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All you need to know about joining Tresham in September 2019 WELCOME
With time flying past we thought it would be useful to get back in touch. This newsletter will give you a lot of useful information to ensure that you are ready to join us in September.
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COLLEGE VERSUS SCHOOL Of course, we think college is great, but we also know that if you’ve never been, you won’t really know what it has to offer. Here is what you can expect.
More subjects to choose from
Your own support team
You’ll be spoilt for choice with new subjects to study at college. Did someone say Engineering? Construction? Hairdressing? Professional Cookery? The possibilities are (almost!) endless!
We mentioned that college is a more mature environment than school, but you also get lots of great support. You’ll have access to our Student Services team who can help with everything from applying to university to paying for your bus pass.
A varied day Most full-time students will have four days a week in college. Outside of timetabled lessons, you will be expected to put in additional study hours, either at home or in our Libraries.
TOTUM CARD
A more independent you From calling teachers by their first name, to deciding how and when you want to study, you’ll find college is a much more mature environment... and you’ll become a more independent person as a result.
New people, new places One of the best things about coming to college is making new friends. You’ll find people who share the same interests as you both in class and outside. Depending on where you live you may also have a whole new town to explore!
Not just a classroom
All of our students are entitled to purchase the Totum Card. These cost £12 and give you great discounts with many local and national retailers, fast food restaurants, cinemas and much more!
Forget the days of learning just from a textbook, now is the time to take your learning to the next level. Depending on your study programme you’ll learn in real life working environments - from working on a building site, to a restaurant or salon.
Top brands include:
A stepping stone into industry
• 20% off at Pizza Hut Restaurants
• 10% off ASOS • 25% off Odeon student priced tickets
Many of the tutors at our College have industry experience, which means they’ve had a career in the area they’re teaching you! From actresses, to hairdressers and ex-professional sports coaches, they’ll be able to answer your questions about future careers and help you to find work experience placements. There are also lots of great opportunities to network with local and national companies at college; from competitions to guest speakers.
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FAQS 1. A friend of mine has now decided that 4. I’ve done better in my exams they want to come to college. Is it too than expected. late for them to apply? Congratulations! If you have achieved higher grades than you expected then it may be possible for you to start on a higher level course straight away. Come along to our Open Days at our Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough Campuses on Thursday 22 August between 10.00am-7.00pm to discuss your options.
Although we accept applications throughout the summer these are subject to places remaining available on the course, so the sooner they apply the better. Apply online or pop into our Corby or Kettering campuses and we will be able to advise on availability.
2. I’ve changed my mind about the course.
You’re not on your own and we can help you find another course that you want to do. Just pop into our Corby or Kettering campuses between 9.00am-4.00pm Monday - Friday and we will be happy to talk through your options. Remember that most of our courses do fill up quickly, so do talk to us as soon as possible if you are unsure.
3. My grades aren’t good enough for the course I have chosen. Don’t panic. Whatever your results, there will be a course for you at the right level to help your reach your ultimate career and study goals. Get in touch or pop along to our Open Days on GCSE Results Day at our Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough Campuses between 10.00am-7.00pm on Thursday 22 August to discuss your options.
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JOIN THE STUDENTS’ UNION
The Bedford College Group Students’ Union at Tresham is run by students for students, enhancing your time at college. The Students’ Union works in partnership with the College, driving for outstanding teaching and learning, services and facilities. It is run by an elected team of students who work closely with the LIVE team. The Students’ Union work with the College to make sure your voice is heard, your views are understood and meaningful changes are made. Along with the LIVE team, the Students’ Union also put on events. These events are designed to be both educational and social, keep you up to speed on national student issues and support a number of student chosen charities over the year.
The Tresham Academy of Sport is open to all students (as long as your timetable allows it) and offers a range of exciting opportunities for aspiring athletes. Our academies include: • Boys Football Academy • Girls Football Academy • Rugby Academy By joining the academies you will be coached by experienced and ex-professional coaches and will be able to compete at the highest college level. Previous students include Nduka Kemjika, who has pro-contracts in the USA and Iceland and Dion Sembie-Ferris, who plays for Colcester United.
Ryan Kenyon Sport Level 3 Previous school: Brooke Weston I’ve played football since I was six years old and joining the Football Academy at Tresham College has secured me a two year football scholarship at an American university while studying for a degree in Homeland Security. The College works with Future Elite who coordinate the scholarships.
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STUDENT BAG ESSENTIALS
Do you often get to school and realise you’ve forgotten something important? Or are you fed up of carrying too much to and from home everyday and not using half of what you bring? Whatever your student bag woes, we’re here to help! Check out our list of essentials below. They might not all be relevant to you, but it’s a good place to start. Why not make your own list so you can check everything off before you leave in the morning?
Bus pass
Pencil Case A couple of pens, highlighter, pencil, rubber, ruler and pencil sharpener. If you need other specific equipment for your course, such as a compass, make sure that’s in there too.
Notepad and lesson notes Make sure you have plenty of paper to take notes during classes. Top tip: Take the notes you make out of the notepad every night and file into the relevant folder at home so you don’t lose them.
Textbooks
Again, you’ll need this if you use a bus to get to college. Save some pounds and make sure it’s in the bag!
USB stick These are great to bring work, such as presentations, into college and to save something digitally when you don’t have your laptop with you.
Umbrella Need we say more?!
Water bottle
Remember to check your timetable and take all the books you need for each lesson every day.
Diary/planner You’ll need this to record deadlines for homework, events that are coming up and other important dates such as, dare we say it, exams?!
Thin ring binder or plastic wallet This is to keep any handouts and other sheets of paper you are given safe. Top tip: If your binders are getting heavy, take a small one to college every day with the stuff you’re currently working on and transfer the work to the bigger ones once you get home.
It’s a well known fact that drinking plenty of water helps improve focus and concentration. Top tip: There are water coolers placed all around the college campus, so bring a refillable bottle and stay hydrated!
Snacks We have some great food outlets on campus but if you need to stave off the munchies, a healthy snack such as a cereal bar is easy to eat on the go and will tide you over between meals.
Sunglasses If and when the sun does make an appearance, sunglasses are essential in summer and winter!
Phone
Post-its or page markers These are really handy for making notes during class and saving pages in a textbook.
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COPING WITH CHANGE One of the first big changes in our lives often comes when we leave school. It’s everything we’ve ever known for the last 12 years of our lives and suddenly it’s time to move on! Yes, it’s exciting but it can also be quite daunting. Here we share some key points that we hope might help.
Focus on the positives Turning negative thoughts into positive ones can really help to embrace change. Are you worried about leaving your friends who are going to a different college or staying on at sixth form? What about all the new friends you are going to make? And who said you have to lose touch with your old friends? Positive thinking is key!
Look for new opportunities:
Do what you can to make life easier There’s already a lot going on, so the last thing you need is to fall behind on work or not be doing as well as you thought you might. Put some simple measures in place to help yourself out - keep a diary of deadlines, update your to do list regularly and generally stay organised.
Acknowledge that things have changed and it’s a good thing The key thing here is that life moves on. Yes it’s scary at first, but after a few weeks you’ll have settled into your new routine and we bet you’ll be loving college life. It won’t be long before you’ll be looking back wondering why you worried so much!
Remember, our Student Services team are here to help They’re a lovely, friendly bunch and are here to listen to your concerns, so don’t hesitate to go and see them if you need some advice.
College is full of new and exciting opportunities. From joining clubs and societies to going on trips and entering competitions. Getting involved with things, especially in the first term, will keep you busy and focused on all the great stuff that’s still to come.
Eat well and exercise On a similar note, taking care of yourself will really help you to feel better in yourself and therefore more confident to tackle new situations.
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STUDENT SNAPSHOT
AIMEE JONES Childcare Level 3
DANIEL GRAHAM Engineering
I’m really proud of the progress I have made so far at College, having worked up through the levels from Level 1 to Level 3.
I want to work in the Navy or Army as an Engineer. I’m interested in marine-based work, for example on the engineering rigs, because I have a love of travelling and this is a job where you have a lot of time away and earn good money.
I met some representatives from Tresham College on GCSE results day and the Childcare courses they were advertising really interested me. The tutors were so supportive and explained what I needed to do from day one. I love the creative side of the course; we have to make our own resources for the activities to carry out on placement, such as phonics cards for literacy and dice for numeracy. I really enjoy the placements twice a week because I like to be out and about. We have a set of things we have to cover on placement. This includes literacy, numeracy, PE and skills in independence. We also have to work with different age groups, so I’ve had experience in a pre-school, baby room and reception class in a primary school. Our final placement is our own choice, so I’ll be choosing a nursery.
I chose to study Engineering at College to help me access a change of career. I decided I wanted to do something different and the engineering industry is booming with lots of different fields to go into. Plus, being able to make things out of nothing is always a good skill to have! My tutors give us really good advice and share both their industry and practical experience with us. I enjoy the theory work, learning about different materials and how to work with them. I find the centre lathes the most interesting equipment to work on. I recently made an engineer hexagon screw to shape material.
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DAVID ADABALE Fashion & Textiles
GEMMA MORRIS Hairdressing
I have always loved art and creating things, but also have a strong interest in fashion. I love streetwear and high fashion, and am inspired by designers such as A-COLD-WALL.
I want to be a Hairdresser and have my own salon one day. Coming to College has helped me to work towards this goal because I knew what I wanted out of it from day one.
Studying Fashion at College allows me to experiment with different materials and create something abstract. When I started here I didn’t know how to sew, but now I’m really good at it! I enjoy manipulating fabrics in different ways - such as making origami out of fabric. We get to go out on trips to help with inspiration for briefs. We’ve been to the V&A Museum in London and to the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford; we took our sketchbooks and sketched various things that could inspire our work. My tutors are really supportive and there is more one-to-one support compared to at school. I also have more in common with the other students here, because I am connected to people who are also into fashion.
