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National Athletics Championship 2010Friday 16th July 2010

    Congratulations to Jamie Phillips who competed in the National Championships in Birmingham at the weekend (9 & 10 July). He finished 2nd in his 200m heat ...

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Area Athletics Championship 2010Friday 16th July 2010

  Congratulations to the following students who put in impressive performances in the recent Area Championships:   Martina Petrova        U15 Area Champion 300m           Francesca Ireland      U15 ...

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Big Band Press ReleaseWednesday 14th July 2010

Press Release. Ripon Grammar School Music Department at the National Festival of Music for Youth Ripon Grammar School Music Department have been hitting the right notes this term ...

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Congratulations to Jamie PhillipsMonday 12th July 2010

Heartiest congratulations ! Jamie Phillips, a student in the RGS sixth form has gained a splendid 8th place in the AVIVA English Schools' Track and Field Championships ...

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GREENPOWERFriday 9th July 2010

GREENPOWER On Wednesday this week, the Ripon Grammar School Greenpower team raced their two electric cars, the Carbon comet and the Electric Chair at the Croft racing ...

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Junior School ProductionTuesday 6th July 2010

Junior Production The Junior Production of “Once on this Island” takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, starting at 7 o’clock. Please come along and support ...

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Special Needs ChildrenTuesday 6th July 2010

Special Needs Children A new support group is being made up of parents of children and young people with special needs or disabilities. The group will be called ...

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CongratulationsTuesday 29th June 2010

  Senior rugby second row Matthew Ingram who has been selected by Yorkshire U/18s on their tour of Ireland in August. County games against Lancashire, cheshire and ...

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Second Year French Trip 2010Monday 28th June 2010

SECOND YEAR FRENCH TRIP CHATEAU DU MOLAY Outward journey Depart: 2200 Tuesday 27th July (School Coach Park)                         Park in school or on road if possible. Leave room for two coaches.           Ferry:                0700 P ...

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Johnson House ReportMonday 21st June 2010

  Johnson House Report for Governors’ Meeting of Tuesday 15th June 2010   Since the majority of girls in the house at present are 6th formers and have been ...

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School House ReportMonday 21st June 2010

  School House Report to Boarding Governors – Tuesday 15th June 2010     No sooner had we returned from the Easter Holidays when St George’s Day provided us with ...

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Ripon Brass Band Competition 2010Wednesday 16th June 2010

  The Ripon Grammar School Brass Band, Wakeman Youth Brass put up a spirited performance at the 2010 Ripon Brass Band Competition. Despite missing missing a number of ...

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Jack Laugher Diving SuccessTuesday 15th June 2010

Diving star Jack Laugher returns from the World Championships with a top 50 ranking Congratulations to Jack Laugher of 4B who has recently returned from the World ...

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Lower School ProductionThursday 10th June 2010

The Lower School Production of "Once on this Island" will now take place at 7pm on 6-8th July 2010. Not 7-9th July as previously stated.   Miss Jackson ...

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RUNNING CLUB REPORTThursday 27th May 2010

    RUNNING CLUB REPORT It has been another successful year with the club’s achievements showing progress and much promise for next year. Training has continued twice a week throughout ...

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CongratulationsWednesday 26th May 2010

Congratulations to scrum half Jamie Albert who has recently gained selection to the North Yorkshire Under 16 Rugby team in the festival at Sandal, Wakefield. This was ...

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High Achieving Sports Star jets off to ChinaFriday 21st May 2010

  High Achieving Sports Star jets off to China High Achieving sports star Jack Laugher is currently in China competing in the World Cup (Diving). Jack is currently ...

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Sports ResultsThursday 20th May 2010

  Sports Results Wednesday 5 May U15 Rounders RGS 11 v King James School 4 RGS 14 v Saint John Fisher   6 Tuesday 18 May U15 Rounders RGS 29 v Cundall Manor 22 U14 Rounders RGS ...

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An exciting opportunity for RGS CricketersThursday 20th May 2010

An exciting opportunity for RGS Cricketers Ripon Grammar School’s budding cricketers, having had a very successful start to the season, recently enjoyed the opportunity to learn from ...

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National Festival of Music For YouthWednesday 19th May 2010

National Festival of Music For Youth Four Ripon Grammar School ensembles took part in the National Festival of Music For Youth auditions in Harrogate in March putting ...

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Celebration of Sporting SuccessWednesday 19th May 2010

Celebration of Sporting Success   On the day that the mascot for the London 2012 Olympic Games is unveiled it seems fitting to celebrate some of the sporting ...

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STUDENT OF THE MONTHMonday 17th May 2010

The Modern Languages Department has introduced a "student of the month" award which can be given each month to students who have impressed us with their ...

