Issue 21 on route December 2016

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Page 3 Results roundup 2016

New starters: Carly Munn, Will Fox and Aaron Boys-Guest (see page 4) Community Spirited Page 5 Welcome to the latest edition of (see page 3), which is particularly Community Afternoon ’s On Route newsletter, pleasing against the background of designed to give past, present and significant A Level reform. I’d like to future students an insight into what’s take the opportunity to thank our been happening across the College superb body of subject teachers and campus. support staff who regularly go the extra mile to ensure all our students achieve Making the move from a school to at the highest possible level. a college can be an exciting, but daunting experience, which is why As well as College-wide success stories, we make a huge effort to ensure that this edition of On Route gives a flavour the transition is as smooth as possible. of some of the College’s individual This term it’s been a delight to see successes. Jack Crouch (page 8) shows how quickly all our new students have how focus and a positive attitude really does mean that ‘the sky’s the limit’. Page 8 settled in and how welcoming our Inspiring role model Jack Crouch Upper Sixth have been. We also hear from former student Alice Starkey (page 6) who’s developing a In September, our new students successful career in Design Manage- enjoyed a Community Afternoon, ment and Lower Sixth student Miles designed specifically to help them Pearce (page 10), whose love of forge friendships in their Tutor Groups mountain-biking is being channelled (see page 5). Together with our daily into his Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold drop-ins, student mentoring scheme Award. and Freshers’ Party, students have With warm wishes for a happy and the best possible chance of feeling at peaceful Christmas break. ease, which helps them hit the ground running in their subject areas. I’m delighted to report once again, that Page 10 the College’s results were outstanding Nick Clark, Principal Meet mountain-biking enthusiast Miles Pearce Star-gazing on the Unique experience North Downs Students celebrate Last month, BTEC Applied Science for aspiring nurses students went star-gazing on the top of the North Downs near Colley Hill as part strong results of their Astronomy unit. and midwives For the night time viewing, students used telescopes to observe the group of stars called the Pleiades (or seven sisters). They got to see the craters of the Moon magnified in all their splendor and were lucky enough to see a shooting star as the Earth passed through the remnants of a comet tail.

