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Senior Prize Giving is one of our most exciting annual events and we are delighted to celebrate the successes and achievement of the Class of 2025 on Friday 27th June 2025, held at The Great Hall, University of Reading, London Road, Reading RG1 5AQ. 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.
Before you head off for your Autumn term at University, jet set off on a Gap Year, or head into the workplace, you and your parents/carers are invited to the ceremony, after which canapés (sponsored by the Reading Foundation) and refreshments (sponsored by the RSPA). will be served on the School Field or in Refectory (weather dependent).
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
14.00 – 15:30 Ceremony at the Great Hall, University of Reading
15:45- 19:00 Leavers Canapés & Refreshments at Reading School on the School Terrace, Reading School
Parking
We encourage you to use public transport where possible. If you are a blue badge holder or anyone with specific requirements, please email events@reading-school.co.uk.
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.
Dress Code
This is a formal celebration of achievements and therefore all students are required to wear School uniform.
Photography & Videography
Professional photography and filming will be taking place of the whole event for marketing and promotional materials that will be used for the school website and school’s social media. If you/ your guests do not wish to be filmed or photographed on the day, please email events@reading-school.co.uk stating student's/parents' full name.
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.
If you have any further queries please contact events@reading-school.co.uk.
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