Category: Educational Experiences
Philosophy Script-Writing Competition Winner
Well done to Upper Sixth Philosophy student Alex Knowles, who was the winner of a competition run by an organisation called ‘The Philosophy Garden’, in association with the University of Birmingham. The competition centred on writing a script about the relationship between Art and Philosophy. Alex’s winning script was turned into an animation, which will be shared …
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Classics Essay Competition Winner
Congratulations to Hattie Huxley, who has won an essay competition – the Mary Renault Classical Reception Essay Competition, run by St Hugh’s College, Oxford. Hattie was previously at Overton Grange school and is currently in the Upper Sixth studying A Levels in Classics, History and Film.
Investing in a financial future
On 8 July, 23 students from across the College headed to Fidelity International’s Kingswood campus for the first of three fact-finding visits on careers, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities in finance. Careers Advisor Amy Ingrassia said, “Our students really got a feel for working life in Fidelity’s amazing offices and connected with a host of welcoming employees, including …
Imperial Science in Medicine Prize 2024
Five teams of students took part in this year’s Imperial Science in Medicine Prize. Working together in multi-disciplinary teams with their staff mentors, students used the format of ePosters to present their range of innovative ideas. Liz Sanders, Associate Director (Pathways) at the College commented, “Students demonstrated both excellent research skills and innovative thinking while at the …
Biology Trip to Marwell Zoo
43 A Level Biology and BTEC Applied Human Biology students participated in an Animal Behaviour Conference at Marwell Zoo on Monday 1 July. The trip was of particular interest to students considering applying to study Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing and those interested in Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation. Students carried out their own pilot and …
Reigate College’s Stock Trading Competition
On 21 June Lower Sixth Economics students took part in a visit to the The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre at the University of Reading. The visit followed Reigate College’s Stock Trading Competition, an internal competition organised by the College’s Economics Department. Oliver Wright, Head of Economics at the College explained, “Many of our Economics students have shown interest in working in the Financial Services sector, so the trip was designed to expose …
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Health and social care practitioner day supports careers planning
Students following our Careers in Health Pathway and our Health and Social Care students met a range of professionals working in the sector at our newly created ‘Meet the Practitioner Day’ on June 10. Head of Health & Social Care Belinda Jones explained, “We designed the day to give our students a taste of life in a range …
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Students hold the front page in journalism workshop
Monday (17 June) saw Lower Sixth English and Media students act as the editorial team for a fictional news desk in a session run by Editorial Development Director Lucy Dyer from The School of Journalism. Richard Vardy, Head of English, explained, “Our students really engaged in the discussions to determine which stories would make the …
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New Law Pathway evening event for Lower Sixth open for booking
Current Lower Sixth students who are considering a career in Law are now able to book onto our first ever Law Pathway Evening Event on Wednesday 5 June. We have a fantastic Q&A panel of past students lined up to talk about routes into the legal profession including apprenticeships; experiences of applying for Law; what …
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Architecture Club Meetings
Our thanks to Heather Levine-Chesler, Director of LCM Architects, who came in to College on 7 May to talk to aspiring Architects and Interior Designers during the first of the College’s weekly Architecture Club meetings. Heather gave students a brilliant insight into her route into Architecture and subsequent training, showing them a range of impressive buildings she’s …