College Economists are banking on success Reigate College is taking part in Target Two Point Zero, a national competition run by the Bank of , that gives From left to right: James Milner, Ellie Rolfe, Christina Butcher, Joe Briody and Jack Simpson students the chance to take on the role of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy On Thursday 18th August, A Level With so many students achieving at and an A*in Maths. She says, “I felt Committee. students from Reigate College were the highest possible level it’s difficult to so nervous waiting for the results, as I Each team of four students assesses the celebrating as they received their results. single out individuals. Four students, needed 3 A grades to get to Durham state of the economy and the outlook for Alex Case-Green, Jonathan Ritter, University to study Chemistry – so I’m At A Level the pass rate was 99.1% with inflation and then sets the interest rate to Matthew Boughton and Daniel Benham delighted with what I got.” 51.1% of them gaining grades A*- B. A meet the Government’s inflation target. were accepted to do Medicine and two, huge 79% of students achieved grades Christina Butcher is using her fantastic Georgina Brown and Elizabeth Coyle Reigate’s team of James Salvage, Eleanor of A*-C. BTEC results (Distinction* in both Law won places at Oxbridge. Dampier, Lauren Pinkney and Alexander and Public Services) to apply for the The BTEC National results were also Pack, with help from economics tutor Jan Ben Marrington-Reeve achieved two A*s Police Force. “Serving at the heart of fantastic, with a 100% pass rate. An Farnfield, have been working on their and an A, yet turned down his Oxbridge the community as a Police Officer really incredible 97.7% of students studying presentation ready for the regional heats place, preferring the Music course appeals. I’ve learnt so much about the Diplomas achieved high grades (Distinc- on the 25th November. offered at the University of Manchester. Law and the Police during my courses tions) with 85.3% for the Subsidiary which I can use in my application.” As well as receiving guidance from their Diplomas. James Milner, Ellie Rolf, Christina tutor, competing students also had the Butcher, Jack Simpson and Joe Briody Jack Simpson who joined Reigate Principal Nick Clark praised the opportunity to learn from their mentor pictured above, are examples of typical College from St Bede’s School, headed dedication of the students and staff, Clare Cowan, Head of Parliamentary successful Reigate College students – north to York University to study Politics The simulation suite at East deliver a mannequin baby and conduct “Reigate is a specialist sixth form Affairs at the Bank of England, who with all of them thoroughly deserving and International Relations. “I was so Hospital is designed to train Trauma CPR on a simulated heart attack patient. college and our results underline why recently visited the College to advise the their outstanding results. pleased with my results; I got an A in A team. Teams, Junior Doctors and Midwives Afterwards in the classroom debrief, the College is graded ‘outstanding’ by Level Economics, an A* in Geography using life-like human simulator manne- students were able to reflect on what Ofsted and has National Teaching School James Milner, who went to the and B in Government & Politics. quins that are computer programmed to they had learnt and put their questions status. Ashcombe School in Dorking, before replicate real-life emergency scenarios. to staff in a Midwifery Q&A session. switching to Reigate, gained A Levels Being at College gave me confidence, I was delighted with our fantastic results in Psychology (A), Geography (A) independence and self-motivation.” Twelve students from Reigate College The trip was organised as part of the this year. Our specialist sixth form and Graphics (B) and went to Cardiff Joe Briody, who was also at St Bede’s, were given the unique opportunity to ‘Applying for Nursing and Midwifery teachers are passionate about their University to study Occupational gained A, B, B in Biology, Chemistry and join hospital staff for a morning’s training Club’, which is run as a lunchtime activity subjects and really know how to bring Therapy. He said, “I really enjoyed being Geography and is now at the University session. After an initial presentation, for the College’s burgeoning Activities out the best in our students. they took part in real life scenarios, Programme. The Club, led by Health a student at Reigate ... you get lots of of Southampton reading Geography. We’ve got a wonderful sense of commu- dedicated support.” working alongside hospital Consultants & Social Care tutors Belinda Jones and See www.reigate.ac.uk/results for the nity and all students are fully supported and Midwives to assess the simulator Angela Bull, gives support and guidance Ellie Rolfe, a former pupil at The full breakdown of this year’s results. during their time here. I’m so proud of mannequins and undertake medical to students applying for careers in these Warwick School, got As in A Level all our students and the hard work and procedures. Students helped Midwives to areas of the health care sector. Chemistry, Physics and Further Maths 2 dedication they put into their studies.” 3 Students put Christmas gift bags in tutor pigeon holes for tutor groups to fill for local ‘Give a Christmas Gift’ initiative. Making the transition from Community togetherness

