EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY An Academy of
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL We are a very successful 11-16 school where strong academic performance is coupled with a strong community feel. Our size enables all students to flourish within a supportive environment, where each feels valued and empowered. Students are encouraged to continue their learning outside the classroom and a very high proportion get involved in the wide range of extra-curricular activities available to them. We are committed to improving what we do and aim to be excellent in all aspects of our work. Sharing ideas and good practice with colleagues across The Cam Academy Trust is one key aspect of this ongoing improvement. I look forward to working with you in the future. Simon Holmes, Principal.
Students make a positive contribution to the life of the college. Their self-esteem is increased by being given positions of responsibility, including prefects. Ofsted 2013
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My child enjoys school life and I thought the transition from primary to secondary was really well handled at MVC. MVC Parent Survey April 2016
HIGH QUALITY TEACHING & LEARNING The expertise of our teaching staff is reflected in the excellent progress that our students make. National comparisons show overall progress as being high over a number of years, with individual subjects regularly in the top 10%. We set high academic standards and strive hard to ensure all students are suitably challenged, including those who are gifted and able in some or all areas of the curriculum.
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Effective questioning pitched at the right level for each student tells the teachers whether or not students have understood the work Ofsted 2013
Our curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities while keeping a focus on the core skills that will help students achieve throughout their lives. Our ethos and the relationships built up between staff and students helps make sure that students have work that is appropriately challenging while being achievable.
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A POSITIVE & CARING ETHOS
Our size means that we get to know all our students quickly and well; this is a clear advantage in terms of helping them achieve their potential. Each child is valued as an individual and supported by a strong and co-ordinated pastoral system. At Melbourn Village College, ‘Everybody is Somebody’.
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WIDER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Extending learning and involvement in extra-curricular activities are a core part of the Melbourn Village College experience. Our extensive after-school enrichment programme offers all students a wide range of opportunities. Sporting representation is encouraged and destinations for recent residential trips have included Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Africa. Visits to theatres, universities and other subject-based activities take the curriculum beyond the classroom. Students can also participate in the Duke of Edinburgh award.
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My child would not be in school if it wasn’t for MVC. It’s the overall atmosphere and the teachers are content and happy teachers who love to teach. I cannot praise the school enough. MVC Parent Survey April 2016
Every year we welcome students into all year groups and while most come from our partner primaries, a number come from other schools. We strive hard to ensure a smooth transition to the College for all. Primary link events mean that the vast majority of students starting in Year 7 from our partner primary schools will already have visited the college a number of times. Our staff liaise closely with primary colleagues to find out about each child’s capabilities, interests and individual needs. Once at the College, all new students are supported by our Year 11 team of prefects, as well as their tutors and other staff.
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Our son has settled very well into MVC. We are very pleased with his progress and thoroughly recommend the school. MVC Parent Survey April 2016
Melbourn Village College The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, Herts. SG8 6EF T 01763 223400 E office@melbournvc.org W www.melbournvc.org Principal Simon Holmes
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