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The Old Ratclifan 2014 | Introductionhe Old Ratclifan 2014 | News from the College The Old R The Old Ratclifan 2014 | Introductionatclifan 2014 | News from the College T The Ratcliffe College Foundation There is no finer inheritance December 2013, relaxed atmosphere and get to know which raised others who are working or living in the an incredible city. £6,000. My gratitude also In October 2014, the Headmaster and extends to those I met with Old Ratcliffians and current who responded parents whilst on a business recruitment to our Paving trip to Hong Kong. We also attended Stones Appeal – the Hong Kong OR Dinner on October an opportunity 15th (the report of which is on page to own a 23). We have over 1,000 ORs living personalised, overseas, including 75 in Hong Kong, engraved granite and this was a great opportunity for us stone in front of to connect with just some of them and the new School. share with them the latest exciting news Now laid in all from the School. The new Preparatory School their glory, they really do look Legacy Campaign Development News remarkable and will be a wonderful, I am pleased to announce that we are lasting memory for all those who have launching a new legacy campaign early This year simply has to be marked as a special connection to Ratcliffe. The next year, with the aim of reaching all one of the most memorable in Ratcliffe Paving Stones Appeal alone raised an Old Ratcliffians and friends who hold College’s history, and it is thanks in additional £83,000, which, combined a special place for Ratcliffe College in a great part to many of our generous with our New Building Appeal last their hearts. As we enter into 2015, we Old Ratcliffians and friends who have year, means that the total raised by Old will be mailing and talking to people supported us this year. Ratcliffians, parents, staff and friends of about how they can give something the College has been nearly £250,000. back to Ratcliffe College, by leaving The New Preparatory School either a sum of money or part of their Our brand new Preparatory School Connecting with estate in their will to benefit the School. opened its doors on September 1st, and Old Ratcliffians This is an important source of income we have had an overwhelmingly positive for the College, since we shall be using response from pupils, parents, staff Along with our fundraising efforts, we donations such as these to help to than the gift of education and visitors alike. The new building, have been connecting with former provide new buildings, equipment and home to twelve classes of Juniors, students at various events throughout even bursaries for our pupils, both now ranging from 5 to 11 years old, provides the year. Most notably, we have and in the future. If you are in a position beautiful and spacious new classrooms, introduced a get-together for our London where you would like to include the as well as a dedicated Technology and ORs at our ‘Thirsty Thursday’ drinks Ratcliffe College Foundation in your will, Languages Centre, Science and Food events, which happen twice a year, or have already done so, please do let Technology Laboratory, Arts and Crafts in May and September. At this year’s us know, as we would very much like Room, Music Rooms, Library and a events, which were both held at the to recognise this support during your Legacy Giving Legacies of all sizes play a significant role in bright and welcoming new Assembly Green Man Pub in Fitzrovia, London, lifetime. Hall (dedicated to Blessed John Henry we had a fantastic turnout, giving many This year has been packed full of the future of our School; with your help, we can Newman). As if this isn’t enough, there ORs a chance to come together in a interesting and exciting projects and I is a quadrangle which is home to a am grateful to everyone who has been Ratcliffe College has been shaping the lives continue to empower our pupils to learn and water fountain and a newly-buried time part of our journey. Next year holds so grow, as you once did, at Ratcliffe College. capsule, which was laid with the help much more; we shall be celebrating of its students since 1847. With the help of of the former Junior Head Girl and Head the last 150 years of the Ratcliffian Boy on October 9th, following a special Association and looking forward to the generous benefactors, we continue to improve If you would like to leave a gift in your Will to Mass and blessing of the new School by next 150 years, as we aim to re-connect our buildings and teaching environment, Ratcliffe College Foundation, please contact Fr Ted Mullen (60) and Fr Chris Cann with even more Old Ratcliffians across (Headmaster of the Preparatory School). the UK and around the world. as well as giving students extra support when Mr Andrew Yell, Foundation Director, at The Building Appeal If you would like to find out more they need it, through much needed bursaries. ayell@ratcliffe.leics.sch.uk, by telephone on about the various ways you can 01509 817000 or visit our website It is great to know that so many help to support the Ratcliffe College By remembering Ratcliffe College in your Will, members of the Ratcliffe community Foundation, please give me a call www.ratcliffecollege.co.uk/legacy-giving for came together and helped us to on 01509 817000 or email me at you can help give the gift of education to many raise part of the funds required for ayell@ratcliffe.leics.sch.uk. more information. this ambitious project. I would also more bright students in the future. like to thank those who donated Andrew Yell (82) generously during our silent auction in Development Director The Paving Stone Appeal The Ratcliffe College Foundation is a registered charity, number 1144450 Register online at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uknline at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uk 15 14 14 Register o 15