Freshers’ Party This popular annual event is organised school to College by Reigate College’s Students’ Union and usually takes place in early October in the College Refectory. With around six hundred Lower Sixth and Intermediate students attending, it’s a great opportunity to make new friends or be reunited with old ones! See page 9 for Left and above: College Community photos from this year’s Freshers’ Party. Afternoon. A chance to have some fun What do students say? and forge new friendships. Below: Working together for common Carly Munn, who’s doing four A Levels charitable causes. Students put in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and History gift bags in tutor pigeon holes for and was previously at St. Bede’s School, tutor groups to fill for local ‘Give a commented, “Starting at College was a Christmas Gift’ initiative. bit scary at first, but I soon realised I was more scared about the idea of starting rather than actually being at College. Introductory Day was really useful, because it helped me imagine what it might be like being a College student. I got a lot out of the Community After- noon because we worked in tutor groups and I got to know my new classmates even better.” Aaron Boys-Guest who was also at St. Bede’s and is on the Intermediate Students Andrew Day (facing) and Luke Programme added, “I felt pretty nervous Alstrom help run the College’s daily at the start, but everyone’s in the same drop-in sessions boat and that makes it a lot easier. It’s quite different from school, but I’m really pleased I made the decision to come.” To make the transition from school to Daily drop-in sessions Student Mentoring Scheme College as smooth as possible, everyone Caitlin O’Carroll, this year’s Student Launched earlier this year, the Student The Admissions in the College community, from Personal Liaison Officer explains, “The daily drop-in Mentoring Scheme was set up to help Tutors to teachers, student mentors sessions are a great place for students new students settle in to College. Senior Year and what and the Students’ Union, make it their wanting somewhere quiet to hang out. I Tutor, Jo Driscoll, who oversees the The emphasis on ‘community’ is central ‘bungee run’ and ‘last person standing’. responsibility to ease new students into only left College in July 2016 and can still scheme, explains, “Nineteen Upper Sixth to expect to Reigate College life. The College’s For a lot of students, sessions were key College life as quickly as possible. remember what it was like when I first students have been trained to mentor Community Afternoon helps bring to them forming new friendships and The Admissions schedule is designed started at College and how nerve-racking Lower Sixth students this year so far. The students together in tutor groups, getting to know their teachers.” Here’s a run-down of what’s in store for to help students glide seamlessly into those first few days were.” idea is that they offer advice and support who then go on to support charitable new students: College life. Here’s how: “It was lovely to witness such a in a variety of ways – from tips for being initiatives in the wider community. “The daily drop-ins (held in P107 between positive atmosphere of excitement and Personal Tutor more organised to strategies for dealing November to March: Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor 12.45pm and 2pm) are run by me and College Community Afternoon camaraderie with so many students with an increased workload. We like to Student interviews: two-way meet- getting along and having fun.” just like at school, but crucially, it will be two members of the Students’ Union The tight-knit College community at think of them as big brothers or sisters!” ings designed to weigh-up course someone who teaches them and so they - Luke Alstrom and Andrew Day. Our Reigate is something both staff and choices and find out more about The joy of giving will get to know them very well. One of priority is to help students settle in quickly students regularly comment on. With College Life. In the run-up to Christmas, each of the the Personal Tutor’s key jobs is to help and provide them with extra support over 1,000 new students, the feeling of College’s Tutor Groups will be filling settle their tutees into College. Personal in making that successful transition. 6th July 2017: Introductory Day ‘togetherness’ might be something that a special Christmas gift bag with a Tutors are the first port of call for students Students can eat, chat, listen to music some outsiders simply wouldn’t expect. Subject teachers run sample classes mixture of gifts, such as chocolates and if they need additional assistance with and socialise – it’s a great way to meet to give students a feel for future Sam Davey, Associate Principal explains, toiletries for older people living in the anything in their College life. new people in a safe and supportive environment.” courses. “It’s important for each and every one of local community. With sparkly gift bags College Community Afternoon our students to feel at home as quickly provided by the SU, the project’s all set to Andrew says, “The daily drop-ins are 30th August 2017: Choices Day College Community Afternoon takes as possible after joining the College. For help spread some joy over the Christmas a great idea as students can come Students join a temporary tutor place in the first couple of weeks of most, settling in isn’t a problem, but period. whenever it suits them. There are some group and try out subjects before term and gives all Lower Sixth and whatever we can do to help speed up students who’ve definitely broadened firming up their course choices. the process is brilliant for the students.” Love Works Food Bank Intermediate students the opportunity to their friendship groups through the The College is continuing its association get to know their classmates and Tutors drop-ins.” Sam added, “For Community After- and to make new friends. See right for noon students work in Tutor Groups with local charity Love Works, with the more information on this year’s College Luke added, “Helping students feel more (with average group sizes of around on-going collection of non-perishable Community Afternoon. comfortable at College is what the drop- 16 students), taking part in a variety of food for Love Works Food Bank. ins are all about. We’ve had some great activities including team-building and fun feedback and knowing we can make a activities on the College lawn such as 4 difference to new students is fantastic.” 5 Alumni Exploring the many Insight different routes to employment

