News from the Principal

News for parents, carers, pupils, students of the Academy and the community of Paignton PCSA

Christmas 2012

It's Panto Time!! PCSA proudly

presents Dick Whittington

The Academy’s Faculty of Creative Arts & Design Technology is proud to be presenting its sixth full scale Christmas Pantomime: this year it is ‘Dick Whittington’ and we feel sure it will be as brilliant as the last five!

This highly ambitious venture involves a cast of 50 actors, singers and dancers ranging from Year 7 to Year 13. The production is fully costumed and has all the advantages of being in a Theatre with lighting and sound.

Tickets can be purchased through the Palace Avenue Theatre Box Office Tel: 01803 665800 or by completing the reply slip already sent to you by the Head of Faculty. Mrs Sian Dale.

Performance dates are Wednesday, 12th and Thursday, 13th December at 7.30pm and ticket Prices are as follows: Adults £8.50, Children/Senior Citizens £6.00, Family Ticket £24.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children).

Children in Need

The Academy took part in various activities to support Children in Need on Friday, 16th November.

PCSA will be donating over £700 to Children in Need as a result of donations for wearing non-uniform clothes, bake sales, gladiators, lunchtime roller disco, a penalty shoot out and much, much more! Some brave girls from Borough Road also took a sponsored dip into the freezing cold sea on Paignton Beach.

The photograph shows members of our staff really getting into the spirit of the day.

Our thanks go to all the students and staff who took part in this fundraising event.

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A Festive Message from: Jane English Principal

We have had a very busy and exciting Autumn Term with as always lots of activity taking place.

This Newsletter gives an account of some of these activities.

A major event in the history of the College has taken place and we are now an Academy. We look forward to working alongside our partners Prospects as the Academy moves forward.

As Christmas approaches we have a range of activities taking place to celebrate the festive season. I hope you will be able to join us.

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and successful 2013.

Inside this issue ……..

Christmas Events Page 3

School Uniform Page 4

Activities Week Page 5

Year 7 Fresher's Camp Page 7

Academy Logo page 8

English Examination/Controlled Assessment Dates Page 9

Term Dates 2014/15 and 2015/16 Page 11

6th Form News Page 13

Careers Information Page 17

Focus on Sport Page 18

Attendance Page 23

Free School Meals Information Page 25

Information for your Notice Board Page 26

Page 2 Christmas Events at PCSA

Christmas Lunches The Carol Service

Pupils’ Christmas Lunches will be held on the The Academy Carol Service will be held on following Dates and times: Wednesday, 19th December at 5.30 pm.

 Borough Road Centre For the second year running the Carol Service

Tuesday, 18th December 2012 will be held at St Mary's Parish Church in Collaton St Mary with the kind permission of  Waterleat Road Centre Rev. Gillian Maude.

Wednesday, 19th December 2012 The programme is made up of readings (from the Bible and well known literature); traditional The cost of the lunch will and modern Christmas Carols and pieces of be £2.10 for two courses Christmas Music performed as solos, duets and and the canteen kindly trios. request that all lunches are ordered in advance. The Academy Choir will be performing as well as Pupils who are entitled to the Staff Choir. a free lunch will receive a free Christmas lunch. Refreshments will be served at the end of the Service.

All are welcome to attend: admission is free and Last Day of Term there will be a retiring collection.

Friday, 21st December is the last day of the Autumn Term. The school day will end for students in Years 7—11 at 2.00 pm after a Final Assembly. Year 11 will finish at 1.00 pm and the 6th Form will finish after their Final Assembly which will be held at 10.00 am.

Unfortunately we cannot arrange for buses to pick up students early, however, if any pupil is unable to leave at this time they may wait in the Library at Waterleat Road or Reception at Borough road until the normal finishing time.

Staffing News

I would like to inform you that Marilyn Newton will be retiring from her post as Assistant Principal as of 31st of December 2012. Marilyn has worked in the Academy for 13 Years and has put in huge amounts of hard work during that time, making significant contributions to the development of the Academy. I am sure you would all join me in wishing her well in her retirement.

Miss Wilkinson will take over the role Head of Year 7 until a permanent Head of Year is employed.

Sadly the following staff will also be leaving us: Mr Shaw, Head if ICT and Business Studies; Mrs Webley, MFL Teacher; Miss Dietrich, Science Teacher, Mrs Carter, Sports Technician and Mrs Henderson, First Aider. We wish them all well for the future.

