YEAR 12 INDUCTION 2021-22
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Welcome to Abbeygate We are excited that you have chosen to join us in September to start the next stage of your academic journey!
Your time at Abbeygate is a chance for you to transition from high school into adulthood. It is important that you read the information in this booklet to fully understand your responsibilities while studying at Abbeygate. This booklet will help to guide you through the first few weeks of term on what to expect and where to find information you need. When you enrolled you digitally signed a copy of your enrolment form. As part of the enrolment process, you have agreed to follow the policies and procedures outlined by Abbeygate. • ICT User Agreement • Student Code of Conduct • ID Card Agreement If you have any questions regarding your enrolment, please contact info@abbeygatesfc.ac.uk
Your Induction Day Teaching and Curriculum
Student Support
Your Induction Day will take place on 2nd or 3rd September. You will receive an email inviting you to Abbeygate at your designated time to meet the team. We will give you an introduction to the curriculum, give you time to find out more about the student services team as well as ask you to come in and collect your ID card and induction pack. Important things to know
Orientation
First Day of Lessons Monday 6th September will be the start of Year 12 lessons. Your timetable will appear on your admissions account so you can see when you are due on site. To get online, you will be provided with an Abbeygate IT account. Your username and password are available on your application account.
Regardless of your subject combination, your enrolment will all be done at the same time.
Your Timetable You will be able to access a copy of your timetable on your application portal from 1st September. If there is a problem with your timetable you can contact the MIS team at: MIS@abbeygatesfc.ac.uk
Your ID Card
At your induction appointment you will be given your ID Card. You will need this to access the building, purchase lunch and borrow resources. You must ensure your ID card is with you at all times. Catering and printing top ups can be purchased through our online shop. You will be given your IT login to use PCs and laptops around the building and access online resources. Please ensure you have read our ICT user agreement policy. ID cards are vital to maintain Health and Safety and safeguarding and therefore, students who repeatedly fail to bring their ID may be subject to disciplinary action.
Travelling by Bus There is an excellent infrastructure of dedicated and public bus routes to and from campus, providing easy access for students from a wide radius. The diagram below illustrates the local bus transfer routes:
SUFFOLKONBOARD.COM has a useful journey planner on the
homepage. Pop in your home postcode, and ours too, to work out your most efficient route into College. The postcode for Abbeygate is: IP33 3YU
Personal Progress Tutors (PPTs) Each student is an individual and may require different levels and types of support throughout their time at Abbeygate Sixth Form College. Your PPT takes an interest in your wellbeing and progress and can offer advice and helop on any matter - academic, financial, personal and social.
Getting in touch with your PPT You will meet your PPT on the first day of college. If you need to get in touch with your PPT, please pop into Student Services or send them an email. There will always be someone in Student Services who will be able to help you.
What do PPTs offer? • • • •
Weekly tutorials Regular 1:1 meetings Extra support to access wellbeing or financial resource Progression pathways
• By helping you to settle in and get used to
Eligible for the Student Bursary? Abbeygate Sixth Form College may be able to assist students through the 16-19 Bursary Fund available by application and eligibility is dependent on personal circumstances. To be eligible for financial support, you must meet this criteria: • You must be an enrolled student as defined by Abbeygate Sixth Form College. • You must have been resident in the British Isles (or the European Union for purposes other than education) for the last three years. • Your household income must be below £19k for 16-18 or £25k for 19+. If your income is higher, you may still be able to apply for funding, depending on your family circumstances. Please be aware that financial support is dependant on government legislation and is therefore subject to change. Whatever your circumstances, you can always consult with us via email, telephone and where possible, in person, before applying for any course. To apply, email: info@abbeygatesfc.ac.uk
GCSE Re-sits
Keeping in touch
Did you not achieve the grade you wanted in one or more of your GCSEs?
The email address of your parent/ carer will be used to send out assessment reports, invitations to events, reminders and many other pieces of information.
Whilst we are not able to support you in the content (apart from with English or Maths) we might be able to offer you the opportunity to pay for a re-sit in May/June.
BYOD Full information on bringing in your own device (B.Y.O.D) and how to connect to our network can be found on our website. Where possile, please bring your device to college. This will help enormously this year with keeping equipment sharing to a minimum. Students are also able to download the latest version of Microsoft Office on up to 5 personal devices free of charge. Your copy of Office will be valid as long as you are a student at One.
It is important that if your email address changes, you let your PPT know immediately so we can update this as soon as possible. During one of your tutorials, early in the academic year we will issue a data sheet that asks you to check the details. Please amend this and return as appropriate.
Lost Property
Tutorials
We do our best to reunite lost property with the owner. All lost property is collected and stored securely. If you’ve lost an item please check with the main reception desk. Items are kept for a term; unclaimed items will then be disposed of in a suitable manner.
A bespoke tutorial programme will give you all the information and skills you will need to support you during Sixth Form and beyond. We look at the key elements to keep you safe and well alongside teaching study skills and time management.
Facilities
LRC
Students can access the building during term time from 8am until 5pm weekdays. You will be notified of non - term time opening hours separately. Full detailed information on fire evacuation, use of your ID card and building access can be found on our website.
We have some fantastic facilities available in our Learning Resource Centre. You can borrow these resources by using your Student ID card.
Abbeygate Community Now you’re part of the Abbeygate community, we hope you’ll do your bit to carry on the positive ethos we strive for at college. We think it’s really important that our students and staff work in a tidy, uncluttered and relaxed atmosphere. Please help us keep it this way by clearing away your litter and respecting your surroundings.
Enrich your Abbeygate experience We have so many amazing clubs that you can get involved in! Universities, Apprenticeships and Employers love to see you’re being proactive, so we encourage you to think of your future! •
Debating
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Sports Clubs
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Politics Society
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Law Society
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Astronomy
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Medicine Society
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STEM club
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Philosophy Society
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Cyber Security Club
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Dance Club
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Royal Geographical Society group
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Drama Club
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Music Ensembles
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Soul Band
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K-Pop
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Dungeons and Dragons club
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Film Club
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Book Group
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Student Union Committees
Term Dates 2021-2022 Autumn Term 1st September 2021-17th December 2021 Lessons start on 6th September 2021
Half Term: 25th October 2021-29th October 2021 Staff Training (Non-Student Days): 22nd October 2021, 17th December 2021
Spring Term 4th January 2022-8th April 2022 Half Term: 21st February 2022 - 25th February 2022 Easter Break: 11th April 2022 - 22nd April 2022 Staff Training (Non-Student Days): 10th February 2022
Summer Term 25th April 2022 - 18th July 2022 - Subject to OFQUAL Consultation Half Term: 30th May 2022 - 3rd June 2022 Last Day of Teaching for: • Foundation Learning: Friday 8th July 2022 • Level 2: Friday 8th July 2022 • Level 3 and A Level Year 12: Friday 8th July 2022
Exam Dates Internal Exams: April-May 2022 BTEC Set Tasks & Exams: January 2022 & May 2022
We look forward to welcoming you to your first lesson on Monday 6th September
abbeygatesfc.ac.uk
01284 636501
info@abbeygatesfc.ac.uk