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5th Anniversary of the opening of the Rosmini Sixth Form Centre
23-01-2012
Summer 2005
The old “Sixth Form Union” building closes.
This was a large, temporary building which was eventually demolished in 45 minutes by one man in a bulldozer. As many Old Ratcliffians might agree, it was perhaps surprising that it took him so long!
2005-06
The new building was constructed - with an excellent view from the top floor of the Science Block.
Temporary Sixth Form facilities were provided for the Sixth Form: A Study Centre – on the top floor of the old Church building,
A locker room and shop – in the same area, close to the rose window, Year 13 work rooms – on the short corridor downstairs from the StudyCentre.
Sixth Form Socials were held in the Ratcliffian Association Bar, overlooking the sports Hall, and in the locker / shop area.
Fri 26th Jan 2007
First student visit to the Rosmini Sixth Form Centre (SFC)
Mon 29th Jan 2007
SFC opens for routine use
Sun 10th Jun 2007
SFC official opening by Bishop John Arnold (OR)
The Centre was not really ready by January – but the Year 13s at the time had shown great patience and character in putting up with the temporary arrangements since the start of Year 12, and we wanted to give them as much time as possible in the new Centre.
So how have things changed in the Sixth Form Centre ‘5 years on’? To quote Mr Sharpe:
“Well, it is no longer a novelty – students now in Year 13 were just finishing Year 6 when the old Union building was demolished, and they were in in Year 8 when the Centre first opened.
There are over twice as many books in the library than 5 years ago, and more display on the walls.
We get lots of visitors to Ratcliffe – mainly parents who are trying to decide whether this is the best school for their children. When I tell them that the Centre has been open for 5 years, they always comment on what good condition it is in – and that the students clearly value the facility. In reply, I tell them that we will keep working hard to ensure it stays that way, ready for when their children start Year 12.”
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