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Academic Achievements

Ailsa Clark received an offer from Worcester College, Oxford to read Art History Lily Westcott outside Pembroke College, Oxford

Future medics Ben McCabe, Morgan Howland, Rachael Foulsham and Carly Munn

Headline news ● College continues to be ranked in the Top 10 of all UK Colleges using success rates as the criteria. ● Its National Teaching School status means it is recognised across the country for exceptional leadership, training and performance.

● ’s students continue Ellie Graham has been offered a place to study Aerospace Engineering Stephanie Earnshaw and Layla Kharroubi will both study History at university to out-perform national guidelines at Bath for predicted grades based on GCSE results. The 2017 cohort was expected Biology Success or reaction?”) and Miranda Evans (on Aspire Monarchy in the Middle Ages) were to achieve 1,215 high grades (A* to B). Carly Munn received multiple offers for Medicine Eleanor Dampier, now at the University This year’s high-achieving students have submitted for the Vellacot History Award They actually received an incredible of Bath, was jointly awarded the Salters- once again been receiving offers from all run by Peterhouse College, Cambridge. 3,939 high grades, over three times the Nuffield Advanced Biology Prize for the top Russell Group universities. This is national prediction. gaining one of the five highest marks in the due at least partly to the College’s ‘Aspire country in last summer’s Edexcel A Level Extended Project University Pathway’, that ensures students ● Last summer’s A Level pass rate was Qualifications (EPQs) 99.2%, up from 99.1% in 2016. Biology exam. receive targeted advice and support via a EPQs offer high-achieving students a schedule of additional weekly seminars. ● In BTECs there was yet again a 100% Maths Challenge fantastic opportunity to deepen their pass rate in 2017, with 97.5% of the The ‘Aspire University Pathway’ includes 37 students took part in the UKMT knowledge in an area of particular interest Diplomas (the equivalent of 2 A Levels) the following additional forms of support: Senior Maths Challenge in November to them. Their final submission can take Distinction or Distinction*, putting ● Additional Qualifications, such as the and between them secured one Gold many forms including a university style Reigate College among the top BTEC EPQ (see left) Certificate, 13 Silver and 14 Bronze. dissertation, composition or piece of providers in the country. artwork. ● Oxbridge Support Oxbridge successes Ailsa Clark, Conor Hartley and Eleanor Dampier gained one of the highest ● Ellie Graham achieved a Gold Award Destinations Headlines Jessica Morgenstern marks in last year’s Biology A Level putting her in the top 10% of entrants Here are some of this year’s projects: ● Specific Enrichment Activities, including the Law Society and MVD Society ● Reigate College is one of the largest across the country, as well as being ● Marcus Thorpe: To what extent is it Oxbridge Success Medicine Success ● General Enrichment Activities, including providers of students to UK universities awarded certificates for ‘Best in possible to design a 3D print, low cost, DofE Gold, Debating and Shares 4 in the country, with over 700 students Oxbridge offers for September 2018 This year’s Medicine successes include: College’ and ‘Best in Year 13’. biometric prosthetic hand that can be include: used in low GDP countries? As part of Schools accepting university offers in 2017. ● Morgan Howland: four offers, hoping ● ‘Best in Year 12’ went to Zach Finch. ● his EPQ, Marcus actually designed and ● Work Experience opportunities (see ● In 2017, one in four College students Ailsa Clark: Art History, Worcester to go to Brighton and Sussex Medical College, Oxford built a 3D model. page 21) who applied to university was School History Successes ● James Saw: What impact is the The College also runs the ‘Aspire accepted by the UK’s top Russell ● Conor Hartley: French and German, ● Carly Munn: three offers, hoping to go Stephanie Earnshaw and Layla Kharroubi development of self-learning AI likely Employability Pathway’ which is designed Group universities or other top three Wadham College, Oxford to UCL won places on the Lessons from Auschwitz to have on modern warfare and what to provide tailored information and universities (Bath, St Andrews and ● Jessica Morgenstern: Anglo-Saxon Project. Both are hoping to continue ● Rachael Foulsham: four offers, hoping to issues does its use raise for wider guidance to students interested in Surrey). Norse and Celtic, Corpus Christi studying History with Stephanie having go to Edinburgh been offered a place at Goldsmiths, society? exploring alternatives to the traditional ● Business, Law and Mathematics are College, Cambridge. Jessica was also university routes. ● Ben McCabe: two offers, hoping to go University of London (History), and Layla at among the most popular courses presented with the Paul Rimmington ● Jake Coates: To what extent did the Wars to Keele Leeds (International History and Politics). College students go on to study at Award for History (see pages 14-15). of the Roses have a significant impact on university. ● Lily Westcott: History and English, ● Arunthavan Nithianantharajah: hoping to Essays by History students Teddy the development of the political system Pembroke College, Oxford go to UCL Wyrley-Birch (on “Trump: Revolution of England up until 1509?

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Fine Art Showcase STEM Success Some highlights from this year’s incredibly talented Fine Art students Going on to study STEM-based courses (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) remains a popular choice for Reigate College students. With universities now offering more specialist degree courses in areas such as Cyber Security, Aerospace Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, the decision of what to study is in some cases becoming increasingly difficult! Alex Brown Andrew Fanthome Here’s where some of this year’s leavers are planning Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level to go: Mathematics, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, English Literature Computer Science Next: Marine Biology, Next: Artificial Intelligence Plymouth and Computer Science, Sheffield

Anna-Maria Dorfman Rebecca Palmer Felicity Caunter

Sophie Kavanagh Jasmine Barnes Peter Fitzgibbons Kit Giroux Chloe Howes Maisie Kirkland Ruby Kirton-Vaughan Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level, Subjects studied: A Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics, Further Level Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Biology, BTEC Music, Further Mathematics Mathematics, Art and Chemistry English Literature Performing Arts (Musical Design (Fine Art) Theatre) Next: Mechanical Next: Virology and Next: Zoology with Animal Engineering, Leeds Next: Mathematics, Immunology, Bristol Behaviour, Bangor Next: Geology, Edinburgh Portsmouth

Elizabeth White Lauren Bullough

Amy Keen

Ellie Lyons Donegan Megan Maton Herdi Sholli Carys Scott Matthew Whitehead Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Subjects studied: A Level, Subjects studied: A Subjects studied: A Level Biology, Mathematics, Level Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, BTEC Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Chemistry, Spanish Economics, Mathematics Business English Language and Physics, Further Literature Mathematics (AS) Next: Biomedical Next: Computer Science, Next: Biological Sciences, Brandon Ssenyonjo Samuel Stevens Enya Pearson Eleanor Sabey Ruby Morris Sciences, Southampton Sheffield Nottingham Trent Next: Chemistry, Next: Physics, Exeter Birmingham

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Lawyers of the Future Graphics Showcase

Art & Design (Graphics) students have produced some highly creative and Over the year Reigate College has hosted This input has really paid off with forty This year’s cohort follows a long line of innovative designs this year. Here are some of their highlights. a number of events to inspire the next students now off to study Law at university. students who’ve gone on from the College generation of lawyers. For some, this is a continuation of studying to become lawyers, including David, A Level or BTEC Law at College, such as: Lawrence and Riona (see below) who ● In January, over a hundred prospective came back to support the College’s Year students attended the Aspire Law event ● Tom Brunswick (A Level History, BTEC 11 event for aspiring lawyers: where speakers included Anne Rodell, Subsidiary Diploma Law, Subsidiary Associate Professor at the University of Diploma Business) ● David Creese (2014–2016) finishing his Law in Guildford second year at the ● Amy Taylor (A Level Media, Sociology, ● Also in January four lawyers from the Law) ● Lawrence Hillier-Wood (2012–2014), Redhill branch of Morrisons Solicitors Law Degree, now Others are embarking on Law having gave a seminar on Routes into Law to a Legal Assistant at Martin Cray & Co studied a variety of subjects: College students Solicitors ● William Fox (A Level Business, ● The University of Law has delivered a ● Riona Mark (2007–2009), University of Geography, History) wide-ranging series of talks exploring Portsmouth Law Degree, now a Solicitor Vanisha Poongavanan Adam Lancaster Sam Strathern topics such as presenting skills, the ● Caitlin Willmott (A Level English, at Thackray Williams Oscar Pistorius case and writing a French, History–Early Modern). Caitlin From September, prospective lawyers successful personal application. won the University of Law Award at this will be able to benefit from the College’s year’s Leavers’ Awards as a result of her Students also had the opportunity to attend a progression agreement with the University Law-related EPQ: ‘How significant was skills and insight day with Taylor Wessing, a of Law (see page 22). the Married Women’s Property Act in workshop from Allen & Overy, and periods promoting women’s rights in the UK?’ of work experience and shadowing at Irwin Mitchell and Morrisons Solicitors.

Here’s where some of this year’s Uppers are planning to study Law Viktoria Jako Skye Yeung

Harry Ford Esther Guenigault Josie Price Holly Read

Hamzah Naseem Matthew Elizabeth Levett-Millett Amy Taylor Law, Brighton Crampton-Thomas Law, Reading Law, Gloucestershire Tom Brunswick Law, York William Fox Caitlin Willmott Hannah Gambier Law, York Law, Liverpool Law, Leeds Law with Criminology, Portsmouth Isabelle Robertson Neve Morley

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Students can take a range of fine art and design related courses at College: Fine Art, Graphics, Product Design and Photography, Fashion & Textiles and Product Design. Here we showcase work from some Medicine and Fashion & Textiles of our Product Design and Fashion & Textiles students. Showcase Health Care The College’s MVD Society has again Product Design been an invaluable source of support and inspiration for students looking to pursue a career in Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. Run by Liz Sanders, sessions have included seminars from a range of external speakers, as well as practical activities, including the recreation of an operating theatre in the Sports Hall! Along with the five students who’ve been offered places to study Medicine (see Harry Squires Lizzie Whittall Ben Dowrick page 2), a large number have chosen to train in a range of health related subjects (as the five students below illustrate) from Paramedical Science to Optometry and Operating Theatre Live came to Rachael Foulsham received four offers to study College in January Medicine at university Speech Therapy. Health-care professionals of the future:

Jodie Morris Ryan Betham Ben Harbour

Sam Kirby Annabel Ashwick Julian Race Tom Millar Laura Codd Nimisha Jethwa Natalie Maseya Kira Tighe Millie Weller Subjects studied: BTEC Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: BTEC Subjects studies: BTEC Subjects studied: A Level Fashion & Textiles Diploma Health & Social Mathematics, Biology, Diploma Health & Social Diploma Sport, BTEC Biology, Media Studies, Care, BTEC Subsidiary Psychology Care, BTEC Subsidiary Subsidiary Diploma Psychology Diploma Applied Science Diploma Law Applied Science Next? Optometry, Cardiff Next? Nursing (adult), (Medical) (Medical) Next? Speech and Southampton Next? Paramedical Language Therapy, Next? Physiotherapy, Sciences, Surrey Plymouth Marjon Coventry

So you want to be a Medic? Sophie Holland Molly Dutfield Grace Cooper-Burrows Support for aspiring medics begins Our thanks goes to: Caris Grimes even before students enrol at College. (Consultant General and Colorectal Back in April, the College held a Medical Surgeon), Richard Chavasse (Consultant Sciences event for 65 prospective in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine) and students who are considering careers in Rob Fletcher, (GP and Lead GP Croydon Medical Sciences. The Year 11 students Urgent Care Centre). Thanks too to Paediatric heard from practicing doctors, including former students and trainee Medics Consultant former students, about their experiences Sandro Pietrunti and Marcus Kyriakides, Richard Ariane Levett and career paths, and took part in our Upper Sixth Medics and team of Chavasse speaks to See more from our Fashion & Textiles sessions on diagnosis and medical brilliant staff who ran the evening. Aspiring students at www.reigate.ac.uk/fashion- ethics. Medics Imogen Bannigan Amy Phillips Katie Bushell textiles-level

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Photography Stage and Screen Showcase Stars of the Future

Here are some of the amazing images our Photography students have captured on camera Students taking one or more of the College’s This year they have also benefitted During the two-year programmes, all this year, presented in a medium of their choice. four Performing Arts (PA) courses (A Level from workshops with James Hall of Italia Performing Arts students grow enormously Drama and Theatre, BTEC Performing Conti, West End choreographer Adrian in confidence and ability, developing skills Arts (Musical Theatre), BTEC Performing Edmeades, and Reigate College alumni that will prove essential whatever their Arts (Acting) and BTEC Dance) have the Jack Hinton (Jersey Boys, West End) and chosen career. For many, it’s the stage or opportunity to star in a huge number of Michael Greco (EastEnders), as well as silver screen that awaits, and they are now productions and shows throughout the year the option of additional LAMDA Musical heading off to Europe’s leading Performing (see the gallery overleaf) as well as going Theatre, Acting classes and Vocal Tuition. Arts schools. on trips to the West End and further afield. Watch out for these names up in lights! Jessica Harman

Florence Smith Katie Bushell Charlotte Mascall

Georgie Byatt Ava Cutts Alfie Earl Day Jade Knight PA College courses? BTEC PA College course? BTEC PA College courses? BTEC PA College courses? BTEC Performing Arts (Dance), Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical BTEC Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Theatre) Theatre), BTEC Performing Arts John Mockett Theatre) Next? Acting for Film, Chichester Next? Bodens College of (Dance), BTEC Performing Arts Next? Dance, Kingston University University Performing Arts (Acting) Next? BRICTT, Musical Theatre

Isobel Townsend

Esther Guenigault Marie Besley

Ella Stoyle Kirsty Dymond Lauren Roberts Suona Simb Morgan Treacy Art & Design Exhibition 2018 PA College courses: BTEC PA College courses? BTEC PA College courses? BTEC PA College courses? BTEC Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical Performing Arts (Musical The College’s annual Art Exhibition was held on Thursday 14th Theatre) Theatre) Theatre) Theatre), BTEC Performing Arts June in the New Refectory and featured work from this year’s Fine Next? Guildford School of Acting, Next? Italia Conti, Musical Next? The Institute of the Arts (Dance) Art, Graphics, Photography, Fashion & Textiles and Product Design Theatre and Performance Theatre Barcelona, Musical Theatre Next? Italia Conti, Musical Theatre students. Archie Baker

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Performing Arts

Throughout their College career, students Oliver have the chance to appear in a glittering Woolgrove in array of productions, this year enhanced by rehearsal for The 39 Steps the opening of the College’s new Dramatic Arts Centre with its high-tech, flexible and fully-equipped performance and rehearsal spaces. Some of this year’s highlights include:

● Shakespeare Schools Festival, Annabelle Rackham in Hot Feet Leatherhead Theatre (November) ● Hot Feet Dance Show (December) ● Two Cross-College Shows: An Alternative Nativity (December) and Vinegar Tom (April) ● Rent (February) ● Headshotz (March)

● BTEC Performing Arts Final Showcases The BTEC Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Final Showcase included extracts from The Greatest (May) Showman, Waitress, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, School of Rock, Sister Act and 42nd Street Cross-College Show: Vinegar Tom Luca Crawford in Vinegar Tom Jade Knight in the BTEC Dance Final Showcase

Annabelle Rackham in the Christine Williams in Sister Act ‘Journey Through Time’, Hot Feet BTEC Dance Final Showcase Alfie Earl Day (left) and Darcy Waitress Sister Act Braimoh in An Alternative Nativity

Libby Mitas in Hot Feet Macbeth, Shakespeare Schools Festival

Kirsty Dymond in School Naamah Robinson in of Rock 42nd Street

Grace Herman in Hot Feet Suona Simb in School of Rock Alfie Earl Day as Jamie New in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

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Achievement or Contribution Awards Name Subjects Name Subjects Name Subjects Rebecca Adams Business Olivia Halsey Applied Science, Health & Social Thea Sangster Applied Science, Health & Social Ashimi Ajith Travel & Tourism Care Care Huzayfah Alam Tutorial (Upper) Rory Hammerson Chemistry James Saw Mathematics Xayla-Rae Alberts Public Services Megan Harding Mentoring Maisie Scotton Mentoring George Albury Mathematics Cameron Harkness Information Technology Chris Sevier Media Studies Georgina Aldridge English Language Jess Harman Sport Nye Shaw Government & Politics Daniel Allen English Language & Literature, Nina Harrington Economics Hugo Sherlock DT Product Design (3D) Film Studies Rachel Harris Business, Health & Social Care Evie Spreadbury Performing Arts (Acting) Leavers’ Awards Andreas Andreou Business Holly Stevens History (Modern) Aaron Harrison Travel & Tourism Tommy Ashby Psychology Conor Hartley French, German Emilie Still Law Sofia Babiker English Language & Literature George Haylock Business Ella Stoyle Art & Design (Photography) Niamh Baker English Literature, Government & Lauren Herpe Psychology Melissa Tabaku Spanish Politics Joel Herron Film Studies Joshua Tanswell- Fitness and Gym Instruction Congratulations to everyone who received Beatrice Ballard Mathematics, Philosophy Tpm Hill Law Gidney a Leavers’ Award during the ceremonies Imogen Bannigan Art & Design (Fashion) Sophie Holland Business Nicola Tarrant Film Studies Jazz Barnes Classical Civilisation Laura Hollinghurst Classical Civilisation Lucy Taylor Business held on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May Ishan Barot History (Modern) Sebastian Thomas Economics Lauren Hopkinson Government & Politics Nicholas Barrow Philosophy Nathan Thornton Mathematics (Further) in the Rispoli Theatre. Asraful Islam Travel & Tourism Izzy Bates Psychology Marcus Thorpe Chemistry Matt James Music Staff had the opportunity to nominate Georgia Bean Mentoring Issy Townsend Art & Design (Photography) Ella Johnston Performing Arts (Acting), students who have excelled during their Megan Beard Mentoring Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Freya Turner Music, Music Technology time at College, with additional awards Thomas Behan Business Fedha Kassongo Applied Science, English Hannah Tyce Geography Eloise Belcher Business Language & Literature, Psychology Nicole Vagg Business being given for Attendance, Services to the Robert Bell Information Technology Ben Keene Art & Design (Fine Art), Biology, Josh Veasey Law Chemistry Students’ Union, and DofE. Jake Bexley Geography Isabella Vieceli- History (Modern) Isaac Biggerstaff Mathematics, Public Services Maisie Kellard Business, Sport Willcox The following students each received three Santana Blakeley Information Technology Layla Kharroubi Mentoring Marko Vulicevic Business or more awards: Fiona Blaney Geography Michaela Kichenside Psychology Jamie Walsh Business Leah Blundell Business Hannah King Business Maisie Walsh English Language & Literature, Mentoring ● Sarah Copeman for Law, Spanish, Sophie Borgia Mentoring Adam Large Business, Mathematics Amberley Ward Sociology Mentoring and Attendance Kiara English Language Alanis Legg Psychology Bottomley-Wise Samuel Leitch Law Daisy Wheatland Business ● Luke Paciorkowski for Business, Health Amy Bowdery Sport Elizabeth Levett- Law, Public Services Rachael White Mathematics Millett Matthew Whitehead Mathematics (Further) & Social Care, Travel & Tourism and Alex Brown Mentoring Tom Brunswick Business Josie Ling Business Jasper Wijnen Mathematics (Further) Attendance Jacob Burgess Geography William Lucas Computer Science Christine Williams Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Ellie Lyons Donegan Mathematics, Spanish Tariq Williams Travel & Tourism ● Rachael Foulsham for Biology, Maths Mason Burns Mentoring Katie Bushell Art & Design (Fashion), Art & Annabelle Maillot Physical Education Caitlin Willmott History (Early Modern) and DofE Design (Photography) Millie Mann Psychology Ciara Wilson Government & Politics, Leah Cain Travel & Tourism Katie Marley Biology Mathematics ● Skye Yeung for IT, Mentoring and EPQ Francine Capon DT Product Design (3D), Aaron Martin Business Tasha Wooller Mentoring Mathematics Natalie Maseya Mentoring Skye Yeung Art & Design (Graphics), Jessica Morgenstern was awarded the Information Technology, Mentoring Leah Card Mentoring, Psychology Francesca Mason Mathematics Evie Young Mentoring, Tutorial (Upper) Paul Rimmington Award for History for Alfred Carter History (Early Modern), Ben McCabe Mentoring Mathematics Hannah McGrain Biology Paul Rimmington Award her exceptional contribution to History, Liam Castles Public Services Josh Mead Sport Caitlin Willmott won the University of Anna Chapman Economics Jessica Morgenstern Sarah Melville Mathematics Paige Chapman Public Services Law Award for the best Law-related EPQ, Alexandra Miller Travel & Tourism The University of Law Award Jerusha Chavez Business, Information Technology and the William Dyer Award for the most Nicole Milton Public Services Caitlin Willmott Louise Chivers Media Studies Poppy Mitchell Travel & Tourism outstanding intermediate student went to Ailsa Clark Biology, English Literature Sarah Moffatt Music Technology William Dyer Award Christian Bright. Jade Cooper Sport Jess Moore Travel & Tourism Christian Bright Jon Cooper Sport James Morris History (Modern), Mathematics Sarah Copeman Law, Spanish Intermediate students being recognised Elizabeth Moy Sport Sophie Corney Applied Science (Medical) Max Muncey Public Services Zac Morgan-Vinciguerra (exceptional progress overall) Annie Crawley Applied Science (Medical) Carly Munn Biology Nicole Carvey (exceptional progress overall) Alex Creamore Business Megan Newman Business Chloe Moffatt (BTEC Sport – achievement) Jake Curtis Travel & Tourism Arunthavan Biology Becky Barker (BTEC Sport – achievement) Kieran Davies Business Nithianantharajah Lily Dawkes Law Claudia Nixon Mentoring Students’ Union Awards Lauren Dawson Sport Elliot Norman Performing Arts (Acting) Maisie Bayliss Kit Giroux Callum Day Chemistry Luke Norris Business Emily Cheeseman Ferdie Gould Mike Dean Economics, History (Modern) Rhea O'Leary Applied Science (Medical) Jack Crouch Ellie Graham Beth D’Elia Classical Civilisation, English Luke Paciorkowski Business, Health & Social Care, Dan Edmunds Jackie Nando Literature Travel & Tourism Jemina Edwards Kacper Zygmunt Lucy Dennett Mentoring Thomas Parker Applied Science, Sport Cece Domingos Mathematics Chloe Parker Travel & Tourism Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards Dom Doran Art & Design (Fine Art) Nina Parsons Mentoring (Completed by end May 2018) Isabelle Drage French Georgia Pasco English Literature Laura Codd Jessica Harman Isabel Dudman History (Early Modern) Molly Perfitt Classical Civilisation Jack Crouch Chloe Howes Kirsty Dymond Business, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Lydia Pettitt Health & Social Care James Davis Annabelle Maillot Alfie Earl Day Mathematics Imogen Pierce Spanish Rachael Foulsham Jasper Wijnen Daniel Edmunds Performing Arts (Acting) Katerina Platonova Chemistry Muhammad Girach Kate Edmunds Travel & Tourism Louisa Pope Performing Arts (Dance) Joshua Prendergast Information Technology 100% Attendance Awards Billy Egglestone Business (across all courses) Katie Elson Health & Social Care, Public Harry Prentice Psychology Services Francesca Pritchard Geography Daniel Allen Kendall Jowers Jessica Fahmi Law Scott Purse Business Nicholas Barrow Lauren Karn Charlotte Fanner Mathematics, Performing Arts Max Rayner Applied Science Michael Frost Joseph Parratt (Dance) Roza Resuli Psychology Callum Griffiths Natasha Pyke Rachael Foulsham Biology, Mathematics Meghan Richards Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Nell Jones Natasha Roberts Lucy Gilbert Health & Social Care Charlie Ridey English Literature, History Lauren Gillbanks Health & Social Care (Modern) Muhammad Girach Economics Lauren Roberts Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Photography by former Inald Gjoni Computer Science Alex Robinson Economics, Mathematics student Ruby Lockey. Sophie Green Geography Natalie Rockall Media Studies Christian Gurdin History (Modern) Lottie Salvage Chemistry

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Musical Highlights

Reigate College musicians yet again excelled at a series Left: Zain Khan of inspiring musical events over the course of the year. Right: Freya Turner (left) and Ellen Berry Pale Rock Below: Chamber Choir ● Winter Concert, Rispoli Theatre, 14th December ● Spring Concert, Rispoli Theatre, 27th March ● Battle of the Bands, Harlequin Theatre, 9th May ● BTEC Music Awards, Rispoli Theatre, 21st May ● Leavers’ Fest, Front lawn, Reigate College, 25th May ● New Music Fest, Reigate Rugby Club, 23-24th June Special thanks go to Kate Swan (Head of Music), Dale Wills, Nick Nekanda-Trepka and Hayley Rose for organising these events. Above: Kit Giroux Below: Freya Turner (left) and Sophie Borgia

Adam Mote Turtle Soup, winner of the 2018 Battle of the Bands (left to right Matt James, Jamie Harris, Joss Malcomson) Matt James

Matt Redfern

Ruby Hunter-Murphy Left: Nye Shaw Above right: Ciaran Brennan Right: Hannah McCarthy Above: Laura Johnson Right: Abi Bull Above left: Ellie McConnell Left: Jack Thompson Left: To the Stage

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Beyond the classroom Trips and Visits

There’s more to College life than studying! Here’s a round-up of just some of the ‘extras’ students have been involved in this year. Students took part in a huge variety of trips and visits this year across the different A Level and BTEC courses. UK highlights included the World Travel Market in ExCel London, Wakehurst Place, the Houses of Parliament, the National Archives at Kew, Warner Bros Studios, Colchester Zoo and various theatre trips to the West End.

International destinations included: Travel & Tourism trip to Brighton Ski Trip to Austria Open to all students Ski trip to Austria Classics Rome Geography Azores Performing Arts Disneyland, Paris Travel & Tourism Budapest History Berlin History Paris A-Z of Termly Clubs and Activities Visual Arts, Film & New York Media Ancient Greek for beginners College Production History Plus Sewing Machine Skills Music Technology trip to the Cold Stores Business Budapest Badminton College Variety Performance Jazz Ensemble San Da Performing Arts trip to Disneyland Paris Miloco recording studio Ballet & Modern Dance Creative Writing LAMDA Self Defence Ballet (ISTD) Dare Dance Company Law Society Shares 4 Schools Basketball Debating Legs, Bums & Tums Spinning Book Group Dodgeball Lunchtime Recitals Street Basketball Chamber Choir Drawing Skills Make-up Artistry Workshop Students for High-Impact Chamber Ensemble Economics Society Mindfulness and Meditation Charity Club Cheerleading Fencing Music Theory (Grade 5) Table Tennis Classic Album Club Five-a-side Football Pop Choir Technical Theatre Club Classics Extra Film Club Preparing for Nursing & Trampolining Midwifery Yoga Clay Modelling Gymnastics Classics trip to Rome Rainbow Society LGBTQ

Students’ Union Duke of Edinburgh Combining fun and Record numbers of students signed up for Travel & Tourism trip to Budapest Geography field trip to the Azores fundraising, this year’s SU the DoE Gold Award this year. See page 15 highlights include: for the list of Upper Sixth students who’ve completed the Programme so far. ● Freshers’ Party ● Age Concern Christmas Appeal ● Christmas Extravaganza ● St Matthew’s Foodbank Appeal Politics trip to Reigate Town Hall ● Loveworks ‘Wear it Red’ ● YMCA SleepEasy Well done to this year’s reps for all their hard work! Above: Students’ Union reps 2017–18 (listed in the Leavers’ Awards on page 15) Right: SU rep Jack Crouch completed his Gold DofE this year Travel & Tourism trip to the World Biology field trip to Juniper Hall Travel Market 18 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2018 SUMMER 2018 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 19 Leavers’ Fest 2018 Careers

Leavers’ Fest 2018 Careers

Friday 25th May, Front Lawn, The Careers department is on hand Reigate College throughout the academic year to offer help and advice with progression planning. The sun came out just in time to add Here’s a snapshot of what they do: to the terrific atmosphere at this year’s Leavers’ Fest. With dodgems and a helter ● Advising and supporting students skelter transforming the front lawn into through the university application a fairground, the College’s legendary process (UCAS) barbecue to feast on, and a fantastic line ● Helping with applications to specialist up of dance and musical performances, it colleges, such as Art and Performing really was the perfect send off for College Arts Colleges leavers. ● Arranging work experience placements A huge number of people were involved in making the event such a success and ● Advising on job, apprenticeship and our thanks in particular goes to the many Gap Year opportunities performers for providing the entertainment ● Assisting with job applications, CV and to the music tech students who made writing and mock interviews it all possible. Special mention too goes ● Arranging specialist lunchtime talks to Sarah Walters, Martin Brown and Gavin Chambers and all those who worked so ● Organising annual careers fairs and hard behind the scenes. events at the College Our thanks to former student Ruby Lockey and Helen Parker for photographing the event. Work Experience Here’s a selection of the many opportunities the Careers department has organised this year: Workshops/talks were given by representatives from Total Gas & Power, C&M Travel Recruitment, KPMG and Arcadia Group. Law firms Morrisons Solicitors and Irwin Mitchell have both offered work experience /shadowing. Allen & Overy British Airways Operation Insight day Four of the eight students who have been offered a week’s paid work experience at Nestlé this summer ran a legal workshop and Taylor Wessing hosted an insight day in their London Get Ahead Day 2018 office. The College’s annual Get Ahead Day Aspiring medics are supported in gave this year’s Lower Sixth students securing their mandatory period of work the opportunity to research their next experience through the College’s links steps and meet with exhibitors from 80 with East Surrey and Epsom & St Helier universities, plus 25 employers and gap Hospitals and a local GP surgery. year organisations. There were also some Insight sessions/work experience really helpful talks on offer as well as the placements are offered to College students chance to research university courses. from a range of international employers, Progression Day & Alternatives including: to Higher Education ● British Airways, Gatwick Information Evening ● Arcadia Group, London As a follow-on to Get Ahead Day, Lower ● Nestlé Sixth students took a day’s break from timetabled lessons at the end of June to ● KPMG attend a series of talks and workshops ● Canon offering targeted advice about their ● next steps. Parents were also invited to RSM Former student Rianna Bull, an evening event giving information on ● Grant Thornton representing Nestlé non-university pathways.

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Partnerships update Alumni Successes Here’s what a selection of our Partner schools former students are now doing. The College continues to work closely with its four partner schools: de Stafford, Oakwood, Reigate and Warwick. In addition to College staff getting involved in Year 10 and 11 assemblies, the College has a presence at the schools’ Year 6 Open Evenings, Year 8 and 9 Options Evenings, and Year 10 and 11 Information Evenings. Sam Davey, Associate Principal, who’s responsible for Partner School liaison said, Jack Hinton Jack White “This year’s Partner Schools’ Gifted and Talented Programme for Year 8 and 9s has been a great success. Students have benefited from taster sessions in Maths, Science, Sport and Performing Arts. “I’m particularly proud of the Pupil Premium sessions we’ve been running this year for students in Years 8 and 9 in BTEC Fashion & Textiles subject Law, Business, Travel, Health & Social Care, inspiration workshop with Warwick Sport and Applied Science. Our aim, as School in January 2018 is the general aim of Pupil Premium, is “We’ve also been running monthly Year 10 to raise the attainment and aspirations of subject inspiration sessions with Warwick disadvantaged pupils of all abilities and School. These have included seven to close the gaps between them and their sessions in a whole range of subjects from peers. Philosophy to Fashion & Textiles.” Hinako Omori Sarah Balmont Liam Pickford Kayzia Ballantyne

Teacher Training Kayzia Ballantyne Jack Hinton Liam Pickford Reigate College has ‘National Teaching Previous School: Nonsuch Previous School: Royal Alexander and Previous School: Ashcombe School’ status and is recognised as being Reigate College: 2009–2011 Albert Reigate College: 2013–2015 a centre for outstanding teacher training in Biology, Chemistry, French, Psychology Reigate College: 2010–2012 Film, History, Art & Design (Graphics) Surrey. In 2017/2018 ten teachers from a variety of post-16 providers and disciplines, Higher Education: Medicine, King’s Dance, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Higher Education: Video Game Art, De graduated from the College’s PGCE College London. Graduated in July 2016 English Language & Literature Montfort University programme (Professional Graduate Currently: Postings in Tunbridge Wells Higher Education: Professional Dance and Currently: Environment Designer, Certificate in Education), and fourteen and Margate. About to volunteer in Malawi Musical Theatre, Bird College Dambuster Studios in Nottingham will be starting their second year of and go travelling, before embarking Currently: Touring with The Jersey Boys My combination of A Level courses set training in September. The PGCE course  Reigate College’s Alumni is a on specialist training in Obstetrics and I loved my time at Reigate. It gave me me up brilliantly for my degree in Video is accredited by Canterbury Christchurch  professional network of over 1,600 Gynaecology. the confidence and skills to follow my Game Art. University, one of the top universities in the former students who are studying or It’s a difficult time for the NHS, but I love passion for Dance. country for Initial Teacher Education, and  working in a wide range of areas. my job and am proud to be a doctor. Jack White itself graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for Hinako Omori post-compulsory education and training. Help us grow the network, so that Previous School: Reigate together we can help inspire and Sarah Balmont Some of the prospective teachers at the Previous School: Sutton High Reigate College: 2009–2011 For information about teacher training support current students. School Experience Day Programme hosted at Reigate College: 2010–2012 Reigate College: 2005–2007 the College in May opportunities see www.reigate.ac.uk/jobs Mathematics, Further Mathematics, ●● Sign up via the future first website: Art & Design (Fine Art), Photography, Music, Music Technology, Mathematics Spanish, Physics, Physical Education www.futurefirst.org.uk/register Media, English Language & Literature The University of Law The University of Law will be: Higher Education: Music & Sound Higher Education: Masters in Mechanical ●● Register with our Higher Education: Foundation, Recording, Tonmeister Degree, University Engineering, University of Southampton It’s with great ● Accepting Reigate College Students Camberwell School of Art. BA Fashion new group on of Surrey Currently: Graduate Consultant at excitement that with one grade lower than non-Reigate Design (Womenswear), Central St Martins, Search ‘Alumni Reigate College’ Currently: Professional musician touring Engineering Consultancy Mott MacDonald we’re able to College students MA Fashion Design, with placement year. announce a new ●● Or email [email protected] with Kate Tempest, KT Tunstall & Georgia. specialising in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals ● Supporting College progression events Currently: Work experience at Louis progression Played at Glastonbury & the Mercury Being Captain of the Rugby team helped in the form of talks and workshops Vuitton and Maison Margiela.  agreement, Awards me develop true leadership skills as well ● To get on in Fashion Design it’s important commencing Sponsoring an annual College Law  I was taught by such amazing teachers as lifelong friendships. September 2018. prize for the best Law-related Extended to be as experimental as possible. at Reigate who were all incredibly Project Qualification (EPQ) Determination is also key. passionate about their subjects.

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Right: Addie Knight, Sovereign Sporting Excellence Gymnastics Club

The College attracts students from a huge range of sporting backgrounds, many who go on to compete in AoC Sport competitions, both locally and nationally. Here are just some of our current stars: ● Katie Richards has been playing Basketball for GB for the last three years and won the 2017 WBBL championships with Sevenoaks Suns. In September she’s heading to Northeast College, Nebraska, USA, on a full degree programme Basketball Scholarship and hopes to ultimately play professionally. ● was selected to play Abi Ferguson (3rd from back), George Mustchin Molesey Rowing Club, U16 GB 4s, Hannah Nelson, Beckenham hockey for GB Colleges Hockey Team 2017 Henley Royal Regatta Zak Acharya Liam Hunt Swimming Club Olivia Hunt and continues to play for East Grinstead – one of the country’s top hockey clubs. ● Zak Acharya was selected for the England Hockey Junior Development Squad. ● Liam Hunt played for England U19s Futsal Football Team at the first ever international Futsal tournament in the Netherlands. Charlotte Jenkins, Crawley Table Tennis Club ● became U20 Surrey Anousha Warldey Jade Cooper, San Da and College Sports Activator Pole-Vaulting Champion. ● Billy Monger was nominated for the 2018 Laureus Best Sporting Moment of the Year Award for the moment when Katie Richards he got back into a racing car just two months after the devastating crash in which he lost both his legs. ● Golfer Olivia Hunt reached the final of the 25th Junior European Open 2017 held in Spain in December and was placed 16th in the final – a tremendous Anousha Wardley Lily Gold, Reigate Dragonflies Lacrosse Oliver Watts, achievement having qualified from Copthorne Golf Club Sophie Tarling among thousands of other junior golfers, and competing against experienced national players. Above left to right trampolining stars ● Phoebe Colman has continued to Erin MacDonald, Megan Hunt, Freddie represent Surrey in Squash and got Sharples through to the AoC National Squash Below: Rowan Jenkins, Old Reigatians finals at Nottingham University in March. Rugby Club ● Sophie Tarling competed in the 2018 Cheerleading World Championships in Florida, with the Surrey Starlets Amethyst Team.

Phoebe Colman George Mustchin Billy Monger

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Sports Awards College Sport

Sports Awards Ceremony, Wednesday 25th April, Rispoli Theatre Exceptional sporting talent was recognised during the annual College Sports Awards Netball Squad Ceremony in April. Over 25 individual students received awards, and special mention goes to Phoebe Colman and George Mustchin who were named as Female Sports Person of the Year and Male Sports Person of the Year respectively. Nick Chadwick, Head of Sports Development, who organised the event, Men’s 1st Football Team Men’s 2nd Football Team Men’s 3rd Football Team Basketball Team commented, “We’re really proud of all our sportsmen and women this year. There have been some exceptional performances and the winners were all truly deserving of their awards for their outstanding contribution and commitment to their sport.” Sports people of the year 2018, Phoebe Colman and George Mustchin

Mixed Hockey Team Rugby Team Ladies’ Football Team It’s been another fantastic year for the ● The Mixed Hockey Team won the ● The College launched a Ladies’ Rugby College’s sports teams with some truly inaugural College team for the first time, with some outstanding achievements. Here are just Cup in September, beating Esher excellent performances from Beth some of the highlights: College 1-0 in the final. They also made Spencer (player of the match against ● The Ladies’ Football Team won the it through to the quarter-finals of the Collyer’s) and Martine Patey who Surrey Sixth Form League after a series AoC Mixed Plate. scored the team’s first-ever try. of excellent matches, including a 26-3 ● The Basketball team secured some ● The San Da team won four medals win against Strode’s College. They excellent wins, including 72-40 over in their first national (full contact) remained undefeated all season. College. The top-scoring player competition. Emma Hill of the season was Kerby Pacia.

Winners of the 2018 Reigate Manager’s Player of the Players' Player of the Year Community Sporting Events College Sport Awards year The College’s twelve Sports Activators Men’s 1st Football James Bessant Ryan Shortland have given up a huge amount of their Men’s 2nd Football Lee Peacock Luke Davison-Jones free time over the past year to help with Men’s 3rd Football Josh Seager Alex Moore a variety of community and sporting events, including the annual AoC Table Ladies’ Football Sophie Baggs Xayla-Rae Alberts Tennis South Region Championships in Mixed Hockey Jenna Emmerton Oli Goom December, and an athletics event for Basketball Katie Richards Kerby Pacia primary schoolchildren in January. Our thanks to everyone involved. Rugby Lewis Crouch Max McAuliffe The College continues to support Reigate Ladies’ Rugby Dara Wilson Beth Spencer Priory Youth Football in a sponsorship Netball A Ellie Duffell Sophia Herouvin arrangement that allows some of the Netball B Eloise Streeter Emma Hill club’s 25 youth teams to train and play on the College’s Wallfield pitches and in the San Da Francis Papworth Burrell Ethan Elsdon Sports Hall. Female Sports Person of the Year Phoebe Colman Male Sports Person of the Year George Mustchin Reigate College Sports Activators, left to right: Bradley Dennis Roda, Sean Pasifull, Matthew James, Max McAuliffe Charlotte Jenkins, Liam Hunt, Maddie Conway, Ben Fifield, Megan Hunt, Jade Cooper, Sports Activator of the Year Maddie Conway Francis Papworth Burrell, Ethan Elsdon and Freddie Sharples (not pictured)

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Caught on Camera A day in the life of a Reigate College student

Here are some snapshots from a typical day at Reigate College and a chance to hear from students around campus.

The atmosphere is absolutely buzzing. Anika

There’s College has a real given me sense of the chance community. to flourish. Charlotte Jack

At College It’s a fun, there’s a energetic great balance atmosphere. between Rowan independence and support. Ailsa

Everyone We’d love to hear what you think of is made Rewind! If you open the to feel camera on your welcome phone and focus from the on the QR code start. right, it will take you to a very Harrison short survey.

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