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THE FLYING THEATRE COMPANYMonday 17th May 2010

THE FLYING THEATRE COMPANY ‘Wheels down for landing …’ Ripon Grammar School pupils from the first and second years were entertained by the enthusiastic and lively members ...

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Make Your Mark With A TennerFriday 14th May 2010

Make Your Mark with a Tenner Competition March 2010  The national ‘Make Your Mark with a Tenner’ competition was held in March 2010. This competition offers students ...

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Cricket Update 28 April 2010Wednesday 28th April 2010

On Thursday, RGS U/13 X1 play at home against Thirsk after school. Sadly, the government's new initiative for schools has cost us a game for the RGS 1st ...

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Sports UpdateThursday 22nd April 2010

The RGS 1st X1 got off to a good start by beating a strong Thirsk School X1 by seven runs in a Twenty /20 match on ...

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Second Year French Trip UpdateWednesday 21st April 2010

  21st April 2010 SECOND YEAR FRENCH TRIP 2010 Dear Parents This is a reminder that the final balance for the trip to France will be due on FRIDAY ...

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Ripon Grammar School Success at Harrogate Competitive FestivalWednesday 21st April 2010

  Over 100 musicians from Ripon Grammar School competed at the Harrogate Competitive Festival on the 20th and 21st March 2010. The main successes were the Lower ...

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Special Needs Consultation FlyerWednesday 21st April 2010

  SPECIAL NEEDS  CONSULTATION EVENT Are you a parent/carer of a child/young adult with any kind of special needs?  Would you like the opportunity to air your views, ask questions, ...

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FRENCH EXCHANGEMonday 19th April 2010

FRENCH EXCHANGE We recently enjoyed the return visit of our French guests from the Institution Saint Louis in Pont l’Abbé d’Arnoult. They spent eleven days with us ...

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BADMINTON WIN FOR MATTHEW CLAREWednesday 31st March 2010

     Matthew Clare (2A) won the national badminton boys Under 13 doubles title, with partner Ben Lane from Devon, in Cheltenham this past weekend.  He also won ...

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RGS Spring NewsletterMonday 29th March 2010

  Click here to download the Ripon Grammar School spring newsletter 2010. ...

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New RSS FeedThursday 25th March 2010

    The Ripon Grammar School website now has an RSS feed.  An RSS feed will automatically display new website articles, without the need to go to the ...

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Johnson House report - March 2010Wednesday 24th March 2010

  Johnson House Report for Governors’ Meeting of Monday 22nd March 2010   We have been very fortunate this term to welcome two new members of staff who have ...

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School House Report - March 2010Wednesday 24th March 2010

  School House Report to Boarding Governors – Monday 22nd March 2010   Having started the term enjoying a mix of Christmas picture postcard scenery and near white-out conditions, ...

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Careers Evening 11th March 2010Monday 22nd March 2010

      RGS Careers Evening Thursday 11 March     The school was privileged to host participants from over 80 different businesses and universities at our hugely popular careers evening.  More ...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH PERFORMING SPORTING STARSFriday 5th March 2010

Jamie Phillips has been selected to represent the North of England in the Sprint Championships in Malta in April.     Anna Jeal finished 9th in the 100m finals ...

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARYFriday 5th March 2010

Benjamin Blakey, 4A     French Tom Gott, 4B     German Sarah May, 4D     Spanish ...

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Ripon Grammar School Careers EveningWednesday 24th February 2010

Thursday 11 March 7pm – 8.30pm Come along and speak to employers and universities about careers in:   forensic science     veterinary medicine     pharmacy    architecture     surveying     graphics     property physiotherapy    general practice ...

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Trip to SalamancaTuesday 23rd February 2010

Over February half-term, 12 Fourth Year pupils took part in the school’s first ever trip to Spain, accompanied by Miss Genneviève and Mr Barker. During the trip, ...

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The popularity of badminton continues to grow at RGSTuesday 23rd February 2010

  North Yorkshire Performance Centre based at Harrogate Racquets Club, has formed yet another successful partnership, this time with Ripon Nomads Badminton Club and Ripon Grammar School. The ...

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STUDY LEAVE DATES 2010Friday 12th February 2010

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Girls PE NewsThursday 11th February 2010

  First XI Hockey Results   RGS First XI (2) v St Aidan’s (2) 27.1,10   After a long winter lay off the First XI Hockey team put in a great performance ...

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Music DatesThursday 11th February 2010

25th Feb ...