Meet Alice Starkey who works in Design Management

Former Warwick School student Alice Manchester just made sense. OR: What are the job prospects like Starkey talks to On Route about studying for someone with your background? OR: How did you find studying in Design Management at the University of Manchester? AS: There are loads of opportunities for Manchester and her goals for the future. graduates like me, but you need to use AS: I loved it. Manchester is a great your time at uni wisely. Getting valuable On Route: When were you at Reigate uni. The city has three universities so work experience and different kinds of it Former student Matt Swain (left) returned to College to support the ‘Alternatives to Higher and what did you study? there’s a lot going on for students. The Education’ event, after being accepted on KPMGs school leavers’ programme last year. is really important. Alice Starkey: I was at Reigate between course covered Branding, Buying, Textile 2008 and 2010 and did A Levels in Performance and Testing - all areas I’m OR: And you’ve now started your On Thursday 3rd November, more than six Twenty three employers exhibited at the Fine Art (A*), History (A) and English interested in. own business on the side? hundred students and parents attended the event including Unilever, Surrey Police, College’s ‘Alternatives to Higher Education’ Nestle and the RAF. Former students also Literature & Language (B). I also did an OR: Did you do a placement year? AS: Yes, it’s an accessories business that AS in Graphic Design (A) my fiancé and I have started called Star evening, organised by the Careers team. supported the event working on the AS: Yes. I worked in the Design and Wonder. We’re starting with bobble The annual event is open to all students in stands of companies such as Fidelity, Grant OR: How did you find your courses at Department at Wallis where I learnt hats, and are also moving into beach the Upper Sixth and is designed to provide Thornton, Willis Towers Watson and KPMG. Reigate? about the whole process of designing accessories (see www.starandwonder. information and support about finding AS: The teaching was both inspiring and retailing. It definitely equipped me Head of Careers Carol Hix, who ran a com). We’re trading in three boutiques employment after College. and challenging. Emma Owen, Head of for the role I’m in now. stand at the event offering careers advice across the UK. Art was such a wonderful teacher and a During the evening Steve Tippen, commented, “The evening is a great OR: What are you doing now? great source of encouragement to me. OR: What are your plans for the Director of Student Development, gave chance for students to explore the wealth AS: Since graduating from Manchester, future? a presentation explaining the different of opportunities available and to talk to OR: What did you do after you left I’ve been working as a Brand Assistant AS: Before working on my own business opportunities available to students, potential employers about the different College? for a fashion company called NOOKI Can you help? full-time, I’d like to work in a similar role including Apprenticeships, College schemes they offer.” AS: I did an Art Foundation at Reigate DESIGN. It took a while to make it my Leaver Schemes and Sponsored Degree If you’re a parent or employee that to the one I’m in now, for a larger fashion For more information from the evening College of Art which was useful because own, but I’m now completely loving it. Programmes. “To get the most out of the works for an organisation that offers company. Longer term, my dream has see www.reigate.ac.uk/employment- it allowed me to experiment with resources available at College, students opportunities to college leavers and After six months they promoted me to always been to have my own shop and opportunities different artistic disciplines, resulting in a you would be interested in exhibiting Brand Manager, so I’m now in control of it finally feels that at some point in the should check the weekly Careers Bulletin final project, which was intended to direct The ‘Alternatives to Higher Education’ at next year’s ‘Alternatives to Higher wholesale, media, visual merchandising future it could be a reality! and be proactive in researching possible my further study at university. My final evening is part of the Aspire Employ- Education’ event, please email concepts in the shop, managing the opportunities.” He says, “It’s also important project was a pop-up shop, modelled on ability Pathway – a programme of weekly [email protected] photoshoots and website design. to focus on developing skills that employers the theme of Marie Antoinette. value such as team work, communication seminars and workshops offering practical I also go on buying inspiration trips to support and advice for students looking to After that I went to the University and leadership skills. These can be places like Copenhagen, to get ideas for New for September 2017 secure employment after college. of Manchester to study Design developed through volunteering, work the shop and research new brands to A Level in Textile Design (Fashion) Management for Fashion Retailing. My experience, part-time work and many of Any Upper Sixth student wishing to join the stock. It’s pretty full on, but I love to be See www.reigate.ac.uk/courses/ Art Foundation projects were based clubs and activities offered via the College’s spring programme should email challenged and kept busy. fashion-textiles around retailing, so the degree at Activities Programme.” [email protected] 6 7 An inspirational Union matters

