Year 12 Induction 2018 - 19 SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Welcome to
Congratulations on your GCSE results. We are excited that you have chosen to join us in September to start the next stage of your academic journey. Your time at One is a chance for you to transition from high school into adulthood. It is important that you read this information in order to fully understand your responsibilities while studying at One. Use this booklet to help guide you through the first few weeks of term. In here you’ll find out what to expect and where to find the information you need.
When you enrolled you signed a copy of your enrolment form. As part of the enrolment process you have agreed to follow the policies and procedures outlined by One. Please go to the induction section on the website to read the full policies for the following: • Educational Visit Consent Form • ICT User Agreement • Student Code of Conduct • ID Card Agreement
Timetable Now you have enrolled, the next time you need to attend One is from Monday 3rd September, lessons will start at 9.30am. Please ensure you arrive in good time in order to pick up your ID card and get to your first lesson on time. You will be emailed a copy of your timetable to your personal email account; please read it carefully.
Personal Progress Tutor Your attendance will be monitored by your PPT, who will contact your parents/guardians with any concerns.
Your PPT will: • Work with your parents/carer
Student Services The Student Services team and your Personal Progress Tutor (PPT) will work with your subject teachers to ensure you receive all the support you need whilst at One.
and outside agencies • Deliver tutorial programmes • Run 1:1 meetings that focus on attainment and progression • Take a holistic overview within the reporting cycle • Act as a student advocate
Parent & PPT Introduction There will be an opportunity for your parents to meet your PPT and explore the support and guidance that is available at One. There are two dates for these evenings: For surnames beginning A – M: 18th September 2018
5pm-6:45pm
For surnames beginning N – Z: 20th September 2018
5pm-6:45pm
More information will be provided after your induction.
• Be the starting point for any extended support needed
Travelling to One One has set up bus routes to help you get to college. To find out more about these routes please visit our website. To apply for the One Bus please go to:
suffolkone.ac.uk/prospective-students/travelling-campus/ All other bus routes are run by Suffolk County Council. To apply for a bus pass for these buses please go to their website:
suffolkonboard.com Get in touch about travel: Transport@suffolkone.ac.uk
Your ID Card and IT Login Details When you arrive 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. There are ‘cash loaders’ in the college which allow you to top up your card for catering purposes. Catering and printing top ups can be purchased through our online OneShop.
To access your catering account you will be issued a portal code shortly after your enrolment. 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; go to: suffolkone.ac.uk.
Finance 16-19 Bursary We recognise that some students may have difficulty completing their courses because of financial barriers. Accordingly, we administer the 16-19 bursary fund which offers support to students and their families on a low income. It also offers support to students living independently. Please visit the website to check your eligibilty or to complete an application.
Course Materials Some of our courses require you to buy resources. Please go to our online OneShop to see the full list of resources and to check if there are any you need to purchase.
Resource Deposit A resource deposit of £40 is required in order to allow you to borrow resources and use the printers. To pay your resource deposit visit the online OneShop. Once you have finished your studies at One, £20 of this deposit will be refunded to you on return of all resources.
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 weekdays between 8am-5pm. Items are kept for a term; unclaimed items will then be disposed of in a suitable manner.
The OneShop The OneShop is our online shop where you can purchase a range of resources and pay for trips, printing credits and the One Bus. Go to: onecollege-shop.co.uk
Exams
B.Y.O.D
GCSE Re-sits
Full information on how to bring in your own device (B.Y.O.D) and connect to our network can be found on our website. 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.
Did you not achieve the grade you wanted in one or more of your GCSEs? 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. Speak to Lyn or Tracey in the Exams office (SS004) to find out more. In Touch We use a system called SIMS InTouch for communicating with students and parents via personal email addresses. This email address and that of your parent/carer will be used to send out assessment reports, invitations to events, reminders and many other pieces of information. It is important that if your email address changes, you let your PPT know immediately so we can update this. 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.
LRC We have some fantastic facilities available in our Learning Resource Centre. You can borrow these resources by using your Student ID card.
Work Experience
Student Term Dates
We acknowledge the benefits of a work based placement and how these can prepare you for your next step. The skills gained will benefit you when writing personal statements and CV’s. Work experience will allow you to talk with and observe skilled and qualified people who can give you a great idea of what their job involves as well as an opportunity to network and find contacts.
Autumn Term: Monday 3/9/18-Friday 14/12/18 October Half Term: Monday 22/10/18-Friday 26/10/18 Christmas Break: Monday 17/12/18-Wednesday 2/1/19 Spring Term: Thursday 3/1/19-Friday 5/4/19 Spring Half Term: Monday 18/2/19-Friday 22/2/19 Easter Break: Monday 8/4/19- Monday 22/4/19 Summer Term: Monday 23/4/19-Wednesday 5/7/19 Summer Half Term: Monday 27/5/19-Friday 31/5/19
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.
Staff Training - Non-Student Days: 30/11/18, 14/12/18, 12/7/19, 15/7/19, 16/7/19 F I N A L D A Y O F T E A C H I N G F O R: Foundation Learning: Friday 5/7/19 Level 2: Friday 7/6/19 Level 3 (Y12): Friday 5/7/19 Level 3 Vocational (Y13): Friday 21/6/19 Level 4: Friday 14/6/19
Exam Dates Internal Exams - 23rd April - 3rd May BTEC Set Tasks & Exams - January & May 2019
BTEC College of the Year 2018 We’re really excited to announce that we have recently been recognised as BTEC College of the Year 2018 by Pearson! We pride ourselves on the outstanding education, support and facilities that we offer to all our students and we’re so pleased that this has been recognised!
Enrich Your One 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! • Biology Olympiad
• Music on the Bridge
• Book Group
• National Citizenship Service
• Chemistry Olympiad
(NCS)
• Creative Writing Club
• Reading Ahead
• Debating Team
• Recording & Producing Music
• Duke of Edinburgh
• One Magazine
• Extended Project
• One Plus
• Games Club
• Robotics Club (Engineering)
• Gravity Racer (Motor Vehicle)
• Sports Clubs (Badminton,
• Entrepreneurs Lunch Club
Cheerleading, Cross Country,
• Institute of Directors (IoD)
Fitness Instructor Training,
• LGBT
Football, Golf, Rugby, Table
• LRC Ambassador
Tennis)
• LRC Themed Events
• Stock Market Challenge
• Marketing Ambassador
• Strategy Club
• Music Clubs (Choir, Cover
• Student Reps
Bands, Jazz Ensemble)
Find out more and sign up at Fresher’s Fair on 14th September 2018!
Things are changing...
From September 2018, we’ll be a non-smoking site.
Change with us... If you’re looking to stop smoking, then now could be the perfect time. We’ll have help and support available from the One Life Suffolk team. Pop into Student Services to find out more.
One Community Now you’re part of the One community, we hope you’ll do your bit to carry on the positive ethos we strive for at One. 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. This year, many of our students have been keen on ‘going green’ and therefore we’re trying to do our bit for the environment by introducing green initiatives: As you will have heard in the news, plastic coffee cups are a huge problem for the environment. That’s why we’re promoting the use of thermal mugs. You can even purchase one from us for just £3! We have many more green initiatives taking place too, such as: biodegradable salad boxes, edible straws and more on the horizon.
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There is no parking available on site for students, however we have organised for students to use their Endeavour Card to park at the Copdock Park and Ride for £1.85 per day, per passenger and at Martlesham Park and Ride for £2.25 per day, per passenger. Please always be considerate of local residents when parking. We’re creating a healthier study space. From September 2018, One will be a non-smoking site. If you’re looking to stop smoking, then we’ll have help and support available from the One Life Suffolk team. More information will be available in Student Services.
Have You Completed All The Enrolment Steps? Before you leave enrolment, please ensure you have done the following:
Enrolled in your Allocated Zone Had your Photo Taken for your ID Card Paid Work Experience Costs
For compulsory work experience
(Beauty, Engineering, Health & Social Care and Motor Vehicle) it’s essential that you pay these costs today; visit the Finance stand.
Beauty Students
Please ensure you go to the salon to have a uniform
fitting and complete an order form.
Maths Assessment
If you haven’t achieved a 4 or above in Maths you’ll
need to complete a Maths assessment with us - please head to the Atrium. If you achieved a 6 and applied for A Level Maths you’ll also need an assessment before leaving.
When You Get Home:
Read the Induction page of our Website: suffolkone.ac.uk/information/enrolment-and-induction-2018
Pay your Resource Deposit Online Please do this once you’re home, visit: onecollege-shop.co.uk
Read the Policies
visit: suffolkone.ac.uk to read the student code of
conduct and IT user agreement policy
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