Page 3 International Links Kampala, Uganda

I travelled to Lagos for the second time this The Academy continues to support the Malaika year to head the school Leadership Programme Babies Home, in particular Year 8 have been for the British Council. Mr Maunder from very hard-working in support of the Oldway Primary School and Mr Lock from ChildsiFoundation who run the home. Combe Pafford Business and Enterprise School joined me in working alongside 15 Nigeria Headteachers. We were there for 3 days to undertake work in the schools and organise a conference.

During our stay our hosts arranged for us to be presented to His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Salaudeen Afolabi Adekoya and the Queen, Her Royal Majesty Amb. Olori Muyibat Olayinka Oyesfusi and their chiefs.

Some representatives from Year 8 were involved in a Skype session with the Babies’ Home. They met the babies, the staff and were treated to a wonderful drumming session from the carers. They then had the opportunity to interview the General Manager, the Senior Social Worker and the Care Manager. The questions were searching but well received and gave a real insight into living and working in Kampala and the work of the Malaika Home. We are in the process of developing a link with a school called Stand Tall Training Centre, a school which promotes vocational skills and enterprise activities.

discuss this matter further please do not hesitate Body Piercing, Hair and to contact the appropriate Key Stage Manager or Head of Year. Make Up Make-up should be discreet, avoiding high Over the Academic Year there has been a fashion styles. Extreme hair colour and styles marked increase in the number of students with are not acceptable. Pupils displaying these facial or body piercings. The Governors have a styles will be educated out of normal lessons. clear policy regarding this matter stating that Coloured nail varnish should not be worn. only one stud or sleeper earring in each ear is permitted. All other facial or body piercings should be removed during the school day (plastic School Uniform retainers are not permitted as an alternative). The Governors took this decision on the grounds May I remind parents that students should of health and safety some time ago and, as a always come to school in full uniform. result, the school policy with regard to piercing is regularly publicised throughout the school year. Full details of the Academy uniform can be found at: If your son/ daughter is thinking of having a http://www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/ piercing, then I would ask you to think very uniform/ carefully about the timing of such a procedure as there is usually a time span, immediately after Please contact your child’s Head of Year if you the event, when the piercing cannot be removed. have any concerns or questions regarding The College will not be able to make any uniform. allowances during this time. Should you wish to

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Publisher’s Challenge from each group and much deliberation from the three judges, the winners were announced - In October 2012 it was Publishers’ Challenge fourth place: Connor Miles and Dominic Stock- time of year again: the whole of Year 8, er; third place: Holly Fitzpatrick and Jackson working in groups, took part in a competition in Zheng; second place: Will Shepherd, Abi Jones English lessons where they had to select, read, and Sam Baker;. The winners were Thafisha review and promote a book of their choice Alam, Kaska Dalton and Charley Birtles! Watch which they felt would be suitable for the school out, Penguin Books! PCSA are coming! to purchase for our students. The groups were The morning was very enjoyable the judges required to invent a suitable publishing house were delighted to see the hard work the name, slogan and book series name. students had put into their display materials Students created advertising materials for their and to hear the level of maturity of persuasion publishing house and invented a suitable ‘offer’ in the students’ talks on their new book series. Every group within each English class presented their sales pitch to the class and a winning group was chosen from each class to represent the class in the final competition in the school library which was transformed into a publishers’ fair where a panel of judges- the prospective ‘customers’- quizzed the publishers about their deals, their book choice and how it would benefit the school. The judges were myself, a Governor, Mrs Tucker, and our Academy Librarian, Mrs Hunt.

During the final on the 20th November all the students were incredibly adult in their promotional talks, doing their best to persuade the judges to buy their books. They maintained their roles as adult publishers and made the judges’ decision difficult in choosing winners. I think we have some budding entrepreneurs and sales people amongst our Year 8!

Activities Week 2013

Activities Week will be taking place from Monday 24th - Friday 28th June 2013 for students in Years 7—10.

For the first time activities, will be booked and paid for using the Torbay Holiday Programme website: www.torbayholidayprogramme.com. Booking will be available from 11th - 15th February 2013, which is earlier than in previous years, as tickets and travel need to be confirmed for many trips as soon as possible. Please note that this year activities must be paid for at the time of booking. Priority booking will be based on students’ attendance and behaviour, and parents will be notified at the beginning of February by letter informing them of their child’s booking day (see booklet for more details).

