KINGSBRIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEWSLETTER - December 2014  01548 852641 DT LONDON RESIDENTIAL 13 AS & A2 DT students spent three days in London for a Design Trip under the expert guidance of Mr Luckhurst. During their visit the students undertook a series of design and research tasks in the Science, Design and Brunel Museums. The study exercise in the Design Museum, handling and drawing a range of iconic lamps, has set up students for their next Task Lamp design exercise. Students also attended a programme of lectures at London University by five successful designers who entertained and informed the students as they explored and illustrated critical design issues in a variety of fields. These ranged from fashion design and affordable housing to environmentally friendly bicycle helmets and bespoke luxury products. Thank you to Mr Luckhurst for giving up the time to take the students on this inspiring visit. BRILLIANT EXAM RESULTS – OFFICIAL! We have now received the annual Government analysis which compares our examination results this year with those of schools across the whole country. I am delighted that our GCSE results show that the progress and attainment of that year group was significantly above national averages. Many congratulations to all last year’s Year 11. www.kingsbridgecollege.org.uk JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TRIUMPH We have seen many extraordinary productions at the College over the years and this year’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar has certainly taken us to new heights. I have received many comments from members of the audience about how this year’s production moved them quite literally to tears such was its emotional power. Many congratulations to all of the cast and crew and many thanks to Mr Lewis, Miss Mitchell, Mr Johnson and Mr Courtice for directing drama and music of such power. TEN TORS TRAINING This season’s exploration of the Moor has got off to an excellent start. Over 75 students have now been to the Moor in two weekends as well as on some initial coastal walks. Our Ten Tors training and outdoor education is now under the direction of Miss Renshaw and Mr Mann and I am very grateful to them and their team of staff and other helpers for offering our students this wonderful experience. SCHOOL DIRECT – Train to be a INFORMATION FAIR FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS Teacher with us! Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Maths, a Modern foreign Language, Chemistry, Maths or English? Have you ever thought about training to be a teacher? Would you like to train in the South West? If the answer to these questions is “yes”, then we might be able to help through our work in the South West Teaching School Alliance. Please visit www.swtsa.org.uk and follow the links for School Direct. If you would like to discuss the courses we offer, please call Simon Underdown at Ivybridge Community College on 01752 691000. More general information about initial teacher training can be found at http:// www.education.gov.uk Year 11 Information Fair for parents and students will be taking place on Thursday 22nd January 2015 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm. Please join us to find out more about the Sixth Form at Kingsbridge Community College. There will be a presentation with the Head of Sixth Form and the NVQ Co-ordinator at 5.00pm which will be repeated at 6.00pm in the main College Hall. Staff will be available to answer your questions and provide you with up to date information and there will also be a representative from Careers South West, local Colleges of Further Education and Training Providers. FLOODLIGHTS ON THE ARTIFICIAL TURF PITCH PRE-PUBLIC EXAMS Our floodlights have been out of action since the recent storms which caused some damage to one column. We are having a programme of work to improve the strength of the installation and ensure that this does not happen again. Our contractor should have this finished by the end of January and we are very sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused to our users. These important exams take place during the Spring Term: Years 12-13 These take place during the week 12-16th January 2015. Details of the timetable are posted on the College website. Year 11 These take place between Thursday 5th February and Thursday, 12th February. Again, details of the timetable are posted on the College website. YEAR 8 PARENTS’ EVENING AND COURSE SELECTION FAIR We all want these examinations to provide a clear picture of your son/daughter’s progress so it is very important that students prepare well. Teachers will be given advice about revision and practice papers to help students prepare. There is lots of practical support, advice and revision materials on our FROG Virtual Learning Environment: do encourage your children to access these. This takes place on Thursday, 29th January 2015. This will be an opportunity for you and your son/daughter to find out important information about Course Choices for Key Stage 4. We hope to see you there. -2- YEAR 13 WINNERS SOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY THE CATWALK DEVON TAKES TO Professional fashion photographer, Eliot Seagal, spent a day in College running workshops for Year 12 Photography students. Our Governor, Nick Grodhunce, arranged for professional hairdressers to come and style students’ hair and local businesses lent them gowns and costumes for the shoot. Seeing clusters of students taking multiple shots of glamorous models on exotic sets made our College hall suddenly seem like catwalk at London Fashion Week! The resulting work is of such high quality I am sure we shall be seeing some of our students working for Vogue before too long. Many congratulations to the Year 13 Rugby Squad who have completed their College rugby careers as the South Devon Tournament Winners. They beat South Dartmoor 33-7, then Churston Grammar 57-0, Devon High School for Boys Grammar 44-0, before beating Torquay Boys Grammar 22-0. Congratulations to all the squad for this great climax to their superb seven years of rugby playing at the College! Fynn McCoy Stuart Harris Jack Fergusson Miles Fowler Freddie Matthews Mike Carson Joe Banfield Seb Ansley Matt Allen Chris Canevali Ollie Beattie James Kenny LEARNING CAFÉ DOING THRIVING BUSINESS Since half-term we have been running a Learning Café on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Year 11 students. As soon as the day ends we have been offering them free hot and cold refreshments and hot drinks before they then spend an hour in revision or catch-up sessions in various subjects. Monday is Technology, Science, Art, Drama and Study Support; Tuesday Art, RE, Maths, History and Study Support; Wednesday Geography, Art, English and Study Support. Between 50 and 75 students have been attending regularly and this is having a huge impact on their progress. Make sure you sign up and attend next term if you are in Year 11! CABOURG PLEA FOR A PEN PAL Salcombe Town Council have received a request from the organiser of the Cabourg Twinning Committee, the town twinned with Salcombe, for an English penpal. Liam Petre is 14 years old and attends Collège Marcel Proust. He has been studying English for 4 years and has a variety of activities and interests outside of school: he enjoys science, music (playing guitar and bass) and information technology and loves sailing catamarans. ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP If your son/daughter is interested in becoming Liam’s penpal, Wendy Ohlson, Assistant Principal at the College, who will put you in touch with our contact on the Council. Good luck to all the students who are going to London to visit Art galleries on Thursday – with over 140 are on the trip, this is Kingsbridge hits London culture big time! -3- ADULT COURSES…...at KCC College Term Dates 2014-15 * STARTING IN JANUARY * Inner Ballerina I Can iPad Autumn Term 2nd September – 19th December 2014 Many more classes starting next year, including: Cooking - The Basics Sign Language Reflexology Flower Arranging Sewing & Alterations Party Time! Dance Time! A Level Biology Self Defence Christmas Break 22 December - 2nd January 2015 Spring Term 5th January - 27th March 2015 Staff Development Day 13th February 2015 Half Term 16th - 20th February 2015 Look online - KCC Website - Community Leisure and Learning - Adult Courses Easter Break 30th March - 10th April 2015 Contact Leisure and Learning on 01548 852641 ext 203. Summer Term 13th April - 17th July 2015 Staff Development Day 1st September 2015 LEGO ALERT Autumn Term Starts 2nd September 2015 Do you have any unwanted Lego that the learning support department could have? They would particularly like the figures, but any pieces would be gratefully received. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LAST DAY OF TERM Last day of term is Friday, 19th December 2014 and the morning will end for all students at 1.30pm. We are happy to look after any child until 3.20pm if you wish. Arrangements for the buses are as follows: Service bus to Plymouth 13.30 Service bus to Dartmouth 14:00 Service bus to Salcombe 14:05 from College from College from College All contract buses and taxis will pick up from College at 13:30. New term starts for all students on Monday, 5th January 2015. -4-