparatory School opened its doors with just eight boys making up the pupil roll. Repton School, founded in 1557, is a thriving independent boarding school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. Tracey Cox asks men the 9 sex questions women want HONEST answers to, Are YOU at risk of being cancelled? The third governor who resigned was Tim Hannam QC. In his 1984 autobiography, Dahl states that when he was a young fag, . [57] The Olympic gold medal and world record holder Adam Peaty used Repton's swimming pool as a training facility. [45] A studio theatre was added in 2003 and the complex extended and fully refurbished in 2011 by architect Bryan Avery. His coach, Melanie Marshall, taught swimming at the school. He was cautioned by police on February 16 for an abuse of a position of trust in engaging in sexual activity with the pupil. 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. [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). 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