We are delighted to announce that Ruskin has earned the Stonewall School Champion status. The new status demonstrates our ongoing commitment to equality and diversity and to celebrating differences. Tolerance is a key British value and is highly valued here at Ruskin.
On Monday 16th September Ruskin welcomed Bryan and Barclay to the Academy to highlight to students the work our fundraising for the Guide Dogs supports. Bryan lost his sight when he was 11 years old but it was not until he was in his 40s that he got his first guide dog. The dogs he has had have transformed his life – making him feel safer, enabling him to get out and about and providing wonderful companionship. Barclay is 6. He demonstrated his exceptional training and calm, intelligent and thoughtful nature throughout talks and demonstrations but don’t be fooled… Bryan informed us that when Barclay’s lead is off and he knows he’s ‘off duty’ he’s apparently quite loopy!
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A Duke of Edinburgh information evening will take place on Thursday 26th September at 5pm in the Great Hall.
The Duke of Edinburgh award scheme is nationally recognised, encourages students to work as part of a team, develop a range of life skills, manage their time effectively and grow more confident through all of the activities that they will engage in.
The evening will last for approximately one hour and both parents and students are invited.