If you are claiming free school meals, your son or daughter is entitled to ‘My Time’ funding, which is a government funded initiative. If your child has not already used their allocation they may use up to £50 to pay for activities. You will be sent a promotional code to use on the website and instructions for booking in February. If the activities they choose cost more than £50 you will need to pay any additional costs.

Some trips will require a deposit to be paid before Friday 14th December. These are clearly marked in the booklet. Please complete the form at the back of the brochure and post in one of the collection boxes in either Reception with a cheque deposit for the correct amount.

Page 5 Remembrance Sunday Crown Court Visit

Representatives of Paignton Community and Twenty-eight AS Law students from PCSA Sports Academy attended the Remembrance visited the Crown court at Exeter on Thursday Day Service at Paignton Parish Church on 20th September 2012. The purpose of the trip Sunday, 11th November and afterwards was to see 'Law in action'. marched through the streets of Paignton to Palace Avenue where our Head Boy, Fraser The students were able to see evidence given in Warwick, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph. a murder trial and the legal argument between lawyers at the end of an assault case. This is one of the first duties of the Head Boy, Sentencing by the Judge also took place in Deputy Head Girl and Senior Prefects performed cases involving actual bodily harm and dealing after taking on their roles at the start of the in drugs. new academic year. Also attending were members of the 6th Form, the Principal, Chair Peter Smith, Head of Law at the College, said of Governors and members of staff. 'All the students found the trip interesting and stimulating. The purpose of the trip is for the students to see the Law being applied in serious cases and this certainly happened on this occasion. It is a sobering experience to see de- fendants being sentenced, especially if they are young. The experience always helps the stu- dents in their A-level studies'.

Enterprise Challenge at South Devon College

On the 14th November five students from Paignton Community and Sports Academy (Liam Morgan, Kelsea Swift, Jade Hart, Harry Harding, Jodi-lee Weaver) were invited to attend the Enterprise Challenge at South Devon College.

The challenge involved creating an advertising campaign for a local business: we partnered up with Chief Rentals.

The main focus of the challenge was to create a radio jingle, and the winning team would have their jingle professional produced and it would be heard on Palm Radio. The five students came up with a Christmas theme for their jingle which was set to the tune of The 12 Days of Christmas. After creating a script they had a chance to record it in the radio studio. Harry and Liam took the lead in the singing part of the jingle and the girls read out the second part of the jingle.

After lunch the group of students had to deliver a presentation to representatives from Palm FM and Radio Jingles. They delivered an excellent presentation and had good feedback: the judges particularly liked the Christmas theme.

Although the Academy did not win the Challenge this time the students had a great day and really enjoyed creating the radio jingle.

You can listen to the jingle on our Academy website.

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YEAR 7 FRESHER’S CAMP

Over 140 students attended Year 7 Camp in October 2012 at Broadleas Camp, Haytor on Dartmoor. This gives Year 7 pupils the chance to experience a residential camp allowing them to mix with their new classmates and teachers in a safe and friendly environment.

There were three camps of 2½ days each offering the students a range of outdoor activities from letterboxing, mountain biking, team building, archery and back-woods cooking!

The Year 7 pupils had the pleasure of being joined by 6th Form helpers who were attached to a team for the camp. The 6th formers provided a good platform for the Year 7s to speak to about any problems they had, whilst also giving the older students a chance to shine at leadership and management skills. This year the 6th formers were a real credit to the Academy, offering support to the Year 7 students.

Without exception, this was the wettest year in the recent history of Year 7 camp (as can be seen from the photograph above!). After a great deal of rain over the weeks preceding the camp, the ground was already saturated. As camp began, we were treated to 2 weeks of pretty much continuous rain making the activities and camping even more challenging than usual.

During the evening, members of staff from the Art Department came up to provide activities for the students, offering cross curricular activities in a practical setting.

Other evening activities included traditional storytelling from a theatre company in Exeter. The camp was linked throughout to Dartmoor giving the students the chance to appreciate the National Park they have on their doorstep.

The camp is a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate a desire to develop their outdoor experiences throughout their future school careers.

