Year 13 Induction Booklet September 2017

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Year 13 Induction 2017 - 18

SIXTH FORM COLLEGE


Welcome Back

Congratulations on the success of your results. We are thrilled that you are returning to study with us this September to continue your academic journey. This induction booklet is to help guide you through the first few weeks of term, provide you with information on what to expect in your second year and where to find the information you will need.

At enrolment you signed a copy of your enrolment form. Like last year, signing this means you have agreed to follow the policies and procedures outlined by One.

Please go to the website or Moodle to read the full policies for the following:

aEducational Visit Consent aICT User Agreement

a Student Code of Conduct aID badge agreement


Student Services

Timetable

Your timetable will be available for you to access on your Moodle account ready for your first day of term. If you have any problems accessing your account please email s1support@euroele.com

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 many other pieces of information to your personal email addresses. To update this contact your PPT immediately.

Similarly to last year, you will have a PPT for your second year at One to help support you with your studies, give you advice and guidance and offer a whole host of other services. This will include: with your parents and aWorking outside agencies a tutorial programme aDelivering which is tailored to your progression needs

interviews that focus on a1:1 academic attainment and progression

a holistic overview within aTaking the reporting cycle an advocate for you as aBeing required

aThe starting point for any

extended support needed


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. More information on the dates will be given out after student induction. If you require any further information please phone (01473) 556600 and ask for Barbara King or e-mail: studentservices@suffolkone.ac.uk

Travel

If you travelled to college by one of the county run buses last year you need to remember to renew your bus pass at: suffolkonboard.com For those of you who travel in from Felixstowe or Stowmarket you need to renew your bus pass for the One Bus. Please go to the website and fill in the One Bus application form.

Car Parking

Many of you will now be learning to drive or may have already passed your test. As you will be aware, there is no parking available on site, however we have organised for students to use their Endeavour Card to park at Copdock Park and Ride for ÂŁ1.85 per day per passenger and at Martlesham Park and Ride for ÂŁ2.25 per day per passenger. We ask you to be considerate of local residents when parking and take advantage of the offers provided by local bus services.

ID Card

Please remember to bring your ID card with you on the first day of college. You will need your ID card to enter the building, purchase lunch and take out resources.


Finance

16-19 Bursary If you were in receipt of a bursary last year, please remember you need to reapply for it again this year. If you have had a change in family circumstances you may now be eligible for the bursary. Please go to the website to view the eligibility criteria.

Resource Deposit

Course Materials Some of our courses require you to buy resources. Please go to our online OneShop to see the list of resources there are to purchase.

Shop at One Don’t forget we have a fantastic resource in our OneShop. Tickets for trips, performances, One Bus and printing credits amongst other resources can be purchased through the online OneShop.

Please remember at the end of your studies this year to return your resources. We will then be able to reimburse your ÂŁ30 resource deposit. To claim your deposit back a Resource Deposit Form needs to be completed and returned to the LRC.

onecollege-shop.co.uk


Exams

Results and Access to Scripts Paperwork detailing costs and application forms are available from the Exams Team. Please note the following deadlines: Priority Remark (for students who have University places pending) Thursday 24 August – 12 noon Priority Copy of Script (for sole purpose of deciding upon an enquiry – not suitable for the above) Thursday 24 August – 12 noon Enquiry about Results Friday 15 September – 12 noon Copy of Scripts for Teaching and Learning Purposes Thursday 21 September – 12 noon Students wishing to re-sit a ‘linear’ unit will need to be aware that the forms and payment will be available in late September/early October for return by the middle of December.

Lost Property

In order to reunite lost property to its owner all lost property is collected and stored securely. Property can be collected from the main reception desk weekdays between 8am 5pm. Items are kept for a term and after this time unclaimed items are disposed of in a suitable manner.

Learning Resource Centre

We have some fantastic facilities available in our Learning Resource Centre. You can borrow resources by using your Student ID card.


Term Dates Autumn Term: Monday 4/9/17-Friday 15/12/17

Summer Half Term: Monday 28/5/18-Friday 1/6/18

October Half Term: Monday 23/10/17-Friday 27/10/17

Staff Training - Non-Student Days:

Christmas Break: Monday 18/12/17-Tuesday 2/1/18

Friday 15/12/17

Friday 20/10/17 Friday 13/7/18

Spring Term: Wednesday 3/1/18-Thursday 29/3/18

Monday 16/7/18

Spring Half Term: Monday 12/2/18-Friday 16/2/18

FINAL DAY OF TEACHING FOR:

Summer Term: Monday 16/4/18-Friday 6/7/18

Foundation Learning: Friday 6/7/18

Easter Break: Friday 30/3/18- Friday 13/4/18

Level 4: Friday 15/6/18

Tuesday 17/7/18

Level 3: Friday 6/7/18

For more information, visit our website suffolkone.ac.uk


Have you completed all the enrolment steps? Before you leave, please ensure you have done the following:

Picked up your results Enrolled in your allocated zone Work Experience Costs

Some courses have work

experience costs. Please ensure you visit Finance to pay these costs today.

Read Policies

Once you have completed your enrolment at

One please visit our website to read the student code of conduct and IT user agreement policy.

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