Category: Alumni
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, …
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 …
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Alumni demystify medicine and dentistry admissions tests
Lower Sixth students attending a workshop about the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
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 …
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Hannah’s ocean adventures profile a life in marine biology
Congratulations to Reigate College alumna Hannah Gibbs, whose marine biology focused Instagram account recently clocked up 1m views on a single video and nearly 100k followers. Set up four years ago to chart day-to-day life studying for her Master’s degree in Marine Biology, Hannah is passionate about sharing her knowledge and educating others in the …
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Teagwen shares wonders of the microbial world
Past student Teagwen Cameron shared her passion for a life scientific through an in-person talk on Microbiology today (Tuesday 9 January). As well as giving an overview of studying the subject at degree level, Teagwen also reflected on her hands-on experience working in industry and in the lab. Teagwen said, “I’m driven by a desire …
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Practice makes perfect
Would-be vets following the College’s Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry (MVD) pathway practised for upcoming university interviews with past student Amy Sanders on Tuesday (2 January). Now in her third year at the University of Bristol, Amy ran a group workshop to tease out our students’ views on topical issues such as ethics and new developments …
Inspiring Apprentices
Take a look at the range of Apprenticeships undertaken by some of our former students, in our newly improved, online Alumni gallery Past Student Profiles – Reigate College The gallery is designed to help students explore and understand Apprenticeship routes as part of their progression planning while at College. Our Alumni Coordinator Kate Oake is …
Lauren celebrates apprenticeship award win
Huge congratulations to ex-Reigate College student Lauren Day for winning ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the 2023 Reigate and Banstead Business Awards. Lauren left the College in 2022 with A Levels in Product Design (3D Design) and Maths plus a BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering, providing a firm base for her dream career …
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AtkinsRéalis apprenticeship visit
Reigate College Alumna Shanice Ali and her colleagues played host to sixteen of our Computing and Business students on Monday. Designed to offer a taste of life as an apprentice at AtkinsRéalis, they headed into the company’s offices in London for a full day’s work experience. As well as a presentation on the company and …
