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Students’ surprise meeting in Big Apple It’s a small world as North Devon students meet Chancellor George Osborne during New York visit Students from West Buckland School in North Devon enjoyed a trip to New York over the Christmas holidays which included a surprise encounter with Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne. The Chancellor was in New York to address the United Nations Security Council and met the pupils whilst touring The Frick Collection art museum where he was happy to pose for photographs and selfies. The West Buckland students were spending five days in New York which included visits to the Empire State Building, the United Nations Headquarters, the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Madison Square Garden where they saw the New York Knicks take on Orlando Magic. Head of Sixth Form Jonathan Ralph, who led the trip, said: “It was an incredible trip that had so many highlights and was a great experience for all of us. “Bumping into Chancellor George Osborne was unexpected but certainly memorable and he was very friendly and happy to spend some time talking to us.”
Way for students to maximise life chances Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot College is an exciting place to learn. The staff are passionate about nurturing exceptional, independent thinkers who are happy and confident individuals, equipped with the skills and knowledge to be the best they can be. Whether it is opening minds through exciting opportunities, or opening doors by maximising outcomes, the college wants to give its students the very best preparation for life. A supportive environment is provided that gives students the confidence to learn and work as part of a community, collaborating with and caring about those around them. Ofsted has given Newton Abbot College the seal of approval, judging all elements of what it does as good. The college is extremely proud of its academic perfor mance. Come and see what it has to offer! At Newton Abbot College they ensure that they maximise life chances for their students, challenging everyone to imagine what’s possible! Continued on page 2
SPRING OPEN EVENTS Year 6 Taster Day - For those interested in Year 7 entry September 2016 - Friday 22nd January 2016 Scholarship Day - Scholarships available from age 7+ - Saturday 23rd January 2016 Open Morning - A chance to tour the school, meet the staff and pupils - Friday 4th March 2016 Open Afternoon - For those interested in our Reception Class or Nursery - Friday 11th March 2016
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Plymouth College of Art
Plymouth College of Art has provided specialist arts education since 1856 and is one of few truly independent art colleges remaining in the UK. It offers a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Pre-Degree study with dedicated facilities across art, design and digital media. For anybody applying to study creative education courses, the expert staff at Plymouth College
of Art have some top interview tips. Marie Dunaway, BA (Hons) Costume Production and Associated Crafts programme leader: “Your portfolio should be well organised, colourful and exciting. Bring work with you that you’re proud of and ready to talk about.” Neil Leonard, BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme leader: “Prepare questions to ask during the interview. Mentioning practitioners in the field that inspire you, particularly new or different people, will impress the interviewer.”
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Tony Smith, programme leader for BA (Hons) Animation: “Ideas count. Bring your sketchbooks and talk to us about how you record and collect visual ideas that you could develop on your degree course.” Plymouth College of Art prepares students for professional employment within the booming creative industries.
South Dartmoor Community College
The core guiding principle that lies at the heart of everything done at South Dartmoor Community College is to encourage and develop personal responsibility among all members of our community. The college believes in empowering students to take control of their own learning and their own lives so they know how to make good choices and also have the ability to thrive in a fast moving, ever changing world. By creating a learning environment that has high expectations of everyone – and by modelling the behaviour the college expects from its students – it can provide the stepping-stones that bring dreams closer to reality. South Dartmoor has a well-deserved reputation as one of Devon’s leading schools, and is extremely proud of the education and opportunities it provides. With an academic offer that has seen four consecutive years of the best exam outcomes in the school’s history, the journey together starts with an extensive transition programme. Care and focus upon each individual is enhanced through strong pastoral care and teaching. The college has a specialist focus on sport – from a vast extra-curricular programme to its elite sports academy. It is the only SW college in partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation. It is particularly proud of its girls’ cricket team which has made two National Finals in two years, and its hockey team, which were national indoor champions – all competing against both the state and private sector. The Performing Arts are central to college life, with students committed to many ensembles and performances during the year. South Dartmoor Community College benefits from dedicated specialist facilities and offers a wide range of opportunities from an annual production, Percussion Academies, Contemporary Dance, instrumental tuition and more.
Petroc
Petroc’s multimillion pound Lifestyle and Tourism Centre will be opening this spring. In November 2013 the college secured £10.8 million of investment to transform large parts of its campus to support the delivery of excellent teaching and learning and also meet local training needs. One aspect of the development, which included the building of a state-of-the-art Engin-
Designer: Laura Blastock, BA (Hons) Fashion Photo: Paige Nolan, BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
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UTC Plymouth
A new year can bring lots of exciting changes – and there’s none greater than learning new things and pushing the boundaries of your education. Attend the UTC Plymouth Years 10 and 12 open day on Thursday, January 28, at 5.30pm, and visit the cutting-edge college to see how it can make a positive change in your education. UTC Plymouth is the perfect choice for students with an interest in science and engineering. Just like other schools, it teaches traditional core subjects. However, what makes it different is that greater emphasis is placed on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), offering a practical education alongside a classroom one. UTC Plymouth provides a unique learning experience, allowing students to choose from a number of pathways including GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs, in addition to a wide range of extracurricular activities. With links to some of the region’s biggest employers and Plymouth University, it is able to put you onto the next path in your career, whether it’s work or further education. Having received its first set of results last summer after opening the doors in 2013, UTC Plymouth celebrated an overall pass rate of 97 per cent at A-level.
St Joseph’s
As a fully co-educational Independent day school for boys and girls age three to 16, St Joseph’s offers a broad, challenging and highquality education with excellent pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The school has expanded its facilities in recent years to include an all-weather pitch and iPad technology throughout. St Joseph’s is a small school which means that it is possible to keep sight of strong family values, which gives children the confidence necessary to succeed and allows both staff and pupils to work positively together. In 2015, 96% of students achieved 5 A*-C grades, including Maths and English. As the school has no entrance examination to join, this is a truly exceptional performance.
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New for 2015/16
Michael Morpurgo Library and Sixth Form facilities now OPEN
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West Buckland is a friendly, successful school with an impressive record of academic achievement and some exceptional new facilities. Contact us to arrange a visit and discover what makes West Buckland unique and so exciting.
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Our doors are open to learners of all ages and we offer a vast range of full and part time courses, from A Levels and apprenticeships to vocational training and degree programmes. And, every year our students produce record-breaking results. 99% A Level pass rate and 98% on all Extended Diplomas.
Find out more today at www.petroc.ac.uk
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