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to the HCUK 14-16 College!
Hull College 14-16 students first in region to take on award challenge
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Multiple education award wins for Hull College
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Swedish Government learns lessons from Hull College
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Goole students visit Croda
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Scale Lane Bridge
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Tips for a Successful Exam
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Yr11 Exam Period
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Martin Green visit
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Yr11 Exam Timetable Summer 2015
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Hull College 14-16 students first in r Hull College 14-16 students first in region to take on award challenge. A group of 18 students from the14-16 College have become the first in the Humber region to take on a national awards scheme designed to help students understand key subjects used in the construction industry. The students were invited to Sanctuary Group’s Ganstead Grove development in Hull, where they toured the site learning about the techniques used by site contractors Keepmoat. Subjects covered by students as part of the learning exercise included Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) The visit was the initial step towards the students’ involvement in the Bronze CREST Award challenge – a scheme recognised by employers and universities around the country. Run by the British Science Association, the CREST
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Award Challenge is project-based and aims to bring the curriculum to life for students. The site visit is used to show students how the skills they are learning are put into practice in the real world. It was organised in partnership with CITB, the Construction Industry Training Board. Darren Storrer, Curriculum Leader for Construction, said: “We’re really proud that the HCUK 1416 College has become the first in the Humber region to give students the chance to undertake the CREST challenge and look forward to being able to formally present them with their awards. Not only is this scheme extremely well regarded, but it offers participating students a great chance to gain a greater understanding of the industry they want to work in. “The feedback from our students following the visit was fantastic, they returned completely enthused and ready to start the next stages
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region to take on award challenge of the project – planning and designing a sustainable housing development”. Fiona Ratcliffe, Regional Employment and Skills Coordinator for Keepmoat, said: “We are committed to helping educate and encourage the next generation of workers to ensure the long term success of the construction industry and hope that this scheme will encourage students to consider career options in the field”.
by leading housing provider Sanctuary. Situated in the east of the city, the scheme is being delivered in three phases and is set for completion in March 2015. All of the homes will be available for affordable rent and the £11 million development has received investment from the Homes and Communities Agency.
Maria O’Sullivan, Strategic Partnership Adviser for the CITB in Yorkshire and the Humber, commented: “We are pleased to support a scheme that is dedicated to encouraging uptake and interest in STEM subjects. Many students don’t know how maths and science subjects are used in construction so it’s really a great opportunity to demonstrate this first hand”. Ganstead Grove is a development of 108 properties
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Multiple education award wins for Hull College Hull College scooped two wins and three runner up spots at the Hull Daily Mail Golden Apple Awards in early December. The awards received hundreds of nominations from around the region, with extremely strong competition in all categories. 14-16 Construction tutor Darren Storrer was named Teacher of the Year and 16-18 student Connor Cutsforth took Apprentice of the Year, while fellow apprentice Abbigail Holmes was runner-up, and the Job Club was runner-up for the Community Award and 14-16 Mentoring Team in the Support Staff category. Connor Cutsforth has been highly praised by his employer Beal Homes and has been named as a member of Squad UK for WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015, meaning he could represent his country at an international level. Darren Storrer dedicates much of his own time to out-of-lesson support for students in the 14-16 Job Club, which provides students with real-work construction projects from external customers and employers. They have produced furniture and toys for local schools including giant trains, miniature kitchens, reading chairs shaped like books and a life-size Dr Who Tardis for a primary school library. Hull College Principal Graham Towse said: “Many congratulations to our winners and runners up, it was a great night for the College and in particular the 14-16 College. Well done everyone!” Hull Daily Mail
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editor Neil Hodgkinson said: “We are delighted the Golden Apple Awards are now officially launched, with aspiration and achievement firmly on the agenda. The awards are about the pupils and students from primary schools to colleges and university (and) also highlight those teachers and teaching assistants who show unstinted devotion to helping build not only the future of Hull and the East Riding but the future prospects of our country”.
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Swedish Government learns lessons from Hull College A Swedish film crew visited Hull College for a news piece which was used to inform the country’s authority on how to engage young people in education longer. Sweden’s Government is considering introducing legislation similar to the UK’s Raising the Participation Age (RPA), which from this year aims to ensure all young people are engaged in some kind of training until they are at least 18. Professor Alison Wolf CBE, who wrote the Wolf Report advising pupils be allowed to start College from age 14, recommended Hull College to Swedish authorities due to the success it has had through its 14-16 College. In November a team from Swedish TV, the country’s main channel, met our students, as well as students and Apprentices from the Engineering and Construction, and Hair and Beauty departments. They also interviewed Hull College Chief Executive Gary Warke, Principal Graham Towse, and other key staff members including those from Student Services, 14-16 College and Heads of School. Filming took place in a number of the College’s workshops. Hull College Chief Executive Gary Warke said: “We were pleased to have the opportunity to pass on our own knowledge of RPA and education in partnership to the Swedish Government and the country’s colleges. It is a scheme which has had a very positive impact on many of our students, helping them to improve their long-term prospects.
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We were very pleased that Professor Wolf put us forward to be part of the project, it provided a valuable opportunity to help its implementation in Sweden and is recognition of our own continued success.
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Goole students visit Croda
Students from Goole’s 14-16 College took part in a visit to one of the country’s foremost chemical companies. A group of 20 pupils were welcomed at the Goole branch of Croda, which specialises in the manufacture of chemicals for a range of industries, including agriculture and healthcare. Students from the 14-16 College regularly take part in industry visits as part of the vocational aspect of their studies – the trips provide a valuable insight into the key industries they will eventually progress into.
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Goole College Principal Lynne Richardson said: “We ensure all of our students are able to participate in relevant and informative visits and it is our strong links with local companies which makes this possible. “We give the students the opportunity to participate in a range of visits, so that they can develop an understanding of how different companies work and the career pathways which are available to them. It is a very useful process, through which students can discover their dream careers in areas and industries they had not previously considered. “We appreciate all companies and organisations which open their doors to us, but our visit to Croda was particularly good. Staff delivered a very detailed talk, before providing students with a tour of the premises where they learned about the different job roles and saw them in action. “The vocational specialisms available for students in our 1416 College include information technology, business, health and social care, renewable energy technologies, and logistics, so the trip to Croda was relevant to most of those”.
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Scale Lane Bridge Earlier in the year, engineering students from the 14-16 College and partnership students from Hull and East Ridings Schools had a unique opportunity to discover more about a real life engineered product. The students attended a lecture from the architect responsible for designing the new Scale Lane Bridge which links the east and west banks of the river Hull within the museum quarter. The lecture was attended by other local architects and architecture degree students. The lecture covered the creation of the bridge from concept to final installation and when the architect invited participation from the audience some of the students asked relevant and well thought out questions. Following the lecture the students were given access to the turning mechanism and parts of the bridge usually unseen by the public. The bridge was then opened with some of the staff and students still on it. The students enjoyed having the opportunity to ‘ride’ the bridge and experience the product of world class design and engineering.
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Yr11 Exam Period As you aware, we are fast approaching the GCSE exam period for our Year 11 students. As a result, there will be changes to the timetable which will take effect on Monday 13th April and continue through to the end of term on Friday 26th June. Please take some time to read through the Exam and Study Timetable you have just recently been sent through the post. The timetable has three columns per day, showing: • Normal Classes – students should attend classes unless they have an exam or a revision session • Study Sessions – students should attend all revision/study sessions relevant to their subjects. Where a revision session is timetabled they must attend the revision session • Exams – lists the exam dates for all subjects studied within the 14-16 College Additional changes: • Year 11 students will not be required to wear uniform and can wear appropriate non-uniform after 13th April. • 8.40am registration sessions will be changed to revision sessions. • PE on a Tuesday afternoon will be replaced with Study Pods covering the main academic areas of study Each student has a copy of their timetable and exam list. Any exam missed at this time will be classed as a fail and will affect progression potential. If there are any queries regarding the exam period please do not hesitate to contact the office and we will be happy to help.
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Tips for a Successful Exam The exam period can be very stressful for parents as well as students and it is important that students remain focussed and confident. Here are a few tips to help your child do their best. Ensure your child: • Has a good night’s sleep every night. • Has a quiet space in which to revise. • Has access to resources and after school homework/revision clubs. • Has a balanced diet including breakfast to start the day. • Has encouragement and support completing their homework and revision. • Is on time for school every day and never misses an exam. • Is well prepared. Parents who are actively involved in their child’s revision and support them through their exams will help to increase confidence and improve performance. Getting involved, helping to revise and giving students time to talk through their knowledge to test themselves can be a big help. Above all else, stay calm & sleep well. High anxiety and stress levels will only reduce your ability to concentrate and succeed. Try some calming exercises and get plenty of early nights. Staying up late to revise may seem like a good idea at the time but the more tired you become, the less information you will be able to absorb. The lower your stress levels, the better your focus will be. Good luck everyone!
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Yr11 Exam Timetable Summer 2015 COURSE TITLE
PAPER DETAILS
DATE
MORNING/ AFTERNOON
COLLEGE
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Business
Finance for Business
Wednesday-15-April-15
Morning
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Engineering
The Engineered World
Wednesday-22-April-15
Morning
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Engineering
The Engineered World
Thursday-23-April-15
Morning
Hull Only
CIE Level 2 Certificate First Language English
Reading Passages
Tuesday-05-May-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Sport
Unit 1: Fitness for Sport & Exercise
Wednesday-06-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 1 Award for Proficiency in Number & Measure
Thursday-07-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Number & Measure
Thursday-07-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
CIE Level 2 Certificate First Language English
Directed Writing & Competition
Friday-08-May-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Sport
Unit 1: Fitness for Sport & Exercise
Monday-11-May-15
Morning
Goole Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Health and Social Care
Human Lifespan Development
Monday-11-May-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Hospitality
Introducing the Hospitality Industry
Tuesday-12-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
AQA GCSE in Additional Science
Biology
Tuesday-12-May-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
Wednesday-13-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
AQA GCSE in Information and Communication Technology AQA GCSE in Additional Science
Chemistry
Thursday-14-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Construction and the Built Environment
Construction Technology
Friday-15-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
AQA GCSE in English Literature
Paper 1
Monday-18-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Travel and Tourism
The UK Travel and Tourism Sector
Monday-18-May-15
Afternoon
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
Sustainability in Construction
Tuesday-19-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care
Healthy Living
Tuesday-19-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
AQA GCSE in Additional Science
Physics
Wednesday-20-May-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL GCSE in Art and Design
Practical Exam - Day 1
Thursday-21-May-15
All Day
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
Interpreting and using Engineering Information
Friday-22-May-15
Morning
Hull Only
AQA GCSE in English Literature
Paper 2
Friday-22-May-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
Edexcel GCSE in History B
Paper 1 - Unit 1C The changing nature of warfare in Britain c50AD to the present day
Monday-01-June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
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Tuesday-02-June-15
Morning
Hull Only
Tuesday-02-June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL GCSE in Art and Design
Practical Exam - Day 2
Wednesday-03June-15
All Day
Hull Only
EDEXCEL GCSE in Mathematics A
Paper 1 Non calculator
Thursday-04-June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
AQA GCSE in Science A
Biology
Friday-05-June-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
EDEXCEL GCSE in Mathematics A
Paper 2 Calculator
Monday-08-June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
AQA GCSE in Science A
Chemistry
Tuesday-09-June-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
Edexcel GCSE in History B
Paper 2 - Unit 2C: Germany 1918-1945
Wednesday-10June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
WJEC GCSE in Film Studies (Pilot)
Paper 1
Wednesday-10June-15
Afternoon
Hull Only
AQA GCSE in Science A
Physics
Friday-12-June-15
Afternoon
Hull & Goole
Edexcel GCSE in History B
Unit 3C: The impact of war on Britain c1903-1954
Tuesday-16-June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
WJEC GCSE in Film Studies (Pilot)
Paper 2
Tuesday-16-June-15
Afternoon
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Engineering
The Engineered World
Tuesday-23-June-15
Morning
Hull Only
EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Award in Business
Finance for Business
Wednesday-24June-15
Morning
Hull & Goole
Martin Green visit In February, a selection of 14-16 College students had the fantastic opportunity to attend a lecture from Martin Green, Chief Executive of Hull City of Culture 2017. He delivered a workshop on events and project management to a packed room. During the session, Mr Green spoke about his role in the delivery of the opening ceremonies for the London Olympics 2012. As Head of Ceremonies for both the Olympic & Paralympic Games and the leader of the team behind the torch relays for both events, Mr Green was able to deliver an extremely interesting and engaging presentation. He was appointed as Chief Executive for City of Culture last year, and has previously spoken about his love and enthusiasm for Hull and his excitement about 2017. Students and staff from across the College gathered in the Horncastle theatre to hear him speak, with many taking to social media after the event to give their public thanks to Mr Green. HCUK 14-16 College Newsletter • Summer 2015
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