The new Students’ Union has organised some great events this term, incorporating the perfect mix of fun and fundraising. For more photos ‘like’ role model www.facebook.com/ReigateCollege Student union representatives 16/17 Presidents: Adam Mackenzie & Lilija Kologyij Administrators: Luke Alstrom & Varvara Nicolaou Treasurer: Lauren Pinkney Equality Officer: Thursday 6th October: Andy Day Freshers’ Party Disabilities Officer: Six hundred Lower Jacob Jeal Sixth and Intermediate LGBTQ+ Officer: students enjoyed Kit Giroux Reigate College’s Unity Officer: sell-out Masquerade Hanikin Lai-Choo-Kan Freshers’ Party held at the College on Thursday Women’s Officer: 6th October. Organised Georgia McGrain by the College’s hard- Community & Welfare Officer: working Students’ Union Niles Banks and supported by some enthusiastic staff, the Events Officer: annual party is one of the Hannah Payne social highlights of the Charity Officer: Meet Jack Crouch year. Hazel Eve Student Governors: On Route talks to Jack Crouch, an OR: How are you finding making new get on with things myself. I know that I Adam Mackenzie & Jack Crook inspirational Lower Sixth student with friends? can talk to my Tutor and go and see Sue Thursday 20th autism. Jack has agreed to share his Carnell in Learning Support if I need to Performing Arts Representative: JC: I’m getting better at it. I’ve got October: Hello Yellow experiences of College life in the hope or talk to Catherine Hawkes an Associate Daniel Wakeling involved with Student Ambassadors that others may understand a little more Pastoral Director. Having different people Just before the half term and recreational Basketball at College, Publicity Officer: about some of the unique difficulties to talk to is a good thing. break students showed plus I go to the drawing workshop on Dan Edmunds autism presents. their support for World Wednesday lunchtimes. All of these have OR: How are you finding your Mental Health Day and Sports Officer: Jack was at Sunnydown School before helped with getting to know new people. subjects? the “#HelloYellow” Emily Walker starting at College this September and OR: What’s the biggest difference JC: I love computers so knew I would campaign, organised by is doing A Levels in Computer Science, Premises Officer: between school and College? enjoy Computing. There’s a good YoungMinds, by wearing Nikita Osborne Product Design and Geography. atmosphere in Product Design, relaxed, JC: Feeling that the staff here are yellow and taking part in On Route: How have you found your but with everyone working away. Environmental Officer: expecting great things from me. The yellow-themed activities. first term at College? Charlotte Lawrence-Bailey expectations just seem much higher at I’ve never really done an essay before so Jack Crouch: College is very different College, as if the sky really is the limit. I felt a bit daunted when I was given an to my previous school as there are a lot essay to write in Geography. My teacher, OR: How are you finding the work- Thursday 16th more people. The social side has been the Helen Fayers, gave me some guidelines, load? November: hardest bit for me. Social situations are which helped a lot. I love structure. Children in Need always difficult for people with autism JC: My work ethic has definitely changed. OR: What are your aims for the and dealing with the anxiety that comes I’m more serious about my work now. I’m Thanks to everyone future? with it, is particularly hard. getting much better at researching things who made a for myself, without expecting to be told JC: I’d like to go to university to do donation to this I find talking to people, especially people everything. Computer Science, Engineering or maybe Year’s Children in I don’t know really difficult. I only knew even Geology. I’m not sure yet. I got four Need appeal. The one person when I came here so I had no OR: Do you feel that you’ve been Bs and three Cs at GCSE and that was College community choice but to get to know new people. adequately supported? way above what anyone expected from raised over £430 JC: Yes. It’s good to know that the me. I feel like nothing is going to stop towards the appeal. support’s there if I need it, but I try and me now. Photo by Student Photographer Megan Clarke 8 9 rush you get when tackling new trails. It’s fun and a great thing to do with mates. OR: What would you say to anyone DofE Gold thinking about getting in to it? Award goes from MP: Go for it! You won’t regret it. strength-to- OR: Where would your dream place be to go mountain-biking? strength MP: I’d have to say either Whistler in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the Canada or Queenstown in New Zealand. world’s leading youth achievement In the scheme for 14-25 year olds. Valued by OR: Do you compete? employers and universities alike, it gives MP: I’ve started to compete in a few students the opportunity to develop their downhill races and I’m hoping to own interests and acquire additional life compete in Enduro races next year. skills. The College offers all students the spotlight OR: Have you got any bike-related chance to sign up for the Gold Award qualifications? in their first year, regardless of whether they’ve already done the Bronze or Silver MP: Not yet, but I’d like to get some bike Awards. mechanic qualifications. I work in Finch Cycles in Reigate on Saturdays and the In recognition of its experience and maintenance side really appeals. expertise, the College is now officially a ‘DofE Direct License Centre’, OR: How are you linking the Duke which means it holds the licence to of Edinburgh’s Gold Award to independently deliver the Award mountain-biking? programme. Ninety-nine students are MP: I’m using my mountain-biking currently enrolled on the Gold Award for the Physical section and have set at College.This comprises five sections; myself goals related to learning new Volunteering, Skills, Physical, Expedition tricks, tackling bigger jumps and drops and Residential. and achieving a good position at a Lower Sixth students take part in weekly mountain-biking race. In order to fulfil the training sessions where they learn requirements for DofE Gold, I’ve had to navigation, map reading and first aid, commit to spending at least an hour a as well as improving their fitness with week out riding, but I usually spend more. regular gym sessions. I’m also hoping to link it to the Residen- This year’s expedition section culminates tial section of DofE as I’m planning on in a final expedition to Snowdonia. The volunteering at a bike park in Wales and programme involves: doing trail maintenance for a week. ●●4 - 5th February 2017 Non-residential OR: What other things are you doing training in College Meet Miles Pearce, for your DofE Gold Award? ●●4 - 5th March 2017 Camping in MP: I’m a member of 135 Squadron Ashdown Forest Mountain-biking enthusiast Air Training Corps and I’m using the base drumming that I do with them for ●●30th March - 2nd April Practice the Skills section. For the Volunteering expedition to the Brecon Beacons section, I’m helping to coach tennis at ●●29th April 2017 Route planning Reigate Priory Lawn Tennis Club. session in College Miles Pearce, who was at On Route: How long have you been MP: Usually once a week in the winter, I take the train to from Reigate to before starting at Reigate College this into mountain-biking? and two to three times a week in the Gomshall or Dorking. My favourite place OR: What are you planning on doing ●●3rd - 7th July 2017 Qualifying autumn, is doing AS Levels in Maths, summer. is Peaslake in the Surrey Hills because of after College? expedition to Snowdonia National Park Miles Pearce: I’ve loved cycling since Physics, Product Design and Geography. the variety of trails and levels of difficulty. I was little, but I’ve only been focusing OR: Where are your favourite places MP: I’d like to take a gap year and spend Here he talks to On Route about his properly on mountain-biking for the last to ride? OR: What do you like about the summer season mountain biking in passion for mountain-biking and how couple of years. mountain-biking? Whistler Canada. After that I’m planning he’s channelling it towards his Duke of MP: There are lots of rides I do from on applying to the RAF to become a Jet Edinburgh’s Gold Award. OR: How often do you go out my house like Reigate Hill and Box Hill. MP: I enjoy the freedom and sense of Fighter Pilot. mountain-biking? Others, like Peaslake and the Redlands adventure it gives, plus the adrenaline

