Most important news

All Top News KIT Newsletters School Trips Sports News

Careers Fair 2024

18/04/2024 Top News

Risedale School Careers Fair Opens Doors to Future Opportunities

Read Story

Service Children's Art Workshop

18/04/2024 Top News

Military Children unite in creative collaboration.

Read Story

Ms Westwood's Art Exhibition in London

10/04/2024 Top News

Risedale School's Head of Art exhibits at prestigious London gallery.

Read Story

A Fond Farewell to Mrs Louison

22/03/2024 Top News

Caribbean Cooking Club bids farewell to Mrs Louison.

Read Story

The Great Nicholson Scone Competition

20/03/2024 Top News

Pupils celebrate Mrs Nicholson's legacy with a scone making showdown!

Read Story

Flood a School Day

15/03/2024 Top News

Risedale welcomes university ambassadors for inspiring careers day.

Read Story

Red Nose Day 2024

15/03/2024 Top News

Risedale rocked Red Nose Day 2024 and raised a fantastic total of £430.93 for Comic Relief.

Read Story

A new platform for pupil voices

14/03/2024 Top News

Risedale's Mental Health Ambassadors launch a new Google Classroom for wellbeing.

Read Story

Fashion & Textiles Taster Session

05/03/2024 Top News

Year 9 pupils explore the exciting world of fashion and textiles.

Read Story

GCSE Art Taster Session

05/03/2024 Top News

Year 9 GCSE Art taster session was a smash hit!

Read Story

Army Team-Building Challenge

19/02/2024 Top News

Year 11 pupils at Risedale take part in elite skills team-building training with the Army.

Read Story

KS4 Work Experience with Amey

19/02/2024 Top News

Green Dream Team: Risedale pupils build a sustainable future with Amey.

Read Story

Harry Steps Up to Keep School Library Running Smoothly

09/02/2024 Top News

Library Hero: Pupil steps up to keep the shelves stocked and teachers in check!

Read Story

La Chandeleur

02/02/2024 Top News

Year 9s celebrate "La Chandeleur" in true French style with a crêpe-making extravaganza!

Read Story

Caribbean Cooking Club

01/02/2024 Top News

Taste of the Caribbean Comes to Risedale School Lunchtimes!

Read Story

Our Hedgehog Hero

30/01/2024 Top News

Teacher by day, hedgehog hero by night! 🦔❤️ Mrs Laheney runs a rescue from her home, saving countless prickly pals.

Read Story

Risedale School Remembers

25/01/2024 Top News

Holocaust Memorial Day and Remembrance Poetry Competition

Read Story

Pupils journey back in time to the Globe Theatre with VR!

24/01/2024 Top News

Year 7 pupils use VR technology to journey back to the iconic Globe Theatre and experience Shakespeare's plays like never before.

Read Story

Christmas Lunch

22/12/2023 Top News

Risedale School celebrates the last day of term with a fantastic festive Christmas feast 🎄

Read Story

Elf Olympics

22/12/2023 Top News

Future Elves shine at Risedale's annual Elf Olympics as a reward for their efforts this half-term.

Read Story

Year 8 Unleash Their Inner Entrepreneurs!

21/12/2023 Top News

Year 8 pupils have tackled an exciting Mini-Enterprise Challenge, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity!

Read Story

Christmas Disco

21/12/2023 Top News

Risedale School dances into Christmas with a magical festive disco!

Read Story

Christmas Giving: Parcels for the Community

19/12/2023 Top News

Spreading Christmas Cheer to Those in Need

Read Story

Success for Risedale's Young Writers

15/12/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils excel in Young Writers poetry competition.

Read Story

‘A Spot on the Wall’ for Budding Artists

08/12/2023 Top News

Year 9 Risedale pupils, Oliver Lavery and Charlotte Smith, exhibit artworks at The Station Gallery, Richmond.

Read Story

Year 8 Art: The Age of Stone

07/12/2023 Top News

Dive into the world of prehistoric art history with Risedale's Year 8 pupils, who have embarked on a captivating journey through the ages.

Read Story

Service Pupils take part in 'The Big Conversation'

06/12/2023 Top News

Risedale School pupils join 'The Big Conversation' to enhance support for Service Children in North Yorkshire.

Read Story

Christmas at Risedale 2023

01/12/2023 Top News

Find out about all the exciting activities and charitable events planned for Christmas at Risedale.

Read Story

Textiles Club News

29/11/2023 Top News

Find out what our fantastic Textiles Club have been up to this term.

Read Story

Year 9 SLT Chat

21/11/2023 Top News

A big thank you to all the parents/carers and pupils who attended our Year 9 SLT Chat.

Read Story

Children In Need

17/11/2023 Top News

On Friday 17th November, Risedale School held a non-uniform day and a Children in Need Fair in aid of BBC Children in Need rasing over £600.

Read Story

Hipswell Remembrance Service

12/11/2023 Top News

Risedale staff member, Stacey Johnson, lays wreath on behalf of the school at Hipswell Remembrance Service.

Read Story

Remembrance Assembly at Risedale

10/11/2023 Top News

Risedale School held a moving Remembrance assembly, joined by Veterans Mark Hill MBE and Paula Rogers. Pupils shared their thoughts and feelings through poetry, and learned about the significance of the 'The Unknown Soldier'.

Read Story

Festival of Remembrance

10/11/2023 Top News

Festival of Remembrance 2023, Ripon Cathedral.

Read Story

Pumpkin Carving Competition 🎃

09/11/2023 Top News

Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in our spooktacular pumpkin carving competition 🎃.

Read Story

Halloween Disco

26/10/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils have a spooktacular time at the Halloween Disco!

Read Story

Success for Young Writers

21/10/2023 Top News

Congratulations to our Young Writers!

Read Story

World Space Week Competition 🚀

20/10/2023 Top News

Congratulations to all of the pupils that took part in the World Space Week Competition! 🚀

Read Story

Year 7 Tutor Chat

19/10/2023 Top News

A big thank you to all the parents/carers and pupils who attended our Year 7 Tutor Chat.

Read Story

Visiting our Local Primary Schools

18/10/2023 Top News

Senoir Teachers, Mrs Hailwood and Miss Roberts, visit Hipswell Primary School.

Read Story

Restart a Heart

16/10/2023 Top News

Restart a Heart Day 2023

Read Story

Presentation Evening 2023

15/10/2023 Top News

Parents and members of the community joined the pupils and staff at Risedale School in celebrating a year of fantastic achievements at the school’s annual presentation evening.

Read Story

World Mental Health Day

13/10/2023 Top News

Discover the remarkable efforts of our Pupil Mental Health Ambassadors in promoting mental wellness among our school community. Learn about their initiatives and how they are making a positive impact on our pupils' lives for World Mental Health Day this year.

Read Story

Remembrance Art Workshop

05/10/2023 Top News

On Thursday 5th October, Risedale pupils participated in a Remembrance-themed art workshop to create poppy mandalas for the Festival of Remembrance at Ripon Cathedral. The pupils used dot-making tools to apply patterns onto red circles and enjoyed making the mandalas. The school is proud of their contribution to this important event.

Read Story

Year 11 SLT Chat

29/09/2023 Top News

A big thank you to all the parents/carers and pupils who attended our Year 11 SLT Chat.

Read Story

Year 7 Risedale Family Coffee Event

28/09/2023 Top News

A fantastic launch for our Risedale Family Coffee Events!

Read Story

Invisible Man Theatre Company

22/09/2023 Top News

Risedale School hosted a performance by the theatre company 'An Invisible Man' for Year 7 pupils. The play focused on resilience in children with parents in the armed forces. The production was funded by The Garrison ASSIST Project and received positive feedback from the pupils.

Read Story

Paris Trip 2023

21/09/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils and staff enjoy a fantastic trip to Paris!

Read Story

Kayaking at Tees Barrage

21/09/2023 Top News

Kayaking trip for Year 11 Cambridge National in Sport Studies pupils

Read Story

U14s Rugby News

20/09/2023 Top News

A great win for our U14 Rugby Team

Read Story

Open Evening Success

15/09/2023 Top News

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Open Evening such an amazing event!

Read Story

Sunflower Competition Winners

14/09/2023 Top News

Congratulations to the winners of our Sunflower Competition 2023.

Read Story

Pupils Attend Catterick Historical Archive Opening

07/09/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils and staff attend the official opening of the Veterans iHub's 'Catterick Historical Archive'.

Read Story

Risedale receives Thrive Approach accreditation

05/09/2023 Top News

We are proud to announce that Risedale School has achieved Thrive Approach accreditation. This means that our school is now recognised for its excellence in supporting the social and emotional development of our pupils.

Read Story

GCSE Results Day 2023

24/08/2023 Top News

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their fantastic results!

Read Story

Enrichment Trips 2023

20/07/2023 Top News

Pupils in Years 7-10 have had the privilege of participating in exceptional educational experiences at renowned locations such as Richmond Castle, the National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Whitby. These opportunities have greatly enriched their academic journey and fostered a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Read Story

'LIFE' Course 2023

19/07/2023 Top News

Congratulations to Kiera Clark, Daniel Sharp, and Kyle Stretch for passing the North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service 'LIFE' Course.

Read Story

Army Work Experience

18/07/2023 Top News

Discover the incredible work experience that a group of Year 10 pupils had with the Armed Forces. Read about their unique experience and how it has impacted their future career aspirations.

Read Story

Fire Cadets Passing Out Parade

17/07/2023 Top News

Risedale School pupils demonstrate impressive drills and skills at passing out parade after successfully completing a BTEC qualification in Fire & Rescue Services in the Community.

Read Story

Thank you to our Pupil Librarians

14/07/2023 Top News

A big thank you to the Pupil Librarian Team from Miss Sellers.

Read Story

Risedale Explorers: Catterick Camp Railway

14/07/2023 Top News

Our intrepid Risedale Explorers go on their first adventure.

Read Story

House Competition Winners 2023 - PANKHURST!

13/07/2023 Top News

Congratulations to Pankhurst House winners of the 2022-2023 House System Competition.

