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Section 4 - Life Beyond the Classroom
Clubs and Societies
Clubs and Societies
There are many clubs and societies that operate in the School. Activities on offer vary each term
according to the particular expertise of staff or the particular interests of students. For example,
opportunities have existed recently for students to play chess or attend puzzle club, to practise golf on the
School’s own mini-pitch and putt, to join in with the various competitions and quizzes in the Library or
participate in the very successful Fantasy League Soccer competition.
There are some activities and societies specifically for Sixth Form students, to help them broaden their
knowledge and understanding beyond what they learn in the classroom. The outline for the various
presentations can be found on the school website www.ratcliffe-college.co.uk in the Sixth Form area.
These include:
‘Culture Club’ – This involves a presentation to Sixth Formers by a visiting speaker or member of the
student body. Meetings take place every fortnight or so on Wednesday evenings between 7.00pm and
8.30pm in the Rosmini Sixth Form Centre, and are followed by social events. Attendance is not
compulsory but all Sixth Form students are strongly encouraged to broaden their horizons by attending.
Rosmini Society – This group, organised by Mr Michel, meets once a month to discuss spiritual, moral
and ethical matters. Topics are wide ranging and the idea is to encourage students to discuss their own
values and beliefs and to open their minds to the ideas and views of others. Recent meetings have
included a presentation by students who went on the Lourdes Pilgrimage and discussions about the place
of religion in society. The Rosmini Society is a lively and educational forum for debate and discussion.
Languages Society – There are film evenings, trips to local events such as plays or exhibitions, meals out
at French or Spanish restaurants and opportunities to take part in taster evenings for continental food and
drink. Students studying a foreign language are encouraged to attend, but others are also welcome.
History Society – Primarily for History students, but also open to anyone with an interest in the past,
talks are given, films are shown and trips are arranged to help students develop their understanding of
historical events, not just those relating directly to the topics they are studying in the Sixth Form, but also
to those of a wider historical theme.
Science Society – Talks and practical activities are organised for Science students, and others, to help
develop their appreciation of the scientific world. Recent talks have included a visit by staff from
Tropical Inc about conservation, which enabled students to see and touch a variety of different species
including a tarantula, a scorpion and a meerkat.
Section 4 - Clubs and Societies - Senior School