Boys’ 2nd Team Football It was the season highlight in a fierce Hockey trials. Both A and B teams have performed Christmas and the recently secured well to date, comprehensively beating Sports round-up Manager Neil Hadley: As league title- match against John Ruskin. Manager Nick Chadwick: Our mixed team services of RFU Community Coach Henry Dunnotar and Frensham Heights. It’s great to holders we’re on a mission to retain the Girls’ Football were runners up in the Birch, the team’s tipped for great things. Boys’ 1st Team Football see such positivity and determination. trophy. We had a strong 4-3 Esher win, Manager Nicky Avery: A full fixture Invitational, narrowly losing to Esher. Basketball Manager Stuart Wilcox: An excellent scoring with the last kick of the game schedule and a fantastic start with The Boys’ Hockey team displayed great Rugby start to the season with impressive wins Manager Steve Crane: A great start and beat local rivals Coulsdon 8-2. convincing wins against Coulsdon and team work and determination when they Manager Nigel Turner: Some excellent against Albridge Academy, Rydens and overall with impressive away wins against Godalming. The squad has a great mix played in the indoor hockey tournament players and a team that’s gaining strength Godalming. A talented squad with great Boys’ 3rd Team Football Godalming and Coulsdon. Rob Malthouse of Upper and Lower Sixth with a mix at King’s College, Wimbledon. and cohesion. Outstanding performances and Conor Barton-Shone have continued team spirit. Stand out performances from Manager Tom Robinson: Great start to of experience. There’s always a great from Max Oakley, Barney Davies and Tosin last season’s impressive form and England Dean Perana at the back and the ‘goal the season with a convincing win over Girls Netball atmosphere on and off the pitch. Oladigbolu. youth team international, Katie Richards, machine’ Ramin Rashidi up front. Godalming. Goal of the season was a Manager Carolyn Cook: A great start to With a series of 7s tournaments before has been an excellent addition to the squad. strike from Jack Dickens, 30 yards out. the season with over 50 girls attending

