Issue 24 on route March 2018

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Page 3 Celebrating high achievers

Good and timely careers guidance is a top priority at College. Over 100 exhibitors attended ‘Get Ahead Day’ on 27th February. Raising Aspirations Welcome to the March edition of events offered to prospective students, ’s termly newsletter On such as the Film & Media event on Page 4 Performing Arts roundup Route, that’s produced for current and 12th March, that was ‘headlined’ by prospective students and their families, the affable Working Title Film Producer, to share some of the news and views Jane Frazer. from across the College campus and beyond. Good careers planning is essential to success and our Lower Sixth students With so many success stories to report benefitted enormously from the it’s tricky to have to pick just a few. College’s Get Ahead Day on 27th I’m delighted to report that once again February (see Page 6), with Higher we have had a great deal of success Education evenings for parents taking with students applying to Oxbridge and place a couple of weeks later. Medical Schools next year (see Page 3). For all the latest news stories, from All these students have benefitted from Academic, to Performing Arts and Page 6 the College’s Aspire Programme which Sport, see www.reigate.ac.uk/news or Get Ahead Day 2018 goes from strength-to-strength. ‘like’ Reigate College on Facebook – With raising expectations very much and let the news stories come to you! a priority, this year for the first time, we’re running three Aspire events Enjoy the Easter break. for prospective students – in Law, Engineering and Medical Sciences, (see more on Page 7). These are in addition to the other ten, more subject-specific Nick Clark, Principal Open Evenings for 2019 entry Thurs 27th Sep, Mon 1st & Tues 2nd Oct 6.00pm to 8.30pm Page 10 Meet Liam Hunt, England Futsal star Imagining Reigate’s future architecture Postcards from A Level Product Design gives students Celebrating high the opportunity to explore creative three-dimensional designing. During the course, they design and manufacture a Europe variety of products and investigate the use of a wide range of materials. Reigate College offers an impressive range of residential trips and visits as part of the achievers As part of this, Lower Sixth students A Level and BTEC course programmes. This year, there are eight optional overseas have this term been coming up with ‘enrichment’ trips as well as the compulsory overseas residential for Travel & Tourism designs for a new pavilion in Reigate students, and around seventy day trips. Here we highlight some of the most recent. Top marks in town centre. A Level Biology Azores Former Reigate College student Eleanor In February, 23 Dampier has jointly been awarded the Geography students Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology Prize visited the Azores, an for gaining one of the five highest marks archipelago of nine in last summer’s Edexcel A Level Biology volcanic islands in the (Salters-Nuffield) examination. North Atlantic Ocean. In recognition of her achievement, Eleanor During their four-night was invited to attend the prestigious stay, they experienced Salters’ Institute Annual Awards Ceremony the islands’ fascinating held on Friday 8th December 2017 at landscape, including After researching the work of a number Salters’ Hall. The annual event, attended volcanic craters, hot Geographers of contemporary architects, they by around 180 guests, celebrates high springs, pineapple and travel to the each produced a scale model of their Azores – and levels of excellence within the science tea plantations, black design which they presented to their explore the education sector. fellow students to give them a taste of sandy beaches, lakes and islands’ natural lava tubes university-style peer assessment. caves. Eleanor, who is now studying Economics at the University of Bath, was presented with her award by the Rt Hon The Lord Rome Willetts, Executive Chair of the Resolution Foundation and Honorary Freeman of the Classical Civilisation Salters’ Company, who also delivered a A Level students had the Oxbridge successes (from left to right) Ailsa Clark, Conor Hartley and Jessica Morgenstern in keynote address. chance to see first-hand the Careers department some of the most famous archaeological sites of Oxbridge Successes Cambridge, to read Anglo-Saxon Norse classical civilisation when and Celtic. She is very grateful to Reigate they visited Rome for On Route hears from four students about College for the support she has received a long weekend at the their journeys to Oxbridge success. and is looking forward to Cambridge’s Classical Civilisation students take in Rome’s world-famous sites beginning of half term. Ailsa Clark joined Reigate College from unique learning style and making use of Reigate and is currently the university’s resources. Jessica plans to Austria Budapest studying A Level English Literature, stay within academia becoming either a Biology, and Government and Politics. She teacher or professor of History. 43 students As part of their BTEC Level 3 Diploma in has been offered a place at Worcester Lily Westcott left Reigate College last and six Travel & Tourism, Upper Sixth students College, Oxford to study Art History. She year with A Level English Literature (A*), members of travelled to Budapest for three days on is looking forward to the opportunity Biology (A*) and History (A). She has been staff headed off Monday 26th February. The stunning to learn from experts in her field, and offered a place at Pembroke College, Model designed and produced by Lower to Austria for European capital will also be the Sixth student Ben Harbour in particular the collections placement Oxford to read History and English. Since the College’s destination for Lower Sixth Business From left to right: Angela Hall, Reverend element of the course where students leaving Reigate College, Lily has been Professor Michael Reiss, Eleanor Dampier, annual ski trip Studies students in July. Course leader Gemini Boyd commented, work at one of Oxford’s major museums travelling and has undertaken a period of and Alys Dreux at the Awards Ceremony. on Friday 9th “There were some fantastic designs. such as the Pitts Rivers Museum or the work experience in South Africa. Because the course is so practical and February. Ashmolean. All these students and many like them challenging, these experiences really Medicine offers still Conor Hartley is also off to Oxford have benefitted from the Aspire equip students with the necessary range following an offer from Wadham College University Pathway programme which coming in of skills to enable them to progress onto to read French and German, and plans to provides high-achieving students with courses and employment in the design Congratulations to the four Upper Sixth pursue a career in languages long term. targeted advice, support and guidance industry.” students who’ve already received offers He is currently studying A Level French, to enable them to make successful to study Medicine at university, with German and Philosophy. Conor has really applications to the most competitive more offers expected: Morgan Howland valued the independence of being a courses at the most prestigious (Brighton and Sussex, St George’s), Carly student at Reigate College, seeing the universities. Munn (KCL, UCL and Birmingham), “big step up from secondary school” as Stephen Tippen, Director of Student Rachael Foulsham (Birmingham, Sheffield excellent preparation for university. Development and Head of the Aspire and Edinburgh) and Ben McCabe (Keele). Jessica Morgenstern was previously Programme, said of the news, “We’re All these students have been part of the at the Warwick School and is studying incredibly proud of these students. They College’s Aspire Medical Sciences Pathway, A Level English Literature, History and have all worked exceptionally hard to get run by Liz Saunders, who has supported A chance to enjoy the snow – before the Art & Design (Fine Art). She has been to this point, and I have no doubt they will and guided them through the tough beast from the east came to Reigate! offered a place at Corpus Christi College, continue to achieve at the highest level.” application process. 2 3 Performing Arts students excel Maddie Conway on and off the stage receives Lord It’s been a busy few months in Performing Arts – from Ferrers Award outstanding performances in the Hot Feet Dance Show, Alternative Nativity, Rent and the Winter Concert, to workshops run by professional performers.

Hot Feet December’s sell-out Hot Feet Dance Show was a celebration of the music, influence and legacies of George Michael and Prince. From solo performances to fast-paced group ensembles, College students put on a fantastic and varied show. Well done to all involved!

Winter Concert With music ranging from Darke’s ‘In Maddie (far left) with her team of Breck Ambassadors at the Award Ceremony the Bleak Midwinter’ and Adam’s ‘O Holy Night’ to Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Little Lower sixth student Maddie Conway has Maddie and members of her team were Lies’ and A-Ha’s ‘Take on Me’, the Former College student Jack Hinton leads the way in January’s dance workshop been awarded a Lord Ferrers Volunteer presented their award in a ceremony at College’s Winter Concert held back in Police Cadet Award for her work as a the Home Office on 28th November. This West End performer Jack Hinton returns to College December offered a wonderful mix of Breck Ambassador with the Police Cadets. fantastic achievement was in recognition classical and contemporary pieces. of the outstanding work the team is Maddie has been a police cadet for the doing to ‘make a significant and sustained Former Reigate student Jack Hinton Bird College, and has performed on the Head of Music Kate Swan said of the past four years and since September has contribution to policing in their local returned to College to lead a workshop West End, at the Hammersmith Apollo evening, “The students had all been been giving presentations in secondary communities’. in Jazz and Commercial Dance on 17th and in front of the Queen. He is currently working really hard in preparation schools to raise awareness of internet January. The workshop was offered to all touring with Jersey Boys. and this shone through in their safety on behalf of the Breck Foundation, Maddie is currently studying A Level Upper and Lower Sixth Performing Arts Jack was thrilled to return to Reigate exceptional performances. The the charity that was set up in response History and BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary students. College, tweeting, “Had the best day @ Winter Concert is a real highlight of to the tragic death of local schoolboy Diplomas in Law and Public Services. She Jack left Reigate College in 2012 with ReigateCollege thank you for having me – the College calendar and is a fantastic Breck Bednar in 2014. So far Maddie hopes to study Criminology at university A Level Dance and English Language loved being back.” way to showcase the students’ has spoken to around three thousand before becoming a police officer. and Literature and a BTEC Diploma in musical talents.” students in Years 7 to 11. Head of Dance at Reigate College, Claire Performing Arts, for which he won the Taylor, said of the day: “It was absolutely BTEC Student of the Year Award. Battle of the Bands fantastic to have Jack back with us. He Performing Arts trip to Since then, his dance career has been has achieved so much already and it was Reigate College Bands will have to wait Disneyland Paris Safer Internet moving on apace. He graduated with a a wonderful opportunity for our current a little longer for this year’s Battle of the First in Dance and Musical Theatre from students to benefit from his experience.” Bands due to the arrival of the snow. A Reigate College Performing Arts Day new date has been set for Wednesday students have the opportunity to take Tuesday 6th February was Safer 9th May when nine bands will take to the part in a variety of trips and visits Internet Day when hundreds of Maddie offered this advice: “The Breck stage at Redhill’s Harlequin Theatre. throughout the year. The highlight is organisations across the UK united Next Steps Foundation motto is ‘Play Virtual, Live the overseas residential visit, for which together to inspire a national The running order includes performances Real’. Another really helpful thing to Congratulations to Upper Sixth past destinations have included New conversation about using technology Performing Arts students Lauren from Pale Rock, Extended Appendage, remember is: Vegan Gravy, Kit, Joss Malcolmson, Jess York. responsibly, respectfully, critically and Roberts, Jade Knight and Morgan Be aware & James, Moth, To The Stage and Charlie In March 2018 this year’s Performing creatively. Treacy who have all been offered Report Ridey & Turtle Soup. Arts students will be travelling to The College marked the day by places at leading acting schools, Educate Disneyland Paris to participate in encouraging students to join in with taking them one step closer to the Not only a hard-fought battle for the Communicate bespoke workshops, giving them the the No Tech 4 Breck Campaign. professional stage. eventual ‘crown’, the evening is also a Keep Safe” fantastic opportunity for students to show opportunity to reach for the stars, From left to right: Morgan with hands-on sessions with Disney Treacy, Lauren Roberts and off their musical talents and experience Jade Knight performing on a professional stage. cast members. 