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The Old R The Old Ratclifan 2012 | Introductionatclifan 2012 | News from the College Talent Recognised: Celebrating Ratcliffe’s Scholars! The word ‘education’ is derived from and it provides strength and depth Cunningham Trust Fund, bursaries the Latin ‘educere’, ‘to draw forth’. to a school committed to working are available to both children of Old I believe vehemently that every child hard and playing hard in a mutually Ratcliffians or to others who would has unique gifts and talents, and it supportive and respectful community. not have been able to attend a school is incumbent upon us, as teachers Congratulations, therefore, to all of our such as Ratcliffe. and parents, to inspire our children scholars! to discover and develop these talents. If you would like to support any of Talent alone is not enough to allow these funds, please contact Andrew a student to impress in his or her Bursaries Yell (82), Development Director: relevant field: commitment on both As well as awarding scholarships for ayell@ratcliffe.leics.sch.uk. the part of teacher and student talent, through the Peter Daley Fund Gareth Lloyd is essential. We all need to be and the Ratcliffian Association and Headmaster determined to persevere when challenges and obstacles are encountered. Self-discipline, careful time-management to achieve a balance between all commitments, a passion to achieve one’s best and innate talent are the hallmarks of success in competitive arenas, whether academic, artistic, dramatic, musical or sporting. We are delighted that, at Ratcliffe College, such qualities are recognised and celebrated. It is fitting to do so, it congratulates and motivates the worthy recipients within our Scholarship Programme, it inspires fellow students who will frequently respond by raising their own aspirations and levels of attainment, Ratcliffe’s Scholars! ‘Opera By Candlelight’ This was the sixteenth year of the annual ‘Opera by Candlelight’ event which is held to raise funds for The Music Scholarship Fund. This year we raised £3407.40, enabling another group of students to continue to benefit from the Music Scholarship. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S ‘OPERA BY CANDLELIGHT’: 23RD MARCH 2013. For tickets, please contact Mary Goldstraw: marygoldstraw@hotmail.co.uk. Mary Goldstraw Governor The Old Library transformed Register online at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uknline at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uk Register o 9 9