I work in a salon on Saturdays, which helps me further with my training because the owner shows me how to do different techniques and I get to work on a few of her clients. In College we also have real clients come in to the salon and it’s great to interact with different people. Last year we got to go to Salon International, the UK’s biggest hairdressing event, held in London. My tutors are really good and they teach me what I want to learn. We are assessed throughout the course in colouring, cutting and styling. I have particularly enjoyed the unit on colour correction; it was interesting to find out how you go from a wrong colour to how it is supposed to look.
The best thing about College is that you have free will to create whatever you decide, with all the equipment you need available to you.
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JAKE MERALI Electrical
ROXANA SEITAN Business
I have a couple of family members who work in electrical so, having learnt a bit from them, I knew I wanted to train to be an Electrician. This course has taught me a lot and given me enough work experience to feel ready to start my apprenticeship with AR Electrics, an opportunity which came about through the College.
My main interest is in International Business and I have already applied to study this at Aston University. In College we learn how companies operate on an international level, compared to smaller businesses. I’d love to get into a managerial role in a multi-national company and eventually have my own business one day.
I did my work experience at Grove Electrical, who specialise in industrial work. We were working on dewiring machines at a local pasta factory.
I also enjoy studying Accountancy & Finance at College, as well as being the Project Manager for various assignments. A recent one was to raise money for a local charity. I had to assign roles to the team and come up with ideas to raise money, such as a bake sale.
The libraries at College are very good and I use them quite a lot for research. The timetable is a lot more flexible than it was at school and we’re treated as adults here, so it’s all together a much better experience. I’ll now carry on to Level 2 while working for AR Electrics, with one day release from work to study here at College.
Outside of lessons I have been President of the Tresham Students Union (SU). This involved organising events and lunchtime activities from Remembrance Day to the Annual Learner Conference and I was very proud to win an award for my work at last year’s College Achievements’ Ceremony. I’m still involved with the SU but have scaled back my involvement to allow me to focus on my final year.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST YEAR
Talented musicians from Tresham College performed in front of an audience of thousands at the Wicksteed Park Fireworks display.
Electrical YouTube sensation Sparky Ninja visited the staff and students at Tresham College to give them a tech-talk.
Tresham football academy won the AOC national football championships!
Kettering Guide Dogs branch visited Tresham’s Health & Social Care and Early Years Students to share their knowledge and passion for Guide dogs.
Tresham College based Apprenticeship Ambassador, Kyra Joy, joined others in visiting the House of Commons to talk about the possibilities offered by apprenticeships.
Science students visited Brambleside Primary School to give a session on Brains & DNA to year 2 students.
Construction students have had multiple site visits to the Midlands Logistics Park being constructed in Corby by Volker Fitzpatrick.
Science students visited the National Space Centre where they got the chance to see some great exhibits and take part in a fun Mars Colonisation exercise.
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Tresham Football Academy players headed to Barcelona, a first for the Academy since it was established. Thomas Nagy, a very well know Electrician/ blogger and Youtuber spent the day in the Electrical Installation workshop inspiring our Electrical Installation students.
Computing students set up a computer club, which has been popular with all students using 3D printers and creating robotic arms! Our Plastering students visited Saint-Gobain Weber UK in Flitwick, working with specialists in Monocouche rendering and construction products.
Health and Social Care students, went on a trip to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to find out how health and safety works and how the Zoo provides an inclusive. environment for people of all ages.
Our Performing Arts students performed a version of the critically acclaimed novel, and adapted film of the same name, “A Clockwork Orange�.
Our hospitality students have hosted over 20 gala dinners at The Manor restaurant.
Uniformed Public Services students attended the Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham, gaining insight into the sector, as well as speaking to those in the Emergency Services
Ethan, one of our Rugby Academy players, was selected for Nottingham Rugby Academy!
Two of our Painting and Decorating students have been doing great work experience with Metcalf Commercial Decorators.
The whole college took part in a Christmas Fair, which raised money for local charities.
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GCSE RESULTS DAY OPEN DAY If you have any last minute questions or concerns about your exam results and would like to come and speak to a tutor about your study programme, come along to our GCSE results day.
Thursday 22 August 2019, 10.00am-7.00pm
Pre-register at www.tresham.ac.uk ENROLMENT Enrolment will take place on the following dates:
Corby Campus: Thursday 29 August 2019 and Friday 30 August 2019
Kettering Campus: Tuesday 27 August 2019 and Wednesday 28 August 2019
Wellingborough Campuses: Friday 23 August 2019 You will be sent details of your allocated enrolment time slot nearer the time by email and letter. At enrolment you will receive your timetable, ID badge and everything else you need so that you are fully prepared to start your study programme.
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