We've Moved! New Student Life Blog

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that if you're looking for updated posts we have moved to a wordpress blog:

http://blogs.ridleycollege.com/

There's lots to look at on the new blog - videos, pictures, and musings from current students. Check out what has been happening on Ridley's Campus!

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!

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:

http://www.livestream.com/ridleycollegetv

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.

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.

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!

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!

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:

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:

http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2611499

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.

Ridley Prefects Announced!

Headmaster Jonathan Leigh has announced the prefects for next year. Now you might be asking what is a prefect and why should I care that they are being announced. Well if you go to Ridley College or went to Ridley College you will know that besides the fact that prefects get to wear sweet white blazers with orange piping there is a lot more to it and it is a great honour to be appointed as one. Students go through a lengthy process to become a prefect, first they go through house elections, after that the faculty votes and then it comes down to interviews with the headmaster and the final decision. Now back to the original question- what is a prefect? Prefects are senior students who are considered to be the school's strongest leaders, they are committed to Ridley and uphold all its traditions and ideals. The prefect group influences the atmosphere, tone and spirit of the school. Prefects are involved in and organize many school events. Congratulations to the 2010-2011 prefects!

Ridley Rowing: Bronze Medal for Sculler

Congratulations to Ridley Senior Sculler Ryan M. Ryan received a bronze medal for his performance in Sunday's South Niagara High School Invitational Regatta. The event is one of the largest high school regattas in Canada and draws approximately 1500 athletes from Canada and the United States.

Art Student Honoured

Congratulations to Nicola N., a Grade 12 AP Studio Art student, who has won the Best in Show award at this year's Niagara Regional Youth Art Exhibition. Nicola's work, along with senior secondary student work from 13 other schools in the Niagara region, is on exhibition at the Niagara Youth Art Gallery until June 20th.

The Houses of Ridley: Burgoyne House

Burgoyne House is the only Junior boarding house on campus. There are 16 students who live in Burgoyne and the countries that are currently represented in the house are: Japan, Korea, Mexico, Canada and America. Watch the video below to find out more about Burgoyne House.

TheatreLink: Using Technology in the Arts

Yesterday the Grade 11 drama students completed the TheatreLink playwriting programme. They performed a play written by students from the Robert Morgan Educational Centre in Florida via video conferencing. After a discussion facilitated by The Manthattan Theatre Club, Ridley students watched the play that they wrote performed by students from Oregon. TheatreLink is an international web-based playwriting programme in its second year at Ridley. There are fourteen schools involved in the programme and it is sponsored by The Manhattan Theatre Club.

The Ridley performance was very well received by the students from Florida and their teacher had this to say,"My students were especially moved by the intensity of the actors' perfomances and the way each character was portrayed exactly as they imagined. Your sets were, in the words of my students, "awesome." You truly honored us with your performance." Watch the video below to see a portion of the performance:

The Houses of Ridley: Merritt North

Merritt North boys are born athletes--the house has won the Bermuda Cup for the past five years and Sports Day for the past nine years. But as Max Fischer says don't let their athletic exterior fool you Merritt North is a well rounded house. Click on the video below to hear more about Merritt North.

Cadet Inspection 2010

(Photo credit- Brett Mortensen '10)

The 103rd Annual Ridley Cadet Inspection was held over the weekend. Thankfully the weather was ideal, not too hot and not too cold for the cadets (as we know from past years if it's too hot cadets start dropping like flies). The Inspecting Officer was Vice Admiral Charles Style CBE and he was joined by George C. Hendrie '74, Chairman of the Board. Click on the video below to see what Ridley Cadets is all about - - I am sure it will bring back some memories for all the Old Ridleians out there!

Campus Watch: Cadet Inspection

The 103rd annual Ridley Cadet Inspection is being held this Saturday on campus starting at 11 am. Cadet inspection is a longstanding tradition at Ridley. Check out the videos from past inspections:

View video from the 1942 inspection:

View video from the 1981 inspection:

Merritt North: Music Night

Merritt North hosted their annual music competition over the weekend. Dean's House came out on top, but there were a lot of talented performers. Check out the video highlighting some of the performances.

Cabaret Nominated for 14 Cappies!

It's the Niagara Regions version of the Tony Awards! And Ridley's production of Cabaret has been nominated for 14 Cappies. The Cappies are local theatre awards and Ridley is competing against six other local productions. The winners will be announced at an awards night at St. Catharines Collegiate on May 27th. The cast is also performing a number from the show during the ceremony. Congratulations on the nominations!

Here are the nominees from Ridley:

Sound

Gregorio A, Ridley College, Cabaret

Sets

Véronique B, Ridley College, Cabaret

Make-up

Gloria S & Katrina S, Ridley College, Cabaret

Creativity

Conad K, Technology, Ridley College, Cabaret

Ensemble in a Musical

Kit Kat Klub Girls, Ridley College, Cabaret

Featured Actor in a Musical

Willi K, Ridley College, Cabaret

Female Dancer

Alexis K, Ridley College, Cabaret

Female Vocalist

Briony K, Ridley College, Cabaret

Comic Actress in a Musical

Madeline K, Ridley College, Cabaret

Supporting Actress in a Musical

Sophia W, Ridley College, Cabaret

Lead Actress in a Musical

Alanna K, Ridley College, Cabaret

Lead Actor in a Musical

Colin H, Ridley College, Cabaret

Song

Willkommen, Ridley College, Cabaret

Musical

Cabaret, Ridley College

The Houses of Ridley: Dean's House

Dean's House is home of the knights and their motto is "Carpe Diem". It's the only stand-alone house on campus. 44 boys call Dean's House their home, including Louis B. from Montreal:

The Houses of Ridley: Gooderham East

Sixty girls call GEast their home (30 boarders and 20 day students). A.B.C - Always -Be-Cind is the "crocs" motto. They organize the Run for the Cure for the entire school, sponsor a child with World Vision and organize a Christmas shoebox program. Watch Lara G. talk about her house: