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Academic Achievements
Future doctors Rachael Foulsham and Arunthavan Nithianantharajah (with Biology teacher Alys Katie (left) and Emma Brittain jointly received Dreux and Professor Reiss) at the Salters’ Annual Award Ceremony this year’s University of Law Award
It’s been another great year at Reigate College with students continuing to achieve at the highest levels. Here’s a roundup of the headline news. Summer Results Last summer’s results were among Reigate College’s best ever, with students again outperforming national guidelines for Adam Moon and Maddy Harverson are both Henrietta Franks has been offered a place to study History at St Andrews predicted grades based on GCSE results. May Westcott continuing with Science at university In summary: Top Marks in Biology Science Writing Success History News ● 62.4% of students achieved A* to B Rachael Foulsham (taking up a place to Lower Sixth student Ben Bradley won the Upper Sixth A Level History students grades at A Level (national average 53%) study Medicine at Edinburgh University Trinity Term 2019 Oxford Scientist national Henrietta Franks and Dara Wilson won and 88.8% Distinction or Distinction * in September) and Arunthavan school science writing competition with his places on the Lessons From Auschwitz for BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas Nithianantharajah (in his first year of essay, “Science Can Change The World – If Project this year. (national average 45.4%) Medicine at UCL) both won awards for It Is Given The Chance To.” ● being in the top six nationally in the Salters- Partnerships The pass rate was 99.7% for A Level (up Extended Project from 99.2% in 2017) and 100% for BTEC Nuffield Advanced Biology examination The College’s partnerships and Level 3 courses last summer. They were invited to attend an Qualifications (EPQ) progression agreements with selected Annual Awards Ceremony at Salters’ Hall in Typically around 100 students per year universities have assisted students in Destinations Headlines November. group opt to deepen their knowledge of an obtaining offers from top universities. area of personal interest by studying for an Current partnerships include: ● Over 700 students took up university Science Placements Summer places in 2018 making the College one EPQ. In 2018, 79.1% gained an A*-A grade. ● The University of Law: offers to students Oscar Baldwin, Jonathan Neary, Alfred Carter Future vets Kimberley Bailey, May Westcott, 2018 This year’s projects included: of the largest providers of students to UK and Kyra Webb are among those who’ve Daniel Robson and Lauren Frost are one grade lower than to other universities. received offers from Oxbridge Three students were accepted onto ● Oliver Baroni-Harrison: Construction applicants; progression events; an summer placements last year to work annual prize for Achievement in Law ● The Aspire Programme (see page 4) of a Linear Electromagnetic object alongside professional scientists on has led to high numbers of students Oxbridge Success MVD Successes accelerator for proof of concept for the ● The University of Bristol: offers to research projects. They have all been receiving offers from all the Russell The following students received offers from Record numbers of students this year mechanism for transporting equipment students are two grades lower than to offered places on STEM courses at Group universities, including offers for Oxbridge for September 2019 entry: received offers to study Medicine, into space via a space elevator other applicants university in September: Dentistry or Veterinary Science (see the most competitive courses such as ● Oscar Baldwin: Medicine, Homerton ● Ben Wall: “How does current ● The University of Creative Arts: UCA page 5). ● Maddy Harverson (Nuffield Research Medicine and Law. College, Cambridge international maritime law, in regards talks/workshops on careers in specific placement at King’s College, London): to outer space, affect the rights of the ● Students choosing to study abroad in ● Alfred Carter: History of Art, Wadham industries; guaranteed conditional offer Maths Challenge Biochemistry, Leeds private individual, corporation or nation September include Anika Patel (the College, Oxford if students meet the entry requirements Ivy League School, the University A Level Mathematics students took part in ● Adam Moon (Nuffield Research to ownership of a celestial body; and ● ● The University of Roehampton: personal of Pennsylvania) and Olivia Hunt Jonathan Neary: History, Pembroke the UKMT Maths Challenge in November placement at the Mullard Space Science should this be amended?” College, Cambridge statement workshops; offers to students (scholarship to the University at Albany and between them achieved two Gold Laboratory): Physics, Southampton ● Phoebe Wyvill: “To what extent are Certificates (Callum Moore and Emma are one grade lower than to other in New York). ● Anna Vedikhina: Experimental ● Oliver Walker (SATRO work placement international relations today similar to Masters), nine Silver and seventeen Bronze. applicants ● Apprenticeships are also a popular Psychology, Worcester College, Oxford at Surrey University): Biomedical the Cold War?” choice for College leavers (see page 25). ● Kyra Webb: English & Spanish, Science, De Montford St Edmund Hall, Oxford
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The College’s Aspire Programme as the Law Society and the MVD supports high-achieving students Society (see page 5) The MVD Society has again been an invaluable source of support and guidance throughout the university application for students applying to study Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. Through ● Talks from visiting speakers process to help them secure places on a programme of weekly seminars, students are given the opportunity to discuss some of the most competitive courses, ● The opportunity to participate in ethical issues and medical hot topics, hear talks from guest speakers, attend including Law, Medicine and STEM. external events such as Corpus additional events such as Operating Theatre Live, and receive advice on personal Dr Jonathan Springett, Consultant in the statements, interview technique and arranging work experience. This is done through: Christi Masterclasses Anaesthetics Department at East Surrey Hospital, speaking to MVD students ● An additional weekly seminar with This is in addition to the support an Aspire tutor given to all students by the Careers Shanaya Boghani Tom Bush Department (see page 23). ● Bespoke personal statement writing Subjects studied: Subjects studied: A Level workshops The Programme has again seen A Level Biology, Philosophy, Economics, some impressive results this year. Economics, Mathematics Mathematics, Further ● The opportunity to take additional Here’s where a few of this year’s Mathematics qualifications such as an EPQ (see Next: Economics, Bristol students who’ve been through the page 3) Next: Philosophy, Politics & Aspire Programme have been offered Economics, London School ● Specific enrichment activities such university places. of Economics
Operating Theatre Live came to College in March Dr Rob Fletcher, Croydon Urgent Care Zaira Beelontally has been offered a Gateway to Centre, speaking to MVD students Dentistry place at Bristol Future medics – here’s where this year’s Uppers are planning on studying Medicine
Jacob Coombes Greg Cousens Jamie Cousins Elizabeth Dodson Cosimo Edwards Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Spanish Mathematics, Further History Mathematics Further Mathematics Mathematics Next: Civil & Structural Next: Neuroscience, Next: Chemistry, Sussex Next: Mathematics, Exeter Engineering, Leeds Next: Chemical Queen Mary University of Engineering, Birmingham London
Hannah Gibbs Chloe Lamy Jessica Parker Bella Pennycooke Dara Wilson Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Biology, Chemistry, History, Sociology, Politics Geography, Physics, Economics, Politics, English Language & Geography Mathematics, Further Mathematics Literature, History, Politics Next: History, Queen Mathematics Poppy Wardley Amy Hickman Maddie Bristow Next: Marine Biology, Mary University of London Next: Accounting & Next: Liberal Arts, Sheffield UCL East Anglia Southampton Next: Mechanical Engin- Business, Reading Durham Charlotte Locke Ciara Gavin Oscar Baldwin Joseph Parratt eering, Imperial College Birmingham East Anglia Cambridge Brighton
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Students studying A Level Fine Art have again produced work of an exceptional standard. Here are some of their highlights. The College offers a range of Visual Arts courses including Fine Art, Graphics, Photography, Fashion & Textiles and Product Design. Some students choose to study these as preparation for a career within the creative industries, whilst others find the communication and analytical skills they Beth Dalgleish Megan Finch develop are highly beneficial whichever profession they enter. Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: Art Level Here is what some of our current Upper Sixth Art and Design Product Design, History, Art & Design (Fine Art), English students have chosen to do next. Lara Moor Jess Potts Mathematics Literature, Politics Next: Architectural Engineering Next: Primary Education, & Design Management, Roehampton Loughborough
Megan Finch
Cody Wren Emma Garrett Jaz Pears
Emma Garrett Aditi Kulkarni Kama Miller-Gambie Shay Oliver Subjects studied: A Level Art Subjects studied: BTEC Art Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Art & & Design (Fine Art), History, & Design (Graphics), A Level Product Design, BTEC Design (Fine Art), Psychology, Psychology Mathematics, German Applied Science, AQA Level 3 BTEC Applied Science Engineering Next: Psychology with Law, Next: Graphic & Media Design, Next: Psychology with Applied Southampton University of the Arts London Next: Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Investigation, University Rachael Davies Kingston University of West London
Roberta Houlton Shay Oliver
Amir Pandya Jasmine Pears Natasha Pyke Cody Wren Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Art Subjects studied: A Level Art & Subjects studied: A Level Art & Product Design, Mathematics, & Design (Fine Art), English Design (Fine Art), Photography, Design (Fine Art), Media Studies, Physics Literature, Psychology BTEC Applied Science BTEC Law Next: Product Design With Next: Creative Advertising, Leeds Next: Photography, Nottingham Next: Criminology, University of Erin Gilmartin Natasha Pyke Yetsi Jade Francis Molly Dutfield Professional Practice, Brunel Arts University Trent Brighton University
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Despite a national decline in students studying languages, Reigate College continues to buck this trend by offering A Level French, German and Spanish. As part of these courses, students have the opportunity to go on overseas trips and Here’s a selection from some of this year’s take part in a range of enrichment activities. A number choose to carry on with Photography and Product Design students. Taylor Drayson their study of languages at university, whilst others find it excellent preparation for related courses and careers. Photography
Franklin Memet and Adam Lehodey took part in a Spanish debating competition in January
Darcy Voller Erin Maher
Spanish trip to Salamanca
Anika Patel has been offered a place at the University of Pennsylvania’s French trip to Montpellier College of Arts and Sciences Roshni Shah Shakira Zghari Sales
Product Design
Tamzin Elliott Amaan Hassan Adam Lehodey Franklin Memet Phoebe Wyvill Subjects studied: Subjects studies: Subjects studied: Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level A Level French, A Level German, Spanish, A Level French, Spanish, Spanish, Mathematics, French, History, English Geography, Politics Philosophy Mathematics, Computer Computer Science Language & Literature Science Next? French & Politics, Next? Sociology, Next? Spanish & Next? International Edinburgh Nottingham Next? Arts & Sciences with Portuguese, University History & Politics, Leeds Ethan Knowles Halllie Agabeg Joseph Wren Robbie Avis Study Abroad, University College London College London
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With Reigate College’s pass rate at a consistent 100%, BTECs are a good option for many students. Whilst some choose to study entirely BTECs, others prefer to mix and Graphics match their courses, combining exam-based A Levels with more coursework-based BTECs. The more practical approach of BTECs is also ideal preparation for many university courses, apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Here’s what a selection of this year’s students who opted to do at least one BTEC are planning on doing next.
Riccelle Navalta Giles Guildford Ben Harbour Sharita Shrestha
Joseph Wren is taking up an apprenticeship with Darcy Braimoh is heading for drama school Engineering company, KBR
Oliver Walker has been offered a place at de Maddie Conway will be joining the Tom Millar plans to become a pilot Montford to study Biomedical Science Police Lydia Ferry Ryan Smith Jasmine Scott
Fashion & Textiles
Jack Beenham Sophie Earl Aleeza Khan Ella Utchanah Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: BTEC Law, Art Subjects studied: A Level English Language & Literature, Psychology, BTEC Applied & Design (Graphics), Business Psychology, BTEC Law and Psychology, BTEC Applied Science, Travel & Tourism Business Science Next: Law, Surrey Next: Biological Sciences Next: Business Studies, Tilly Sampson-Hewitt Amelia Wilkie Molly Dutfield Kayleigh Forrest Next: Diagnostic Radiology & Foundation, Liverpool Bournemouth Medical Imaging, Portsmouth
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This year’s Performing Arts (PA) Glamour and glitz came to Reigate on Thursday 9th May when the College held its very own Film students look & Media Award Ceremony – complete with red set to take carpet, RAFTAs (Reigate Annual Film and Television the world by Awards) and impromptu acceptance speeches! This was in recognition of all the hard work Film storm! Here’s and Media students have put in this year to produce where some work of an incredibly high standard. of our rising Here are the 2019 winners: Isabel Amer Lauren Ball Luca Crawford Charlotte Faulkes stars are PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? Best Production Crew Ryan Coyle-Larner, Jevon BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing headed: Clark, Paige Cawtheray, (Musical Theatre) Arts (Dance), BTEC (Musical Theatre) Arts (Acting), BTEC Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Errin Hussey Next? LCPA, Musical Next? University of Theatre) Theatre) Best Film Screenplay Mariella Driskell Theatre foundation year Chichester, Musical Next? University of East Theatre (Triple Threat) Next? Chichester College, Best TV Script Shaan Aucharagram London, Urban Dance Performing Arts Best Production Design Tallulah Fox Best Costume, Hair & Catryn John Make up Best Graphic Design Riccelle Navalta Best Sound Design Darcey Darar Best Cinematography Amelia Wilkie Best Website Design Thor Thomson Best Digital Convergence Sophie Collins Best Editing Michaela Bushell Mia Gardner Lauren Goddard Jessica Hamer Talitha Harry Cara Johnson Best Freelancer Ollie Burgess Scarlett Winn, Shannon Moran, Ollie PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? Best Director Nell Jones Burgess, Fin Nobbs, Shakira Zghari Sales, BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing Sophie Bloomfield (Musical Theatre) (Musical Theatre) Arts (Acting), BTEC (Musical Theatre) Arts (Acting), BTEC Best Music TV Programme Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Mia Gardner Next? Laine Theatre Arts Next? BIMM London, Next? Identity Theatre) Theatre) Best Short Film Ryan Coyle-Larner Music Performance Next? Bath Spa, Acting Next? University of Winchester, Acting
Musical Theatre student Lucy Walker was among those providing the entertainment
Chloe Lawrence Sophie Moss Isabella Oldham Lawrence O’Sullivan Hannah Watson PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? PA College courses? BTEC Performing BTEC Performing BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Performing BTEC Performing Arts (Dance), BTEC Arts (Acting), BTEC (Musical Theatre) Arts (Acting), BTEC Arts (Acting), BTEC Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Next? University of Theatre) Theatre) Chichester, Musical Theatre) Theatre) Nell Jones with her Award for Best Paige Cawtheray, Errin Hussey, Ryan Coyle Next? Bird College, Next? Italia Conti, Acting Theatre Arts Development Next? University of Next? Solent Director Larner and Jevon Clark collecting their Musical Theatre Chichester, Theatre Southampton, Acting and Award for Best Production Crew Performance Performance
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This year has seen a huge range of College productions, offering Performing Arts students multiple opportunities to take to the stage and showcase their acting, singing and dancing skills. And with the quality of performances so high, it’s easy to see why more and more students are choosing to study Performing Arts at College. Students can choose from six BTEC Performing Arts or Dance courses, with Isabel Amer (left) and Hannah Watson in My Fair Lady Cross College Show: Sweeney Todd Hot Feet Dance Show the addition in September of a triple BTEC (the equivalent of three A Levels) giving students the opportunity to focus on the three elements of Acting, Movement and Musical Theatre. Darcy Braimoh in Hamilton During the past year, Performing Arts students have gone on numerous theatre trips and have benefitted from workshops and masterclasses from the Performance Preparation Academy, Barcelona Institute of the Arts and West End choreographer Adrian Edmeades. For many, however, the highlight of the year was the chance to go Acting Final Showcase to New York at Easter. This year’s performances have included: Maggie Sullivan (left) and Tegan ● Hot Feet Dance Show (December) Claydon in My Fair Lady Charlie Chiverton in Hot Feet La La Land ● Christmas Showcase (December) Meg Sparshott in Hamilton ● Headshotz (January) ● Cross College Show: Sweeney Todd (March) ● BTEC Performing Arts Showcases (April to June)
Hannah Watson (left) and Isabel Tilly Henry and Lawrence Amer in My Fair Lady O’Sullivan in Matilda Sophie Moss in Mamma Mia! Hot Feet
Acting Final Showcase
From left: Hannah Douglas, Katie Whickman and Jasmine Cooper in Matilda Madeline Beeke in Mamma Mia! Hot Feet Matilda Hamilton
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Applied Science Mariella Driskell Achievement Hannah Cox Achievement Paul Rimmington Award for History Alexandra Lamont Achievement Laura Elliott Contribution Matilda Parker Achievement Jonathan Neary Zachary Smith-Palmieri Contribution English Literature Hannah Siddons Achievement Thomas Whitmore Achievement Céadí Carter Achievement Music The University of Law Award Melanie Bransome Achievement Lily Gold Achievement Oliver Baroni-Harrison Contribution Emma Brittain Benjamin Cutler Achievement Emma Hill Achievement Jamie Harris Achievement Katie Brittain Megan French Achievement Benjamin Jeffries Achievement Joss Malcomson Contribution Rebecca Froud Achievement Holly Palmer Contribution Music Technology William Dyer Award Mia Hardiman Achievement Kyra Webb Contribution Joss Malcomson Contribution Jazmine Grix Isaac McKie Achievement EPQ Edward Morris Achievement Students' Union Awards Natasha Roberts Achievement Oliver Baroni-Harrison Contribution Performing Arts (Acting) Lauren Aarons Oliver Walker Achievement Madeline Bristow Achievement Sophie Moss Achievement Lucy Acheson Art & Design (3D Design) Lauren Day Achievement Hannah Watson Contribution Charlotte Case-Green Julian Race Achievement Teddy Wyrley-Birch Contribution Performing Arts (Dance) Tamzin Elliott Joseph Wren Contribution Film Studies Congratulations to those students who Lauren Ball Achievement Lewis Houlihan Art & Design (Graphics) Phoebe Amer Contribution Grace Herman Contribution Esme Jennings received one or more Principal’s Awards Aditi Kulkarni Achievement Mariella Driskell Achievement Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Jacob Kelly this year. Each member of staff can Maggie Sullivan Achievement Catryn John Achievement Sophie Moss Contribution Madeleine Trubee nominate a maximum of two students (one Art & Design (Photography) Nell Jones Contribution Hannah Watson Achievement Sophie Turnbull Taylor Drayson Achievement Kathryn Walter Achievement for Contribution and one for Achievement) Philosophy Kathryn Walter Catryn John Achievement French so to receive an award is a very impressive Thomas Bush Achievement Aimée Wilson Biology achievement. The Award Ceremonies were Charlotte Bond Achievement Jacob Kelly Contribution Oscar Baldwin Achievement Tamzin Elliott Achievement Student Ambassador held in the Rispoli Theatre on Tuesday 7th Physical Education Darcy Braimoh Achievement Geography Emma Hill Achievement Lily Gold and Thursday 9th May. Ciara Gavin Achievement Tamzin Elliott Achievement Megan Hunt Achievement Nikita Mason Joseph Parratt Achievement Benjamin Jeffries Achievement Physics Laura-Jane Thrussell Achievement Rebecca King Contribution 100% attendance and top grades in all Oliver Baroni-Harrison Achievement James Williams Contribution Mya Thomas Contribution Interim Reports Politics Business German Lucy Acheson Contribution Elizabeth Dodson Jodie Adams Achievement Amaan Hassan Achievement Sophie Fletcher Achievement Imogen Maynard Reeves Hugh Carey Achievement Anika Patel Achievement Beth Lawson Achievement Scott Christian Achievement Health & Social Care Mentoring Julian Race Contribution Millie Elkin Achievement Amy Avery Contribution Madeline Austin Beth Bryant Psychology Jazmine Grix Achievement Caris Bowles Achievement Lillie Cook Kyrra-Rhianne Crawford Tyler Carney Contribution Scott Hammersley Achievement Raluca Calin Achievement Benjamin Cutler Lauren Day Lauren Karn Achievement Emma Hill Achievement Lauren Carey Achievement Sophie Earl Brandan Fernando Joshua May Contribution Laura Johnson Achievement Rachael McFarlane Achievement Talitha Harry Charlie Kallmeier Imogen Maynard Reeves Achievement Christopher Langton Achievement Rachel Simms Achievement Mia Kelly Rebecca King Putri Sofea Ryan Achievement Rebecca Maityard Achievement History – Early Modern Charlotte Locke Tia Mackay Abigail Sanders Contribution Max McAuliffe Achievement Holly Palmer Achievement Imogen Maynard Reeves Kama Miller-Gambie Emily Sutton Contribution Max Morley Achievement History – Modern Matthew Nichols Daniel Northover Samuel Pollington Achievement Jaime Wright Achievement Julian Race Hannah Romaine Henrietta Franks Achievement Ellah Reader Achievement Public Services Emily Stocker Mya Thomas Lauren Karn Contribution Felicia Sakala Achievement Inigo Alberts Achievement Anna Vedikhina Oliver Walker Natasha Pyke Contribution Jonathan Self Achievement Rebecca Bristow Achievement James Williams Elanore Smith Achievement Paul Shepherd Achievement Chelsea Ford Achievement Antony Vundi Contribution Tate Somers Achievement Benjamin Gibbs Contribution Students receiving two Awards Information Technology Sophie Swain Achievement Alex Hodges Achievement Lucy Acheson Oscar Baldwin Alex Kitchener Achievement Ella Utchanah Achievement Rachel Moss Achievement Charlotte Bond Caris Bowles Matthew Snow Achievement Chemistry Rachel Simms Achievement Rebecca Bristow Matthew Byde Law Jonathan Self Achievement Sociology Madeleine Conway Hannah Cox Caris Bowles Achievement May Westcott Achievement Hannah Cox Achievement Benjamin Cutler Lauren Day Rebecca Bristow Contribution James Williams Achievement Lauren Karn Achievement Mariella Driskell Sophie Earl Karmel Bull Achievement Classical Civilisation Esteban Ramirez Contribution Chelsea Ford Rebecca Froud Madeleine Conway Achievement Emma Knight Achievement Kathryn Walter Contribution Lily Gold Jazmine Grix Alex Hodges Achievement Chloe Lawrence Achievement Spanish Scott Hammersley Talitha Harry Tara Mahy Achievement Computer Science Jamie Kealey Achievement Alex Hodges Benjamin Jeffries Rachel Moss Contribution Matthew Byde Achievement Hannah Strank Achievement Catryn John Jacob Kelly Sara Tabaku Contribution Max Carter Achievement Rebecca King Joss Malcomson Mathematics Sport Computing Madeleine Conway Achievement Kama Miller-Gambie Rachel Moss Oscar Baldwin Achievement Shaan Aucharagram Achievement Alisha Doherty Achievement Sophie Moss Jonathan Self Oliver Baroni-Harrison Contribution Harry Howes Achievement Rebecca Froud Achievement Rachel Simms Emily Sutton Som Ezemonye- Achievement Drama & Theatre Studies Agwuegbo Samuel Gardiner Achievement Mya Thomas Madeleine Trubee Imogen Maynard Reeves Achievement Scott Hammersley Contribution Charley Langley Achievement Anna Vedikhina Oliver Walker Economics Kyle Holmes Achievement Klejdi Muka Achievement Hannah Watson Joseph Wren Charlotte Bond Achievement Adam Lehodey Contribution Via Cyene Pineda Achievement Students receiving three Awards Thomas Bush Achievement Katie Musk Achievement Callum Rice Achievement Thomas Bush Tamzin Elliott John Cordner Achievement Holly Palmer Contribution Lara Sandle Achievement Greta Dennis Achievement Amir Pandya Achievement Emily Sutton Achievement Emma Hill Lauren Karn Madeleine Trubee Achievement Adil Raman Achievement Oliver Watts Achievement Holly Palmer Julian Race Anna Vedikhina Achievement Alexander Salgado Contribution Travel & Tourism Kathryn Walter James Williams Engineering Benjamin Wallner Achievement Brynie Barrow Contribution Students receiving four Awards Martine Patey Achievement Mathematics (Further) Jasmine Cooper Achievement Joseph Wren Achievement Thomas Bush Achievement Sophie Earl Achievement Oliver Baroni-Harrison Imogen Maynard Reeves English Language Matthew Byde Contribution Thomas Eels Contribution Samuel Asad Achievement Media Studies Chelsea Ford Achievement Tyrese Queva Achievement Jose Anora Contribution Talitha Harry Achievement English Language & Literature Jodie Blake Achievement Oscar Ovenden Achievement Sean Collins Achievement Sophie Collins Achievement Angharad Wise Achievement
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Friday 10th May, Front Lawn, Reigate College 2019 College Leavers were given a fantastic send off at the Leavers’ Fest in May. With a mouth-watering barbeque, dodgems, unlimited supply of sweets and some wonderful entertainment (who could forget the The Students’ Union has done a performances from the College’s very own ‘Adale’ and a particularly glamorous Luca Crawford?), it was the tremendous job this year putting on a perfect way to round off their time at College. fantastic programme of community and charitable events as well as helping run Our thanks goes to all those who helped make it such a memorable event, especially Wendy Gregory Guide Dogs came into College in March the weekly drop-in sessions. Some of this and the SU, music tech students, everyone who performed, and the premises and catering team for year’s highlights include: their hard work behind the scenes. Thanks too to Helen Parker and Upper Sixth student Darcy Voller for ● photographing the event. Community Afternoons (September) ● Freshers’ Party (October) ● Black History Month (October) ● Age Concern Christmas Appeal (December) ● Christmas Extravaganza (December) ● Global Recycling Day (March) ● Guide Dogs visit (March) SU reps (left to right): Tamzin Elliott, Lucy ● Leavers’ Fest (see left; May) Acheson and Lauren Aarons
SU reps 2018–2019
Community Afternoon 2018
Above left: Environment Officer Lucy Acheson with local councillor Jonathan Essex, Global Recycling Day Left: Guest speaker Neil Henlock with Equality Officer Lauren Aarons, Black History Month
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From the high energy atmosphere of the Battle of the Bands to the serenity of the New Music Fest Chamber Choir’s performance in the Now in its sixth year, New Music Fest is a regular feature in the community’s musical Winter Concert, there was something for calendar, giving local talented performers the opportunity to take to the stage and perform everyone in this year’s musical calendar. original live music at an outdoor festival. In 2019 Reigate College again sponsored the Key dates included: acoustic tent and the event was headlined by awesome Upper Sixth Music student Joss Malcolmson and his band. ● BTEC Music Performance Night, Rispoli Ciara Corrigan-Margetts Tai Ebanks Theatre, 12th December ● Winter Concert, Rispoli Theatre, 13th December ● Battle of the Bands, Harlequin Theatre, 19th March ● Spring Concert, Rispoli Theatre, 1st April ● Leavers’ Fest, Reigate College, 10th May ● New Music Fest, Reigate Rugby Club, 21st-23rd June
Hourglass, winner of the 2019 Battle of the Bands (left to right: James Dunne, Richard Hams, Poppy McAllister, Will Cottrell)
Extended Appendage (Joseph Wren, Hannah McCarthy, Ben Scott-Evans) Jamie Pocklington
Joss Malcolmson, A Level Music and Music Technology student, headlined at New Music Fest
Lauren Keen Simon Perry Music Summer School
Left to right: Joshua Bayode, Ben Norris and Luca The College is delighted to be launching a Crawford Ross Paterson new Music Summer School in 2019 for Year 10 and 11 pupils, giving prospective students the chance to make use of the College’s professional equipment and gain expertise from the College’s Music teaching staff and past and present students. Ellen Summersgill (left) and Hunter Lee
Ethan Hodges Jamie Harris Chamber Choir David Phillips
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The Careers Department had its Investor in Careers Biology field trip to Juniper Hall French trip to Montpellier Award renewed earlier this year in recognition of all the work that goes in to helping students achieve 2018-19 saw students take part in around their next steps. As well as one-to-one support and 120 trips and visits, giving them the guidance with applications to university, specialist chance to take their learning outside colleges, apprenticeships and jobs, the Careers team the classroom. UK highlights included: also puts on a series of events throughout the year to Colchester Zoo (Business Studies), help with progression planning. Here’s a summary of National Archives at Kew (History), Victoria what happened this year: and Albert Museum (Fashion & Textiles), Newhaven (Geography), Juniper Hall Careers in the Armed Forces: An Army Bus came ● Get Ahead Day, with over 100 exhibitors from a to College in October (Biology), Palace of Westminster (Public range of universities, employers and gap year Services, Politics), Warner Brothers Studios organisations, talks on Higher Education and (Film Studies) as well as numerous theatre Alternatives to Higher Education and one-to-one trips for English Literature and Performing meetings with tutors to discuss future options Arts students. ● Apprenticeship Week, with lunchtime talks International destinations included: from Easy Jet, Thales, Grant Thornton, Huntley Cartwright, Willis Towers Watson and Fidelity, and Austria College-wide ski trip the chance to attend the National Apprenticeships Azores Geography Show at Sandown Park Tenerife Travel & Tourism ● Progression Day, with talks on university Salamanca Spanish applications, personal statements and Students attended the National Reigate College Careers Team employability skills Montpellier French Apprenticeship Show in March New York Performing Arts ● Beyond Reigate evenings for parents with Berlin History information on progression pathways Paris History ● An Evening Careers Fair for parents and students Fine Art trip to London New York Visual Arts, Film and Media ● Options Afternoon for Intermediate Students, Vienna Business with CV workshops, sessions on employability skills, social media profiles and Apprenticeships opportunities ● Lunchtime Insight Talks, with external speakers from a range of industries to offer insight into specific careers paths Work Experience The Careers Department works with a range of local and national employers, organisations and parents to help students secure work experience Geography field trip to the Azores placements and give them the opportunity to attend skills, insight and assessment days. Details of all Spanish trip to Salamanca such opportunities are listed in the weekly College Careers Bulletin.
We are grateful to all those who have offered their support this year, including:
Ski trip to Austria
Performing Arts trip to New York
Travel & Tourism trip to Virgin Atlantic
English Literature theatre trip
Geography field trip to Newhaven
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A number of this year’s Upper Sixth students have chosen to embark on an apprenticeship as an alternative to university. Apprenticeship places – especially those with leading The College has been working closely with employers – are often highly competitive with the application process involving a variety of The College’s Intermediate Programme exists its partner schools – Reigate, Warwick, de different stages, so being accepted is a considerable achievement. for students who missed out on getting five Stafford and Oakwood – throughout the GCSEs at Grade 4 or above and who therefore year, including at: Here’s where some of this year’s Uppers are taking up aren’t immediately eligible for Level 3 (A Level ● Year 10 and 11 Assemblies and apprenticeships after College or equivalent) programmes. Information Evenings Intermediate students who have particularly ● Year 8 and 9 Options Evenings excelled this year were recognised at a ● Year 6 Open Evenings Principal’s Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday 14th May with individual awards Selected Partner School students are also for Contribution and Achievement. The invited to a variety of Gifted and Talented William Dyer Award for the most outstanding sessions and Applicants’ Events to give Intermediate Student was presented to them a flavour of studying at the College. Jazmine Grix. Newly opened Merstham Park School Jazmine joined the College’s Intermediate this year also became a partner school, Programme in September having relocated and Lower Sixth students Safia McDonald, from South Africa. In November she took (and Jazmine Grix, winner of this year’s William Dyer Award Alice Sadler and Alicia Coutet-Arthur have passed) GCSE Maths and English, and she been working with the school in their pupil has also been studying BTEC Level 2 Awards “It meant the world to me to win this Award. I’ve received so much recruitment. in Business and IT. She will be starting her support from the College – and put a lot of work in myself – so to Level 3 Programme in September with the have that recognised means so much.” long-term goal of becoming an Architect.
From left to right: Katie Musk, RSM; Sophie Swain, Ernst & Young; Hana Baldwin, Mercedez Benz; Lauren Day, Nestlé Safia McDonald, Alice Sadler and Alicia They follow in the footsteps of previous College students who have also gone on to benefit Coutet-Arthur with Martin Beard, Head of from apprenticeships. Merstham Park School
The students are a huge credit to the College. I am Harvey Cuffe Chelsea Fagan extremely grateful and impressed Harvey Cuffe is now in the Lower Sixth and says he would Chelsea Fagan, now in the Upper Sixth, also came through the with the work they have produced. ‘definitely’ recommend the Intermediate Programme having Intermediate Programme, and is planning on joining Virgin successfully completed it last year. Atlantic’s Cabin Crew when she leaves College. Head of Merstham Park School, Martin Beard “It gives you the chance to prove yourself and suits “I’ve now got a good set of grades and the extra year students who prefer a combination of assessed at Reigate has really helped me decide what I want coursework and exams.” to do in the future.” Becky Adams Alex Creamore Cassie Hurford Previous School: Previous School: Previous School: Reigate The Beacon Stanley Park Reigate College: We are so proud that our son has managed to actually enjoy his education; he is like a different Reigate College: Reigate College: 2014–2016 child from when he attended school. It is so important that kids like him get a second chance when 2016–2018 2016–2018 English Language & Law, Sociology, Business, English Language & Literature, IT & Business they leave school with not the best exam results to try to gain some more qualifications…. I have been so History (AS Level) Literature, IT & Business Studies impressed with the College and with his progression. Apprenticeship: Level 5 HR Studies Apprenticeship: Plexus Parent of Intermediate student Apprenticeship with BT Apprenticeship: Level 3 IT Law; currently Paralegal at Support with Investigo Morrison’s Solicitors
24 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 25 Alumni Alumni
Here’s what a few of our former students are currently doing.
Thomas Clark
Louise Barnes
Daniel Shute
Wing Lamb Lau Anthony Williams
Frank Hammond Paul Newland Jessica Brittain Emily Verdon Elle Malaspina Thomas Clark Daniel Shute Wing Lamb Lau Emily Verdon Elle Malaspina Previous School: Reigate Previous School: Woodcote Previous School: Oakwood Previous School: Reigate Previous School: Therfield Reigate College: 2010–2012 Reigate College: 2012–2014 Reigate College: 2013–2015 Reigate College: 2013–2015 Reigate College: 2012–2014 History, English Literature, Psychology, Music, Music Technology & Psychology Biology, Geography, History French, Maths, Physics & Spanish History, Government & Politics, English Critical Thinking Higher Education: Music Technology, Higher Education: Business Management, Higher Education: Therapeutic Literature, Mathematics Higher Education: History, University of Coventry University Swansea University Radiography, London South Bank University Higher Education: Political Science, York. Philosophy, Politics & Economics Currently: Drummer/percussionist Currently: Graduate position in Currently: Radiographer at Imperial University of Birmingham Masters completing Masters in Music Performance, Procurement with Boeing following a College NHS Trust Currently: Project Manager Fast Stream Currently: Compliance Associate for University of Surrey placement year with Worcester Bosch Civil Service working on the TransPennine Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) My job is really rewarding; I get to see the route upgrade for the Department for The teachers at College pushed me to One of the highlights of College was the same patients every day and follow them Transport Reigate College’s Alumni is a What I love about my job is the variety. excel in my studies, in both the theory quality of teaching. My teachers never through their cancer treatment pathway. One day I’m helping a client improve and as a practitioner. gave up on me and always encouraged I love working for the Civil Service on professional network of around 2,000 their financial crime systems; the next I’m me to go beyond the scope of the Anthony Williams projects that will affect people’s lives. former students who are studying or Analysis and communication skills are working in a wide range of areas. researching upcoming legislation. Paul Newland course, which was indispensable for my Previous School: Riddlesdown assignments at university. essential in my job for drafting briefings Previous School: Oasis Academy 2008–2010 Help us grow the network, so that Frank Hammond Reigate College: and reports. Reigate College: 2009–2011 Art & Design (Fine Art), Mathematics, together we can help inspire and Previous School: The Beacon Jessica Brittain Maths, Physics, Product Design, History Further Mathematics, Physics Louise Barnes support current students. Reigate College: 2016–2018 Higher Education: Civil Engineering, Previous School: Reigate Higher Education: BSc Architecture (Hons) Media Studies, Theatre Studies & IT Plymouth University Reigate College: 2010–2012 and Master of Architecture, Bartlett School of Previous School: Riddlesdown ●● Sign up via the future first website: Currently: Running his own production Currently: Graduate Civil Engineer with English Language & Literature, History, Architecture, UCL. Reigate College: 2012–2014 www.futurefirst.org.uk/register company Head Start Productions Atkins Government & Politics Currently: Working at Haptic Architects as Media, Photography, English Literature Law, Birmingham; LPC, an Architectural Assistant. Currently: Early Years Development & ●● Register with our I owe a lot to Reigate College. I’ve always Higher Education: I first opened my eyes to Engineering the University of Law Learning & Norland Diploma, Norland group on been passionate about film-making and when my tutor at Reigate suggested it as I really like the idea of designing things Currently: Trainee solicitor at Edwin Coe, College Search ‘Alumni Reigate College’ the College course introduced me to the a possible career path, recognising my that people can use and enjoy every day. LLP equipment and developed my practical passion for design and infrastructure. ●● Or email [email protected] skills. Our thanks to all our former students who have come back to College this year to help with events for both existing and prospective students.
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Students have the chance to take a break College students have again excelled this year from studying, get some exercise and do in sporting competitions locally, nationally and something completely different through the internationally. Here are just some of this year’s College’s programme of weekly Activities. Davina Ansah, Surrey Schools Athletics China-Marie Kill, England stand-out players. Championships U18 Rugby Here’s what they’ve been involved with this year:
A-Z of Termly Clubs and Activities Cryptic Crossword Puzzles Rainbow Society LGBTQ Audition & Dance Preparation Dare Dance Company Rush Hockey Badminton Debating San Da Ballet & Modern Dance Film Club Shares4Schools Basketball Film & Media Workshop Squash Biomedical Club Football Five-a-side Students for High-Impact Charity Club Jonathan Tibble, Great Britain Colleges Hockey Team Book Group Gymnastics Table Tennis Chamber Choir Gym Rats Technical Theatre Club Rhiannon Gayle, Surrey Schools Athletics Championships George Robert-Shaw, English Schools Swimming Chamber Ensemble HIIT Workout TED Cheerleading Jazz Ensemble Trampolining Classic Album Club Karate Vocal Group/Pop Choir College Band LAMDA Women’s Football College Production Lunchtime Recitals Women’s Rugby Community Dance Leadership MUN (Model United Nations) Yoga Creative Writing MVD Society Yu-Gi-Oh
Cricket Musical Theatre Club The Activities Programme runs in the Ann-Marie Cobb, GB Gymnastics Autumn and Spring terms and is open to all CrossFit Netball students.
Volunteering Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Reigate College is a recognised DofE provider and students have again had the chance to work towards their Gold Award this year. Jacob Foulsham, GB Fencing In recognition of their services to the DofE Programme, College staff Chris Williams and Denise Coffey were presented with a certificate by the new Mayor of Reigate & Banstead at the Town Hall on Thursday 6th June. In November the College again hosted a Volunteers Fair organised by Voluntary Past and present Reigate College students at Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB), where Buckingham Palace in May to collect their Awards. From left to right: Kama Miller-Gambie, Oliver Watts, students could find out more about the Olivia Fernandez (left 2018), Samuel Stevens (left range of local volunteering opportunities. 2018), Evie Spreadbury (left 2018), Miles Pearce (left As a result, College students now 2018), Jacob Coombes, Oliver Baroni-Harrison volunteer for a range of charities including Loveworks, the Missing Maps Project and Rhianna Levy, training with GB Track Include.org. Left: Denise Coffey (far left) and Chris Williams with Olivia Hunt, Junior European Golfing Championships Cycling team Callum Holder, Surrey County Athletics the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead
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Henry Birch (left) with Piers Cox, Sports Awards Ceremony Women’s Rugby Team Head of Extra Curricular Wednesday 1st May, New It’s been a great year for Sport at the ● The appointment of England RFU AoC Sport Open Golf Championships Refectory College with some excellent Team results, community coach Henry Birch as at St Andrew’s in March. standout performances in Individual Women’s Rugby Team coach saw the In recognition of their exceptional sporting ● The College’s Sports Activators hosted Sports, and opportunities to get involved team go from strength to strength. talent, the College’s sporting stars were the AoC Sport South East Table Tennis with Community Sporting Events. Here are invited to attend a special Sports Awards ● The Basketball Team had excellent wins Regional Tournament in December, and some of the highlights: Ceremony in May. against Woking College, St John Baptist Upper Sixth student Charlotte Jenkins ● The Men’s three Football Teams all won and Hurtwood House. progressed to the National Finals. Twenty students received awards for the their Surrey Sixth Form Leagues. The College’s team sports, plus there were ● The Hockey Team retained their trophy ● There were strong performances in 1st Team also reached the final 16 of the awards for the Individual Sportsperson in the Hurtwood House Tournament. National Schools Equestrian Association AoC National Colleges Knockout Cup of the Year and the Team Sportsperson Special mention goes to Jonathan Tibble (NSEA) events. Special mention goes and the 2nd Team won the Surrey Sixth of the Year which went to Laura Johnson who was selected for the Great Britain to Phoebe Tomkins who finished in a Form Football Plate. (Equestrian) and Ryan Shortland (Football) Colleges Hockey Team. strong position at Hickstead in May. respectively. ● The Women’s Football Team finished ● Olivia Hunt represented Reigate ● The College hosted the Surrey Schools third in the Surrey Sixth Form Elite Sports Person of the year went College in Golf at the AoC Sport Boccia Tournament in January, helping League and won the Surrey Colleges to Olivia Hunt for her exceptional Nationals this year, with five further raise the profile of the disability sport. Five-a-side Tournament. performance in international Golf, and students representing the College in the the Sports Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Becky Barker. Piers Cox, Head of Extra Curricular, commented, “We’ve seen some fantastic performances this year in both team and individual sports, and the commitment shown from our students has been very impressive. All those involved should be very proud of their achievements.”
Team Sports Person of the Year 2019, Ryan Shortland
Winners of the 2019 Reigate Players’ Player of the Year Coach’s Player of the Year Football Captains, Ryan Shortland (left; 1st Team), Ryan Taylor (3rd College Sport Awards Team) and Megan Hunt (Women’s Team) Men’s 2nd Football Team Individual Sports Person of the Laura Johnson (Equestrian) Year Team Sports Person of the Year Ryan Shortland (Football) Elite Sports Person of the Year Olivia Hunt (Golf) Sports Ambassador of the Year Becky Barker Men’s 1st Football Team Liam Steer Josh Rapson Men’s 2nd Football Team Luke White Josh Cheeseman
Men’s 3rd Football Team Jack Treacher Ryan Taylor Golfers Josh Newton, Callum Rice, Dylan Shepherd, Women’s Football Anabel Quartly Megan Hunt Basketball Team Men’s 1st Football Team Eoghan Morris and Lewis Whatsley-Davison Mixed Hockey Sehran Wright Izzy Reid Basketball Edwin Todd Ross Paterson Men’s Rugby Tom Miers Matt Barnett Women’s Rugby Alia McCarthy China Marie-Kill Women’s Rugby Most Improved Becca Heath Player Netball A Emma Hill Manon Delton-Wright Netball B Chloe Hammond Elizabeth James Individual Sports Person of the Year 2019, Laura Johnson Men’s Rugby Team Women’s Football Team Netball Team A Netball Team B
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It’s a really good balance between independence and support. Aditi
My I’m extremely teaching grateful for the has been extra support exceptional. the College has given me. Dan Jacob
The College Making has helped me friends was in more ways very easy. than I could Abigail possibly have expected. Jazmine
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