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Bruce AdamsThursday 11th February 2010

RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL BIG BAND   PRESENTS   BRUCE ADAMS   (TRUMPET)   WITH THE YORK JAZZ.COM TRIO   AND THE RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL BIG BANDS      THURSDAY 4th MARCH RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL HALL 7.00PM   TICKETS £5 ADULTS £3 CONCESSIONS ...

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Pudding HeavenWednesday 10th February 2010

  Due to a poor response on ticket sales, the Pudding Night arranged by the Parents Association for Friday 26th February in school at 7.30 pm has ...

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Magic Six Takes RGS U-15s Into National Quarter FinalsWednesday 10th February 2010

New York rappers De La Soul say “Three is a Magic Number” but that’s not true – it’s six – that’s the magic number! After putting six ...

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New Comenius LinkTuesday 9th February 2010

  Following a previous successful partnership with schools in Europe, we are in the early stages of setting up a new link, funded by the European Union’s ...

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Ermysteds School MatchMonday 1st February 2010

Wednesday 10th Feb The following pupils have been selected to race against Ermysted’s Grammar School at Aireville Park in Skipton:   ...

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Northern Schools ChampionshipMonday 1st February 2010

Saturday 6th March The following pupils have been included in the provisional squads for the Northern Schools’ Championship. The competition will take place at Woodbank Park, Stockport. The final ...

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Arctic ConquestMonday 1st February 2010

The RGS U-16 girls’ football team survived what felt like a trip to the North Pole on Friday afternoon to make progress into the 3rd Round ...

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North Yorkshire And York Cross Country ChampionshipsMonday 1st February 2010

Congratulations to the 14 pupils that represented Harrogate and Craven District in the North Yorkshire and York Cross Country Championships on Saturday 30th January. It was a ...

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War Of The Roses!Wednesday 27th January 2010

525 years after this inter-shire war ended, victory went once more to the House of York today when the U-15 girls of Ripon Grammar School had ...

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NORTH YORKSHIRE AND YORK CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPSFriday 22nd January 2010

Saturday 30th Jan Congratulations to the following pupils that have been selected to run in the North Yorkshire Championships, at Aireville Park in Skipton on Sat 30th ...

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Ripon Grammar Girls Head For Washington DcFriday 22nd January 2010

Ripon Grammar School’s U-16 girls football team booked their place in next week’s English Schools’ FA Cup 2nd Round with an impressive 4 – 0 win ...

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Music Awards 2010Thursday 21st January 2010

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Sixth Form Open EveningTuesday 12th January 2010

Monday, 1 February 2010 at 6.15pm   Our new joint sixth form centre provides superb facilities with a learning centre, engineering room, science labs, performing arts studio and study ...

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Running Club Report DecemberMonday 11th January 2010

Teacher in charge – Mr Walker (physics)     Club Captains – David James and Sophie Boyce   TRAINING There is no running club training for the first two weeks of the ...

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North Yorkshire Cross Country ChampionshipsMonday 11th January 2010

Ripon Grammar School did exceptionally well in the District Championships on Saturday 28th November 2009. 55 pupils represented school. The Senior Girls finished first, the Senior Boys were ...

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Ripon Grammar School After School Science And Engineering ClubMonday 11th January 2010

The After School Science and Engineering Club will take place in S7 for the next two weeks. Mr Griggs will be running the sessions. Presently the club is ...

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Oxbridge SuccessesMonday 11th January 2010

I am delighted to announce that the following students have gained conditional offers at Oxford or Cambridge University for autumn 2010. ...

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Martina's Happy Birthday!Tuesday 15th December 2009

Can you remember what you did on your 15th birthday? Martina Petrova will always remember hers. Having blown out the candles on her chocolate flake birthday cake at ...

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Enterprising Ideas!Thursday 10th December 2009

Last year Ripon Grammar School participated in Young Enterprise, a chance for students to get together to create and run a real life business. Umbrella & ...

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Nat's Double Takes Ripon Grammar Girls To The Cup FinalTuesday 8th December 2009

How often does a central defender score two goals? Not very often is the answer but that’s exactly what Player of the Match, Natalie Clayton did in ...

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Real Business Coca Cola Challenge 2009Thursday 26th November 2009

RGS Win Runners Up Prize RGS were pleased to send a team to the final of the annual Real Business Enterprise competition for the third successive year. ...

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Burns NightFriday 13th November 2009

    RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENTS‘ ASSOCIATION   Burns Night   Sat 23rd January 2010  7.30pm in the School Hall   Cost £17.00 Tickets available from the school office     Come and enjoy a three course dinner, toast ...

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Careers in Mathematics dayTuesday 16th June 2009

“It’s amazing how much maths there is in the world – from engineering to farming it all involves maths” “Maths gives life a big PLUS”  “What I ...

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