Reigate College’s Students’ Union is made up of 20 student members. The SU serves as the main link between the College’s senior management team and the student body.
Student officers meet once a week and representatives are regularly invited to attend meetings with the Principal, Deputy Principals and College Governors.
Aims of the Students’ Union
- to strengthen the community spirit within the College
- to promote the College’s position in the local community
- to ensure that students have a voice in the running of the College
The Union’s responsibilities include
- fundraising for charity and extra facilities for students
- raising students’ issues and concerns at College Corporation and College Board meetings
- organising social events, such as the Freshers’ Party
- organising charity and awareness days
Contacting the Students’ Union
The Students’ Union meets every Tuesday at 12 mid day in Room P103 and all students are welcome – subject to space!
Students can get in touch with the SU by emailing studentsunion@reigate.ac.uk
The Union Executive consists of up to 20 student members. Student members are nominated every year, with candidates being selected during the Summer Term.
Available roles include:
President/Joint President, Equality Officers, Events Officers, Charity Officers, Enrichment Officers, Environmental Officers and Wellbeing Ambassadors.
The Student Union Executive for academic year 2024-2025 is:
Presidents | Sophia Bryant, Daisy Vera |
Equality Officers | Evie Dobbe, Mary Ojo, Rihanna Ranaweera |
Events Officers | Isabelle Jackson, Isabella Paloba, Emma Shaw, Mark Vidler, Christina Thomas |
Charity Officers | Kelysha Ohene-Kena, Isabelle Long, Lily Marshall, Zena Morsi, Poppy Coleman |
Enrichment Officers | Luke Arnell, Louise Hartley, Arthur Melrose |
Environmental Officers | Felicity Francis, Evie Lord |
Wellbeing Ambassadors | Sasha Dil Devincenzi, Sara Littlefair |
The Students’ Union organises a variety of events during the year – from the Freshers’ Party in October to a Christmas Charity Event in December – and the Equality and Community Day usually held in the Summer Term.
The SU plays a huge role in making the College a ‘supportive and caring community’ by getting students together to have some fun and help raise funds for a range of worthwhile charities (including local, national and international causes).
Please see the College Calendar for the specific dates of what’s coming up this year.
October | Freshers’ Party |
Black History Month Celebrations | |
November | Gratitude launch, focusing on local charities |
December | Gratitude Week – Age UK, Loveworks, The Gambia |
January | Mental Health Awareness Week |
February | Peer on Peer |
March | Charity Week |
June | Community Afternoon |
In 2009 the College set up a new fundraising initiative, The Gambian School Appeal establishing a link with Wellingara Nursery School in the Gambia. Donations of clothes and computers are now made on an annual basis and the SU takes a lead role in raising funds to help with the on-going improvement of the school’s facilities and equipment.
The College has a long term charitable commitment to the Wellingara Nursery School in the Gambia.
Since the link was established, the Students’ Union has raised significant funds for the nursery school.
These funds have been spent on:
- the training of new teaching staff
- much-needed play equipment
- the refurbishment of the school, plus the building of a new sheltered area.
The College also organises an annual collection of second-hand computers and good quality clothes that are used by the school and local villagers.
Education is free for children aged 8 and above in the Gambia, but many schools will not accept children who’ve not had a formal primary-school education. For this reason, a huge number of children end up with no education at all, as many families simply can’t afford to pay for their children’s initial education.
All Reigate College students are eligible for the TOTUM Card, which gives them discounts in shops, galleries and museums, in addition to discounts on travel costs (with some participating organisations).
The card costs £14.99 but if used appropriately will pay for itself within the first week! Students should always ask if the card is accepted as often retailers don’t promote it.
The card also serves as a membership card and gives students the chance to attend national conferences.
The sale and distribution of the cards is organised by the College’s Students’ Union officers (more details at enrolment). Cheques for £14.99 should be made payable to Reigate College Students Union.
For more information see the TOTUM Card website and their New Offers webpage.