A huge thank you must go to all staff that came up to help on the camp. We had the added benefit of volunteer Ross Bomby helping us with camp, who is preparing for Officer entry into the Royal Marines.

Anti-Bullying Week

During Anti - Bullying week all pupils at Key Stage 3 had the opportunity to enter a T-shirt competition to promote anti bullying.

These T - Shirts will be displayed around the Academy for all to see that we are supporting this fantastic cause to stamp out bullying.

Well done to all of our winners!

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Students give a The launch was a resounding success in no small part down to your pupils’ attendance, and I'm Presentation at delighted they got to talk about and share their Stormont, Belfast hard work to the assembled MLAs and VIPs.”

Paignton Community and Sports Academy Academy Logo students have previously taken part in the pilot of the Social Enterprise Qualification (SEQ) which We are now in the final stages of deciding on the resulted in their work being showcased at the Academy Logo. Our pupils really embraced the Houses of Parliament in London. This term our opportunity to design a new logo and we had 82 students represented the Academy at the entries. Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. The Governors short-listed and selected three for Anna Bennett, Clareece the Leadership Team to consider and the winning Whaley, Samuel Moon and logo was designed by Chloe Codd In Year 9. Cara Blackmore together with Mr Mckenna and Mrs Mccdesign from Oxfordshire have produced eight Newton travelled to different versions of Chloe’s logo and staff and Belfast, with students and pupils are being asked for their views before the staff from Forest Academy final selection takes place. and Patchway School to take part in the official Competition winners are: launch of the Qualification. in Northern Ireland.

The purpose of the launch, hosted by the Chair Bradley of the Committee for Education, Mervyn Storey, Evans at the Long Gallery, was to showcase work from 10P1 schools which have participated in the Social Enterprise Qualification in England and to give attendees the opportunity to speak to children Runner Up and teachers.

Attending the launch were representatives from Employers for Children and The Real Ideas Organisation together with Junior and Senior Parliament Ministers, a wide range of Social Entrepreneurs and a lot of Irish School Children with their teachers. Jade Somerville After all of the introductions, and speeches, our 7P2 students presented their Journey through the Qualification to an audience of over 70 people. Their presentation, including film, lasted for Runner Up twenty minutes, and they were brilliant.

Paula Winzar, Lead Developer for Real Ideas Organisation emailed to say, “The young people from Paignton Community and Sports Academy made a presentation to MLAs (Northern Ireland's MPs) to include two Ministers, and VIPs from the Chloe Codd youth development and education sector. Their presentation brought SEQ to life and was done 9X2 with enthusiasm and confidence; there were a lot of compliments from the VIPs. They were an Winner absolute credit to your school, had a great opportunity to see inside the parliamentary building and also have been part of helping us launch SEQ in Northern Ireland.

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Oxford Uni for Oliver! specialist training members of the team have to go through and what equipment they have at Oliver Hicks, a former student and Prefect here their disposal. The team have been very busy at the Academy, has just gained entrance to with the recent flooding in the South West and Oxford University! were called out to an incident while we were there! It is with tremendous pride that we celebrate Oliver's achievement in gaining a place to read Engineering Science at Hertford College, Oxford University and we know he will go on to even bigger and better things in the future.

Oliver was a keen Scientist here at school, and won the Academy's Platinum Award for Science in 2006, and the Hammond Cup for High Achievement in 2008. We knew then that Oliver was destined for much more.

As a previous Hayes Road student, Oliver joined us as a Year 7 and remained here to gain 13 GCSEs. He then achieved 1 A* and 2 As at A Level before making his application to Oxford. Oliver is proof that hard work pays off, and we wish him the very best as he embarks on his university studies. English Examination Miss English, Principal of the Academy said, "Everyone in the Academy is delighted to hear and Controlled of Oliver's wonderful achievement. We are extremely proud of him and wish him every Assessment Dates success in the future".

Oliver is pictured at our ROA day with his mum. Date: w/c Exam (EX) Controlled Assessment (CA)

07.01.13 Year 11 EX Unit 1 Literature

9th January 2013

Year 11 EX Writer’s Craft

10th January 2013

Year 11 Resits—The Writer’s Voice

28.01.13 Year 10 CA—Creative Writing

04.02.13 Year 10 CA—The Spoken Voice

11.02.13 Year 11 CA—Unit 1 Festivals Year 11 CA—An Inspector Calls

18.03.13 Year 10 CA—Writing for the Spoken BTEC Public Services Voice visit to the HART team 25.03.13 Year 11 CA—Macbeth Year 11CA—Unit 3 Resits

Year 11, 12 and 13 Btec Public Service students 15.04.13 Year 10 CA—Poetry recently had the opportunity to visit South West 20.05.13 Year 11 EX—Unit 1 Literature Ambulance Service ‘HART’ unit in Exeter. The 20th May 2013 Hazardous Area Response Team is made up of Year 11 EX—Unit 2 Poetry 40 paramedics on a shift system to cover giving 23rd May 2013 medical help to casualties that may be in a haz- Year 11 Resits—Understanding ardous environment. This may be a serious road Prowse traffic collision, fire, flooding or even chemical and biological attacks. 03.06.13 Year 10 EX—The Writer’s Voice 4th June 2013

Page 9 Prestigious Awards for Year 11 History Students and their Teacher

Sandra Mitchell and the Year 11 GCSE History students are celebrating winning an award for a Masters-level research project undertaken with The University College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth.

The project took place over two years and centred on developing personalised learning strategies in the history classroom. The students participated in a variety of ways including filming interviews about their progress, complet- ing questionnaires and evaluating new approaches to learning.

Students participating in the project identified ways to improve their own performance and several exceeded their target levels in the American West examination in June 2012.

Sandra was awarded a MEd in Professional Development (Distinction) and received an Outstanding Research and Practice-Based Impact Award from the university.

Year 8 and 9 pupils were advised about option PCSA Gifted and choices at GCSE and post 16, and the pathway the student ambassadors had taken to their Talented Pupils visit current courses. Exeter University After lunch in the Student Union, the pupils took part in an interactive session in the IT suite where they worked in groups using the large IT tables. The pupils created presentations about their day, and what they had seen and learned about life at university. The pupils then moved on to individual work to complete the session, with two pupils presenting their work to the group.

All of the pupils who attended enjoyed their day, and in feedback have been enthusiastic about the day and about their desire to look towards A group of 44 pupils from Key Stage 3 took part Higher Education. Parents have expressed their in a visit to sample university life at Exeter views that the day had inspired their children to University on November 13th. The pupils from aim for Higher Education in the future. years 7, 8 and 9 had the opportunity to meet student ambassadors, learn about studies at university, how the students live on campus and had a tour of some of the facilities on site.

The site tour allowed the pupils to ask questions about a number of topics, from how much study time the students have, to how much it cost to live in Halls of Residence and what they do in their free time or what it is like to live on their own for the first time. The group of Year 7 pupils were keen to find out how “lessons” worked, and were amazed at the facilities and equipment the students had access to.

Page 10 EGHO Kenyan Orthopaedic Project

A group of our talented Yr10 music students were invited by Carolyn Bavister to take part in a concert, in aid of EGHO Kenyan Orthopaedic Project, at St Matthias Church, Torquay on Saturday 20th October 2012.

The concert featured performances from: Rejoice (a Torbay Choir), members of Oldway Primary School Performing Arts Group (including Bethany Thompson 7P1), Stagecoach Theatre Arts School and special guest soloists.

Megan Garner, Bryony Wellington, Sophie Colley and Leah Lakeman sang two songs accompanied by Megan on the piano.

Student Premiers New Follow Us on Twitter

Single You can now follow us on Twitter – keep up to date with all the news that we feature on our We are very proud to inform Website and much, much more ….. you that Ryan Harlin (10P3) was featured live, on BBC We can be found at: Radio Devon, during November. He premiered his @paigntonacademy new single, called Hello and promoted his album during the 3 hour programme. Term Dates 2014/15

All of us here at the Academy wish him the very and 2015/16 best of luck in his future career. We have received draft Term Dates for the years 2014/15 and 2015/16 from the Local Autumn Concert Authority: the Governors are proposing to continue with our two week half terms during Tuesday, 20 November 2012, saw another October. Autumn Concert featuring students from Years 10 and 11 who are studying the BTEC Music 2014/2015 courses. They performed a variety of ensemble/ band and solo pieces in the Performing Arts To have two week October half term will mean Suite at Waterleat Road. having four Non Pupil days as follows: 20, 21, 22, 23, October, 2014. The students performed brilliantly to various family members, teachers and myself: all those School will finish on the 25th July instead of the 24th watching thoroughly enjoyed the performance. July 2015 thus giving a days holiday on the 24th October. Every student passed the required BTEC Units: congratulations! We look forward to seeing 2015/2016 them perform again in the Spring of 2013. To have two week October half term will mean having four Non Pupil days as follows: 20, 21, 22, 23, October, 2015.

