2019-20 sixth formsixth best its at education Medicine and Healthcare • BTECs • EPQ • Medicine and Healthcare Academic Achievements • Aspire Principal’s Awards • Musical Highlights Awards • Performing Arts • Principal’s Art and Design • RAFTAs Careers • Remote Learning• Alumni • Sports • Careers and Activities College Community • Trips Academic Achievements Academic Achievements

Lower Sixth student Riana Islam came top in College in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge

Joel Aston is set for St Hilda’s College, Oxford to read Biochemistry

Jacob Foulsham plans to study Medicine at Newcastle From the Principal Isabel Locke has an offer from Birmingham to study History Daniel Selwood won Gold in the UKMT Senior Maths Welcome to Rewind, College’s Challenge annual review. This year has of course been like no other. Many of the events we would ●● High numbers of students have again MVD Successes Writing Success normally include in the review – College received offers from all the Russell The Medicine, Veterinary Science and ●● Rhianna Levy was awarded the British trips, productions, award presentations Group universities (including Oxford Dentistry (MVD) Society has again seen Society of Sports History Award for the and leavers’ send-offs to name but a few – and Cambridge) and for competitive considerable success with university offers best Extended Project Qualification simply have not been able to happen, or at courses such as Medicine and Law. least not in their ‘normal’ fashion. this year (see page 6). (EPQ) for her extended essay, ‘Is ●● Increasing numbers of girls were genetics the primary factor influencing However, rather than dwell on what’s offered places on STEM courses. Maths Challenge the rise of black dominance in sport?’ been lost, I invite you to join with me in ●● A Level Mathematics students took part ●● remembering and celebrating all that Many students have benefitted from the Lower Sixth students Izzy Hudson, in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge in has happened this year. So much has College’s links with higher education Alyssa Gobbin and Daniel Lambert November and between them achieved been achieved – both before and during providers including the University received awards from the Young three Gold Certificates (Riana Islam, Emma lockdown – and I have been continually of Law, the University of Bristol, the Reporters’ Scheme in recognition of Masters and Daniel Selwood), 24 Silver and impressed by the way the College University for the Creative Arts and the their outstanding journalism. 21 Bronze. Riana also went on to achieve community has come together and found University of Roehampton. an outstanding 85 out of 100 in the Senior Film and Media News new ways to excel. Not only has learning Xia Gray has an offer to study HSPS (Human, Deborah Elenge plans on taking up her ●● Data from HESA (Higher Education Kangaroo Round. ●● taken place remotely, but we’ve also seen Social and Political Science) at St Catherine’s offer to study Chemical Engineering with a Statistics Agency) has shown that Emma Ricketts, Amy Wallis, Matthew virtual award ceremonies, exhibitions, College, Cambridge Placement Year at Loughborough University students from are Hosp and Amy Watt-Pringle were Nuffield Placement Summer offered places on the British Film community events and more. And many ●● The pass rate was 99.4% for A Level and more likely to achieve a 1st class Summer Results 2019 2019 Institute’s Film Academy residential individuals, both current and former again 100% for BTEC Level 3 courses degree (including from Russell Group Last summer’s results were among the best students, have gone above and beyond to universities) compared to students from Deborah Elenge undertook a four-week course. in with the College again excelling This enabled the vast majority of students give back to society. any other type of sixth form provider. Nuffield Research placement in August ●● Lucy Prouton, Adaam Wallis, Harriet in ‘Valued Added’, where students to take up their first-choice university or 2019, for which she was awarded a Gold Ogunyemi, Mya Williams, Toby The strength of our community is perhaps outperform their nationally generated apprenticeship offer, including places at ●● The College’s new pathways tutorial Crest Award. After College she plans on Maynard, Aarun Seeruthun, Evie best demonstrated in the Reigate College predicted grades based on GCSE results. Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and programme has helped students taking up her offer to study Chemical Nebbitt and Ella Gill attended the BFI’s performance of ‘Times Like These’ by the In summary: medical schools. reach their preferred next step, Engineering with a Placement Year at Foo Fighters, brilliantly put together by the whether university, apprenticeship or Film Academy Network Film Production ●● 81.3% of A Level results were grade A* Loughborough University. Music Department. If you’ve not already employment. course at Shepperton Studios. to C Destinations Headlines seen it, I urge you to take a look. ● ● This year over 800 students have History News ●● 90.5% of BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary applied to university making the Upper Sixth A Level History students Isabel Diplomas (the equivalent of one A College one of the largest providers of Locke and Kit Barraud won places on the Level) were Distinction or Distinction* students to UK universities. Lessons From Auschwitz Project this year.

2 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 3 Aspire Extended Project Qualifications

Students with high GCSE results are invited onto the College’s such as an EPQ (see page 5). Students interested in specific areas Students on the Aspire Programme are invited to do an Extended ●● Cameron Fowler investigated the question: ‘Should 3D printed Aspire Programme in the Lower Sixth. This bespoke programme take part in their own enrichment activities, such as the MVD Project Qualification or ‘EPQ’ alongside their other subjects. organs be used for transplantation instead of the more traditional has been designed to offer additional support throughout the Society (see page 6). This is all in addition to the support given to Because it demands good organisation, research and presentation method of organ donation?’ university application process to help students secure places from all students by the Careers Department (see page 21). skills, the qualification is highly valued by universities and the top universities and on the most competitive courses, including ●● Subhan Khan looked into the potential use of gold nano-particles As in previous years, students who’ve been through the Aspire employers alike. Last year the College’s pass rate was 100% with Law, Medicine and STEM. in the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) Programme have again received an impressive number of offers, 78.7% achieving an A* or A. ●● Callum Moore addressed the issue of whether changes in Alongside an additional weekly seminar with an Aspire tutor, many of them from the prestigious ‘Russell Group’ of universities – An EPQ can be on just about anything – the only requirement is technology have affected the development of memory in students have access to personal statement writing workshops, and over 100 students have received four or more Russell Group that it’s something the student is passionate about – and can take adolescent brains talks from visiting speakers, external events such as Corpus Christi offers. Here’s where some of this year’s Uppers are hoping to take the form of a dissertation, field study, performance or artefact, for Masterclasses and the opportunity to take additional qualifications up their places. example. Here are some of this year’s stand-out projects: ●● Caitlin Edge’s EPQ was entitled ‘To what extent could the UK’s withdrawal from the EU be described as instigating a political revolution?’

Joel Aston Ben Bradley Scarlett Casey-Harwood Will Elphick Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Biology, Chemistry, French, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further History, Law, Psychology Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics Mathematics, Physics Mathematics First choice offer: Law, First choice offer: Biochemistry, First choice offer: Physics, Keble Birmingham First choice offer: Economics, St Hilda’s College, Oxford College, Oxford Exeter Dominic Terry designed, constructed and evaluated his own drone Mia Bleach wrote and illustrated an original children’s book

Amy Watt-Pringle’s documentary on the Michael Hutton Chloe Legge Rami Madanat Tara McConnell-O’Neill experience of a drag queen in modern society Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level Subjects studied: A Level helped secure her a place on a BFI Film Academy Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics History, Mathematics, Politics English, History, Philosophy course Mathematics, Physics First choice offer: Biomedical First choice offer: Politics and First choice offer: English, Exeter Rhianna Levy’s essay, ‘Is genetics the primary Alex Davis created a corset using First choice offer: Chemistry Sciences, York Economics, SOAS factor influencing the rise of black dominance traditional sewing methods with Molecular Physics, Imperial in sport?’ was awarded British Society of Sports History Award for the best EPQ

4 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 5 Medicine and Healthcare BTECs

Events of this year have been a powerful reminder of the vital importance of the role of medicine and healthcare in society. With that in mind, we are delighted that so many Reigate College students choose to go on to train as doctors and other healthcare professionals – and this year is no exception. The MVD Society has again been an invaluable source of support and guidance for students applying to study Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. It gives students the opportunity to discuss ethical issues and medical hot topics, hear talks from guest speakers, attend additional events such as Operating Theatre Live, and receive advice on personal statements, interview technique and arranging work experience. As a result, this year’s MVD students have accepted the following offers (among others received): BTECs are a great choice for many students in their Level 3 Study Programme. Their Beth Aldridge Veterinary Science Nottingham more applied, coursework-based approach makes them excellent preparation for further study, employment and apprenticeships, and with 90.5% of the College’s BTEC Level 3 Manny Chaffe Medicine Sheffield Corie Anderson Subsidiary Diploma students achieving a Distinction or Distinction*, it’s easy to see why Holly Davies Medicine East Anglia Subjects studied: BTEC Performing Arts they’re an increasingly popular option. (Acting), Dance, Applied Science Jacob Foulsham Medicine Newcastle While some students choose to study entirely BTECs, others mix and match their courses Cameron Fowler Medicine Leeds Next: Acting and Stage Combat, University with A Levels. Here’s what some of this year’s Upper Sixth students, who did at least one Sasha Graham Medicine East Anglia of Essex BTEC, are planning to do after College. Mukunth Kowsik Medicine Birmingham James Williams Medicine Anglia Ruskin Ewan Young Medicine (with a Gateway Year) East Anglia

Alongside the MVD offers, a large number of this year’s students will also be going on Dr Anna Mustill shared her experiences of to train in different areas of healthcare, ranging from Nursing and Paramedic Science to working as a GP with MVD students Physiotherapy and Midwifery.

Jonathan Springett from St George’s Hospital discussing his work as an Anaesthetist Georgia Pitts Eve Wilcox Subjects studied: BTEC Law, A Level English Literature, Geography Subjects studied: BTEC Business, Law, A Level Sociology Next: Law, the Next: Accountancy Apprenticeship with the BBC

Operating Theatre Live took place in January Cameron Fowler has been offered a place to study Medicine at Leeds

Zoe Beck Sophie Raccagna Harvey Cuffe Sophie Stevens Subjects studied: BTEC Health Subjects studied: BTEC Subjects studied: BTEC Subjects studied: BTEC Applied & Social Care, Applied Science Computing, Engineering, A Level Business, Performing Arts Science, Health & Social Care, (Medical) Fashion & Textiles (Acting), A Level Media Studies A Level PE

Shannon Doherty (left) plans to train as either a nurse or paramedic Next: Social Work, University of Next: Cyber Security & Forensic Next: Film Production, University Next: Sport Rehabilitation, Jodie Connelly has a place to study Midwifery at Surrey University after taking a gap year; Tara Luke has a place to study Adult Nursing Sussex Computing, for the Creative Arts St Mary’s University, Twickenham at Manchester

6 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 7 Fine Art Showcase Film & TV Awards

Our annual Art & Design Exhibition was moved online this year with Reigate College’s very own virtual gallery released on 24th June. If you haven’t already visited, take a look at www. reigate.ac.uk/art-design-exhibitions2020 which includes work from Upper Sixth A Level Art Our BTEC Digital Design (Fresh Start) (Fine Art), Photography, Fashion & Textiles, Graphics, Product Design (3D Design) and BTEC students created some inspired portrait Digital Design students. We’ve chosen some of the highlights from our A Level (Fine Art) images this year: students here. Naomi Bexley

The RAFTAs are a celebration of the achievements of Upper Sixth students on each of the College’s three Film and Media courses: A Level Film Studies, A Level Media Studies and BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production. Rather than the usual ‘red carpet’ event in Ellie Pankhurst Scarlett Thorpe Heidi Durston the College’s Rispoli Theatre, this year’s RAFTAs took the form of a live Instagram event (at 7pm on 14th May), followed by a 40 minute YouTube video (see The RAFTAs 2020 Full Awards Show!) to announce the winners. Congratulations to all the students who were nominated for awards, and a huge ‘well done’ Rohan McLean to the 2020 RAFTA winners:

Best Production Crew Harriet Grey, Adaam Wallis, Lucy Prouten, Leah Terry Poppy McAllister

Best Screenplay Oliver Peal

Lala Asadova Best Television Script Louis Forsyth Best Production Design Kaia Longhurst Sayer

Best Website Ellen Salisbury Louise Harrington Zindzi Williams Best Graphics Molly Trubee

Best Sound Design Kai Forbes

Best Cinematography Harriet Grey

Best Digital Media Xia Gray Convergence

Best Editing Callum Kane Ella Marshall Abigail Slade Best Freelancer Raphaël Pacaud

Best Director Bethany Conn

The Above and Beyond Amy Watt-Pringle Award

Best BTEC Production Lucy Hunnable

Best TV Drama Ewan Hughes-Phillips Programme

Best Short Film Dylan Rampartap Rebecca Griffin Nadya Tarasheva Mia Bleach Luca Hilling

8 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 9 Future Stars of Stage and Screen Performing Arts

With a thriving department, great facilities and five different courses to choose from, it’s no wonder that so many College students elect to Here’s a snapshot of some of the performances, workshops and study Performing Arts. The skills and experience gained are invaluable whatever career path lies ahead, which for some is to star on stage trips Performing Arts students took part in this year: Evelyn Stephenson-Oliver or screen! Here’s where some of this year’s Upper Sixth Performing Arts students are planning to continue their training: ●● Audition masterclass and workshop with the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) ●● Workshop with the cast of Hamilton (selected students) ●● Trip to see PPA production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ●● Performances at Reigate Christmas Fair ●● Monologue Slam competition at Nescot College ●● Panto tour to local primary schools Ella Bowers Abbi Burgess Libby Canagasabey Hollie Clarke Bethany Coombes ●● Christmas Showcase Place offered: Theatre Place offered: Drama Place offered: Dance, Place offered: Acting, Place offered: Performing and Film, University of and Music, Bath Spa Kingston University Arts (Musical Theatre), Lower Sixth Dance students in Hot Feet ●● Hot Feet Dance Show Bristol University UCEN Manchester ●● Dance Showcase for prospective students ●● Visit from the Institute of the Arts Barcelona ●● Headshotz – an evening of solo performances ●● Trip to see Come from Away ●● Cross College Show: Oliver Twist

Lower Sixth Dance students in Hot Feet Libby Canagasabey

Leah Lyons Donegan Maddie McKee Dimple Malhi Tim Mukahanana Lee Reeve Place offered: Musical Place offered: Musical Place offered: Dance: Place offered: Creative Place offered: Theatre, Canterbury Theatre & Acting for Film, Urban Practice, University Artistry, The Academy of Performance Preparation Christ Church University University of Chichester of East London Contemporary Music Academy (PPA)

Musical Theatre Final Showcase in rehearsal Upper Sixth Dance students in Hot Feet Lucy Nash

Odette Slape Chloe Torrance Naomi Walker Isabella Williamson Tegan Woolnough Place offered: Place offered: Musical Place offered: Place offered: Dance, Place offered: Musical Performance Preparation Theatre and Arts Performance Preparation University of Roehampton Theatre, University of Academy (PPA) Development, University Academy (PPA) Portsmouth of Chichester

Not pictured: Corie Anderson (Acting and Stage Combat, University of Essex); Kaia Longhurst Sayer (Drama and Performance, London South Bank University); Lucy Prouten (Theatre and Film, University of Bristol); Alex Sharpe (Drama, University of Greenwich); Lucy Walker (Italia Conti) Hayley Turner as Nancy in Oliver Twist Lucy Walker as Oliver Twist Macy Tate

10 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 11 Photography Showcase Back to the beginning

We would normally include photos from the Leavers’ Fest in the end of year review. Instead, we invite this year’s leavers to take a trip down memory lane to where their College Millie Bolton journey began, with their very first Lower Sixth community event in September 2018.

Charlie Carcavella Rocco Quirici

Aurora Street Rosheena Sheehan Indio Harrison

Georgia Chandiram Elin Griffiths

Joshua Cockell Rochelle McGowan Jordan Watkin-Jones Max Thompson

Alice Forde Ellen Dempster Caitlin Briody Savannah Ouzoun

12 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 13 Principal’s Awards Principal’s Awards

Applied Science (Medical) English Literature Media Studies Travel & Tourism Ellie Colegate Achievement Grace Emmett Achievement Emily Benison Achievement Lily Hewitt Achievement Zackarias Galliers Achievement Zachary Breslin Contribution Polly Cleeve Achievement Kaylum May Achievement Jordan Hammond Achievement Estella Faratro Contribution Aleks Konstantinov Achievement Rochelle McGowan Achievement Daisy Haddad Achievement Jude O’Connor Contribution Ellie Wade-Halpin Achievement Louis Walshe Achievement Mariam Abbas Contribution Jason Russell Contribution Charles Castle Contribution Elle Meacher Contribution Sophie Stevens Contribution Danny Shonk Contribution Louis Forsyth Contribution Shaunie Ware Contribution Applied Science (Physics) Kiri Stewart-Whyte Contribution Music Video Games Art & Mechanics Ella Smith Achievement Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Benjamin Norris Achievement Rocco Quirici Achievement Jessica Hartley Contribution Amy Watt-Pringle Achievement James Dunne Contribution Art (Fine Art) Caitlin Edge Contribution Music Technology Paul Rimmington Award for History Mia Bleach Achievement Cameron Fowler Contribution William Blayney Contribution Subhan Khan Contribution Rami Madanat Georgina Ellis Achievement Lauren Keen Contribution Biology Fashion & Textiles Performing Arts (Acting) Lauren Barber Achievement The University of Law Award Megan Adams Achievement Amy Watt-Pringle Achievement Aurora Street Contribution Daniel Clarke Each year, every member of the teaching staff is invited to nominate up to two students Joel Aston Achievement Performing Arts (Dance) Film Studies who have stood out amongst their peers for either their achievement or their contribution Fiona Kehl Achievement Isabella Williamson Achievement Amy Watt Pringle Achievement William Dyer Award Jasmine Lee Achievement Elizabeth-Rose Contribution to the subject. Alongside these subject awards, there are also a number of special Polly Cleeve Contribution Canagasabey for the best all-round Intermediate student individual and community awards. Business Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Esmee Allenby Straker Achievement French Kaylum May Amy Bartlett Achievement Lucy Walker Achievement Our congratulations to all those students who received a Principal’s Award this year, and Adam Atia Achievement Madeleine Rhodes Contribution Hayley Turner Contribution Mentoring especially to the eight students who received a fantastic three awards each. Sean Baker Achievement Philosophy Isaac Biggerstaff Achievement Geography Rebecca Beynon Bronze Sairah Ahmad Achievement Alice Lynn Achievement Zachary Breslin Achievement Amy Louw Bronze Elizabeth James Achievement Rebecca Beynon Contribution Cecilia Domingos Achievement Alice Lynn Bronze Fiona Kehl Achievement Photography Jake Gray-Linney Achievement Joe Pohlman Bronze Max Roberts Contribution Ellen Dempster Achievement Joshua Dunstan Silver Isobelle House Achievement Rocco Quirici Achievement Aksa Khan Achievement German Mia Puplett Silver Chloe Church Achievement Jordan Watkin-Jones Achievement Simon Marchant Achievement Mia Wraight Silver Jessie-Eve Okasili Achievement Physical Education Amelia Clark Gold Jessica McGarrigle Achievement Marnie Ekins Achievement Joshua Tite Achievement Graphics Liam Cross Gold Aleks Konstantinov Achievement Charlotte Parker Achievement David Monk Contribution Benjamin Taggart Achievement Rhiannen Herpe Gold Lucas Patel Contribution Gym Instructing (Gym Based Exercise) China-Marie Kill Gold Tiasha Bunyan Achievement Yasmin Parker Contribution Chemistry Physics Jack Large Gold Megan Adams Achievement Health & Social Care Kiera Nixon Gold Nicole Carvey Achievement Benjamin Bradley Achievement Benjamin Bradley Achievement Isabelle Pereira Selvati Gold Julie Daniels Achievement Lucas Donachie Achievement Emily Redgate Achievement Nadya Tarasheva Gold Silvia David-Andor Achievement Emily Morigeon Achievement Scott Shannon Achievement Daisy Haddad Achievement Gus Farndon Contribution Jasmine Tite Contribution Students’ Union Awards Aksa Khan Achievement Politics Ewan Young Contribution Max Callender Bronze Katie Nicholson-Best Achievement Daniel Clarke Achievement Classical Civilisation Umaira Rahim Achievement David Frost Achievement Xia Gray Bronze Lucy Challinor Achievement Hannah Thorndale Achievement Harmony Higginson Contribution Karoline Lincoln Bronze Taylor Edgar Contribution Hannah Embling Contribution Karoline Lincoln Contribution Dhruvi Patel Bronze Computer Science History – Early Modern Product Design (3D Design) Kalin Potter Bronze Fardeen Dowlut Achievement Caitlin Edge Achievement Oliver Williamson Achievement Angela Ibasco Silver Cameron Scarr Contribution Katie Nicholson-Best Achievement Elle-Louise Dale Contribution Louise Millington Silver Computing Karoline Lincoln Contribution Psychology Shala Monderin Silver Sophie Raccagna Achievement History – Modern Jasmine Lee Achievement Finlay Evans Gold Kalvin Waiton Achievement Hollie Clarke Achievement Imogen Oxley Achievement Rebecca Griffin Gold Criminology Rami Madanat Achievement Isabelle Pereira Selvati Achievement Sarah Morgan Gold Amelia Blake Contribution Max Roberts Contribution Anna Windsor Achievement Sophie Raccagna Gold Niamh Casey Contribution Alice Sadler Contribution Sophia Dunican Contribution Cameron Royer-Kennedy Gold Digital Design Ewan Young Contribution Faythe-Louise Parsons Contribution Maisie Trubee Gold Olivia Hilton Achievement Law Benjamin Sherlock Contribution Molly Trubee Gold Catherine Lewis-Orr Achievement Daniel Clarke Achievement Anna Sullivan Contribution Adaam Wallis Platinium William Ayling Contribution Natasha Clear Contribution Public Services Students receiving two Awards Lauren Keen Contribution Jack Jones Achievement Joshua Cockell Achievement Drama & Theatre Harry Nash Achievement Rebecca Grant Achievement Megan Adams Rebecca Beynon Jordan Hammond Achievement Hollie Clarke Achievement Anna Windsor Achievement Max Callender Hollie Clarke Harvey Knight Contribution Lucy Waller Achievement Zachary Breslin Contribution Polly Cleeve Caitlin Edge Adam Morphew Contribution Economics Scarlett Casey-Harwood Contribution Grace Emmett Jordan Hammond Charlie Gibson Contribution Solomon Nevins Contribution Max Callender Achievement Lily Hewitt Lauren Keen Molly McPartlin Contribution Joshua Weston Contribution Alfred Edwards Achievement Fiona Kehl Aksa Khan Faythe-Louise Parsons Contribution Sociology Yasmin Kane Achievement Subhan Khan Aleks Konstantinov Caitlin Etheridge Achievement Jack Large Achievement Mathematics Jasmine Lee Alice Lynn Benjamin Bradley Achievement Tansy Gomez Achievement Joshua Pettitt Achievement Kaylum May Katie Nicholson-Best Grace Emmett Achievement Somechi Obuaya Achievement Miguel Mota Contribution Kiera Nixon Somechi Obuaya Sasha Graham Achievement Samuel McLeod Contribution Somechi Obuaya Contribution Faythe-Louise Parsons Isabelle Pereira Selvati Jack Large Achievement Kiera Nixon Contribution Max Roberts Contribution Rocco Quirici Sophie Raccagna Rami Madanat Achievement Spanish Engineering Oliver Williamson Anna Windsor Elizabeth Richardson Achievement Thomas Briley Achievement Ewan Young Andy Chen Achievement Ivan Wood Achievement Lui Ferrara Forbes Achievement Will Cottrell Achievement Taryn Cole Contribution Sport Students receiving three Awards Matthew Dobson Achievement Isobel Herd Contribution Adam Bower Achievement Benjamin Bradley Zachary Breslin Oliver Williamson Achievement Subhan Khan Contribution William Claydon Achievement Daniel Clarke Jack Large English Language & Literature Maximilian Kyriakides Contribution Beth Nicholas Achievement Karoline Lincoln Rami Madanat Danielle Dodman Achievement Benjamin Lacey Contribution Thomas Parsons Achievement Max Roberts Amy Watt Pringle Chloe Veasey Achievement Ross Paterson Contribution Jaimin Patel Achievement English Language Thomas Seery Contribution Jamie Harris Contribution Students receiving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Lily Hewitt Achievement Mathematics (Further) Calum Knapp Contribution would normally be listed here; however, due to some Lauren Ockham Achievement Luke Ayres Contribution Lee Peacock Contribution students being unable to complete the award at present, the Leisha Marsh Contribution Daniel Selwood Contribution Lewis Scott Contribution list of names will be announced at a later date.

14 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 15 Musical Highlights New Music Academy

Reigate College’s Music Summer Music students have the choice of three School for budding writers, performers separate courses at Reigate College (A and technicians was launched in 2019. Level Music, A Level Music Technology The students pictured all attended the and BTEC Music (Performance)) as well as week-long school before enrolling on all students having the opportunity to join one or more of the College’s Music the Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Choir, courses in September 2019. College band, vocal group, songwriting club and more. Hunter Lee Lauren Keen Unfortunately the 2020 school was cancelled due to the pandemic but we This year’s Music performances included: very much look forward to running it ●● Lower Sixth BTEC Bash, 22nd October again during the summer of 2021. ●● Upper Sixth BTEC Music Performance, 26th November “I didn’t know anything about the technical side of music-making but I learnt so much in a week.” Noah ●● Winter Concert, 3rd December ●● Battle of the Bands, 2nd March Although lockdown brought an end to the year’s official programme, it certainly did not deter our brilliantly talented Music Richard Hams Ciara Corrigan-Margetts students who lifted all our spirits with some fantastic virtual performances (see pages 22–23).

Days Notice, winner of this year’s Battle of the Bands

A Level Music Technology and BTEC Music (Performance) student, Joy Eden

Marcus Velissarides Jack Hughes David Frost Ben Norris Daniel Pohlman

Reigate College Pop Choir Tim Mukahanana Drew Burridge Hourglass

16 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 17 Design Showcase College Community

Here are some of the highlights from this year’s A Level Product Activities and Wellbeing Pop-up event The Students’ Union has been hard at work Design (top half) and Graphic Design (bottom half) students. this year, organising a fantastic range of Lauren Payne community and charity events. They’ve also been at the heart of the new wellbeing pop-up events, alongside the team of dedicated staff and Student Mentors. Here are some of this year’s pre-lockdown community highlights (read more about the College community in lockdown on pages 22–23): I Love Reigate College event I Love Reigate College event RU OK? Pop-up event ●● Community Afternoon (September) ●● Activities and Wellbeing Fair (September) ●● Freshers’ Party (October) ●● Age Concern Appeal (December) ●● Christmas Gratitude Week (December) ●● Ellie Pearson Billy Winchester Harrison Watson Activities and Wellbeing Pop-up event (January) Christmas Gratitude week ●● I Love Reigate College (February) ●● Fundraising for the Guide Dogs, Samaritans and the Lucy Rayner Foundation (February) ●● RU OK? Pop-up Wellbeing events (throughout) Members of the 2019–20 Students’ Union handed over the reins to the new team in May. We wish them every success in their Activities and Wellbeing Fair Age Concern Christmas lunch next steps.

Molly Trubee Rebecca Griffin Finlay Evans Louise Millington Sarah Morgan Equality Officer President Events Officer Student Ambassador/ Environment Officer Verity Evans Nathan Lay Millie Hitchcock Leo Gojkovic Applied for Filmmaking at Politics and International Urban Planning, Design Events Committee Law with BIMM Institute, Brighton Relations, University of and Management, GAP year working and Max Callender Criminology, Karoline Lincoln Nottingham UCL (University College travelling in Australia, Administrator University of Student Ambassador/Events London) followed by Camp America Economics, LSE Surrey Committee

Aleks Konstantinov

Maisie Trubee Cameron Shala Monderin Angela Ibasco Sophie Raccagna Adaam Wallis Environment Officer Royer-Kennedy Charity Officer Student Events Officer President Social Policy with Equality Officer Sociology, Ambassador/ Cyber Security and English Language and Study Abroad, Philosophy with Integrated University of Events Committee Forensic Computing, Literature (with a study University of Bristol Foundation Year, Royal Surrey Nursing Studies University of abroad year), University of Holloway, University of (Registered Nurse Children’s Portsmouth Sussex London Nursing), Not pictured: Xia Gray, Student Ambassador/Events Committee; HSPS, University of Cambridge. Dhruvi Patel, Charity Officer; Biomedical Science with Kai Forbes Jamie Sicely Charlie Carcavella Thomas Byron Foundation Year, University of Surrey. Kalin Potter, Charity Officer; Psychology, University of Surrey.

18 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 19 Beyond the Classroom Careers

It’s been another busy year for the Careers Before remote learning took over, College students made the most of the many Department with over 800 students applying to opportunities on offer beyond the classroom, including over 50 different clubs in university, and new progression tutorial pathways for the Activities and Wellbeing Programme, volunteering placements, course and those in the Upper Sixth wishing to embark on an College-wide trips, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award and more. apprenticeship or enter employment after university. As well as offering individual support and guidance, Above, former students returned to the Careers team also put on a wide range of events College in National Apprenticeship The Reigate College Careers Team Week; below, Get Ahead Day 2020 throughout the year. Here’s a roundup of what’s happened this year: Music Technology trip to Cold Stores Recording Studio Beyond Reigate Information evening for parents (January) of Lower Sixth students National Lunchtime talks Apprenticeship Week (February) Get Ahead Day Careers Fair with 116 exhibitors (February) from universities, employers and gap year organisations; talks; one-on-one sessions; seminars and masterclasses Apprenticeship Show, A chance to explore Sandown Park (March) Apprenticeship opportunities Lower Sixth Progression A series of online talks, Week (June) activities, information and more Lunchtime Insight talks A series of talks from industry Some of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award winners (various) specialists Politics trip to Westminster at St James’s Palace Work Experience All students are encouraged to secure an experience of the workplace during their Lower Sixth year, and the College is grateful to the many local and national organisations for their support with this. During the past year, students have benefitted from insight days, work shadowing, workplace visits, or, in more recent times, virtual presentations, meetings and online tasks. All opportunities on offer through the College are advertised to students through the weekly Careers Bulletin.

Handmade hats from the We are grateful to all those who have offered their support this year, including: College’s new Knitting Chamber Ensemble Club Geography trip to Iceland

Debating Society

Trampolining Volunteers Fair, December 2019 Biology field trip

20 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 21 Remote Learning College in Lockdown

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and in line with As well as learning, a whole host of other activities government guidelines, from Monday 23rd March, student moved into the virtual world, including Equality learning took place remotely. We are enormously grateful and Community Day, Progression Week and to all those who worked tirelessly to ensure the College’s A Level Media Studies student Amy Watt-Pringle produced a time capsule The 2020 Principal’s Awards were launched with a specially produced video in place of the Careers advice, annual Awards Ceremonies, video capturing her final day in College on 23rd March usual ceremonies high standards of teaching have been able to continue the Art & Design Exhibition, Wellbeing sessions, – and although Reigate College students are used to charity fundraising, Introductory Day for current working independently and making use of the College’s Year 11s, not to mention the countless other online library of resources, it was impressive seeing how ways staff and students past and present have they adapted to the new way of learning. contributed to ensure the College’s strong sense of belonging continues. Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received: Thank you to everyone in the Reigate College My teachers are immensely supportive. We’re community and beyond for your involvement and given loads of resources when work is set and support. then there are virtual Teams lessons to check everyone understands the work and where you can ask questions. Once the work is completed, it’s marked quickly and returned with great feedback. You can email the teachers whenever you have any queries and they come back to you promptly. Abigail Staff and students recorded their own version of the Foo Fighters song, College students past and present recorded ‘Don’t Go Out’, an adaptation of Dua Lipa’s hit ‘Don’t The Equality and Community Event raised £1,300 for ‘Times Like These’ Start Now’ SASH Every Wednesday the College sends a wellbeing email which includes activities you could do and provides information on how to access more support if you need it. Hollie-Mae

My teachers have supported me by giving advice and also reassurance on my work. They’ve been very helpful in not putting too much pressure on us, and are very understanding if you’ve had a tough week mentally and need a few more days to complete the work. Madeline

One of the nice things about College is that you’re treated like an adult, not a child. There was a couple of weeks in lockdown when I was struggling to keep on top of my work and I A Level Fine Art student Mia Bleach created a series of illustrations College Footballers took part in a ‘keepy-up spoke to my teachers about it and they were so depicting life in lockdown College science equipment was donated to the NHS challenge’ to inspire students to keep exercising Art & Design Exhibition 2020 understanding. Freya

My teachers have been immensely supportive during lockdown, providing me with ways I can organise myself better. On top of that, College has been very supportive in ensuring we keep a positive mind-set. You really feel you’re not on your own! Ania

I am very impressed by how Reigate College has handled these uncertain times. Year 11 Introductory Day took place virtually on 30th June; Upper Sixth students Jack Large (pictured) and China-Marie Kill took new Upper Sixth parent Upper Sixth English Language & Literature student Michael The SU produced a video explaining the Equality Act 2020 for starters on a tour of the College campus in one of the day’s specially McDelling shared a poem he wrote expressing what he learnt the College’s Equality and Community Event produced videos in lockdown

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We’re delighted to be able to keep in touch with our former students through our thriving Almuni network. Our thanks in particular goes to those who’ve supported current students this year by returning to College to give talks and Dan Noble presentations, or – in more recent weeks – through online vodcasts. Anastasia Cawkwell Yathu Nimalan Honey Meakings Kayzia Ballantyne Here are updates from just a few of the Reigate College Alumni, ranging from former students just graduated or completing Apprenticeships to those further on in their careers.

Wing Lam Lau Matt Swain Elliott West Jack Hinton Florence Little

Wing Lam Lau Matt Swain Elliott West Jack Hinton Kayzia Ballantyne Previous School: Oakwood Previous School: Reigate Previous School: Riddlesdown Previous School: Royal Alexandra & Albert Previous School: Nonsuch Reigate College: 2013–2015 Reigate College: 2014-2016 Reigate College: 2014-2016 Reigate College: 2010-2012 Reigate College: 2009-2011 Biology, Geography, History Mathematics, Physics, Business Studies Business, IT, Media Studies Dance, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre), Biology, Chemistry, French, Psychology Higher Education: Business Management, Higher Education: Accounting, University Higher Education: HNC Construction English Language & Literature Higher Education: Medicine, King’s Swansea University of Durham Management, London South Bank Currently: Starring in Starlight Express College London University Currently: Graduate position in Currently: KPMG’s Sponsored Degree I loved my time at Reigate. It gave me Currently: Junior Doctor, specialising in Procurement with Boeing following a Programme Currently: Apprenticeship, Mace Obstetrics and Gynaecology the confidence and skills to follow my placement year with Worcester Bosch Construction The College Careers Department was so passion for Dance. I loved my time at College...I had Reigate College’s Alumni is a Reigate College teachers never gave up supportive. I’ve had the chance to work on top amazing support from all my teachers. professional network of around 2,000 on me and always encouraged me to go projects around London and be part Honey Meakings former students who are studying or beyond the scope of the course, which Anastasia Cawkwell of the team building landmarks on the Previous School: The Ashcombe Florence Little working in a wide range of areas. was indispensable for my assignments at Previous School: Reigate London skyline. Reigate College: 2017– 2019 Previous School: Reigate university. Reigate College: 2014-2016 Business, Health & Social Care, Sociology Reigate College: 2011–2013 Help us grow the network, so that Biology, Psychology, Geography Yathu Nimalan Spanish, French, Politics together we can help inspire and Dan Noble Currently: PR & Communications Higher Education: Paramedic Practice, Previous School: St Bede’s Apprenticeship, Ministry of Defence Higher Education: French & Spanish (First support current students. Previous School: St Bede’s University of Surrey Reigate College: 2014–2016 class Hons), University of Leeds My Apprenticeship is such an amazing ●● Sign up via the future first website: Reigate College: 2014-2016 Currently: Paramedic for the NHS Information Technology, Economics, Currently: Living and working in Australia Music Technology, Media Studies, Mathematics opportunity. I get to work in the MOD www.futurefirst.org.uk/register head office in London; I have my own Mathematics The teachers at Reigate were amazing. Higher Education: Accounting and I loved how encouraging and caring the projects to work on and I’ve been given a ●● Register with our Currently: Absolute Radio presenter They boosted my confidence and Finance, Oxford Brookes University staff were at Reigate. lot of independence. group on encouraged me to follow my dream of Currently: Graduate scheme with To be successful in radio, whether it’s becoming a paramedic. Enterprise Holdings Search ‘Alumni Reigate College’ presenting or producing, you need to be creative and able to think on your feet. ●● Or email [email protected]

24 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 25 Sports Awards College Sport

Winners of the Reigate College 2020 Sports Awards Individual Sports Jonny Tibble Person of the Year Men’s 2nd Football Team Men’s Hockey Team Team Sports Person of Lee Peacock the Year It was another impressive year for Sport Men’s 2nd Team in the Cup, although ●● The Netball A Team displayed great at the College, although there was missing out on playing in the final in attitude and skill throughout the season, Congratulations to all those students recognised Sports Ambassador of Simone Kellard understandable disappointment at not be their League due to lockdown. particularly during their 32-21 win the Year in the Reigate College Annual Sports Awards, being able to complete the season and against College; the strong ●● The Women’s Football Team remained announced via a specially produced video – in the case of the three Men’s Football commitment of the Netball B Team Players’ Player of Coach’s Player of Most Improved in the top half of their League all season released on social media on Wednesday 6th the Year the Year Player Award teams – defend their titles as winners of the meant they won the majority of their and reached the fourth round of the May. A total of 34 students received awards, Surrey Sixth Form Leagues. The planned matches. Men’s 1st Football Lucas Alloway Louis Marshall Jamie Mander AoC Knock-out Cup. demonstrating the strength of the College’s inter-College Olympics also regrettably Team ●● Both Hockey teams played really well sporting community. had to be cancelled. Here’s a roundup of ●● A large squad of committed players this term and had some fantastic results Men’s 2nd Football Jude O’Connor Jacob Robinson Ossie Paul the situation to March: meant the College was able to field The 2020 Individual Sports Player of the Year thanks to the input of award-winning Team two Rugby teams. They had some went to Upper Sixth student Jonny Tibble, ●● The Men’s 1st Football Team entered coach Wendy Russell. great games with notable wins against who’s played in both the College’s Mixed and Men’s 3rd Football Josh Bashir Adam Bower James Burridge lockdown top of the League and were Team , Collyer’s and Esher ●● The Basketball Team reported some Men’s Hockey Teams and has represented on course for a second successive College. great wins against , St Surrey in Hockey since the U14s. This year he League title; the Men’s 2nd team Women’s Football Evie Nebbitt Lara Sandle Leila Treacher John the Baptist School, Esher College was selected to play in the Men’s GB Colleges finished level on points with Godalming ●● Led by new coach Neil Hobbs, the and John . Hockey Squad, a tremendous achievement. Men’s Rugby Will King Andrew Dearden James Burge College at the top of their League; Women’s Rugby Team came second in the AoC Sevens Tournament at ●● Jack Large beat Bradley Berrill 21-15 in Lee Peacock was named Team Sportsperson of Women’s Rugby Clare Maxwell- Alia McCarthy Freya Forrest the Men’s 3rd Team also had a great Worthing Rugby Club. the final of the annual Reigate College the Year. An “outstanding and reliable player”, Timmins season, even beating Reigate College Badminton competition in December. Lee has represented the College at Football Netball A Simone Kellard Taea Scott Sasha Graham throughout his time here and this year was co-captain of the Men’s 1st Team. Netball B Maddie Curry Francesca Evans Charlotte Rich The Sports Ambassador of the Year was Mixed Hockey Jonny Tibble Sehran Wright Beth Nicholas awarded to Simone Kellard who has been a Men’s Hockey Marcus Austin Toby Wyner Freddie Baker key player in the Netball A Team and has given many hours of her free time to prepare kit for Basketball Morten Jakubowski Adam Green Alexander Hadouka fixtures, and help promote and develop sport at Coach of the Year Rachel Conquest, Women’s Football the College.

Women’s Football Team Men’s 1st Rugby Team

Basketball Team Men’s 1st Football Team Jack Large and Bradley Berrill

Jonny Tibble Netball Captains, Emma Masters Netball Team A Netball Team B (B Team), Taea Scott (A Team) 26 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 REIGATE COLLEGE REWIND 27 College Life

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