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Radnor House celebrates Black History Month 2023

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 14:27:35 GMT

This year for Black History Month we celebrated Black British history, aiming to inspire our pupils to keep discovering more about Black British culture and history throughout the year.

Eco Schools Green Flag Status Award

Fri, 26 May 2023 11:51:18 GMT

We are delighted with the achievement of our Eco-Club members, who under the guidance and inspiration of Radnor parent Sally Cornelius and Clare Marshall, our Head of Geography – have been awarded a Distinction in the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.

Eco-Club News - No Mow May 23

Fri, 5 May 2023 17:36:38 GMT

No Mow May!

This week our Eco Club have been discussing the benefits of 'No Mow May' and why it is important to support the growth of wild flowers which provide the food for our pollinators! Here are some more details about the campaign from 'Plantlife'.

Eco-Club News - Earth Day 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:14:06 GMT

This year Earth Day falls on Saturday 22nd April. Please get involved and help to save and protect our planet! Here are some ideas and resources to help you:

Eco Club News Story

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:32:31 GMT

Our Eco Club were delighted to receive so many entries for the Radnor House Eco Code this term! Read on to find out who the winners are:

The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:35:27 GMT

Introducing the launch of the Radnor House Peter Jones Enterprise Academy

Radnor House awarded School Mental Health Award

Wed, 5 Oct 2022 01:03:52 GMT

We have been awarded the Silver Award for the School Mental Health Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools, Leeds Beckett University in association with Minds Ahead.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:52:57 GMT

It is with deep sadness that we learn of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Radnor House community joins the nation in offering our sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this very sad time. Her loss will be deeply felt across the country, and the rest of the world.

Junior School Trip back to The Romans

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:33:09 GMT

Today our Year 5 Pupils stepped out of Radnor House and into Roman Britain

ISA Award 2021 Finalist

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:58:32 GMT

ISA Award Finalist for Excellence & Innovation in Mental Health & Wellbeing

We are delighted to announce that Radnor House has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Kneller Hall - The new home for Radnor House Upper School

Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:11:04 GMT

Dukes Education is delighted to announce the purchase of Kneller Hall in Twickenham – alongside plans to transform the grade II-listed Ministry of Defence (MoD) building into a brand new, state-of-the-art Upper School for nearby Radnor House

Junior School Virtual Author Visit - Emma Beswetherick

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:02:57 GMT

Our lucky Junior School pupils enjoyed a virtual author visit from Emma Beswetherick, author of the Playdate Adventure series.

Year 5 Virtual Creative Writing Workshops with Author Emma Beswetherick

Tue, 12 May 2020 15:10:03 GMT

Year 5 enjoyed the opportunity to immerse themselves in some fabulous virtual creative writing workshops with Emma Beswetherick, author of the Wishing Star series of books. Emma has adapted the original workshop that had been scheduled in school for a series of 'virtual' live workshops. We are looking forward to continuing working with Emma over the coming weeks to hone the creative writing skills of our Year 5 pupils.

We would like to thank Emma for this incredible initiative, our pupils have thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and we look forward to sharing some of their super stories with you.

Emma has written this lovely summary of her experience with our pupils:

Excellent in All Areas - ISI Inspection report

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:07:33 GMT

We are delighted and very proud of the outcome of our latest school inspection. Rated 'Excellent' across all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in February 2020. The full report is available to view below.

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update 20th March 2020

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:32:42 GMT

Today was the last day of learning in school for the majority of our pupils for a significant time period of time, as instructed by the government. We will remain open next week for children of Key Workers as previously communicated.

Mark Davies - Chair of British Rowing, in conversation

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:30:22 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Mark Davies - Chair of British Rowing, who was in conversation with Mr Oliver Wheatley in front of an enthusiastic crowd of Radnor rowers as part of our Academic Enrichment Programme.

