Sharing Ambition
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Here at Ribston Hall High School we’re a community. A community of creative thinkers, top performers and future leaders. Of happy, ambitious people.
When students are happy they naturally grow their interests and pursue their passions. At Ribston they can throw themselves into a range of opportunities to learn and try new things, including subjects that may not be available at many other schools. We believe in fostering each student's individuality by providing an enriching learning experience, where all subjects are valued.
Joining Ribston in Year 7 was a great experience. I felt welcomed straight away thanks to the summer school and induction days, which helped me make friends and feel more confident before lessons even began. The teachers are kind and always take time to explain things to you if you need help, so you really feel you’re encouraged in all your subjects. The school is also really inclusive - everyone’s encouraged to be themselves, and we have lots of clubs to choose from across things like music, sports, and drama. I would definitely recommend coming to Ribston - it has so many opportunities and really helps you be the best you can be.
Cerys Gould, Year 8
Ribston offers fantastic leadership and career development opportunities. Since joining as Curriculum Lead for Modern Foreign Languages, I’ve been supported with coaching from the Assistant Head and given the chance to lead a working party of 13 staff, developing a leadership framework for the whole school. I’m also taking part in the Grammar School Association’s Preparation for Senior Leadership course, which is helping me progress towards my goal of a senior leadership role. Most importantly, the students are a joy to teach: they’re articulate, confident, and happy, which makes it very easy to be a teacher at Ribston.
Elishma Lawless, Curriculum Lead for MFL
I thoroughly enjoyed my experiences at school. Both the academic and creative sides of me were nurtured at Ribston, which ultimately led me to my career choice as a barrister. I was heavily involved in music, and Ribston gave me opportunities to lead, to take part in public speaking, and organise charity events - all of which built my confidence and my drive to help others. The teachers really cared about our development as individuals and encouraged us to be independent, so I’m grateful to them. The ethos of the school is to create well-rounded individuals, and my time there was fundamental to the person I went on to become.
Satya Talwar Mouland, Barrister (Ribston Alumna 2004 - 2011)
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Back in May, our amazing Year 13 students headed off on study leave, ready for their exams, and took a moment to reflect on the ambitions they had when they joined Ribston and where they're headed next. We're so proud of them and can't wait to see what the future holds. As we look ahead to September, we're excited to welcome a brand new cohort of Year 7s, and our current Year 11 students moving up to A Levels full of aspiration, ambition and potential ready to begin their next chapter at Ribston. To all our students, staff and families: thank you for being part of another brilliant year. Enjoy the summer, take care, and we'll see you all in the new school year! #SharingAmbition #WeAreRibston
Here's a send-off video created by our Year 13 Sixth Formers to celebrate the end of this part of their Ribston Journey! Wishing everyone a fantastic summer take care, and we can't wait to see you all back for the new school year! #sharingambition #WeAreRibston
We're delighted to announce this year's edition of Ribbus Magazine! This is a very special one as it marks 100 years since the first ever edition. Our students have worked really hard putting this together so sit back with a cup of tea and enjoy reading the wide range of articles and remind yourself of the wonderful variety of events from the last academic year. Happy Summer! https://www.flipsnack.com/7CA8A697C6F/ribbus-2025/full-view.html
Our talented A' Level History students have been hard at work creating their very own podcasts, delving into some lesser-known topics from history. From conspiracy theories around the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the antics of the controversial King Edward VIII, we're really excited to share their amazing work with you! Find the podcast Historically Speaking on Spotify. Give them a listen and show your support!
Our Gold @dofeuk group have had an epic week canoeing across the Great Glen – which follows 80 miles of lochs and rivers from Glencoe and Fort William in the south to Inverness in the north they even paddled on Loch Ness! They kicked off their canoeing expedition alongside the iconic Harry Potter viaduct and had a surprise visitor at camp! Wild camping, teamwork, and unforgettable views – what an adventure.Well done to all our students on the expedition! #DofE #GoldAward #WeAreRibston #sharingambition
At the beginning of the month, our Year 11 students came together for a fantastic evening to celebrate the end of their GCSE journey. It was wonderful to see everyone dressed up, having fun, and making memories with friends that will last a lifetime. We're incredibly proud of the commitment and resilience you've shown throughout the last two years. Now it's time to relax and enjoy the summer. We can't wait to welcome many of you back in September as you continue your Ribston journey in Sixth Form! #WeAreRibston
Thank you again to everyone who took part in our two days of Sports Day last week it was fantastic to see so much participation and teamwork across all events. We're pleased to share the final results: 1st Place – Britons 2nd Place – Saxons Well done to all houses for the effort, energy, and team spirit shown throughout both days. A special congratulations to Britons for taking the top spot!
To encourage a love of reading and spark book discussions, we invite all new Ribston Hall students to take part in our Summer Reading Challenge! This year, the challenge is to read or listen to Malamander by Thomas Taylor and complete a follow-up activity of your choice. The activities to choose from are: - Write a newspaper report about a sighting of the Malamander - Write a review of the book - Write a description of Eerie-on-Sea for a tourist website - Create a piece of artwork to show what you think the Malamander's egg looks like. Everyone who submits an activity will earn house points, and there's a special prize for the most imaginative entry! Happy reading!
Last week we held our annual Sports Day with some great effort shown across the board. A big thank you to everyone who helped organise and run the event and to all who took part or cheered from the side lines. #WeAreRibston
What a night to remember! Last week, our Year 13 students came together to celebrate the conclusion of their time at Ribston. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate with them and reflect on everything they've accomplished. As they move on to new adventures beyond Ribston, we're incredibly proud of all they have achieved. Enjoy your summer this is just the beginning! Wishing you all the best for the exciting journeys ahead. Stay in touch and keep making us proud! #WeAreRibston #beribstonbeexceptional #onceribstonalwaysribston
The @lionsatlargetrail Large Trail has officially launched! Keep an eye out for the Ribston lion, proudly displayed at @gloucesterquays. If you haven't had a chance to support the @cghospcharity yet, you can still donate via our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ribston-hall-high-school A huge well done to our brilliant Year 9 designers and everyone who helped bring our little lion to life. It's been a lovely project to be part of, and we can't wait to see all the lions along the trail! #RoarLikeRibston #LionsAtLarge #findthepride #cghospitality
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sixth Form Taster Day last week! It was fantastic to see so many of you taking part in subject sessions and cracking the escape room challenge. Don't forget to check out the summer transition work to help you prep for September! See you on Results Day – 21st August! #sharingambition
Year 9 have had a fantastic term in Textiles! It's been a creative few weeks, and students have produced some brilliant work. A special shoutout to those who went above and beyond with our tote bag extension activity amazing effort. Well done 9K! #textiles
Last Friday, we turned up the volume (silently!) to celebrate our amazing students who were recently recognised as part of the Ribston Ambition Pathway. Students in Years 7–10 who demonstrated outstanding progress in areas like leadership, creativity and service were treated to a silent disco. With Mrs Hay and Mr Barnard on the decks, it was definitely a memorable and fun way to mark their achievements! #SharingAmbition #RibstonAmbitionPathway #StudentSuccess #SilentDisco
Another of our Silver @dofeuk groups headed to Wales last weekend for their assessment expedition in the Brecon Beacons. The weather brought a mix of cloud and rain, but it didn't dampen their spirits! The students navigated beautifully through some stunning – if soggy – scenery, showing real perseverance and teamwork. Great job, everyone!