Category: Academic
Senior Maths Challenge 2020 (UKMT)
Congratulations to all the Upper and Lower Sixth Students who took part in this year’s UK Senior Maths Challenge. David Neumann, Further Maths Course Leader, commented: “I was really pleased to see so many Reigate College students taking part in this year’s challenge – 71 in fact – which is more than we’ve ever had …
‘Virtual’ Politics Event for Applicants: Tuesday 24 November 2020, 4.30pm
The first of our series of Virtual Events for Applicants will be hosted by Reigate College’s Head of Politics, Nick de Souza, who also hosts the popular podcast, the A Level Politics Show. Aimed at all students who may be considering studying Politics at A Level, this hour long event will give a great insight …
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BTEC Level 3 courses help Reigate College students secure top university places
Looking at the university destinations of this year’s Reigate College leavers presents a convincing argument for incorporating one or more BTECs into sixth form study programmes. The table below gives some specific examples of the courses and universities this year’s leavers went on to and the courses they took while at the College. For privacy …
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Results day 2020
Congratulations to all our Upper Sixth students receiving their results today. The past few months have been extraordinarily difficult and challenging for everyone, and we’d like to pay tribute to Reigate College students for the enormous resilience and maturity they have displayed in these unprecedented circumstances. As in previous years, there are numerous success stories …
Aiming high at university
Last week marked the UCAS deadline for accepting offers, and even in these uncertain times, progressing to university remains the preferred choice for the majority of College students. The College’s Careers Department supports all students with targeted advice and guidance for their next steps, with a bespoke Aspire Programme offered to those students looking to …
Rhianna Levy scoops British Society of Sports History Award
Congratulations to Upper Sixth student Rhianna Levy who this week has been awarded the British Society of Sports History Award for the best Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Previously at Riddlesdown Collegiate, Rhianna studied A Levels in Biology, Psychology and Physical Education, and chose her EPQ (the equivalent of half an A Level) to address the …
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Principal’s Awards 2020
Each year we celebrate the achievements of our students with two Principal’s Awards ceremonies in the Rispoli Theatre. Due to the current exceptional circumstances we are unable to hold the ceremonies themselves, but the awards are being made nonetheless, and we are delighted to be able to announce the recipients. Each teacher is invited to …
Top Class University Success
The College has just received notification from HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) about the degree classifications of Reigate College students, graduating from university in 2019. These are compared to students from other types of sixth form – including state school sixth forms and independent schools. In summary, Reigate College students who completed degrees in 2019 …
The girls taking STEM by storm
With the role of Science so much in the spotlight at the moment, we’re really pleased that so many Reigate College students have chosen to study STEM subjects at university. It’s also noticeable again this year that high numbers of girls from the College have been offered places on what are traditionally male-dominated courses. For …
Future medics
The vital role of the medical profession in society has perhaps never been so profoundly appreciated as it is right now. With that in mind, we are delighted that so many Reigate College students choose to go on to train to become doctors – and this year is no exception. Manny Chaffe, Holly Davies, Jacob …
