The Principal writes …… After ten years as a member of the Local Governing Body (LGB) and the last two years as Chair, Mrs Karen Myring has decided to step down from the Board as her term of office comes to an end. Mrs Myring has been a strong supporter of Riddlesdown for a long time and her role on the LGB has seen her oversee health and safety, HR and a range of community issues. Her relationship with the Collegiate will continue as she joins the group of Members who oversee the work of The Collegiate Trust Board of Directors and we are grateful for her continued contribution. Mr Vernon Rapley, previously Vice Chair, has now been appointed as the new Chair of the LGB and he will be supported by Mr Raj Jhangiani as Vice Chair. At the same time, a vacancy has arisen for a Parent Governor and we will shortly be seeking applications for this role. Working as part of a LGB can be a very stimulating and rewarding experience. It brings opportunities to better understand and contribute to the leadership of the Collegiate and I hope will be appealing to some parents. I will write with further details next week. Thank you to parents of Year 10 students who attended the Welcome to GCSE Evening this week; I hope that it was informative and useful. Year 10 students will be the first Year Group to follow reformed GCSEs in all subjects; all grades will be awarded on the new 9-1 scale and the nature of courses is more demanding. Students have been preparing for such demands throughout Key Stage 3 and are settling well into their new courses - we hope and expect that their continued hard work will lead to continued good progress. I wanted to remind students of the need to be alert and sensible on their journeys to and from the Collegiate. As far as possible, students are advised to walk in pairs or small groups, to use well lit paths and to avoid contact with strangers. If at any time a student becomes concerned for their safety, they should return to the Collegiate if still in the vicinity. If not, they should try to move away from the situation and alert a parent/member of staff as soon as possible. I would be grateful if parents would reinforce these messages. The purpose of this advice is not to cause unnecessary concern, but it is just a routine reminder as we head into autumn. Please also remind students not to walk on the farmland in the surrounding area to avoid damaging any crops and to ensure that they stay on the footpaths in these areas. Finally, a reminder that College VI Open Evening for current Year 11 students and their parents will take place on Thursday 12th October 2017, 6-8pm. We are looking forward to welcoming students and supporting them with their course choices at this event.

Newsletter for Students and Parents

Friday 6th October 2017

AQUILA ORION PEGASUS PHOENIX CPA COLLEGE VI

Timetable:

Week commencing Monday

9th October will be

Timetable Week B Learners of today, Leaders of tomorrow.

Forthcoming Events

9th October

Art Lecture 2.40 – 4.00 pm

10th October

Year 11 Geography Fieldwork

Tech Club Hall 3.30 – 4.30

11th October

Year 11 Geography Fieldwork

12th October

College VI Open Evening

Message from Vernon Rapley Chair of Local Governing Body It is an honour and privilege to have been elected as Chair of the Local Governing Body. I look forward to building on the success of my predecessor Karen Myring by working with Mr Dey and his talented team to take Riddlesdown Collegiate ‘beyond outstanding’. I have no doubt that the role will be challenging at times but I can take comfort from the fact that I will be supported by an excellent Vice Chair, Raj Jhangiani, and a diverse and experienced team of governors. Together we will ensure that the correct level of governance is in place but most importantly that we are a catalyst for change, seeking to make positive improvements for students and staff, now and into the future. The National Governors’ Association describes the role of Chair as: a confidant, a manager, a critical friend, a cheerleader, an ambassador, an arbiter and possibly a mentor and coach. I will look to balance these roles to complement the support available to the Collegiate from The Collegiate Trust and provide a bespoke level of support for Mr Dey and his team. Those of you who know me may doubt my capabilities as a ‘cheerleader’ but during my tenure you should expect to hear me singing with praise, at every opportunity, about the wonderful students, staff and facilities that make Riddlesdown Collegiate so much more than just an ‘Outstanding’ school.

2017-2918 Young Enterprise Company Programme We would like to wish the following students: Shanice Blackman, Lewis Pole, Maria Christou,

Hannah Elliott, Jessica Fish, Nithan Anilal, Christopher Luala and Kieren Samms good luck

as they embark on the 2017-2918 Young Enterprise Company Programme.

Participation in this programme gives students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their

business and entrepreneurial talents. As part of the programme they set up and run a business

under the guidance of a business volunteer.

The students make all the decisions about their company, from deciding on the company name

and product to creating a business plan, managing the company finances and selling to the public.

They will be present at a trade fair prior to Christmas to sell their products and I am sure they

would welcome your support.

Ms Lynch

College VI

Director of Business Education

Year 13 Art & Photography Amy Fogden who is Year 13 had the pleasure of

teaching Year 12 Art students photography techniques

in a session that was delivered by her.

