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Year 9 students participated in enrichment week recently in which provided them with key life skills such as team building and creative thinking. Tutor Groups 9JRS and 9HCB participated in an immersive Dragons Den lesson in which they created and innovated products. In 9HCB, students designed a lunch box in which they were free to […]

During enrichment week, the opportunity to learn how to play steel pans and the tuba had been presented to year 9.  The exposure to these instruments had been described as quite “challenging yet fun” by a few students who had then mentioned the group work had helped them with teamwork skills. Many had also enjoyed […]

Diversity Club members along with Mrs Relph and Mr McHale proudly flew the pride flag over the school in June. The celebration of Pride can mean different things to different people but to Diversity Club members it is about acceptance and equality for all and for people to embrace their individuality in whatever form they […]

The Hip-Hop dance session was inspirational for all students experiencing dance for the first time. The dance and choreography was very fun to learn, inspiring students in the passion of dancing success and more for the future of the dance department. William F The dance/hip-hop dance lesson was a very fun and different experience to […]

This term, the Year 7s have explored life in the ocean, specifically the plastic pollution that is slowly destroying our fragile ecosystem. The session was split into learning about the effects of plastic on our seas and oceans through an informational documentary, followed by a fun teamwork activity to create a model of a sea […]

From Monday the 17th of June to Friday the 21st, students at Riddlesdown Collegiate engaged in UCAS and Careers week where many different talks were held to provide students with a clearer insight into their lives post A-levels. It is imperative that students feel that they should not feel pressured into making a certain career […]

Election fever gripped Riddlesdown on 4th July 2024 when a Mock Election was held for all students in the Collegiate. The Mock Election saw the Labour Party win with a 25% share of the vote, again securing their winning streak at Riddlesdown Collegiate; this was, however, somewhat expected due to the party’s popularity among the youngest […]

Recently a group of 10 A level chemistry students got the opportunity to attend the London Calling 2024 event hosted by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. This enriching experience began with numerous talks from experts from all backgrounds working for Oxford Nanopore. These talks included everything from tips for A levels to in-depth information about how they […]

On Wednesday 26th June 2024, Riddlesdown Collegiate welcomed four of the candidates standing for election in South Croydon constituency to a Hustings: Tom Bowell, Labour (standing in for Ben Taylor); Richard Howard, Liberal Democrats; Kulsum Hussin, the Worker’s Party and Chris Philp, Conservatives. The audience was made up of Year 12 students, some returning Year 13 […]

After a busy Activities Week at school, I jetted off to Mulhouse, France for my own activities! I was representing Great Britain in Underwater Hockey, at a training camp, in preparation for European championships next summer.  In total we played the French elite women three times – these were incredibly physical games against the current […]

On Monday the 24th of June I was lucky enough to take part in a BBC 5 Live interview about the upcoming election. The unexpected immediacy of this election has gathered a great deal of debate on a multitude of issues, and so the BBC were intrigued as to what first time voters prioritised and […]

One of the most exciting events that the Riddlesdown Science Department hosts every year is the science fair. It’s a showstopper event that has proven to be very popular over the years. The science department puts their heart and soul into making it a magical experience for any student who comes by. This year, we […]