RIVERSTON
SCHOOL
INCLUDE | INNOVATE | INSPIRE
Welcome to Riverston School
Our Aims and Ethos
Riverston School provides a warm, caring and stimulating environment where children will learn new skills. We excel at providing each child with the right skills to prepare them for life in the wider world. We are part of a community characterised by a profound respect for and encouragement of diversity, where important differences among children and adults are celebrated. What drives us is ensuring that children have the best possible life chances and that they are not limited by the perceptions of themselves and what they might achieve in life.
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HEADTEACHER'S WELCOME
I am delighted to welcome you to Riverston School and College. If we have the pleasure of you visiting in person, you will quickly see we are a very unique setting with the reality of inclusion at our core. We are an independent school in the heart of London, and reflect the diversity that surrounds us. Our students reach across all abilities and backgrounds. Our small classes and nurturing environment provides the platform for success that a traditional educational setting cannot provide. Many of our students come from a place of broken relationships with the school system, difficult experiences in their peer relationships or a lack of empathy and understanding from professionals working with them. We look to repair relationships and trust in the school system so that students feel safe enough, and happy enough, to reach their academic potential.
Our extensive therapy team including drama therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, allow us to cater for students with wide ranging needs, including those with mental health difficulties as well as learning needs. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which includes GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs, alongside a range of life skills courses that help prepare our young people for life beyond secondary education. Our future focused ethos means we take a very child centred approached and look to tailor our provision to the needs of each individual, leading them to where they want be in adulthood. Whether that is further education, employment or simply being able to live independently, our focus is on the child and family voice and their hopes and aspirations. We very much hope you will have the chance to visit our fantastic school, so we can show you our ethos and values in practice.
Guy Baker, Headteacher
🍿 It’s almost National Popcorn Day! 🍿
This Monday, we’re celebrating with a special menu you won’t want to miss. Take a look at what we’ve got popping and join us for the crunchiest day of the week!
📚✨ **KS4 History in Action** ✨📚
In a recent KS4 History lesson with Mr Baker, students were learning all about the Dissolution of the Monasteries and exploring the reasons why it happened. Lots of great discussion and curiosity as they dug into this fascinating period of history!
#KS3History #LearningInAction #HistoryLessons #StudentEngagement #DissolutionOfTheMonasteries
At Riverston School, every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and shine 🌿✨
Through a supportive community and engaging learning experiences, students are inspired to explore their potential, build strong values, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Riverston is where confident learners and future leaders are shaped. 📘🌟
#RiverstonSchool #LearningThatInspires #GrowingGreatMinds #FutureLeaders #SchoolPride CommunityStrong
🌳✨ Celebrating Our School Values ✨🌳
Mr Glees has helped to create some wonderful Values Trees in our Lewis Hall, showcasing all of our school values. Students and staff are invited to take a leaf and add a comment linked to a value, recognising and celebrating student achievements in a positive and meaningful way.
A lovely way to highlight the values we see every day across our school community! 💬🍃
🚗 Car Park Safety Reminder for Our School Community 🚶♀️
As a gentle reminder to everyone using the school car park, please help us keep our community safe by following these important guidelines:
• Please enter the car park via the correct entrance only
• Observe the 5mph speed limit at all times
• Pedestrians should use the painted walkways when moving through the car park
• Please note that the school gates are closed from 3:15pm to 4:00pm during afternoon pick-up
Car parks can be busy places, especially at the end of the school day. By taking a moment to slow down, stay alert and follow these procedures, we can all work together to create a safe environment for students, families, staff and visitors.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support 💙
Calling all Riverston alumni! We’re eager to reconnect and celebrate the amazing paths you’ve taken since your time with us. Let’s come together to share your stories and look ahead to the future. We can’t wait to hear from you! 🎓✨
Please share your details with Miss Tapson - ptapson@riverstonschool.co.uk
#RiverstonPride #AlumniStories #FutureForward
English at Riverston School opens doors to imagination, expression, and communication 📚✨
Through reading, writing, and discussion, students explore stories, ideas, and perspectives, developing confidence and creativity with every word. At Riverston, English inspires a love of language and empowers students to express themselves with clarity and passion. ✍️🌟
#RiverstonSchool #RiverstonEnglish #LoveOfLanguage #CreativeExpression #ConfidentCommunicators InspiredLearning
🌟 Join Us for Our Open Day at Riverston School! 🌟
Thinking about your child’s next step in education? We’d love to welcome you to our Open Day at Riverston School! Come and explore our inclusive and nurturing learning environment, meet our dedicated team, and see first-hand what makes our school special.
📍 Visit us at: 63-69 Eltham Road, Lee Green, London, SE12 8UF
📞 Call: 020 8318 4327
📧 Email: office@riverstonschool.co.uk
🌐 More info: www.riverstonschool.co.uk
Whether you’re exploring options for secondary or college, we’d be delighted to show you around — see you there! 🎓✨
Science at Riverston School is all about curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning 🔬✨
From exciting experiments to exploring real-world problems, students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and develop a deep understanding of the world around them. At Riverston, science inspires young minds to innovate, explore, and imagine what’s possible. 🌍⚗️
#RiverstonSchool #RiverstonScience #STEMLearning #CuriousMinds #FutureScientists LearningInAction
🎨✨ Our students had a fantastic time yesterday visiting the Design Museum in London! ✨🎨
They enjoyed exploring inspiring exhibitions, discovering innovative ideas, and seeing design come to life beyond the classroom. It was a wonderful opportunity to spark creativity and curiosity—and the smiles say it all!
Take a look at the photos to see what they got up to, and a big thank you to Ms Masrani for organising such a brilliant trip. 👏📸
#RiverstonSchool #SchoolTrip #DesignMuseum #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CreativeLearning InspiredStudents
📚💙 Our Health & Social Care students have been working hard exploring a range of important topics that affect health and wellbeing. 💙📚
As part of their learning, students have created their own informative presentations covering subjects such as binge drinking, smoking, and other key health issues. These projects are designed to educate, raise awareness, and support positive choices, and will be shared within school to help inform others.
We’re proud of the maturity, research, and thoughtfulness our students have shown while tackling these real-world topics. 👏✨
#RiverstonSchool #HealthAndSocialCare #StudentLearning #HealthyChoices #LearningForLife InformedAndEmpowered
🌟 Join Us at Riverston School Open Days 🌟
Thinking about the next step in your child’s education? We’d love to welcome you to Riverston School 💙
Our upcoming Open Days are the perfect opportunity to explore our school, meet our staff, and see learning in action.
📅 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Register now via our website to secure your place - www.riverstonschool.co.uk
We can’t wait to welcome you and show you what makes Riverston School special ✨