Getting Comfortable Being Wrong - Dr Josh Wolrich

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 11:20:58 GMT

As part of our Academic Enrichment Programme, we welcomed Dr Josh Wolrich to talk to our senior pupils about 'Getting Comfortable Being Wrong', which focused on the efforts he has made on social media to challenge nutrition fads and unhealthy diets

Junior School visit Keats' House

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:34:24 GMT

Junior School pupils in Year 5 and 6 visit Keats' House to discover more about his life and poetry.

Junior School Healthy Food Showdown

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 11:20:19 GMT

Junior School pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 took part in a highly interactive workshop based on the TV show Ready, Steady Cook, raising awareness about Healthy Eating.

Romano is selected to join the British Diving Team!

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:35:34 GMT

Romano in Year 7 has been talent-spotted by British Diving and who is making exceptional progress in the sport. Last year, he won the National Skills competition with a record score and he has continued to progress at an unusually fast rate under the eye of Lin Chen, an Olympic Gold Medal coach from China.

Junior School Poetry Recital

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:37:51 GMT

We held our first Junior School Poetry Recital on Thursday, to coincide with World Poetry Day. We are very proud of all of our Junior School Children who took part in this competition.

Why do Robots Avoid Beaches? Academic Enrichment Programme

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:36:48 GMT

On Thursday, we hosted the latest of our Academic Enrichment Programme talks, when we were privileged to welcome Dr Thrish Nanayakkara from Imperial College, an expert in the field of robotics.

Annual Rotary Club Technology Challenge Winners

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:40:05 GMT

On Tuesday four teams of Radnorians from Year 9, Year 10 and Sixth Form, took part in the annual Rotary Club Technology Challenge and brought home a trophy for the fourth year running!

Jack representing Richmond at London Youth Games

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:42:13 GMT

Jack in Year 7 represented Richmond at the London Youth Games in the wheelchair basketball tournament at Crystal Palace on Thursday.

‘How Educating and Empowering Women is a Game Changer for Solving Poverty’

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:41:11 GMT

To coincide with International Women's Day, we were delighted to welcome Leanne McNulty from the charity 'Room to Read' to talk to a range of pupils from Y9-U6th in the latest instalment of the AEP

The Three Musketeers Workshop

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:43:26 GMT

Year 8 pupils were delighted to welcome Bethany from The Freshwater Theatre Company to Radnor House last week.

Performing Arts Soirée March 2019

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:45:06 GMT

The Performing Arts Soirée on Wednesday was another excellent showcase for the talents of our pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Ruth Collett Sculpture Visit as part of Radnor House Enrichment Programme

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:46:50 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Ruth Collett to talk with our pupils about her work as an artist and sculpture. 'This year, one of her pieces was selected by Grayson Perry for The Royal Academy's 250th Summer Exhibition where it hangs alongside David Hockney, Wolfgang Tillmans and Anish Kapoor!'

Success for our Rowers at the South Of England Indoor Rowing Championships!

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:48:37 GMT

We are extremely proud of our rowers who surpassed themselves at last weekend’s South of England indoor rowing championships.

Hogwarts at Radnor House

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:50:54 GMT

Last night, we joined hundreds of schools, libraries and bookshops around the country in celebrating national Harry Potter Book Night.

Radnor House Junior and Senior Choirs perform at Alexander Pope's Anniversary Concert at St Mary's Church

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:49:44 GMT

We were extremely privileged that Radnor House Junior and Senior Choirs were invited to sing at Alexander Pope's 300th Anniversary Concert at St Mary's Church in Twickenham.

New Partnership with Teddington Cricket Club Announced

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:52:18 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Radnor House School has signed a new long-term partnership with Teddington Cricket Club as part of the development of TCC's extensive Bushy Park sports ground and the building of its new pavilion.

Alexander Pope's Underworld - Professor Judith Hawley - Academic Enrichment Programme

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:54:24 GMT

On Thursday we welcomed Professor Judith Hawley and the BBC to Radnor House to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Alexander Pope moving to Twickenham.

AEP: 'The Importance of Franglais in a Time of Brexit'

Fri, 2 Aug 2019 13:55:41 GMT

Our Spring Term Academic Enrichment Programme (AEP) launched today with the topical theme of Brexit and the Importance of Franglais!