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We held a wellbeing week at Riddlesdown Collegiate the week before February half term. Students discussed issues relating to mental health and wellbeing and also the importance of being able to express yourself. On the final day before half term, students were able to wear a top that enabled them to express themselves. There were […]

To immerse students and consolidate their learning, Year 7 students visited Battle Abbey in Hastings. Despite the wet and windy conditions, the students had a wonderful day exploring the abbey and touring the battlefield. The Excellence team used this opportunity to extend students’ knowledge of this important period of English History and to develop understanding […]

We are really pleased to have restarted our Year 8 Conservation activities on Riddlesdown Downs with Matthew, the Site Ranger. Our students have the opportunity to spend a day working with the Site Ranger on their local National Nature Reserve doing all sorts to maintain and promote the biodiversity of this unique habitat. The first […]

Outside of the wonderful successes our students have had so far this year with their contributions to sport, the arts and other wider enrichment activities, students continue to set really high standards of success in their approach to learning. Each week we recognise and celebrate students who have received 5 or more Achievement Points across […]

Meet our very own Collegiate medical detection dog! Jake is Mrs Surbey’s diabetes alert dog and works in our Student Support office with her every day. Jake has become a very important part of Student Support and Mrs Surbey would not be able to carry out her normal daily activities without Jake. Students who are […]

On Wednesday 1st March, Year 7 and 8 students were treated to a roadshow delivered in partnership with BAE Systems, the Royal Airforce, and Royal Navy to celebrate STEM and the links made between the curriculum and job roles within the 3 organisations. The topic this year was ‘From the depths of the oceans to outer […]

College VI Students held a Cake Sale on Friday 10th February for the Turkish and Syrian Earthquake appeal which raised £527.56. Thank you to all Students and Staff for your donations.

Friday 27th January 2023 was Holocaust Memorial Day. Six of our year 9 students represented the Collegiate at a local level, by presenting a thought-provoking poem they had collectively written about the Holocaust and other genocides. One of Year 12 Student’s also played a moving rendition of  ‘Schindlers list.’  They eloquently presented this in front of the Civic […]

If your son or daughter is interested in a career with the NHS, six London-based NHS Trusts will be coming together to deliver a new online digital programme called ‘NHS Careers Untapped’.   When: Tuesday 27th September 2022, 16:30 – 18:00pm Where: Online, via Zoom How to register: NHS Careers Untapped (office.com) Cost: Free   […]

*** Hot Weather Update*** Letters regarding remote learning and College VI Induction during extreme hot weather. Extreme Hot Weather – July 2022 Parents – Safeguarding Guidance Remote learning – July 2022 Students – Safeguarding Guidance Remote Learning College VI Induction Day Wednesday 20th July 2022

Students of D&T’s lunchtime club were invited to attend Teen Tech’s Virtual City of Tomorrow event on Tuesday 16th May created by Maggie Philbin OBE whose aim is to excite and engage students in STEAM in school. Students were asked to explore, research, design and create their buildings of tomorrow in which everyone can work, […]

Building on the success of previous years, British Science Week 2022 was possibly our best yet! Students from across the Collegiate had the opportunity to get involved in a variety of activities, from the hugely popular Science Fair, to a STEAM Club Chemistry extravaganza and the British Biology Olympiad. In lessons, students had the opportunity […]