Category Archives: Ridley Traditions

Ridley College 105th Annual Cadet Inspection

Cadets are a longstanding tradition at Ridley College and on Saturday we held our 105th annual Cadet Inspection.  The activity teaches leadership, discipline and teamwork to the students. Cadets are the only collective activity that the whole Upper School and … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions, Upper School Events | Leave a comment

Ridley College Church Parade 2012

The sun was shining and the mace successfully made it over the Marriott Gates! It was a beautiful day for the annual Ridley College Cadet Corps. Church Parade. To view more pictures from the Church Parade, please click here.   … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Leave a comment

Ridley College Upper School Public Speaking Competition 2012

One of Ridley College’s oldest traditions, The Upper School Public speaking competition was held yesterday afternoon.  The topics ranged from tire safety to riding coach on an airline, Toddlers and Tiaras to following your dreams.  The speakers were engaging and entertaining … Continue reading

Posted in Awards, Ridley Traditions, Upper School Events | Leave a comment

Ridley College Cadet Ball 2012

The annual Cadet Ball was held this Saturday. The Cadet Ball is Ridley College’s version of prom for students in Grade 11 and 12. Traditionally the boys wear their red uniform from cadets and the girls wear formal dresses. The … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Leave a comment

Ridley College Cadet Star Inspection

Yesterday afternoon the students participating in the Cadet Star Program had their formal Inspection. The Star Program is conducted between Fall and Spring of each year through a combination of classroom sessions, drill and expeditions. Students in both the Upper … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Leave a comment

Ridley College Upper School Cross Country Race

Every year Ridley College holds a Cross Country race for all Upper School students.  It’s the longest-standing sporting event at the school. The race was held yesterday and we could not have asked for better weather- what a beautiful fall … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Snake Dance 2011

As soon as school’s over on Friday afternoon, orange and black start creeping in around the campus, first in the form of hats, scarves, shirts, shorts, socks, shoes, and all manner of normal clothing, and then slowly but surely on … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Snake Dance: ARE YOU READY!!??

Singing, dancing, a HUGE bon fire and orange and black as far as the eye can see – it can only mean one thing – it’s Snake Dance! If this is your first year at Ridley you are probably wondering … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

History of Ridley Walking Tour

Ridley College was founded in 1889 and Ridleians are part of something long lasting, a place with an interesting past, present and future. To help new students feel a deeper pride in Ridley, each year a walking “History of Ridley” … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ridley Runs For Terry Fox

This Sunday students and faculty participated in the annual Terry Fox run in St. Catharines.  It was a beautiful sunny day to run or walk or rollerblade 5KM or 10KM. Approximately 200 students participated.  The money raised continues to be … Continue reading

Posted in Ridley Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment