#LONGROADLIFE Long Road Sixth Form College Applicant Newsletter
KEEP IN TOUCH Long Road Sixth Form College
GETTING CREATIVE Hello, from Long Road!
As promised we are back in touch to try and lift your spirits.
This week we are getting creative and taking a look back at some of the amazing activities our student Artists have been involved in. You can also meet one of our ex-Art-students, and of course, this week's Pet Employee of the
@LR6FC
Week winner!
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Remember, as an applicant, you are an honorary member of our college community - so come and say hi on our social media accounts!
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LETS GET QUIZZICAL
Quarantine Quizzing (Answers at the end of this newsletter!) Question 1: Who did Emma Watson play in the Harry Potter movies?
Question 5: What is illegal to show in movies in South Dakota? A: Striptease
Question 9: Where was the Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed?
A: Katniss Everdeen
B: People not obeying traffic laws
A: California
B: Bellatrix Lestrange
C: Police officers being beaten
B: Scotland
C: Ginny Weasley
D: People swearing
C: Australia
D: Hermione Granger
D: New Zealand
Question 2: Who plays Rey in the new Star Wars movies?
Question 6: In the wizard of Oz, what did the Scarecrow want from the wizard?
Question 10: What was Daniel Craig's first Jame Bond movie?
A: Daisy Ridley
A: A brain
A: Quantum of Solace
B: Keira Knightley
B: A heart
B: Die Another Day
C: Felicity Jones
C: Courage
C: Skyfall
D: Natalie Portman
D: Ice cream
D: Casino Royale
Question 3: Who is the main villain in the first Avengers movie? A: Ego
Question 7: Which movie was the first in the "summer blockbuster" trend?
B: Loki
A: The Exorcist (1973)
C: Erik Killmonger
B: Jaws (1975)
D: Ultron
C: Rocky (1976) D: Star Wars (1977)
Question 4: What film was the first to win the best picture Academy Award? A: The General (1926)
Question 8: The director of Drive (2011) didn't have a drivers license when he made the movie
B: Wings (1927)
A: True
C: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
B: False
D: Modern Times (1936)
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. #MONDAYMOTIVATION
PREPARING FOR YOUR VIRTUAL ADVICE & GUIDANCE MEETING Applying for Sixth Form College is
microphone on. We need to be able to
some serious business, but there’s no
see and hear you so we can have a
need to be nervous. The most
meaningful discussion about your
important thing to remember is to just
individual aims and ambitions.
VIRTUAL ADVICE AND GUIDANCE MEETING PREPARATION CHECK LIST: Allow yourself plenty of time to set up your device.
be yourself. We aren’t trying to ask you trick questions, we just want to get to
What to expect:
know you. It's also your chance to get
An informal 20 - 30 minute discussion
device has plenty of
to know us and to ask any questions
between you and a member of our
battery power!
you might have about life at Long
experienced staff; parents/carers are
Road.
encouraged to attend with you.
Make sure your
Check your camera & microphone are working.
Still a bit nervous? Don’t worry, that’s
You may be asked questions similar to:
completely normal. To help make the
Why have you chosen this course?
process as stress-free as possible
Do you have any career aims or
we’ve put together this guide so you
future plans?
know what to expect and how to
What are your hobbies and
prepare.
interests?
Consider your background; make sure it's tidy & professional.
What are your subject Find a quiet, well-lit
Getting Camera Ready!
strengths/likes and
Our friendly staff are really excited to
weaknesses/dislikes?
meet you and want to engage with you
Are there any personal issues or
interviewer can see
as much as possible, so please make
difficulties that may affect your
and hear you clearly.
sure you turn your camera and
studies?
room to attend your meeting so the
WE'RE HERE TO HELP Our friendly Admissions Team are here to support and guide you through every stage of your Long Road application.
If you have any questions, please get in touch!
PREPARING FOR YOUR VIRTUAL ADVICE & GUIDANCE MEETING What happens next?
All communication with Long Road will
You will be sent a confirmation email
be via your Online Services Application
detailing your conditional offer, once
account.
you have received this confirmation email you need to log in to your Long
Please ensure you check your emails
Road Online Services Application
regularly and update us with any
account to accept the offer.
contact detail changes in order to
Heidi Hauser Director of Admissions
receive important information
Please remember you can accept
regarding your application. Remember
and hold a number of offers from
to check your spam/junk folder to
Tom Hammond
different post-16 providers until you
make sure you don't miss anything!
Admissions Officer
receive your GCSE results in August. Still got some questions? During the summer term information
01223 63 1125
about Long Road, including your
01223 63 1125
enrolment interview date/time, will be
admissions@longroad.ac.uk
emailed to you.
admissions@longroad.ac.uk
Contact our Admissions Officer, on
TESS, LONG ROAD SCHOLAR MEET OUR LONG ROAD SCHOLAR AWARD STUDENTS Name: Tess Year Group: 1 Secondary School: Bottisham Village College Studies: Biology, Criminology, Maths Career Goals: Police Officer or Detective
LONG ROAD SCHOLARS' AWARD If you feel inspired after meeting our current Scholar Award students then why not
I chose Long Road because they
most to help you in your subjects. There
offered Criminology as a subject
is always a place to go to for support
whereas other colleges don’t. On the
and lessons are also very fun here. For
Open Evening, I found it to be a very
me, I feel relaxed when going into
warm and inviting environment to be in
college because I know that this is a
and I felt that the teachers and staff
safe environment for everyone.
would be very supportive of me throughout my time here.
make an application yourself?
Click here to start your application today!
My favourite thing about Long Road so far has to be how the students are
I applied for the Scholars' Award
treated like adults. You’re on a first-
because I felt that this would be a
name basis with all the teachers and
great chance for me to share my views
for me, that feels more grown-up than
and opinions with people who want to
calling them 'Sir' or 'Miss'.
hear them. Year 11’s should apply for the Scholars' Award because they have
Each of my teachers has a really big
the opportunity to partake in making a
passion for their subject which then
good change in the college. If you
makes learning it a lot of fun. The
want to be part of a team and work
teachers are so supportive and
together then it’s a great idea to apply.
understanding to everyone and even when we’re doing online learning every
Long Road is a very welcoming college
week, the lessons are still very good
with teachers that do the absolute
and interesting.
Applications close 23 April 2021
HOLLY'S HOME WORKOUTS Easy exercises that you can do at home! We all know that exercise is a great
1.
way to keep us physically fit and look
arms, straight back, fast speed
after our mental health. However, with the cold and rainy January weather
bringing knees towards the chest. 2.
going out for a walk/run/cycle isn't
Forwards Lunges: Straight back, get back knee close to the floor,
exactly the most appealing activity.
forward knee 90-degree angle. 3.
If you're not quite ready to brave the
Bodyweight Squats: Transfer weight into heels not in the toes,
cold then don't worry - our Sports Services team are putting together
Mountain Climbers: Straight
just like you're sitting on a seat. 4.
Hip Lifts: When going up make it
some easy exercises that you can do at
explosive (quick). Hold a second at
home to keep you fit and healthy during
the top before coming back down.
lockdown!
5.
This week Holly is focusing on a core /
6.
High Plank: Straight legs, arms and back. Arms off the floor.
Plank: Straight legs, arms and
full-body workout... no equipment
back. Elbows on the floor. Be
needed! So grab a water bottle, find a
roughly 10-20cm off the floor.
space and let's do this!
7.
Holly's Core/Full-Body Workout
8.
Plank Lifts: Try to keep straight and not twist your body.
Do 20 reps of each exercise
Press Ups: 90-degree angle with your arms when you go down. See
10 per leg for Forward Lunges
video on how to make easier (Put
and Mountain Climbers
knees to the floor).
Hold the Plank & High Plank for 30 seconds Complete 2-3 sets depending on how difficult you find the workout
HOLLY'S HOME WORKOUTS Click below to watch Holly's Core/Full-Body Home Workout video!
Lockdown won’t stop us from celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2021!
Although we can’t celebrate in person, we’ve updated our activities so our students can get together virtually and take part in a range of exciting activities to show our support for LGBT+ History Month.
We're putting together a special LGBT+ History Month 2021 edition of #LongRoadLife so you can hear all about our celebrations!
"I am thrilled to see Kes following her dream of studying Ba Hons in Fine Art at Oxford University. Her well-deserved success has reconfirmed that choosing a vocational qualification in Art and Design can lead to amazing opportunities."
KES BERRY Long Road Alumni, 2020 Hey, I’m Kes.
Long Road. It’s truly a community. You will never feel left out at Long Road. I
I studied the BTEC Art & Design
met some amazing friends and
Extended Diploma. Which meant 2
teachers; that truly helped form me
years of ultimate creative bliss. Being
into the woman I am today. The school
treated like an artist in residence. So
grounds itself is tucked away in nature
much creative freedom. The tools given
which makes it feel like a tiny village, a
to me by this course and the teachers
total safe space. You’ll never feel
allowed me to define myself as an
alone at Long road. It's a place where
artist; translating my art style in a
you truly become yourself and prep
sophisticated manner.
yourself for the real world.
I received the grades D*DD (which
I would like to thank everyone at Long
translates A*AA for those who don’t
Road for helping me with this
understand the btec system). So now I
achievement but a special thanks to:
have my place at Oxford University,
Lisa for helping me with everything,
studying BA Fine Art. I honestly couldn’t
listening to me waffle and guide me in
have achieved those results without the
the right direction. Making sure that all
help of the staff.
the deadlines are met and that I’m comfortable.To Ruth for being such a
I have multiple favourite things about
great role model, teaching me how to
express myself creatively, that makes visual sense.
Throughout the course, she was able to experiment
Teaching me that creative mistakes aren’t
and play with ideas and concepts, which were often
something to dwell over.
informed by her exploration of her own identity and family.
To Owen, my first-year teacher who helped make that leap from GCSE. Who really opened my eyes
Her well-deserved success has reconfirmed that
to how many possibilities there are in art.
choosing a vocational qualification in Art and Design can lead to amazing opportunities.
Finally a thanks to the Principal, Yolanda, for having my back and helping me achieve these grades. I
Well done to Kes, it was an absolute pleasure to
will truly miss you all.
teach you and it inspires me to see you achieve so highly.”
Ruth Laslett, Head of Visual and Performing Arts, said “I am thrilled to see Kes will be able to follow her dream of studying Ba Hons in Fine Art at Oxford University.
She has shown 100% commitment to her studies and has risen to the creative challenges presented by the Extended Diploma in Art & Design course here at Long Road.
"Long Road. It’s truly a community. You will never feel left out at Long Road... You’ll never feel alone at Long Road. It's a place where you truly become yourself and prep yourself for the real world."
"The facilities are excellent and I enjoyed the flexible and stimulating environment of the college.
ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A Level
Our highly creative and successful Art
Arts Society, Cambridge Drawing
A Level course offers you a broad art
Society and The Arts Society Granta,
experience delivered in purpose built
2019 was the second year running that
studios. You will be taught in a series
a Long Road student had been
of practical and independent
awarded Most Innovative Work!
workshops using our excellent facilities including a photographic studio, darkroom and laser cutter.
Congratulations to Ellen Footman, awarded "Most
The teaching staff are encouraging and allowed me to develop as an individual. "
Our A Level artists have been
Innovative Work" by
repeatedly successful in both local and
the Cambridge
national art competitions. In summer
Drawing Society
2019, we congratulations students Mizuki Jones and Ellen Footman for their excellent success in The Sixth Form Art Competition.
Congratulations to Mizuki Jones, awarded 2nd prize
The Sixth Form Art Competition is highly competitive and sees a high standard of work each year. Run by The
by The Arts Society.
ART AND DESIGN Level 3 Extended Diploma Our Art and Design Level 3 Extended
Student Elliot Kingsford said "I think the
Diploma is the ideal qualification if you
trip to Paris was fantastic. I really
want to learn a broad range of art and
enjoyed the boat trip as there were so
design skills whilst placing your learning
many good photo opportunities! The
within a professional context.
hotel was excellent and my favourite food was at the Hard Rock Cafe."
In July 2019, our Year 1 Art and Design students spent a 4 day residential trip
Student Joe Cornish-Gentry told us "I
in Paris!
really enjoyed the Paris trip, especially the opportunity to visit such a wide
The students had an amazing time,
range of locations and museums - it
visiting the Musee D'Orsay, Musee
was a spectacular experience to view
Marmotten, Rodin Museum, The Louvre,
famous artists and original artworks."
Picasso Museum and L'Orangerie. Students on the trip told us they enjoyed having the opportunity to see original works and that the trip allowed them to gather ideas for their second year practical work and take photographs as source materials.
"This course has allowed me to develop and expand my techniques in a wide range of specialisms including photography, painting and 3D. My aim is to progress to a university course in illustration at either Brighton or Manchester. "
ART AND DESIGN "Over the one year course I produced a large amount of work that I will be able to use at any interviews n the future for art school.
Level 2 Diploma Our Art and Design Level 2 course will
Our students rotate desks giving them
introduce you to the basic elements of
all a chance to draw and photograph
art and design, giving you an insight
each of the different bird species
into the range of specialisms on offer,
visiting the class. They are also able to
while developing your own skills,
choose from a range of different
experience and general knowledge.
mediums to create their artwork and
The course includes many different
expand their skills.
fields such as graphic design, photography, illustration, fashion and textiles - so there are many career and
I have now successfully progressed on to do the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design at Long Road"
progression options available to you!
Every year The Raptor Foundation, based in Huntingdon, visit our campus for a special morning of Art workshops.
Bringing several different species of birds of prey, our students have the rare opportunity to get up close to these beautiful birds.
FOUNDATION ART AND DESIGN Level 4 Our one year Level 4 qualification is an
panoramic views of the Empire State
exciting fast paced course, set up for
Building and viewed the Statue of
creative students to develop a bespoke
Liberty. Most evenings were spent in
portfolio. The delivery includes twilight
true New York style in famous
sessions enabling you to fully use the
restaurants such as Planet Hollywood,
technology and equipment in our
Hard Rock Cafe. Students even
purpose built art studios.
enjoyed breakfast in the birth place of the Oreo Cookie!
Every January our Foundation Art and Design students enjoy a fantastically
The students collected a range of
inspiring trip to New York! In January
materials which they then used as a
2020 our students visited a number of
point of inspiration for their Final Major
iconic places including The
Projects.
Metropolitan Museum, Frick Collection, Museum of Modern Art, The Supreme Courts, The Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square and The High Line. They also took part in Apple Workshops surrounding video editing, went ice skating in Central Park, took in the
"The Art Foundation course has allowed me to work out of my comfort zone and produce experimental work that I am proud of."
SAMANTHA MILLARD Long Road Alumni, 2003
"Her current success is a direct result of the wonderful teaching and encouragement she received from the Art Department and teaching staff at Long Road."
We would like to congratulate
result of the wonderful teaching and
Samantha Millard, a Long Road Alumni,
encouragement she received from the
who recently contacted us about her
art department and teaching staff at
outstanding achievements.
Long Road”.
Studying at Long Road from
On her website, Sam says that it was
September 2001 until May 2003, Sam
at Long Road that she “discovered
said her “style and enthusiasm all
magic and movement in the work of
started at Long Road in the fabulous
Franz Marc” an artist who became a
art department”. During her 2 years at
big influence on her own artistic style.
Long Road, Sam was able to gain 4 excellent A-Levels and secure a place studying Architecture at Cardiff
Do you know a former Long Road
University.
student? They can join our Alumni Community with Future First by clicking
Since studying at Cardiff University, Sam has moved to British Columbia, Canada, and now works as a successful artist; her mother Lynne believes “her current success is a direct
here!
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK A RECENT ARTICLE BY THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION The government is telling us to stay at
being close to the people who matter
home and only go outside for food,
to you.
health reasons or essential work, to stay two metres (six feet) away from
Create a new daily routine that
other people and wash our hands as
prioritises looking after yourself. You
soon as we get home. This will mean
could try reading more or watching
that more of us will be spending a lot
movies, having an exercise routine,
of time at home and many of our
trying new relaxation techniques, or
regular social activities will no longer
finding new knowledge on the internet.
be available to us.
Try and rest and view this as a new, if unusual experience, that might have its
It will help to try and see it as a
benefits.
different period of time in your life, and not necessarily a bad one, even if you didn’t choose it. It will mean a different
Rumour and speculation can fuel
rhythm of life, a chance to be in touch
anxiety. Having access to good quality
with others in different ways than
information about the virus can help
usual.
you feel more in control.You can get up-to-date information and advice on
Be in touch with other people regularly on social media, e-mail or on the phone, as they are still good ways of
the virus here: Gov.uk
If you are feeling stressed or anxious please reach out to your friends, family or teachers. We're all in this together - you've got this!
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK A RECENT ARTICLE BY THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
If you are feeling stressed or anxious please reach out to your friends, family or teachers. We're all in this together - you've got this!
At times of stress, we work better in
We should also be aware of and avoid
company and with support. Try and
increasing habits that may not be
keep in touch with your friends and
helpful in the long term. Try and
family, by telephone, email or social
reassure people you know who may be
media.
worried and check in with people who you know are living alone.
Also remember to regularly assess your social media activity. Tune in with
Don’t judge people and avoid jumping
yourself and ask if they need to be
to conclusions about who is responsible
adjusted. Are there particular accounts
for the spread of the disease. The
or people that are increasing your
Coronavirus can affect anyone,
worry or anxiety? Consider muting or
regardless of gender, ethnicity or sex.
unfollowing accounts or hashtags that cause you to feel anxious.
There is extensive news coverage about the outbreak. If you find that the
It is OK to feel vulnerable and
news is causing you huge stress, it’s
overwhelmed as we read news about
important to find a balance.It’s best
the outbreak. It’s important to
that you don’t avoid all news and that
acknowledge these feelings and
you keep informing and educating
remind each other to look after our
yourself, but limit your news intake if it
physical and mental health.
is bothering you.
PET EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK Working from home with our fluffy friends
Not everyone is feeling down in the
It’s exactly a year ago since we
dumps about being on lockdown. Our
adopted little Molly as a companion to
fluffy friends are loving the fact that
our ruby Cavalier Daisy. We had lost
we're working from home -and they're
our dear Tegan in December and Daisy
doing a great job of cheering us up
was terribly lonely. So we now have
too!
two that are the best of friends and
PET EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK
Is your pet assisting you while you work at home?
Whether they're helping you
light up every day. Daisy is 3 and Molly
revise, or lazing on your laptop, we want to know!
Email your pet photos along with a short description including
To keep everyone smiling we will be
is 1.
our Instagram page
@lr6fc. Make sure
you follow us to see the weekly winner!
their name and age to
afutter@longroad.ac.uk.
sharing a Pet Employee of the Week on Thank you to our LRC Manager Karen for introducing us to the cutest best friends ever!
We will be posting our winning Pet Employee of the Week every Friday on our Instagram account
Meet this weeks Pet Employees of the Week, Daisy & Molly...
@lr6fc
LETS GET QUIZZICAL
Quarantine Quizzing: Check your answers! Question 1: Who did Emma Watson play in the Harry Potter movies?
Question 5: What is illegal to show in movies in South Dakota?
A: Katniss Everdeen
B: People not obeying traffic laws
B: Bellatrix Lestrange
C: Police officers being
C: Ginny Weasley
beaten - CORRECT
D: Hermione Granger - CORRECT
D: People swearing
Question 2: Who plays Rey in the new Star Wars movies? A: Daisy Ridley - CORRECT
Question 6: IN the wizard of Oz, what did the Scarecrow want from the wizard?
B: Keira Knightley
A: A brain - CORRECT
C: Felicity Jones
B: A heart
D: Natalie Portman
C: Courage
A: Striptease
D: Ice cream
Question 3: Who is the main villain in the first Avengers movie? B: Loki - CORRECT
Question 7: Which movie was the first in the "summer blockbuster" trend?
C: Erik Killmonger
A: The Exorcist (1973)
D: Ultron
B: Jaws (1975) - CORRECT
A: Ego
C: Rocky (1976)
Question 4: What film was the first to win the best picture Academy Award?
D: Star Wars (1977)
B: Wings (1927) - CORRECT
Question 8: The director of Drive (2011) didn't have a drivers license when he made the movie
C: Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
A: True - CORRECT
D: Modern Times (1936)
B: False
A: The General (1926)
Question 9: Where was the Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed? A: California B: Scotland C: Australia D: New Zealand - CORRECT
Question 10: What was Daniel Craig's first Jame Bond movie? A: Quantum of Solace B: Die Another Day C: Skyfall D: Casino Royale - CORRECT
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