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COLLEGE NEWS

MOTHERS’ PRAYERS

Mothers’ Prayers is held every Wednesday morning at 8.30am in After prayer time, all of the mothers are welcome to stay for coffee,
the Nursery classroom. This worldwide organisation was formed or leave if work or social commitments are pressing.
for mothers who wished to pray together for their children and
grandchildren, helping them to fi nd the support that they needed Pauline O’Sullivan said: “Going along to Mothers’ Prayers was one
in a non-judgemental and confi dential group. of the best decisions I made as the mum of a new Year 7 student.
I met a lovely group of mums, and their advice and support has
At Ratcliffe, attendance has grown considerably, with 15 to 20 been incredibly helpful during our fi rst year at Ratcliffe. On the
mothers from the Nursery, Prep School and Senior School now social side, I really look forward to, and enjoy, our weekly catch-ups
meeting regularly to pray, chat, sing, and have coffee together. over tea and biscuits.”
Mothers from all faiths are welcome, including those who do not
have one. These meetings provide valuable time for some to strengthen their
spirituality through the power of prayer. Members of the group
Led by Teresa Gamble, a current parent and governor, all those also meet up regularly outside the meetings for lunch, coffee and
present take turns to read prayers from the booklets provided, social gatherings – all are welcome to come along.
singing a hymn together and reading passages from Scripture.

SIXTH FORM BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS

50% - 80% GRANTS AVAILABLE

If, as an Old Ratcliffi an, you would like to send your child to Ratcliffe
College for the Sixth Form, but have previously considered that the cost
may prove prohibitive, then the College’s Bursary Scheme, supporting
Gifted and Talented students, may be of interest to you.
The College welcomes applications from Old Ratcliffi ans and those
in sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the School. All bursaries are
subject to meeting the School’s entry requirements and (parental)
means-tested assessments, which may be reviewed annually.

The College would like to recognise the support of the Ratcliffi an
Association and Cunningham Fund, and the Peter Daley Foundation,
which regularly contribute to student bursaries at Ratcliffe. In
exceptional cases, the Sir Thomas White Charity may provide a 100%
bursary (day fee) for one strong academic student joining Ratcliffe from
the state sector and living in Leicestershire.
We also offer Academic, Sports and Creative (Music, Drama or Art and
Design) Scholarships, worth up to 50% of the school fee.
For further details, please contact the Registrar on 01509 817072, email
registrar@ratcliffecollege.com, or visit the Admissions section of the
School’s website.
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