The Regents Review - Winter 2015

The Regents Review Winter 2015

General News

Brothers in charity fundraising Macaulay Totten and his younger brother Callum should be proud of themselves and the way they helped a friend in need. When Dylan Vanhill, 13, a close friend of Callum’s, discovered a tumour in his back, they decided they wanted to do something to help him. They approached their teachers about arranging a non-school uniform and were proud to raise £365 to donate to Southampton General Hospital and the ward which Dylan was staying in. Well done to both of the boys on their motivation and instigation of such a worthy cause.

Mr Sinclair’s Royal Invite

Mr Sinclair was excited to be invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of his great work in promoting Rugby at Regents Park. Here he tells us about his experience. ‘I was honoured to

receive a Royal invite to Buckingham Palace in recognition of the rising participation in Rugby at Regents Park Community College and for supporting students involved in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. The invite from the Queen was an

opportunity of a lifetime to meet members of the Royal Family, including the Queen herself, Prince Phillip, Prince Harry and the Princess Royal. I was also able to meet World Cup Rugby players. The evening was surreal – arriving at the Palace amongst crowds of people, all waiting to catch glimpses of players involved in the World Cup. I must admit I felt strange driving through the gates of Buckingham Palace past the massive crowds eagerly taking pictures – some bizarrely of me! Once inside, I was free to mingle with other people involved with the Rugby World Cup. This included volunteers, CEO’s from all the venues hosting the tournament and other teachers developing the game at grass roots. The evening was opened by Prince Harry, who thanked everyone involved in the Rugby World Cup from volunteers and referees to host stadiums and the international players. A highlight for me was meeting members of the Royal Family and chatting to players such as: Richie McCaw the ‘All Black’ captain; Grieg Laidlaw, Scotland’s scrum half; Chris Robshaw, England Captain and England’s most capped player, Jason Leonard. It has been such a privilege to have been able to have had such a range of opportunities through Rugby at Regents Park. We’ve been able to take students to Twickenham Stadium to play a tournament (involving teachers and students) on the pitch there; designed bespoke Canterbury Rugby shirts for Regents Park and, of course, our involvement in the opening ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This has all been made possible through the support of the England Rugby’s All Schools Programme. I would like to thank Mr Archibald for whole heartedly supporting these ventures, which have given students here the opportunity to take part in once on a lifetime experiences. Thanks must also go to the Regents Park Rugby team – what a fantastic group of team players! Mr Sinclair

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