4 Tickets available at www.rcpaevents.co.uk 5 Get Ahead Day 2018 Lower Sixth students spent Tuesday 27th February Join the Reigate researching post-College Law is one of the most popular degree College network options at the College’s courses chosen by Reigate College of former students students annual Get Ahead Day. Whether you’re leaving College this year or are a former student reading this Events for newsletter, we’d love to keep in touch and hear how you’re getting on. We can prospective students then share your successes with current Reigate College’s Alumni is of huge and former students and staff. benefit to both current and prospective Reigate College’s Alumni is a professional students, as was recently witnessed network of over 1,000 former students when former students came back to who are either currently studying or presentation on the main routes into support the Aspire events for prospective working in a wide range of areas. students, who’ve applied to start at the Law, given by Anne Rodell, Associate College in September 2018. Professor at the in Please help us grow the network by Guildford. Three former students also signing up via the Future First website Aspire events this year have so far gave their personal insights into their https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/ included a Law event (24th January) and own Law careers to date: David Creese register an Engineering event (31st January), with (Alumni 2016), Lawrence Hillier-Wood a Medical Sciences evening planned for Also see ‘Alumni (Alumni 2014) and Riona Mark (Alumni after Easter. Reigate College’ on 2009). Stephen Tippen, Director of Student “The Engineering event worked on Development at the College commented, a carousel basis with six practicing “With packed audiences at both the engineers from different fields giving Law and Engineering events, plus overviews of what their jobs involve on unprecedented levels of demand for the a day-to-day basis. Our thanks goes ten course-specific events for applicants to: Jack White and Paul Newland (both we’re organising, there certainly seems former students), Christian O’Brien, to be a demand for guidance!” Ray Daniels, Dr Kirsten Oliver, Roger He went on, “Getting good Careers Frampton and Professor Roger Crouch advice at the right time is something (the Dean of Engineering at City, London Three of the members of the College’s we take very seriously at Reigate University).” College. We know for a fact that the five-strong Careers Team responsible A total of thirteen events for prospective for organising Get Ahead Day: (from more focused students are, in terms of students including the three ‘Aspire’ left to right) Sarah Grigg, Ellen Seddon knowing what they want to do after and Head of Careers Carol Hix. Sam events mentioned above will be taking College, the more likely they are to do Burnett and Vicky Cope not shown. place at the College between January Video Game Designer well. and July this year. Prospective students Liam Pickford returns to Get Ahead Day is a monumental “The Law event seemed to go down are invited to these on an event-by-event organisational feat with over 100 particularly well, thanks to a superb basis. College to inspire the exhibitors from a range of universities, next generation employers and gap year organisations Former student Liam Pickford is in his gathered together in the Sports Hall to Graduation final year at De Montfort University in offer advice and information to students. Day Photos Leicester, studying Game Art, following As well as attending the Careers Fair, A Levels in Film, History and Art & students had the opportunity to meet One of the most Design (Graphics). He kindly gave up with their tutors on an individual basis, rewarding parts of an afternoon in early March to talk to hear talks on Higher Education and working at Reigate current students studying the new ‘Video Alternatives to Higher Education, and do College is hearing about Games Art & Mechanics’ course. He has some practical research into university the successes of our already started work as an ‘Environment courses and alternatives such as former students. To help Designer’ at Dambuster Studios in apprenticeships. share the excitement and Nottingham. Higher Education Forums successes we’ve created The College’s Careers team was on hand an online gallery of just throughout the day to offer advice. Our The College ran two Higher Education Forums on 6th and 13th March for parents some of the graduation thanks goes to everyone involved in of Lower Sixth students. Representatives from King’s College London and photos we’ve received. making this such an excellent event. University gave excellent overviews of ‘What universities are looking for’, with Director of Student Development, Stephen Tippen, explaining how the College See who you can spot supports students with their applications and Head of Careers, Carol Hix, giving a at www.reigate.ac.uk/spot-graduate. We’ve superb talk on Student Finances. included a couple of photos here as a taster! 6 7 Feedback Matters Students’ Union