Students were able to see from another student’s

perspective how photography informs art and

vice-versa. Fantastic job Amy and well done.

Miss Quigley

Uniform Thank you for your on-going support by ensuring your son/daughter wears the correct uniform

every day. The smart wearing of correct school uniform is central to the ethos of the Collegiate as

it demonstrates pride in the school and a readiness to work.

All students are required to wear the correct uniform and to wear it correctly and to support this,

the Collegiate is prepared to lend spare items of uniform, if required, to allow students time to

replace any lost or damaged items.

Unfortunately some students are choosing not to wear their uniform correctly despite numerous

general reminders and a number of individual warnings.

Please remind your daughter(s) that skirts should not be rolled at the waist or worn at an

unacceptably short length. The school skirt, available from Hewitts, should be long enough so that

it is worn to the centre of the knee.

Any student that persists in wearing her skirt inappropriately, will now be required to wear school

trousers instead. Please ensure your daughter(s) own the correct skirts by the end of this half

term.

Mrs Williams

Deputy Principal

FORC Quiz Night Save the date for the FORC quiz night which will be Friday 24th November at 7.00pm. Teams of 8

and £5 per ticket. More details to follow in next week’s Newsletter.

Year 7 Choir of the Year Tickets All tickets have been allocated for Choir of the Year 2017, however, we have a number of parents who

are on a waiting list.

If you know that you can no longer attend Choir of the Year please may you return your tickets

or inform Miss Surbey so that we can reallocate your tickets. This will mean we have a full hall for the

competition in 2 weeks time.

Mr Rees

Acting Director of Music - CPA College

My Fair Lady—Rehearsal Schedule 2/10 –6/10

DAY STAFF LUNCHTIME

12.20 – 1.00

(unless

otherwise

stated)

PDT

Tuesday/

Thursday

AFTER SCHOOL 15.30 – 17.00 Tuesday,

Thursday. 14.40 – 16.00

Monday, Wednesday,

Friday.

MONDAY 09.10.17

COLLEGE

VI

TUESDAY 10.10.17

TKW

ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA

AMC FTD WLR

HALL ALL CAST OPENING

WEDNESDAY 11.10.17

TKW Higgins – Why can’t

the English

AMC FTD GEC

Higgins “Why can’t the English’

– Higgins/ Eliza/ Cockneys/

Pickering

THURSDAY 12.10.17

TKW Eliza’s – Wouldn’t it

be loverly

ORCHESTRA

AMC FTD WLR

Higgins “Why can’t the English’

– Higgins/ Eliza/ Cockneys/

Pickering

FRIDAY 13.10.17

GEC WLR

ALL CAST - Wouldn’t it be

loverly

TKW ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA

Riddlesdown PE Fixtures Forthcoming Event

9th October

Under 14s Teams A&B vs Wallington - Home - 3.30-6.00pm

10th October

Surrey School Under 14s & Under 19s

Year 11A Football vs Tenison’s - 3.30-6.00pm

11th October

Cross Country - Coombe Lodge - 10 –6.00pm

College VI vs Tenison’s - Home - 3.30-6.00pm

12th October

Year 10 Rugby vs Shirley High School - Away - 3-5.00pm

Year 9A Football vs Tenison’s - Away - 3.30-6.00pm

Year 8A Football vs Harris South Norwood - 4.30-6.00pm

13th October

Year 11 Rugby vs Warlingham - Home - 3-5.00pm

Parking and collecting students from PE fixtures/ extra curricular activities

We ask that parents park in Honister Heights and not drive to the school gate. The school

must not be blocked. Many thanks for your cooperation.

2nd October

Jamie’s

Farm

3rd October

Jamie’s

Farm

Year 11

Road Safety

Tech Club

Hall 3.30 –

4.30 pm

Parents In-

formation

Meet- ing –

New York

Main Hall 6 –

7pm

4th Oc- tober

Jamie’s Farm

Roe-

National Curry Week Tuesday 10th

October

Chicken Korma Chicken

Jalfrezi Vegetable

Balti

Pilau Rice Mini Samosa Naan Bread

Ice Cream

£2.30

Best Attendance: 25th September 2017

Year Best Tutor

Group

College

7 JWU 99.6% Pegasus

8 SEA 98.1% Phoenix

9 JAH 97.8% Pegasus

10 OMM 97.5% Pegasus

11 RJK 97.9% Phoenix

12/13 SPO 97.8% College VI

Percentage of Students with 100% Attendance

Aquila 81.8%

Orion 79.25%

Pegasus 85%

Phoenix 82.9%