Category: Academic
Reigate Politics students question the health of UK democracy
In front of a packed theatre at Reigate College on a cold Tuesday evening, four of our Upper Sixth Politics students warmed to the task of discussing the state of UK democracy. The students showcased their debating skills, subject knowledge, and passion for the subject, as part of an Applicants’ Event that allowed future students …
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Students get to grips with cutting-edge chemistry
A huge thanks to Servomex Product Manager Dr Stephen Firth for his fascinating talk on how chemistry is key to a cleaner, healthier and more productive world (7 November). Louise Harris, Head of Chemistry said, “Dr Firth gave a brilliant overview of his team’s cutting-edge work in gas analysis, even bringing in specimens in for …
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Maths Olympiad for girls 2024
The first half of the Autumn Term saw four Upper Sixth students taking part in the 2024 Maths Olympiad for Girls. These were girls who achieved high scores in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge in their Lower Sixth. The competition is aimed at girls and young women across the UK and is a 2.5 hours …
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 2024
On Tuesday 1 October 2024, the College took part in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. The competition is open to any student studying Maths or Further Maths in years 12 and 13 and is a 90 minute, non-calculator test that aims to stimulate mathematical problem solving. Taking part helps students’ university applications stand out, since …
Essay writing success for Flo
Congratulations to Upper Sixth Flo R, one of just six runners-up in the 2024 Oxford Scientist Schools Science Writing Competition for students in Year 10-13. Flo, who was at Rosebery School and now studies A Levels in Psychology, Politics and English Literature, chose to write on the theme ‘Data and Humans in the Digital Age’, with …
Army Officer Scholarship
Congratulations to Torin G who’s been awarded a much-coveted Army Officer Scholarship starting in September 2025 with the Intelligence Corps. The Scholarship involves Torin undertaking three years of paid training while studying for a degree in International Relations at Durham University. Torin, who was at Therfield School and is in the Upper Sixth studying A …
Creative Digital Media Production students hit the spot!
Congratulations to Upper Sixth Creative Digital Media Production students May Jeffries, Becca Kendall and Lola Francis for their winning entries in an Advert Competition for three local companies: The Fresh Coffee Company, Blooms and Bakes and Nourished. Lorenza Samuels, teacher and competition organiser enthused, “I’m so proud of the hard work and creativity that went …
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Alfie appears on Talk TV
Well done to Alfie Kingett for throwing himself into the opportunity of taking part as a commentator in a 30 minute, live current affairs show, on Talk TV, on 13 October. Alfie, who was at Oasis Coulson and is studying Politics, Business and Law, was given a list of possible subjects that could be discussed …
A timely look at Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris
Do animals have a moral status?
Philosophy, Religion & Ethics students attended a fascinating talk given by Dr Joachim Aufderheide, Professor of Philosophy at King’s College London (KCL), which explored the question: ‘Do animals have a moral status?’ Dr Aufderheide focused on the position presented by 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant, who claimed that animals have no moral status, because they are …