10 11 Reigate College 40th Anniversary Diary dates In celebration of the College’s 40th Anniversary, the College invites former From December 2016 students and anyone interested, to the College on Saturday 25th March 2017. What When Where

Reigate Town Christmas Fair Saturday 3rd Cafe Rouge, College musicians will be entertaining December, midday Reigate Town visitors to the Fair Centre

Hot Feet Dance Show Tuesday 6th, Rispoli Theatre, An exciting range of dances, all Wednesday 7th and Reigate College choreographed and performed by Thursday 8th December, students. 7- 9.30pm Tickets cost £6 (concessions £3) and are available from Reception

Winter Concert Thursday 15th Rispoli Theatre, Tours of the College Campus A magical evening of musical December 7.30pm Reigate College ●●Tour 1 at 11am with coffee and performances by the College’s top pastries in the Refectory musicians. ●●Tour 2 at 1pm with tea and scones in Tickets cost £4 each and are available the Refectory from Reception Tickets: £5 each Christmas Extravaganza Thursday 15th College Refectory See www.reigate.ac.uk/anniversary for December, lunchtime more information including how to buy Organised by the SU, this festive event tickets. will include music from College bands. All proceeds go to charity

Get involved with End of Autumn Term Tuesday 20th the College Activities December 12.40pm Programme Start of Spring Term Tuesday 3rd January Enhance your prospects for university and National Citizen Service employment by taking part in one or more Open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England, the National Citizen Service College clubs or (NCS) offers short stays away from home, through which you’ll get activities. Most clubs involved in a team project that will help your community. welcome students of NCS brings together young people from different backgrounds and helps all levels and abilities; them develop greater confidence, self-awareness and responsibility. It so why not take up a encourages personal and social development by working on skills like new sport, develop leadership, teamwork and communication. Participants develop a social an interest or learn action project to deal with a local issue they’re passionate about, and a new skill, in a spend 30 hours putting the project into action in their community. fun and supportive environment? See www.ncsyes.co.uk for more information With fifty-five clubs and activities offered Learning support as part of the If you need extra support, then don’t delay! Visit the Learning Autumn Activities Support Centre, on the first floor of the Priory Building. It’s open Programme, there from 9.00am to 4.15pm, every day, term time only. really is something for everyone - see www.reigate.ac.uk/activities-programme The range of activities is broad including such diverse clubs as Latin for beginners, Medical Society, Spinning and Table Tennis. Reigate Sixth Form College Castlefield Road Look out for the new Spring Activities Reigate Programme in January! Surrey RH2 0SD Tel 01737 221118 Fax 01737 222657 [email protected] www.reigate.ac.uk 12