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RATCLIFFIAN ASSOCIATION EVENTS 29

THE YORKSHIRE DINNER

FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2016

From Ratcliffe, we welcomed Fr Simon Giles (60), Andrew Yell 1
(82), and our new Executive Manager of the Association, Alex
Slack (née Gamble) (03), who organised the evening beautifully.
Fr Simon is a regular visitor now, and we really appreciate him
coming up to enjoy some Yorkshire air and typical Yorkshire
hospitality. Andrew updated us on all the latest developments at
Ratcliffe and passed on a farewell message from our departing
Headmaster, Gareth Lloyd. Gareth and his wife, Katharine, have
graced our dinner in the past, and we wish them every success in
the future. We will miss them both, as will Ratcliffe.

Finally, to all the regular attendees, and also to those who come
from further afield, thank you for your continued support, and 2
we’ll see you in two years’ time!

The OR attendees were: Philip Robinson (58), Andrew Yell (82),
Alex Slack (née Gamble) (03), Philip Davenport (74), Martin
O’Toole (74), Anthony Tindall (71), Fr Simon Giles (60), Pierre
Bouvet (71), Bob Woodwards (72), Jamie O’Donnell (50), John
Heaps (71), Anne De Graeve (79), Paul Rudd (60), John Kelly
(62), Ted Daly (74), Leo Barragry (73), Steve Tindall (73) and
Peter Marshall (74)

Pierre Bouvet (71) 1 The Class of ‘71 & their partners 2 The Classes of ‘73 & ‘74 together

CAREER MENTORING

At a Ratcliffian Association Council meeting in November 2015, Meredith (89). Sarah is a successful professional opera singer,
there was agreement to pursue the idea of establishing a careers which would be Alex’s chosen career.
network which, in the short term, would be focused on those who
have recently left the College and those who are about to leave. Sebako Siame (91) visited Ratcliffe College to talk about the
careers available at Goldman Sachs. As a result, the outgoing
A study by Highflyers Research Ltd of the UK’s 100 best-known Head Girl, Lolade Mosaku (16), attended an A Level Girls Inspire
and most successful recruiters confirmed that ‘32% of this year’s Day in London through Goldman Sachs. (See the article on the
entry-level positions are expected to be filled by graduates who following page for more details.)
have already worked for their organisations – either through
paid internships, industrial placements or vacation work.’ This Archie Herrick (16) has been linked up with Zabeen Patel (99),
clearly demonstrates the value that such a network would bring whose industry is in Biotechnology. Archie is currently studying
to young ORs in particular. Biology at Cambridge University.

Over the last year, the Ratcliffian Association has gathered the These three recent successes show how relatively easy it is to
names of nearly 100 alumni, most of whom left Ratcliffe more connect people and how valuable it can be.
than ten years ago, who would like to help those in the early
stages of their careers. Their expertise may cover some interview If you are a recent leaver and would be interested in linking up
and recruiting basics (such as how to structure a CV for the with someone as a mentor, please call the Ratcliffian Association
greatest impact, or how to prepare for a successful interview), Office on 01509 817054 or email aslack@ratcliffe.leics.sch.uk.
but it might also include some industry or profession-specific Equally, if you feel that you have something to offer as a mentor,
advice, and we are pleased to have already trialled this with a please do get in touch. From those familiar with such schemes,
small number of individuals to good effect. Examples of a few the benefits are mutual, and will stretch well beyond comparing
links already made include the following: notes from your years at Ratcliffe!

Alex Beason (15), granddaughter of Michael Heath (56), has Mike Meredith (89)
been given the details of Sarah Fox, an old friend of Mike

Register online at www.ratcliffianassociation.co.uk