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!

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.

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:

The Houses of Ridley:Gooderham West

Gooderham West is the home of the flamingos. There are 20 boarders and 19 day students in GWest. The house supports Breast Cancer Research and the Community Care Toy Drive. View the video below to see Briony talk about what makes Gooderham West her home away from home:

The Houses of Ridley:Merritt South

The incredible hulk lives in Merritt South (well not quite, but their crest does depict a strong man flexing that they call the hulk). At every house meeting a boy is honoured with the hulk of the week trophy for something special they have recently achieved. Want to learn more, listen to Tomas P. talk about his house:

The Houses of Ridley: Mandeville House

You can hear the ducks all over Ridley's campus... it's no wonder the motto of Mandeville house is "where there is spirit there is song." Take a look at the video below featuring one of Mandeville's own - Gaelan

The Houses of Ridley: Arthur Bishop West

Arthur Bishop West is the home of the Titans. With 30 boarders and 22 day students ABW has a reputation for being laid back, but they also have an intense house spirit. Listen to Shaun H. tell you about his house:

The Houses of Ridley: Arthur Bishop East

This happy and spirited, but not wild house (however, their mascot is a Beast ... get it...A B East) is centrally located on campus and is comprised of 51 housemates. Watch the video below to hear why Gianni B. thinks Arthur Bishop East is the best house on campus: