OLD RIPONIANS - Key Persons

Dr H Cassell

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Laboratory Technician, Biology

"I enjoy working with young people and the bubbly environment of our boarding community. I live with my husband, Paul, and our little daughter Scarlett Marie; we have two senior greyhounds, Brian & Lulu, who love being around the girls in Johnson House. I'm passionate about reading, and I love cooking and trying new recipes. I often spend my free time walking my greyhounds on the beach where we live."

Dr R Grime

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Head of Department

Miss A Donkin

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Student Counsellor

Miss Faye Herod

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Boarding Housekeeper

"Hello, I have just started at the school so it's all new and exciting. I'm enjoying my daily work in the boarding house - each day is a different challenge! I have two children of my own, one who has left home and the other who is at secondary school. My hobbies are painting in my spare time and taking long walks with my old boy George (my dog)."

Miss K Ball

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BIOLOGY

Miss Olivia Armitage

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Deputy Housemistress

"Hello, I am Miss Armitage. I am the Deputy Housemistress for School House. I have always loved boarding and the feeling of having a big family. My passion for boarding began at the age of eight, when I started boarding at St. Olave's School in York and grew as I moved on to Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. My time there can only be described as magical, and I have since endeavoured to provide the same experience for the children and young people under my care. In my free time, I enjoy baking and cooking, often sharing my creations with the students! Myself and my dog Arlo have enjoyed being a part of RGS this year. We like to keep busy with plenty of activities, trips and fun!"

Mr A Hogg

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Site Manager

Mr A Milner

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Director of Sport

Mr A Parry

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Assistant Caretaker

Mr B Fearnley

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Head of Department

Mr D Rudland

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Head of Department

Mr E Long

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Head of Department

Mr E Sloss

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Technician

Mr G Davis

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Art and Design and Design Technology

Mr George Owram - Treasurer

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Treasurer

Mr H Cornish

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Head of Department

Mr H Demir

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Head of Department

Mr J Hanson

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Caretaker

Mr J Slater

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Systems Manager

Mr J Webb

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mr M Barker

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Head of Department

Mr M Weston

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Head of Department
House Tutor

"I have been working in the boarding house for four years. I decided to work in boarding as it is a good way to see the students in a different setting than in the day school teaching my subject. You get to know the students better as people rather than students, which ultimately makes it more rewarding. In my spare time I enjoy Muay Thai and boxing as well as home brewing, walking and reading. I have a six-year-old dog called Bjarki."

Mr N White

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Head of Department

Mr R Griggs

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Head of Department

Mr R McLennan

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Assistant
Systems Manager

Mr S Orr

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Caretaker

Mr S Whitehead

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Design Technology Technician

Mrs A Balsdon

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Bursar

Mrs C Davies

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General Teaching Assistant

Mrs C Kinread

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Receptionist

Mrs Caroline Day

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Assistant Headteacher Boarding / Housemistress

"I love being part of such a vibrant boarding environment and every day brings new experiences and challenges. I live on site with my husband Simon and we have two children - Katie and Oscar. We have a House dog Dolly, and three cats - Ophelia, Scout and Bellatrix. I am an equestrian and spend my spare time down at the yard with my horse Benji. I also teach English in the day school."

Mrs E Griffiths

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Sixth Form Co - Ordinator

Mrs Elizabeth Gibson

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House Tutor

"I commenced at Ripon Grammar School the year my son Rob left the school to begin university in Nottingham. I feel very privileged to work at the school and for me personally, it is great to still have a connection to RGS and the amazing staff who taught him. I now work in School House, just starting my second year with the boys. When not at work I love swimming, whether training in conventional pools, lakes, sea or rivers... a water baby at heart! I am also a qualified swimming teacher."

Mrs F Henson

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Head of Department

Mrs H Mars

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Head of Department

Mrs H Nelson

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Plus One Co - Ordinator

Mrs J Braithwaite

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Finance Assistant

Mrs J Cresswell

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Laboratory Technician, Chemistry

Mrs J Dale

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Examinations Officer

Mrs J Locke

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Head of Careers

Mrs J Moon

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Laboratory Technician, Physics

Mrs Katie Birch

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Boarding Housekeeper

"Hi my name is Katie, I have recently become the housekeeper in Johnson House. I am a mum of two, a boy and a girl aged nine and four, and step-mum to one of 19, so I'm familiar with the challenges that come with children/teenagers and I am a friendly face if the boarders want to talk."

Mrs M Dodd

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Head of Department

Mrs N Sala

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General Teaching Assistant

Mrs R Hoult

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Administration Assistant

Mrs R Savage

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Editor

Mrs R Wainwright

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Head of Department

Mrs Ruth Hong

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House Tutor

"I'm Mrs Hong and I'm a House tutor at RGS. I've lived and worked all over the UK and overseas in Asia for a number of years. I have worked with young people for a long time now and believe that children are our future. I'm passionate about the outdoors, nature, people, food and the arts, especially film and music. I love singing and dancing. I like to challenge myself by trying to learn how to do something new. I've got a great sense of humour and love to laugh and have fun. I enjoy visiting and spending time with my son when I can. He currently lives and works in Bristol, which is a great city to visit. We love eating out and trying lots of different types of food.