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CALLED TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL retreats offer this opportunity. A retreat experience allows time for COLLEGE NEWS
those attending to think and build their relationships with God,
“[We] should feel perfectly at peace and full of joy, resting themselves, and with others. This academic year, Year 7 visited The
entirely upon their Lord.” – Blessed Antonio Rosmini Briars, where they spent time building friendships and exploring

Ratcliffe’s vision is for each student to leave the College having their faith. Unfortunately, the annual retreat to Alton Castle for
developed Strength of Mind, Strength of Values, and Strength the Year 8 students was cancelled, but we hope to run a retreat
of Purpose, but what does this really mean, and how do we relay experience for them next year.
this message to the school community? Each week, the Senior
Leadership and Chaplaincy Teams lead or facilitate assemblies that THANK YOU
are designed to engage, develop, and inspire those present, and Finally, I would like to give special thanks to the Chaplaincy and
every other week, individual year group assemblies further support Charities staff and student teams – in particular, Mr Walsh, who
this. Many students, staff members, and guests have addressed us continues to lead the VSU each week.
this year. Particular highlights have been presented and created
by students ranging from Years 8 to 13, including Sophie Brown, Emma Hall
Kiki Ng, and Yasmina Lock (all from Year 12), who spoke about the Lay Chaplain
importance of charity and the work of CAFOD. Students are also
encouraged to develop their faith outside school, and residential

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