Inspiring the next generation of doctors, dentists and vets

Around 50 Year 11 applicants plus parents/guardians received a warm welcome at our annual Medical Sciences event for would-be doctors, dentists and vets. Following an overview of the support College students can expect as part of our specialist pathway, our visitors also took part in practical lab sessions and got the chance to quiz our …

Layla sheds light on Not-For-Profits

A big thank you to past student Layla Theophilus, who visited College from the charity UNICEF last week (25 September).  Her talk was designed to support Lower Sixth Business BTEC students as they start work on their first assignment: Researching both a for-profit and a not-for-profit organisation using appropriate information sources. Speaking about the importance …

Dylan speaking at the Institute of Water national conference

What a week for three of our alums!

Environmental Health Apprentice Tilly Newton (Reigate College 2017-2019) was named Apprentice of the Year at the Surrey SME Business Awards; Dylan Powell (Reigate College 2015-2017) one of the Institute of Water’s Rising Stars 2024 spoke at their national conference; and AV Senior Associate Director Jamie Smith (Reigate College 2015-2017) was named by Campaign UK magazine …

Past student Lilia kicks off our new Psychology Pathway

Yesterday (11 September) we welcomed Lilia Dobson, our first alumni speaker of the year, who talked to students who are following our new Psychology pathway.  Lilia joined us before she heads back to Exeter University for the second year of her BSc Psychology (with Placement Year).   Psychology teacher and Pathway lead Bryony Birch said, “We’re …

Panel of past students

So good it should be illegal…

Last night we held our first ever Law Pathway event, featuring five alumni working in the legal profession. Our panel of past students included a barrister, two solicitors, a trainee solicitor and a trainee paralegal, all of whom shared their considerable insights and experiences since leaving Reigate College through to their current career. Liz Sanders, …

Jess Coppen-Gardner's musical "What's Wrong with Me?"

Past student Jess premieres new comedy yoga retreat musical

Former Performing Arts student Jess Coppen-Gardner premieres her very own full-length musical ‘What’s Wrong with Me?’ at the Green Room Theatre in Dorking next week (14-18 May). Set in a self-help retreat with a group of guests in search of enlightenment from self-appointed guru Osmond, it features original songs such as “Blame It On Your …

Oskar Scarsbrook

Sports journalist Oskar shares tips for success with English students

Past College student Oskar Scarsbrook charted his journey into sports journalism with Lower and Upper Sixth English students yesterday (31 January). Now Communications Director at Circuit Sport, Oskar explained routes into journalism; actions students can take right now to gain vital experience; and how staying curious about everyone and anyone is key. Oskar said, “In …