Challenges
We are grateful for the generous support of our Governors and Reading Foundation Trustees, whose contributions have helped unlock key challenges, inspiring others to give and making a lasting impact on the future of Reading School.
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Donor Stretch Milestone Challenge: 1500 Donors
When 1500 donors make their contribution, £10,000 will be unlocked, generously pledged by current parents of a pupil in School House.
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SLT sleepout
For every £2000 raised between £95,000 and £105,000, one extra member of the Senior Leadership Team will sleep outside overnight on the school field
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Fancy Dress
If £112,500 is raised, all teachers will be asked to wear fancy dress for one day.
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Teachers Rock
If we reach £120,000, teachers will perform music as a band and students can suggest their playlist.
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County House Challenge
When 180 donors make their contribution supporting County House, £900 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Dr Peter Coggan (County House OR 1961-1964).
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East House Challenge
When 180 donors make their contribution supporting East House, £900 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Jaspal Pachu (East House OR 1999-2001).
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Laud House Challenge
When 180 donors make their contribution supporting Laud House, £900 will be unlocked.
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School House Challenge
When 180 donors make their contribution supporting School House, £900 will be unlocked.
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West House Challenge
When 180 donors make their contribution supporting West House, £900 will be unlocked.
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Donor Milestone Challenge – 550 Donors
When 550 donors make their contribution, £900 will be unlocked.
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Donor Milestone Challenge – 700 Donors
When 700 donors make their contribution, £900 will be unlocked.
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Donor Milestone Challenge – 900 Donors
When 900 donors make their contribution, £5000 will be unlocked, generously pledged by Jaspal Pachu (OR 1999-2001)
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Alumni Donor Challenge
When 50 alumni donors make their contribution, £2000 will be unlocked.
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Parent Donor Challenge
When 400 parent donors make their contribution, all students can enjoy a non-uniform day on Friday 28th March.
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International Donor Challenge
When over 35 international donors contribute, a video featuring a long serving teacher/former teacher will be released.
House Leaderboard - No. of donations
Rank | House | Donations |
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1st | West House | 397 |
2nd | County House | 367 |
3rd | East House | 350 |
4th | School House | 344 |
5th | Laud House | 299 |
6th | Other | 70 |
House Leaderboard - Amount Raised
Rank | House | Total |
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1st | School House | £29806.00 |
2nd | County House | £28295.00 |
3rd | West House | £24481.00 |
4th | East House | £19690.00 |
5th | Other | £15330.00 |
6th | Laud House | £13266.00 |
Challenge | Description | Status |
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Decade Challenge | Donors from the Decade that receives the highest amount of donations will be awarded an exclusive 900th anniversary pin badge. | Ongoing |
Global Network | To ensure the maximum possible Giving Day global reach, the first donors from Africa, China and South America will be entitled to name an annual prize at Junior or Senior Prize Giving. | Ongoing |
Parent Donor Challenge Plus | The first 25 parent donors donating £250 or more will be collectively invited for a continental breakfast with the Headmaster. | Completed |
Alumni Donor Challenge Plus | The first 5 alumni donors who donate £900 or more will be invited to a private school tour with Ashley Robson, CEO, during the Grand Reunion. | Completed |
Academic Challenges | From a Read-a-thon and a Codeathon to 900 games of chess, students will engage in intellectual marathons to test their skills and raise sponsorship. | Completed |
Expressive Arts Activities | Students will showcase their creative talents by building a replica of Reading School, creating a Play in a Day, and performing more than 9000 minutes of music. | Completed |
Community Challenges | More than 50 students have elected to give back to the community, offering more than 450 hours of volunteering, visiting care homes, performing to patients in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and coaching primary school students. | Completed |
Sports-Related Challenges | More than half the school has opted to canoe, row, run, or hike, as well as undertake endurance challenges in cricket, basketball, badminton, football, tennis, and triathlon. Students will test their physical limits while raising funds. | Completed |