Read Story

Careers News at Risedale School

12/07/2023 Top News

A careers news round-up from Mrs Porritt for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Read Story

Prom 2023

11/07/2023 Top News

The Class of 2023 had a wonderful night at their Year 11 Leavers' Prom.

Read Story

Ethan wins creative military competition

07/07/2023 Top News

Meet Ethan Tress, the Year 7 pupil who won the 2023 Month of the Military Child Creative Competition with his heartfelt poem. Find out more about his inspiring story and the competition that celebrates the voices of Armed Forces children.

Read Story

Sports Day 2023

06/07/2023 Top News

Attenborough House claim their first-ever Sports Day victory, showcasing the amazing athleticism and sportsmanship of the pupils at Risedale School. Find out more about this exciting event and the hardworking team behind it all.

Read Story

Pride Week at Risedale School

05/07/2023 Top News

Risedale School celebrates Pride Week and raises over £900 for charity. Find out how we came together to support the LGBTQ+ community and make a positive impact.

Read Story

Teesside University STEM Challenge Day

04/07/2023 Top News

Discover how a group of young pupils explored the exciting world of STEM through a Science and Technology Challenge Day at Teesside University.

Read Story

DofE Bronze Award 2023

01/07/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils successfully complete their DofE Bronze Award.

Read Story

Forbidden Corner Enrichment Trip

30/06/2023 Top News

Pupils enjoy a fantastic day exploring Leyburn and the Forbidden Corner.

Read Story

Mental Health Ambassadors

28/06/2023 Top News

Our team of Pupil Mental Health Ambassadors is thriving and making great progress.

Read Story

Dalby Forest Wellbeing Festival

23/06/2023 Top News

Risedale pupils have the most amazing day at the North Yorkshire Sport Wellbeing Festival.

Read Story

Jayden to study Animal Care at Askham Bryan College

20/06/2023 Top News

Discover the inspiring story of a Risedale School pupil who has found his passion in animal care and has gone above and beyond to pursue further studies in the field.

Read Story

Year 11 Leavers' Assembly 2023

20/06/2023 Top News

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

Read Story

A new art exhibition for Ms Westwood

17/06/2023 Top News

Risedale School's Head of Art has a new solo exhibition of ceramic art in Devon.

Read Story

Textiles Trip to Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

15/06/2023 Top News

A terrific day at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College for the Textiles Club.

Read Story

WÖR were wonderful!

09/06/2023 Top News

Year 7 pupils were treated to a fantastic musical performance delivered by talented Belgian musicians WÖR.

Read Story

Charlotte Swift’s work to feature in prestigious Arts Festival

07/06/2023 Top News

Year 8 pupil Charlotte Swift is gaining recognition as a local artist and her work will be displayed at the prestigious Wensleydale Community Arts Festival.

Read Story

The Swaledale Festival - ‘Talk of the Land’

26/05/2023 Top News

Fourteen Risedale pupils were given the opportunity to work with visual artist Rachel Antrill and sound artist, Patrick Green, to produce a collaborative artwork for the Swaledale Festival annual exhibition.

Read Story

Year 10 Work Experience

22/05/2023 Top News

Congratulations to all our Year 10 pupils who completed a successful week of work experience with local businesses and employers further afield.

Read Story

Another star performance from Grace Baker

21/05/2023 Top News

Year 10 pupil excels in dramatic arts with distinction in LAMDA exam and 1st place in music and speech festival.

Read Story

Work Experience for Risedale Alumni

24/04/2023 Top News

Former Risedale pupils Matilda and Kingsley enjoy a week of teaching work experience.

Read Story

Meet our School Counsellor

20/04/2023 Top News

School Counsellor Lisa Smith tells us why pupil and staff wellbeing is so important to her and at the heart of the Risedale Family.

Read Story

Rugby Union success for Emma!

18/04/2023 Top News

A bright future of Rugby ahead for Emma Hollinshead

Read Story

Bunny Olympics

31/03/2023 Top News

As the end of term approached, it was time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that our pupils had put into their lives at Risedale School.

Read Story

Risedale achieves NOS Certified School status

22/03/2023 Top News

Risedale recognised for continued commitment to Online Safety

Read Story

Rotary Technology Tournament

07/03/2023 Top News

On Tuesday 7th March, ten pupils from Years 8 and 9 at Risedale had the privilege of attending the annual regional Technology Tournament for North Yorkshire organised by the Rotary Club.

Read Story

Big Enterprise Day

05/03/2023 Top News

Year 10 pupils have a fantastic day learning skills for life in preparation for Further Education and the world of work.

Read Story

Dylan raises £385 for Alopecia Charity

08/02/2023 Top News

Risedale School pupil Dylan Johnson (age 11yrs, Year 7) has successfully raised £385 for Alopecia UK.

Read Story

Katie's article featured in Army & You magazine

12/01/2023 Top News

"Risedale has made me feel as if I belong..."

Read Story

Ms Westwood's artwork featured in major national exhibition

09/12/2022 Top News

Ceramic artworks created by Risedale School’s Head of Art, Ms Westwood, are now on display as part of a national exhibition curated by contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry.

Read Story