LETTERS TO PARENTS
Letter from the Headteacher 9 September 2022
December 2021 - End of Term Letter
July 2021 - End of Term Letter
Interim Head Arrangements
April 2021 - End of Term Letter
December 2020 - End of Term Letter
October 2020 - Half Term Letter
September 2020 - Start of Term Letter
July 2020 - Junior End of Term Letter
July 2020 - End of Term Letter
June 2020 - Update to Parents
Coronavirus Update
December 2019 (JUNIORS)
December 2019
September 2019 - Uniform
September 2019 - E Safety (Juniors)
September 2019 - New Academic Year (Juniors)
July 2019
The quality of our boarding provision, together with our academic success has made this school even more popular.
JUNIOR END OF TERM LETTER - July 2019
April 2019
Each term I am amazed at how much is achieved by pupils at this school, and this term is no exception.
REDHILL/REIGATE SCHOOLS AND POLICE - FEB 2019
An important letter regarding a joint Redhill & Reigate Schools and Surrey Policy Drugs Education Partnership and how it impacts our school
Junior End of Term Letter - December 2018
I feel fortunate to have joined such a warm, vibrant and forward thinking School. Life feels very worthwhile at RAAS and I am proud to serve such a well-grounded school community.
December 2018
All pupils, and indeed the staff, have worked very hard this term and a great deal has been achieved in terms of academic progress, sporting success and in activities outside the classroom.
Term Dates Consultation 2019-20
September 2018
Welcome back to the new School year.The summer was filled with exciting GCSE and A Level results, a trip to Malawi, and a music tour to Cornwall, and the new term is sure to be a very productive and busy one.
July 2018
I have seen the school community come together to give pupils some unforgettable experiences as part of Explore Week in the Senior School and Creative Week in the Junior School.
February 2018
“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school”. Again this points towards character as one of the most important aspects that education has to offer.
December 2017
This term we decided to recognise the achievement of pupils who consistently work hard and have the right attitude to learning.
September 2017 - Behaviour for Learning
We want pupils to feel hungry for progress and foster their ambition to achieve their very best.
September 2017
It has been lovely to welcome all the new pupils joining our community, and the warm welcome that our ‘old hands’ extend to the new pupils is something to be very proud of.
July 2017
As I write this letter, we are reaching the end of the academic year but there is no sign that the level of activity is slowing down. If anything, the last two weeks of term have been even more hectic.
March 2017
As pupils and staff set off for a well-earned Easter holiday it is time to draw breath after another hectic term.
February 2017
There have been some notable individual success stories this term, and our sports teams have been busy with fixtures for rugby, netball, swimming, hockey, cross country and athletics.
December 2016
We have had a flurry of activity in this past fortnight, inevitably so as things draw to a close after a very full term.
October 2016
It's the end of the first half term of the academic year. The Headmaster talks about sporting success and invites parents to the Rugby and Netball matches against Gordon's School on 9th November.
September 2016
It has been an exciting start of term with many joining us for a new start, and many returning after their summer break to remember what a special place this is.
July 2016
Sports day was a wonderful and enjoyable event but that did not mean that performances on the track and in the field events were not of a very high standard.
July 2015
Every day I have walked round different parts of the Park to see Years 7, 8 & 9 taking part in all sorts of challenging activities.
May 2015
Founders’ Day suffered from indifferent weather but we had a great speech by Sir Eric Thomas, Vice Chancellor of Bristol University.
March 2015
The first Sixth Form students moved into the Cornwall annexe after February half term and there is further capacity for Sixth Form boarding in the Gloucester annexe.
February 2015
As part of our on-going provision for high ability and gifted and talented pupils, we have run a number of targeted events and activities so far this year and over the half term holiday.
September 2014
I am thrilled to be able to confirm that 61% of all grades obtained at A level were grade B or better, which is a long way above the national average.
July 2014
Pupils are building rafts and taking them out on the lake, taking part in the Happy Puzzles Maths Challenge, learning to play the harp, exploring "Soul Space", enjoying "Gatton in Art" or "Gatton at War".
April 2014
The Fitness Centre was officially opened by Mark Lewis-Francis, Olympic Gold Medallist in 2004.
October 2013
Our President presented the Netball Captains with a beautiful silver cup named The Duchess of Gloucester Cup.
August 2013
Growth in Sixth Form boarder numbers is a real tribute to the quality of our teaching and pastoral care.
December 2012
In September we celebrated record GCSE results and the percentage of Year 11 pupils achieving five GCSEs passes including English and Maths rose from 62% in 2011 to 68%.
July 2012
In September Edinburgh House will have a new extension, which completes the programme to give all secondary houses an extra Common Room as well as a large ICT room.
February 2012
I believe this School should run a variety of courses which are helpful to as many of our pupils as possible.
December 2011
The end of term has, as always, been busy with the Carol Service, performances of The Good, the Bad and the Donkey our Junior production, a Secondary production The Legend of Sweeney Todd, not to mention mock GCSE and AS level exams and the writing of hundreds of reports.
April 2011
Pupils should be very proud of their achievements that are recorded in the newsletter as should those invited to the Celebration Lunches organised by Miss Muir.
January 2011
What we propose is to teach on Royal Wedding Day (which is 29 April) with pupils having the option of watching the Royal Wedding on the electronic whiteboards in classrooms.