On Route Issue 23, Dec 2017
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Issue 23 on route December 2017 This Issue Page 3 Results Roundup 2017 Autumn roundup Welcome to another edition of which has provided more state-of- the College’s On Route newsletter, the-art facilities to enable students to designed for current and prospective achieve at the highest possible level. Page 5 students and their parents or guardians, This term has also seen new Community Afternoon to catch up on ‘news and views’ from developments such as our ‘Lecture across the College campus. series’ (which was kicked off with One of the most exciting developments ‘Why May Lost’ given by Head of in the last few months has been the Politics at Caterham School, Toby opening of our new Dramatic Arts Cooper), our involvement with the Centre, with its high-tech, flexible local charity Loveworks and the hosting and fully-equipped performance and of the Volunteers Fair (page 2). These rehearsal spaces, designed to meet initiatives all demonstrate our intent to the needs of our increasingly popular increasingly support the broader, local BTEC Performing Arts courses – namely community. Musical Theatre, Acting and Dance, Good luck to any of our prospective together with our A Level in Drama & students sitting mocks in January or Page 8 Theatre Studies. February and Happy Christmas and a Mixing A Levels with BTECs In addition, a superb extension to successful New Year to all. the Priory Building has transformed our accommodation for Computing, Geography and Politics. A new Physics lab capped off this ambitious project, Nick Clark, Principal Performing Arts Box Office To book tickets for all the College’s shows, concerts and showcases see www.rcpaevents.co.uk Page 10 Meet England hockey hopeful George Mustchin From microscope to Time to give work of art Another excellent Upper Sixth BTEC Level 3 Art & Design (Graphics) students kicked off the academic year with a trip to Wakehurst something back Place in September, to do research for this term’s ‘Wild England’ project. set of results Examining seeds and plants under the microscope, they photographed some truly remarkable images. Art & Design Course Leader Kristine Sinclair was full of praise: “The students produced some amazing results, which have served as excellent primary source inspiration for their projects.” Since the trip, students have been working hard both on their end-of-term projects and on a mixed-media exercise On Wednesday 8th November, Reigate opportunities on offer locally. exploring different artistic techniques College hosted the 2017 Volunteers Fair, and methods. Not only a great way to serve the Left to right: Laura Zander, Sasha Munn and Maisie Chamberlain organised by Voluntary Action Reigate & community, volunteering enriches They were able to use the images Banstead. students’ educational experiences and Upper Sixth students from Reigate Business and Management in September a combination of both allows students they captured at Wakehurst Place as a College students, together with members offers a chance to gain new skills and College received just rewards for all their 2018. Sasha Munn (centre) also got two to take the courses that give them the reference point, resulting in some really of the public, were able to meet with meet a wide range of people. It is also hard work back in August, when they A*s and an A and will be heading to best possibility of success. creative and dramatic works of art. achieved another outstanding set of UCL to read Economics. representatives from local organisations highly regarded by employers and For example, Zara Munday, who came results. to find out about their work and to university admissions teams. Maisie Chamberlain (right) got two up through the College’s Intermediate learn about the range of volunteering At A Level the pass rate was up from last As and a B and is also taking a year Level 2 Programme, achieved a year to 99.2%, with the College’s BTEC out, before going to study Politics & Distinction* in BTEC Level 3 Health & National results now officially among International Relations at Nottingham Social Care (one A Level equivalent) and Rachael has been a member of Dorking snorkelling club the top in the country with a 100% University. a Distinction* in BTEC Level 3 Sport (two pass rate. An incredible 97.5% of the A Level equivalent). She is now studying for nine years. Having worked her way through the different The College is proud of its impressive Diploma grades (two A Level equivalents) for a degree in Sport & Exercise Therapy courses and qualifications, she now volunteers as a qualified record of getting students onto MVD were high grades (Distinctions or at university in Southampton. BSAC snorkelling instructor. She finds this incredibly courses (Medicine, Veterinary Science Distinction*). In addition, 88.3% of rewarding as it allows her to share her knowledge whilst and Dentistry), with a few examples Dylan Powell took up a place at Subsidiary Diploma grades (one A Level helping others learn and develop new skills. from this year’s cohort including Portsmouth University to study equivalent) were high grades. Sandro Pietrunti (Medicine), Ailish Civil Engineering having gained a Principal Nick Clark commented, “We’re Redmond (Dentistry) and Hannah Parker very respectable A, C, C in Maths, Rachael is studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and has applied to Artwork very proud of all of our students, who (Veterinary Science). Geography and Physics. He said, “I was study Medicine at university. achieved tremendous results, despite very happy with my results. I got into my by Jennifer Reigate College’s Oxbridge success Rowell (above) the significant changes to the A Level first choice uni and had a brilliant time stories included Amelia Hills (two A*s, and Jasmine exams. They’ve all been rewarded for at College.” Morgan and two A grades) who headed to Errin has been part of Reigate First Girls’ Brigade since their hard work, with the vast majority (right) - BTEC she was six years old, when she was taken along by Cambridge to study Classics, Elliot Nick Clark explained, “Students Art & Design moving onto their first choice universities a friend. She made her way up through the different Scott (four A*s and an A) who is doing are helped to choose the right (Graphics) including Oxford and Cambridge.” groups and is now a young leader, working with girls in Natural Sciences at Cambridge and combination of courses and are then Years 3 to 6. Through volunteering she has made new With so many students achieving at Jake Wren (A*, two A grades and a B) taught by specialist subject teachers. friends and has learnt more about herself and others, as the highest possible level it’s difficult to who is reading Anglo Saxon, Norse at As a result, they’re able to thrive in well as learning the value of patience and perseverance! single out individuals. Cambridge. Ben Elliott (three A*s and the supportive, adult environment an A) earned an unconditional place at we create. It provides the perfect Laura Zander (pictured left) achieved two Oxford to study Maths and Philosophy. transition between school and Errin is studying A Levels in Product Design (3D Design), Film, and BTEC Performing A*s and an A grade and will be taking university or employment.” Arts (Acting) and hopes to pursue acting as a career. up a place at Exeter University to study Being able to select A Levels or BTECs or 2 3 Students put Christmas gift bags in tutor pigeon holes for tutor groups to fill for local ‘Give a Christmas Gift’ initiative. Why Reigate was the right choice for me Everyone in the College Community from takes place in the first few weeks of term Teachers to Personal Tutors and members and gives Lower Sixth and Intermediate of the Students’ Union make it their students the chance to get to know their responsibility to ease new students into classmates and Tutors. College life as quickly as possible. Here’s a Student Mentoring Scheme breakdown of the transition programme: Upper Sixth students are trained to support Personal Tutor and advise younger students and help Every student gets allocated a Personal them settle into College life. Tutor, who is someone who teaches them, so students get to know them really well, Freshers’ Party and they become the first point of contact Organised by the Students’ Union in early for any issues or concerns. October, the Freshers’ party is a great opportunity to make new friends and College Community Afternoon Above: Evie (left) and Alicia reconnect with old ones. Above: Joss (left) and Luca This is a fun afternoon of activities which Making the move from school to Alicia who was at St Bede’s is taking other Music students. There’s lots going College can seem like a daunting A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and French on musically - I’ve joined Jazz Ensemble step. Here four students share their and hopes to study Medicine at university. and the Chamber Choir that both run experiences of joining Reigate as lunchtime clubs. I travel here from “My biggest worry leaving school was College. Dorking; it’s so easy as the train service is Community Afternoon having all new teachers that I wasn’t used quick and regular.” Evie is studying A Levels in Law, PE and to. But I found within only a few weeks Reigate College is renowned for its Psychology and joined Reigate from The that you’re with your teachers so much Luca who was previously at Warlingham strong community spirit with students Priory C of E in Dorking. at College that you soon get to know School is doing A Levels in Music, reporting a genuine sense of belonging them really well.