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NEwS FROm THE COLLEgE
Ratcliffe’s Progress in 2013
Dear Old Ratcliffians, of others, regardless of background:
these are the qualities that I believe
We have celebrated achievements
in all aspects of our school life over prepare Ratcliffe students in the most
the past year, namely academic, co- meaningful manner for life after School
curricular and community building. and once they leave home.
Examination results at A Level and With a thriving and rejuvenated
GCSE were outstanding. Nearly 90% Chaplaincy Team nurturing the spiritual
of our A Level students secured their welfare of the School community, it
frst choice university, the majority of has not been hard to maintain the
which are members of the prestigious exceptional pastoral care for which
Russell Group. Over a quarter of our Ratcliffe is justifably noted, both within
GCSE students attained at least eight the Boarding Houses and, indeed, Celebrating A Level results
A*/A grades, and are now studying not throughout the School. The Boarding
only their chosen A Level subjects, but Houses have continued to grow in
also AS Critical Thinking, which we strength and depth, attracting students
have introduced into the Sixth Form of impressive quality and character; you include a multi-purpose Main Hall that
curriculum from this September for would be most welcome to come and will allow us to accommodate whole-
our most able and ambitious students. meet them! school assemblies and celebrations
Congratulations, one and all! across the Junior and Nursery ages.
In all that we do, as staff and students, There will also be state-of-the-art
That all of this has been achieved we remain deeply committed to Science and Technology areas, as well
with an active commitment to the upholding our School motto, ‘Charity as beautifully-designed spaces for a
Gospel values of universal respect is the Fulflment of the Law’. I am bespoke Library and a dedicated Music
and welcome, which we consistently immensely proud of my teaching and Room with adjacent practice facilities.
emphasize at Ratcliffe, is something support staff and, of course, all of our At the centre of the new building will
of which we can all be truly proud. students, and I thank them for their be a quadrangle that will ensure that
My simple mantra to the students, to unstinting support of me in leading this the building is bathed in natural light.
work hard – to access opportunities fne community. I would also like to In time, we hope to add a new Sports
later in life, so that they may exercise thank parents, grandparents, friends, Hall, squash courts and a twenty-fve
both morally informed and materially governors, trustees and the Rosminian metre indoor heated swimming pool.
benefcial choice; to play hard – to community for their support of Ratcliffe Clearly, such an undertaking, whilst
develop life-skills such as leadership, College. tremendously exciting – as we embark
teamwork, motivation, self-discipline, We fnd ourselves at a particularly upon nurturing today’s young acorns
integrity and perseverance, through exciting and pivotal moment in the to grow into fne Ratcliffan oaks – is
Sport, Music, Drama, the Combined history of the College, for on Monday costly. If you feel you can support this
Cadet Force and The Duke of 19th August 2013, work commenced project in material terms, not only
Edinburgh’s Award; and to look after on the new building, Ratcliffe College would I be extremely grateful, but you
each other – to show consistent Preparatory School. The new facility will will also be assured of your special
respect, understanding and support
place in our glorious history.
Finally, I would like to thank you, Old
Ratcliffans, for your continued support
of Ratcliffe College. It is always an
honour both to attend Old Ratcliffan
events elsewhere and to host Old
Ratcliffan events here at Ratcliffe,
this year’s Summer Ball being just one
such fne example. May you and your
family be blessed with good health
and happiness in the year ahead; I do
hope that I shall have the pleasure of
meeting you at Old Ratcliffan events.
God bless,
With warmest wishes,
Gareth Lloyd
L to R: Rishi Soni (13) (Head Boy), Shona Traynor (13), Gareth Lloyd, Katharine Lloyd, Headmaster
Emma Mee & Abe Mee (92)
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NEwS FROm THE COLLEgE
Ratcliffe’s Progress in 2013
Dear Old Ratcliffians, of others, regardless of background:
these are the qualities that I believe
We have celebrated achievements
in all aspects of our school life over prepare Ratcliffe students in the most
the past year, namely academic, co- meaningful manner for life after School
curricular and community building. and once they leave home.
Examination results at A Level and With a thriving and rejuvenated
GCSE were outstanding. Nearly 90% Chaplaincy Team nurturing the spiritual
of our A Level students secured their welfare of the School community, it
frst choice university, the majority of has not been hard to maintain the
which are members of the prestigious exceptional pastoral care for which
Russell Group. Over a quarter of our Ratcliffe is justifably noted, both within
GCSE students attained at least eight the Boarding Houses and, indeed, Celebrating A Level results
A*/A grades, and are now studying not throughout the School. The Boarding
only their chosen A Level subjects, but Houses have continued to grow in
also AS Critical Thinking, which we strength and depth, attracting students
have introduced into the Sixth Form of impressive quality and character; you include a multi-purpose Main Hall that
curriculum from this September for would be most welcome to come and will allow us to accommodate whole-
our most able and ambitious students. meet them! school assemblies and celebrations
Congratulations, one and all! across the Junior and Nursery ages.
In all that we do, as staff and students, There will also be state-of-the-art
That all of this has been achieved we remain deeply committed to Science and Technology areas, as well
with an active commitment to the upholding our School motto, ‘Charity as beautifully-designed spaces for a
Gospel values of universal respect is the Fulflment of the Law’. I am bespoke Library and a dedicated Music
and welcome, which we consistently immensely proud of my teaching and Room with adjacent practice facilities.
emphasize at Ratcliffe, is something support staff and, of course, all of our At the centre of the new building will
of which we can all be truly proud. students, and I thank them for their be a quadrangle that will ensure that
My simple mantra to the students, to unstinting support of me in leading this the building is bathed in natural light.
work hard – to access opportunities fne community. I would also like to In time, we hope to add a new Sports
later in life, so that they may exercise thank parents, grandparents, friends, Hall, squash courts and a twenty-fve
both morally informed and materially governors, trustees and the Rosminian metre indoor heated swimming pool.
benefcial choice; to play hard – to community for their support of Ratcliffe Clearly, such an undertaking, whilst
develop life-skills such as leadership, College. tremendously exciting – as we embark
teamwork, motivation, self-discipline, We fnd ourselves at a particularly upon nurturing today’s young acorns
integrity and perseverance, through exciting and pivotal moment in the to grow into fne Ratcliffan oaks – is
Sport, Music, Drama, the Combined history of the College, for on Monday costly. If you feel you can support this
Cadet Force and The Duke of 19th August 2013, work commenced project in material terms, not only
Edinburgh’s Award; and to look after on the new building, Ratcliffe College would I be extremely grateful, but you
each other – to show consistent Preparatory School. The new facility will will also be assured of your special
respect, understanding and support
place in our glorious history.
Finally, I would like to thank you, Old
Ratcliffans, for your continued support
of Ratcliffe College. It is always an
honour both to attend Old Ratcliffan
events elsewhere and to host Old
Ratcliffan events here at Ratcliffe,
this year’s Summer Ball being just one
such fne example. May you and your
family be blessed with good health
and happiness in the year ahead; I do
hope that I shall have the pleasure of
meeting you at Old Ratcliffan events.
God bless,
With warmest wishes,
Gareth Lloyd
L to R: Rishi Soni (13) (Head Boy), Shona Traynor (13), Gareth Lloyd, Katharine Lloyd, Headmaster
Emma Mee & Abe Mee (92)
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