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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 […]

With exam season upon us, many students will be faced with signage to be mindful of others who are taking exams. I would like to draw you to a campaign run by Papyrus  in 2018, which the image refers to. We would like to encourage students that even though they are faced with this request […]

As part of ongoing work in student leadership, we are always looking for new opportunities for our students to take on the role of student ambassadors in our school. We are really pleased and excited to launch our new Year 8 Receptionist Program. This provides students with the opportunity to support our receptionists and our […]

At Riddlesdown College VI, we boast a plethora of sporting opportunities, offering a diverse range of activities spanning from volleyball to cricket. Among our most sought-after sports are football, cricket, basketball, badminton, and volleyball. The school fosters an environment conducive to participation in these sports, facilitating both existing students and new joiners in cultivating friendships […]

It’s no secret that GCSEs are a real challenge for young people.  The extraordinary academic demands made on Year 10 students can make that transition from Key Stage 3 considerable – especially for those of us where school just seemed that much more difficult than it did for others.  You may be one of those […]

As students work hard to get ready for exams and to squeeze the most out of this academic year, independent study remains a key opportunity for all students to make progress in their learning and development.  We work hard to ensure that independent study set by teachers is meaningful and worthwhile, so there is an […]