Monday, June 21, 2010

Ridley Prize Day!

On Saturday Ridley students, faculty and parents celebrated Prize Day. Students in their graduating year received their diplomas and prizes for their hard work during their time at Ridley. Some students have spent eight years at Ridley while others eight months, but today they are all Old Ridleians. Watch the video below to see some highlights from Prize Day including a clip from valedictorian Spencer Greenways address as well as some parting thoughts from our newest OR's as their days as students end and their time as loyal Alumni begin. Congratulations class of 2010!



Friday, June 18, 2010

Ridley Prize day TOMORROW!! Watch on Live stream!




Schools out for the summer! Campus is pretty quiet today as classes and exams are finished, but it will be bustling with activity tomorrow. It's Prize Day - a time to recognize the great achievements of Ridley students and to present the graduates with their diplomas. This year we are live streaming the Prize Day events starting at 1 p.m., click on the link below to watch the events live:


Tonight is Lower School Prize Day where we will acknowledge the achievements of our young Ridleians. Watch for videos and pictures from this special evening.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Ridley Prize Day

Ridley Prize Day is this Saturday! As the graduates walk across the stage to receive their diplomas they will be starting a new chapter in their life. Some graduates are heading to University or College while others are taking a GAP year - they all have big dreams to realize. With the help of Ridley College and family support the students have the tools to make their dreams come true. Watch the video below to hear what a few grads had to say about embarking on their future.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Campus Watch: Shhhh! Exams are Underway!



It is very quiet these days at Ridley College. Ridleians have their noses in their books for the next couple of days as exams are underway. The last day of exams is June 18th. Study hard students - summer vacation is just around the corner!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Campus Watch: Ridley Athletic Awards Ceremony

It was like a scene out of ESPN with all the trophies lined up and banners from tournament wins draped behind them. Ridley College held their annual athletic awards ceremony yesterday in the new fieldhouse. Students were recognized for the sportsmanship, athletic ability and leadership in their athletic pursuits. Each athlete received a plaque and their name forever mounted on the trophy that they were awarded. Congratulations to the students who were honoured yesterday afternoon!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Ridley Tradition: Chimes Challenge

The annual Chimes Challenge happened yesterday as the clock struck twelve noon. As the chimes went so did the runners. The girls race was first and Karen Godwin took the title, next up it was the boys turn and Ayo Agusto came out in first place. Watch the video below to see what the Chimes Challenge looks like:

Monday, June 7, 2010

Ridley Sports

OFSAA SILVER!

Congratulations to the Ridley First Girls soccer team who received a silver medal at the Provincial (OFSAA) Championships in Sudbury this past weekend. The Tigers fought hard, but lost 4-2 in the final game against Macdonald Cartier. To view an article about the championship from The Sudbury Star click on the link below:

On Your Mark...

Today is the annual Chimes Challenge. When the clock strikes 12, students will race around a marked course for the glory of the Chimes Challenge title.

The boys competing are:

Jimmy C.

Adam B.

Ayo A.

Antonius V.

Ayo A.

The girls competing are:

Karen G.

Alaina C.

Jordan F.

Courtney K.

Deanna P.

Stay tuned for a video of the Chimes Challenge- we may have to consult the video replay as this is often a tight race!

Sports Day!

Competition is in the air! Sports Day begins after the Chimes Challenge at noon. Students will be don their favorite orange and black clothing and battle it out on the sports field.