YEAR 13 INDUCTION 2021-22
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Welcome Back Congratulations on the success of your first year! We are excited that you have chosen to continue your academic journey with us. This booklet will help guide you through the first few weeks of term and provide you with information on what to expect in your second year. Please go to the website or moodle to read the full policies for the following: • ICT User Agrement • Student Code of Conduct • ID Card Agreement
First Day of Teaching We will be welcoming Year 13 students back to college on Monday 6 September. Please keep an eye on your college email for more information regarding the start of autumn term.
Your Timetable Your timetable will be available for you to access on your Moodle account from 1st September. If you have any problems accessing your account please visit IT if onsite or email itsupport@abbeygate.ac.uk
Your ID Card Please remember to bring your ID card with you on your first day back at college. You will need your ID card to enter the building, use the catering facilities and to take out resources. If you have lost your ID card over the summer please email admin@abbeygate.ac.uk to have a replacement printed ready for you to collect when you arrive in the building.
Keeping in touch Please ensure that all email addresses are up to date, this includes your parent/carer email also. We will send you assessment reports, invitations to events, reminders and other information to you personal email address. To update your details please speak to your PPT or email info@ abbeygatesfc.ac.uk
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
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.
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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
Progression In Year 13 we will focus on your progression after Abbeygate, whichever pathway you wish to take. Before the summer you were sent information on progression routes after Abbeygate. Building on this your PPT will guide you through the process you need to follow for: • • • • •
Application Processes CV Creation Cover Letters Personal Statement University Application
University Applications need to be completed by 26th January 2021 and it is therefore important you contact your PPT with any concerns before this date.
Lost Property 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.
Facilities 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.
Tutorials 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.
LRC 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! •
Creative Writing Club
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Student Ambassadors
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Duke of Edinburgh
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Student Union
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LGBT+ Society
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Book Club
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Subject drop-in Sessions
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Sports Clubs (Badminton,
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The Debating Society
Basketball, Table Tennis,
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Extended Project (EPQ)
Football, Netball and Multi
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Film Club
Sports)
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Annual Showcases
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K-Pop Club
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MFL Film Club
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Cyber Security Club
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Music Clubs
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Dungeons & Dragons
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Social Committee
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Royal Geographical Society
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Curriculum Committee
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Charity Committee
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Wellbeing Committee
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Environment Committee
Lectures
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
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