Jade Hughes – Exceptional education - not just for boys
The Ryleys School - Not just for boys!
We currently have a fairly even split of boys and girls at the school. This weeks Time Travel Tuesday edition features one of the first girls to attend The Ryleys when it became co-ed in 2010, having been a boys school since 1877.
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Time Travel Tuesday
Thank you to Jade for sharing your interesting story.
When did you attend The Ryleys School?
I joined in Year 5 when the school first accepted girls in 2010.
Where did you go after The Ryleys School?
I have always loved music and was lucky enough to be accepted into The Chetham's School of Music when I was 11. Chetham’s is the largest specialist Music School in the UK and is the only one based in the north of England. I played the oboe and also piano.
What is your favourite memory of your time at The Ryleys School?
I had some really lovely friends and of course the music department was very good. We did lots of school productions and performances which I enjoyed. I remember really enjoying PE with Mrs Jones.
Are you still in touch with anyone from your time here?
Yes. I still talk to lots of my friends from school.
A short career summary?
I stayed at Chets until I graduated 8 years later. During the time I did lots of concerto performances and developed an enjoyment of coaching others.
Towards the end of my studies, I completed some volunteer work back at The Ryleys which I really enjoyed.
Now I am a full time music teacher at The Ryleys School teaching music to pupils from age 1 to 11. It's great to see the next generation and so many talented pupils taking their first steps in music, just as I did. It's amazing to see how quickly they pick it all up and how much enjoyment they get from it.
Any final words?
I would advise you to take all the opportunities that The Ryleys has to offer. You'll love it!
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