As one of our most anticipated annual events, Senior Prize Giving will be taking place on Friday 27th June 2025 to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 (Year 13 leavers). Prizes are kindly sponsored by the Reading Foundation, some are endowed by generous benefactors, or are named in honour of former staff, governors, students or supporters of the school. Parents/carers are also welcome to attend.
Before you head off for your Autumn term at University, jet set off on a Gap Year, or head into the workplace, we invite you to join us for canapés and refreshments on the School Field/Refectory, following the ceremony. A bar, kindly sponsored by the RSPA, will be available from 15.45 to 19.00.
Please RSVP for yourselves AND your parents/carers, and don’t forget to indicate any special dietary requirements for you and your guests.
Event details
Date: Friday 27th June 2025 (14.00 to 19.00)
Time:
10:00 - 11:00: Rehearsal
13:30: Arrival and seating at The Great Hall, University of Reading
14.00: Ceremony at the Great Hall, University of Reading
15:45: Leavers Canapés & Refreshments on the School Field/Refectory, Reading School
Parking
Parking is available (but limited) in Car Park 1A at University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, which is about a 15-minute walk from Redlands Road to London Road. Parking Permit is required to be displayed should you secure a parking space. Please note that Parking Permit does NOT guarantee you a space.
There will be NO parking at Reading School except for blue badge holders or anyone with specific requirements. Please email events@reading-school.co.uk if you/ your guests require any specific support with parking.
We encourage you to use public transport where possible.
Dress Code
This is a formal celebration of achievements and therefore all students are required to wear School uniform.
Photography & Videography
By attending this event, guests consent to the capture of photography and videography for the purpose of marketing and historical archiving by Reading School. These images and recordings may be used in printed materials (e.g., the school prospectus), on the school website, and on official school social media channels. Reading School processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Data will be handled securely and will not be used for commercial purposes. If anyone does not wish to be photographed or filmed, or if to withdraw consent, they can contact events@reading-school.co.uk.
Text Books Collection
All books relevant to the current curriculum can be used by current students. Therefore, please note that School Text books will be collected on this day and can be dropped off in the School Chapel from 9.15am to 9.45am, before rehearsals.
RSPA Donations
Students will have the opportunity to drop off any school uniform (Years 7-11) they wish to donate and any old text books. Please ensure these are marked ‘RSPA’ and can be dropped off in the School Chapel from 9.15am to 9.45am, before rehearsals.
Stay connected
While regsitering your attendance, we highly encourage you to join the Reading School Alumni Society, rather than registering as a guest, and matching your profile to an existing offline profile (if prompted).
Your registration allows you to:
Also, join the Reading School LinkedIn, where we share news about the school, graduate opportunities and many of our alumni connect, collaborate and show commitment by returning to Reading School to provide advice and assistance in the future.
If you have any further queries please contact events@reading-school.co.uk.
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