There’s a positive happy The Students’ Union Parental Survey atmosphere at College and Ellie Graham, LGBTQ+ Officer “people are so nice. does a huge amount of Ellie stood for the role of LGBTQ+ Officer in order to Alicia Thank you to all those parents who work behind the scenes invest in the wider College community and gain some kindly completed the new parents’ ” hands-on experience. The opportunity has enabled her survey last term. Your feedback is It was a really easy transition organising College social to meet new people through helping at events and important and your comments help from school to College; events, raising awareness organising different activities. “It’s been a really enjoyable shape and improve policies and “the mix of independence experience and I’ve had to juggle a lot of different things procedures going forward to ensure a and support from teachers of key issues across the like attending meetings, taking notes and implementing smooth transition for students starting at plans, which has been great preparation for university.” Reigate College. has been great and there’s Communication between campus, and campaigning a postive and happy the College and ourselves is Ellie is studying A Level Mathematics, Further for charity fundraising Mathematics and Physics and plans to read Engineering 96% of respondents felt their atmosphere about the “brilliant. at Bath University before pursuing a career in Aerospace son/daughter had settled in well Parent events. On Route meets a place. Liam Engineering. and over 93% felt they were ” few of this year’s reps: making good progress in their ” I like the community feel and subjects. the support you get from Kit Giroux, President “teachers – it’s such a friendly Emily Cheeseman, Kit joined Reigate College from St Bede’s as he wanted to broaden 95% of respondents felt when Equality Officer place. Emily his horizons, and straight away he got fully involved with student they had contacted the College life, becoming the LGBTQ+ Officer in the Lower Sixth, before being Emily joined the they had received a timely and ” elected President for this year. SU as she wanted We are very happy with the to get involved in useful response “Being on the SU has made me organise my time and prioritise professionalism, dedication and College life. She is effectively, which are really useful skills for the future. I’ve loved “support given by all College passionate about New parents were highly impressed with being involved and am really proud of what we’ve achieved.” supporting equality the quality of communication about their staff. Parent son/daughter’s progress. I like the fact that teachers Kit is studying A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Art so standing for the keep an eye on you but you’re ” and Design (Fine Art) and is planning to study Maths with Art at Equality Officer was “not micro-managed. It prepares Edinburgh University. a natural fit for her. you for adult life. She has really Kit enjoyed being ” responsible for I’ve really appreciated the planning and freedom and support of helping out at “Reigate College to pursue events, particularly my subject, in whatever way those for Freshers, and feels the experience has helped her develop better Principal Nick Clark, Chief Executive I wanted. Chris Whelan and Deputy Principal Sarah Ailsa Delighted with the standard of communication and planning skills, that she’ll be putting to Walters are currently examining how the ” teaching and organisation at good use in her chosen career as a primary teacher. issue of communication could be further “the College. “It has definitely been a positiveexperience and I’ve had Parent improved. a chance to try new things which has really boosted my Don’t forget you can find out more ” confidence. Giving a talk for Train To Teach was really out of I enjoy being in a different about: my comfort zone, but I’m so glad I had the opportunity as it environment from school was something I really learnt from.” l College events, trips and dates at “and having more people www.reigate.ac.uk/calendar Emily is studying BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social around. Maddie Care and Subsidiary Diploma in Business and has accepted a l The weekly careers bulletin at www. Teacher Training place at the . reigate.ac.uk/new-careers-bulletin ” Or simply just ‘like’ Reigate College on Facebook and I have been very impressed Third Community Event hear about the latest news by the College from day one. of the Year Could you be on next stories as they break. “I think the communications Students from Reigate College took part in YMCA If you have any queries or concerns and student focus are East Surrey’s Sleep Easy event to raise awareness of year’s SU? about anything at Reigate College, outstanding. youth homelessness in the local area. On Friday 23rd March, they please email [email protected] Parent Elections for next year’s SU reps will be held in mid-May and were challenged to discover the facts behind youth homelessness instructions on how to stand will be circulated to all Lower ” and spend the night at College sleeping in a cardboard box. The college has a strongly inclusive atmosphere and ethos and provides Sixth students. Being an SU rep is a fantastic way to meet a safe and welcoming community for all students. Even first year The sponsored event has so far raised over £800 for the YMCA. new people, develop skills, and have a voice in College life – If you wish to show your support by donating to this worthwhile “students, who have been at the college for a very short time, spoke of it also looks great on your CV! If you’re thinking of it, “Just cause, please go to: do it!” as Emily says. new friendships and the broadening of their horizons since arriving. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ReigateCollegeSleepEasy2018 OFSTED Monitoring Visit Report 15th September 2017 8 ” 9 faster; players only have four seconds to take goal kicks and kick-ins and there is no off-side rule. Early golds for OR: When did you start playing? Duke of Edinburgh In the LH: For my fourth birthday my dad bought me a Futsal ball and I used to participants practise all the time with it. At age 13, I A number of Upper Sixth students started playing for a Futsal team in Surrey have already completed their Duke of and then age 15, I started training and Edinburgh’s Gold Awards – this is a spotlight playing for the London Genesis Club fantastic achievement and shows high which plays in the FA National Futsal levels of commitment and organisation Super League. Recently I was selected on their part. for the England U19 squad, which was amazing as I’m one of the youngest players. Earlier this month we travelled to Holland for the team’s first-ever international friendly matches, which we won 4-2 and 3-1. OR: What do you enjoy about the game? LH: The speed and pace of the game gives a great adrenaline rush which I love. Also, being only five a-side means there From left, Muhammad, Rachael, DofE leader Piers Cox, Annabel and Sophia is constant involvement for every player, as the possession is changing hands all First to finish was Muhammad Girach the time. who completed the programme in just OR: Where do you play? one year. Muhammad, who is studying A Level Mathematics, Economics and LH: I train in Leyton and at the University Politics, says he enjoyed the expedition of East London but I’ve also had the element of the programme the most chance to play at St George’s Park, the despite never having been camping Copperbox and Manchester Velodrome. before! I’m also coaching and playing for the Reigate College Futsal team; we’re Other students already to have finished hoping to be playing in the Futsal League include Annabel Maillot, Rachael next year. Foulsham and Sophia Herouvin. To meet the programme criteria, between them OR: What are your plans for the they have litter-picked at Reading Festival, future? Meet Liam volunteered in Oxfam, learnt to drive LH: I want to take Futsal as far as I can, and coached in snorkelling, as well as Hunt, England whether that means playing in the UK or undertaking the challenging expedition overseas. I hope to secure a scholarship component in Snowdonia. for university to study Sport and Business More Upper Sixth students are on the Futsal star and I’d love the honour of playing in the brink of completing their Gold, and for England team for a major tournament. the Lower Sixth – who have signed up in record numbers – expedition season is On Route: Tell us about yourself OR: How have you found settling in there’s a positive and happy atmosphere OR: How is the game different to the Find out more about some of fast approaching. at College? about the place. traditional five-a-side? the Enrichment qualifications the Liam Hunt: I’m in the Lower Sixth studying College offers in Sport (such as the A Level Physical Education, Geography and LH: I was at before OR: How would you describe Futsal? LH: Well, it focuses more on creativity, Gym Instructors Qualification) at Business and I’m also doing the Fitness & coming to College. It was a really easy control and passing. The ball is smaller LH: It’s a fast-paced, exciting five-a-side www.reigate.ac.uk/courses/sport-pe Gym Instructors qualification. transition; the mix of independence and with less bounce and there are no football game that originated in South support from teachers has been great and kickboards on the pitch. The game is a lot America.

Men’s 2nd Team Football remains undefeated. A huge win against back play from Ben Bayly, Max McAuliffe and Zak Acharya for the England junior Netball Sports The 2nd Team has won three of its Strodes (26-3) even saw Reigate’s and Alex Gerhard. A special mention to development squad. Bea Norton, Katie Both Netball teams have played extremely last four games, with an impressive goalkeeper Sophie Baggs on the score team captain Max for his sterling work Frost and Jenna Emmerton have all been well in the AoC Netball Competition with 4-0 home win against a strong Esher sheet! The ladies also competed in a behind the scenes. standout players. excellent captaincy from Sophia Herouvin roundup College side, and a 1-4 away win at East 5-a-side tournament in which they Mixed Hockey Basketball and Jessica Harman. The stand-out match finished in second place. Surrey College. We’ve seen some strong An exceptional season, with a win in The team has won two of their five has been the 22-20 win over Godalming Men’s 1st Team Football individual performances, most notably Men’s Rugby the inaugural Mixed matches against other colleges since College in which Emma Hill was the top Form has picked up since Christmas from Charlie Naylor, and our thanks The team has had some close matches Tournament and progression through January, and the marked improvement in scorer. with some good results, most notably a goes to the very able Third Team players with a good win against BCA. to the AoC Mixed Colleges Cup, having their play bodes well for their remaining 4-0 win away to College and a who’ve stepped up when needed. Performances of note have included beaten 3-1 in the first games. hard-fought 2-2 draw with table-toppers Ladies’ Football those from Nathan Russell, Lewis round and Peter Symonds 4-2 in the Esher College. Lee Peacock has been the The Ladies’ Football Team has continued Crouch, Reuben Galvau, Rob Cousins, second. George Mustchin has been stand-out player in recent weeks. its strong start to the season and still Jacob Burgess and Ed Lush, with talented selected for the GB Colleges’ squad

10 11 Reigate College strikes Gold in Diary dates the Senior Maths From March 2018 See www.rcpaevents.co.uk for Box Office Challenge On Tuesday 7th November Lower What When Where and Upper Sixth A Level Mathematics students took part in the UKMT Maths Spring Concert Tuesday 27th March 2018, Rispoli Theatre Challenge. Between them, the students Tickets £3 (concessions £1.50) 7.30pm achieved one Gold Certificate, 13 Silver and 14 Bronze. Cross College Show Wednesday 25th April Dramatic Arts Vinegar Tom. Suitable for over 15s 2018, 5–7pm Studio Theatre only. Tickets £3 (concessions £2) Thursday 26th April 2018, 7–9pm

May Half Term Holiday 28th May to 1st June 2018 (back 4th June)

Battle of the Bands Wednesday 9th May, Harlequin Tickets £6 in advance, or £7 on the 7.30pm Theatre, Redhill door

Reigate College mathematicians pictured Introductory Day for new students Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Cross-College with College Principal Nick Clark and Maths teacher David Neumann Successful applicants are invited to this Campus compulsory day at College Special mention goes to Ellie Graham for her outstanding performance End of Summer Term for all Friday 6th July 2018 in achieving the Gold Certificate, students placing her in the top 10% of entrants nationally, and the best in the College. Choices Day Wednesday 29th August Cross-College Best in Year 12 was Zach Finch. An opportunity for new students to try 2018 campus out their chosen subjects Maths Teacher David Neumann commented, “This is a really fantastic Enrolment of new students 30th & 31st August Cross-College achievement, with this year’s results campus being even better than last year. We Students finalise their subject choices Please refer to Admissions are very proud of all the students who with a one-to-one discussion with letter entered.” College staff See the College website for a full list of Start of Autumn Term for new Friday 7th September 2018 students receiving awards. Lower Sixth

Start of timetabled lessons for all Monday 10th September Say Yes to National students 2018

Citizen Service Open Evenings for entry Thursday 27th September, Cross-College NCS is an experience not September 2019 Monday 1st and Tuesday campus to be missed. If you’re 2nd October, 6pm to 15 to 17 years old, this is 8.30pm your chance to embark on exhilarating challenges, make your mark and build skills for work and life. More than 275,000 young people have already said YES to NCS. Don’t miss your chance. In one amazing summer, you’ll live away from home, develop skills to boost your CV, and meet amazing people you’ll never forget. And all for just £50. Reigate College SU President Kit Giroux went on an NCS Summer experience in 2016. “Being a team director made Reigate Sixth Form College me realise for the first time that I have Castlefield Road leadership skills – the whole experience Reigate gave me confidence and helped me Surrey RH2 0SD believe in the strength of my abilities. It Tel 01737 221118 was an amazing thing to do.” Fax 01737 222657 Find out more at [email protected] www.ncsthechallenge.org/programme/ www.reigate.ac.uk 12