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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION SPORTS EVENTS OBITUARIES

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COLLEGE NEWS RATCLIFFE’S PAST
OR NEWS

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6 BIRTHS 72

COUNCIL RATCLIFFE LINKS

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23 MARRIAGES 77

EVENTS DIARY DATES
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WHAT IS THE RATCLIFFIAN ASSOCIATION?

The Ratcliffi an Association is the society of former pupils of Ratcliffe College, known as ‘Old Ratcliffi ans’ (ORs). Founded in 1865, when a
group of past pupils met at Ratcliffe and brought the Association to life, its objective is simple: to nurture the relationship between past
pupils, the College, and current pupils, for the benefi t of both the College and its Old Ratcliffi ans.
Upon leaving Ratcliffe, after the Sixth Form or earlier, all pupils become lifetime members of the Association, joining a 6,000-strong
community across the globe. As members, ORs receive news updates via email, social media, and through this annual magazine. ORs also
receive invitations to Association and College events, which offer the perfect opportunity to reunite with old friends and to reminisce
about times at Ratcliffe. The Association website, www.ratcliffi anassociation.co.uk, allows ORs to reconnect with their old classmates,
as well as giving them the opportunity to support current pupils and young ORs through a careers and mentoring programme.
The Association is governed by the Ratcliffi an Association Council, which is made up of 25 to 30 former pupils from all age groups, as well
as representatives of the College and the Association Offi ce. The Council oversees all budgets, expenditure, events, and communications,
and it ensures that the Association delivers its objectives for the mutual benefi t of Old Ratcliffi ans and the College. Council meetings
are held twice a year, and a president and vice president are elected at the AGM each year, which usually forms part of the Association’s
Reunion Weekend in the summer.
The Association Offi ce (based at the College) is open four days a week and is managed by Sarah Gretton, who, together with Katherine
Lang as Secretary, oversees the day-to-day running of all Association activities.
So, if you have a story to tell, news to share, or time available to offer your expertise and experience to current students and young ORs,
please get in touch with the Association at alumni@ratcliffecollege.com or on 01509 817054.

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