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INTRODUCTION SPORTS EVENTS OBITUARIES
INTRODUCTION

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COLLEGE NEWS RATCLIFFE LINKS
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NEWS

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RATCLIFFE’S PAST
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BIRTHS
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COUNCIL

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24 MARRIAGES 70

EVENTS DIARY DATES
FOR 2019

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WHAT IS THE RATCLIFFIAN ASSOCIATION?

The Ratcliffi an Association is the society of former pupils of Ratcliffe College, known as Old Ratcliffi ans (ORs). Founded in 1865, when a
group of past pupils met at Ratcliffe and brought the Association to life, its objective is simple: to nurture the relationship between past
pupils, the College and current pupils, for the benefi t of both Ratcliffe and its Old Ratcliffi ans. Upon leaving Ratcliffe, after the Sixth
Form or earlier, all pupils become lifetime members of the Association, joining a 6,000-strong community across the globe. As members,
ORs receive news updates via email, social media, and through this annual magazine. ORs also receive invitations to both Association and
College events, which offer the perfect opportunity to reunite with old friends and to reminisce about times at Ratcliffe. The Association
website, www.ratcliffi anassociation.co.uk, allows ORs to reconnect with their old classmates, as well as giving them the opportunity to
support current pupils through a careers and mentoring programme.
The Association is governed by the Ratcliffi an Association Council, which is made up of 25 to 30 past pupils from all age groups, as well as
representatives of the College and the Association Offi ce. The Council oversees all budgets, expenditure, events and communications,
and it ensures that the Association delivers its objectives for the mutual benefi t of Old Ratcliffi ans and the College. Each year, a president
and vice president are selected, with Council meetings being held twice a year, as well as an AGM at the Association’s Reunion Weekend
in the summer. The Association Offi ce (based at the College) is open four days a week and is managed by Sarah Gretton, who, together
with Katherine Lang as Secretary, oversees the day-to-day running of all Association activities.

If you have a story to tell, news to share, or time available to offer your expertise and experience to current students, please get in touch
with the Association at alumni@ratcliffecollege.com or on 01509 817054.

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