Richard Challoner School
| Motto | Keep Faith |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Head Teacher | Mr Tom Cahill |
| Deputy Head | Mr Sean Binns |
| Specialism | Technology and Vocational |
| Location | Manor Drive North Kingston upon Thames Greater London England |
| Local authority | Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames |
| Gender | Boys |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Augustine Beckett Columba Dunstan More Fisher |
| Colours | Green and Yellow |
| Website | Official site |
Coordinates: 51°23′07″N 0°15′54″W / 51.3853°N 0.2649°W
Richard Challoner School is an all boys secondary school and sixth form with academy status located in Kingston upon Thames, south-west London, England. A Roman Catholic school, it was named after Bishop Richard Challoner, who is interred in Westminster Cathedral. The school is also a Specialist Technology College and a Vocational School.
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[edit] Arts
The school promotes fine arts, and holds an annual exhibition of student work every July in the school Art Department. The school also recently built a large new theatre, called the Challoner Studio Theatre. The theatre was officially opened by the Hungarian Ambassador in 2008. The most recent production was a 'comedy of errors' in November 2011.
[edit] Athletics
In 2007, the school expanded and built new athletic facilities, including a sports hall, a fitness suite and new playing fields to support the cost the facilities are available for hire to clubs and organizations.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Steven Reid, footballer currently playing for West Bromich Albion[1]
- Graham Barber, former premiership and international football referee
- Ronaldhino, Sunday-league footballer currently playing for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Rhys Taylor, Reserve Goalkeeper at Chelsea FC
Jimmy Glass, Former Goalkeeper known for last minute winner for Carlisle United in 1999 that kept them in the Football League.
[edit] References
- ^ "My Inspirations: Steven Reid". West Bromwich Albion F.C.. 18 March 2010. http://www.wba.co.uk/page/MyInspirations/0,,10366~1997225,00.html. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