If you have any comments on these proposals please e-mail [email protected] or write to me at Waterleat Road Centre.

Thank you.

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The VLE is a bespoke website which is being Virtual Learning Centre built to match the needs of our students and their teachers with excellent teaching and (VLC) learning at the core of all we do. It is a tool which supports students’ learning, in lessons and The VLC is a popular venue for staff and out of school hours, such as when they are doing students who book time for a range of lessons homework or completing coursework. from Music to Science to English and it is a great place to carry out independent learning The Academy allows iPads, iPhones, Androids and research. Students also use the Virtual and Tablets to be used to good effect as teach- Learning Environment to enhance their teaching ing and learning tools: the systems in the Acad- and learning experience. The computer emy enable all students to access the whole facilities are state-of-the-art and students' range of learning resources from wherever they respond to the friendly, more relaxed are able to access the Internet. atmosphere that the VLC offers. The VLE Co-ordinator researches topics, uploads quality video and, working in tandem with Academy staff, adds worksheets, interactive quizzes, PowerPoints, etc to the site.

We have a range of stories and books being read by authors, actors and more recently a large number of our staff and Governors to help in the Literacy Drive across the Academy and to help install a love of reading in our students. Please look at the English section of the VLE for more details—we are sure you will enjoy listening. ’Of Mice and Men’ and ‘Animal Farm’ are popular with the students who are studying the books at GCSE level.

However, the VLC is not just for lessons: students use the facility at breaktimes and Calling all Would-be lunchtimes as well as before and after school. It is an ideal place to complete homework or Film Directors coursework but students are also able to play games, watch You Tube video and just We are launching with generally ‘chill’ in a safe environment outside this Newsletter a brand of lesson time. new competition for all PCSA students with the The VLC is open from 8.00 am until 4.00 great first prize of a Monday to Friday—for more information please Kodak Playfull contact Chrissie Atkey the VLC Manager at Waterproof Video [email protected] Camera.

All you have to do is produce a video lasting Virtual Learning between 2 and 10 minutes on the subject of your choice. There a number of hand held video Environment (VLC) cameras available for loan.

The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) was The aim of the film is to help others learn. started as a learning resource that would take Please see Mr Thomas, Mr Miles or Mrs Atkey the Academy well into the 21st Century and for more details. can be found at: www.paigntononline.com.

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University Student receives Black Entry 2013 Belt

After eight hard years of The deadline for University Applications is fast training Charlotte Bond, a approaching. Any pupils with last minute current Sixth Form student, thoughts about attending University need to reg- has received her Black Belt in ister and complete the online application form at Tae Kwon Do. www.ucas.co.uk. The buzzword for this year is unicorn. On the 27th October Charlotte travelled up to Bristol where The most important start to the application is she performed her skills to a researching Universities and courses; it is panel of three Masters in Tae important to make realistic choices. Further Kwon Do. th information is available from the 6 Form team and on the UCAS website. Paignton Community & Sports Academy would like to congratulate Charlotte on her wonderful For those pupils who have made their achievement. applications please make sure your Personal Statements are checked thoroughly. Details regarding student finance will be discussed in a Snooker Room Complete Higher Education evening during January 2013. At Paignton we continually strive to appeal to sporting interests of a varied nature and the 16-19 Bursary Funds latest addition to a growing roster of outstanding facilities is the Sixth Form Snooker Room. Students in the 6th Form are able to apply for financial assistance to support their learning Comprising of a full sized snooker table and 2 from the Academies 16-19 Bursary Fund. Full championship standard pool tables, the Snooker details of eligibility can be found on the website Room is open to all students enrolled in Paignton through the following link or alternatively by Sixth Form. Its opening will also include a requesting an application form from the 6th Form flat-panel television, kindly financed by our Team. partner Football Club Torquay United. Thanks go to Mr Smith and the caretaking staff for realising http://www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/ the dream and making the snooker room a sixth-form/ possibility.

Blood Donor Transplant Year 12 Driving Course

Team A group of Year 12 students commenced Year 12 students attended a presentation a 5 week driving delivered by the NHS Blood Donor Transplant course this term to Team with representatives from the Bristol and develop their Plymouth Area. At the end of the presentation practical and theory students were invited to register their interest in knowledge. becoming blood donors and 21 students signed up Each week the students spend an hour in the on the day which classroom on the theory side followed by a was brilliant. practical session. The response from the For further students has been very positive and they have information log on all enjoyed the experience. Further driving to: courses will be available from January 2013, www.blood.co.uk please see the 6th Form Team for further information.

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Bonus Booster Safety Lesson th 6 Form Short Courses Students from the 6th Form BTEC Sport Course we able to gain a key safety award during their Students from PCSA 6th form now have the BTEC lesson. The pupils were led in their opportunity to gain a series of additional training by Mark Kass, a fire fighter with the qualifications on a Friday to help upgrade their Cornwall Brigade. The focus of the course was CV, increase employability skills and enhance for the pupils to understand the variety of their University appeal. different types of fire extinguishers and vital fire and smoke safety. The pupils gained the Jason Trevarthen, Assistant Principal said, “In opportunity to put out fires using a variety of the current climate it is very competitive for our different types of extinguishers. Congratulations young people moving to the next stage of their to all the pupils who have successfully gained lives. These “short course” opportunities are their Fire Extinguisher Safety Training Award. designed to help provide our 6th form students with an advantage when interviewing for employment, an apprenticeship or a place at university.

Courses on offer this year include:

 Football Leader FA  First Aid EFAW,  Radio/DJ, RFU Rugby Leaders Award  PGUK Dance Mat Leader Award  Level 2 Award in Health and Safety  Public Speaking  Preparing for interviews  Live Fire Safety—E6  Rowing Leader—BR University Inspiration  Hair and Beauty th  Award in Food Safety- CIEH for 6 Form Students  Badminton Leaders Award  Junior Golf Leaders Workshop Eleven Year 12 BTEC Sport students were invited  External Lifeguard—NPQL to UCP Marjon for an unforgettable 'University  External Driving Master Class' day on Tuesday 20th November.  External Level 1 Football Association Qualifications Students were given 45 minute 'taster' sessions on a variety of Sports courses offered by Marjon £5 secures your place (PCSA subsidise your full including Sports Management, Sports course fee). Development and Outdoor Adventure - potential pathways open to the group after successfully graduating from Paignton 6th Form in 2014. University Life In addition, students were given a tour of the Ex-Student Joe Baggott, is University campus - expertly guided by Marjon pictured in his new kit from the Student Ambassadors and were also able to take University College of St Mark part in a range of practical sporting activities and St John, where he is now a including indoor climbing and Lacrosse. proud student. Students who benefited from this experience Joe kindly returned to PCSA to were: Tom Shwenn, Lewis O' Neill, Oliver Tyrrell, th advise our current 6 Form Mickey Appleby, Tiffany Rider, Gemma Chapple, about University life and future Michael Haley, Sarah Stacey, Paige Atwell, Oliver opportunities. Cleevely and Jacob Baillie. We hope all these pupils will consider University applications in the future.

Page 14 F6OCUSTH FORM ON SNPORTEWS Road Safety 2012 Paignton Referee goes

Road Safety 2012Learn2Live began in October National! 2007. It was based on a road safety presentation by South Yorkshire Fire Brigade. Since the first 17 year old Paignton pupil Connor event took place on 12th March 2008 at the Harris-Wooldridge took charge of his first International Riviera Centre in Torquay, over National Futsal League game last Sunday as the 20,000 students and service personnel have Plymouth Life Centre hosted its first fixture of seen it across Devon and Cornwall. the season. Its another step along a promising refereeing pathway for Connor who first took up The presentation is based on a short video, the whistle at a referees course at Paignton depicting the scene of a group of friends going Community & Sports Academy. Devon FA out for a night, having a collision, the emergency Referee Development Officer Jason Haywood, services arrive, one of the friends is taken to who was present at the match, said: “Connor hospital, where they pass away, and finally the deserved his chance in this fixture due to the family are informed. As the different emergency hard work that he puts into his football and he services arrive, the video is paused and a performed really well for a youngster at that member of that emergency service comes out on level. I am sure he will go on to become a very stage to tell of a collision they have attended. good Futsal referee at national level.” The stories they tell are real and told from their own personal point of view.

The final speakers are all (extra) ordinary peo- ple, who have had a member of their family killed or seriously injured in a collision. They speak of the collision and also of the effect it has had on them and their family. The very last speaker is someone who has been the driver in a fatal collision. Although an emotive presentation, pupils realise the implications of poor driving and feel more prepared for their future driving experiences.

6th Form Open Evening

On the 15th of November Year 11 students from across the Bay were invited to the 6th Form Open Evening and launch of the new 2013 prospectus. It was an extremely successful evening and enabled pupils to discover further details about the variety of courses available at Paignton Community & Sports Academy 6th Form.

Further details regarding courses and a copy of the presentation are available online at: http://www.paigntoncommunitycollege.com/sixth-form/

Page 15 F6OCUSTH FORM ON SNPORTEWS Will Dolman Memorial Dancing It Up!

Game This term we were delighted that John Julyan, Director of Positive Gaming was able deliver an On Sunday the 21st of October PCSA hosted the exciting new leadership award to a group of our Annual Memorial Football Match in memory of 6th Form students. The Dance Mat Leaders Will Dolman. Family and friends supported a well Award allows pupils to lead and organise spirited game which was followed by the interactive dance competitions using the latest presentation of the Will Dolman "Legend" interactive technology. It is hoped these pupils Memorial Cup and medals for all involved. The will be a key part of the Torbay Panathlon in a Dolman family had received numerous few weeks time, leading a KS3 and KS4 Dance contributions for the raffle, in aid of the British Mats Competition for Torbay. Congratulations to Heart Foundation. After all the proceedings all the pupils pictured and our thanks go to John helium filled Heart Foundation balloons were Julyan. released in Will's memory.

Peter Smith, Head of Law at the Academy Live Video-Link with Sir (pictured below), commented:

Graham Watson, MEP ‘Sir Graham gave detailed and comprehensive answers to all the questions put to him by the Sir Graham Watson, MEP, kindly agreed to take students. He complimented the students on the part in a live video-link discussion with twenty relevancy and importance of the questions asked AS and A2 Law students at Paignton Community and I am sure the students have now gained and Sports Academy. The event took place on valuable knowledge of the work and importance Wednesday, 10th October in the new Virtual of the UK’s membership of the EU’. Learning Centre [VLC] at the Borough Road Centre and was organised by Chrissie Atkey, VLC Manager.

Sir Graham gave a ten minute introduction, outlining his role for the last eighteen years, as a Member of the European Parliament and the function and powers of that body.

The students then asked Sir Graham questions covering a wide range of topics from the current Eurozone crisis, whether there should be an EU foreign policy, how the EU was dealing with cross-border crime and Europe’s current relationship with the USA.

Page 16 Investors in Careers

This year Paignton Community & Sports College is looking to achieve the final section of Investors in Careers Standards and Award. The College believes that our young people deserve the best provision to prepare them for their future choices and decisions: We are pleased to confirm the support of the Governing Body to achieving the Investor in Careers Award.

The Academy is actively committed to ensuring the best economic outcomes for its pupils through the delivery of a comprehensive Careers and Work Related curriculum. We will use this space, Newsletters, Meetings and Email to update pupils, parents and staff of forthcoming events and results concerning this award. We would appreciate feedback from Parents/Guardians, External agencies and pupils regarding careers provision please email your comments to: [email protected]

Work Experience Raising the

It has been particularly hard this year sourcing Participation Age placements for students, but Mrs Hannaford- Hill has been very persistent in making phone The law is changing and young people currently calls to employers and done a fantastic job in in year 11 are required to stay in learning until successfully placing over 100 year 11s. they are 17. Those in year 10 and below are required to stay in learning until they are 18. Those year 11 students who will be taking part This is referred to as Raising the Participation in Work Experience this year (from the 10th to Age. the 14th of December). Please ensure that the bottom part of the placement information form So how is learning in changing in the light of the is signed and returned to the Careers Office. new law? Young people do not have to stay at school. They can choose from a number of If you have any queries regarding work pathways. experience please speak to Mrs Hannaford Hill or  Employment with training e.g. Mrs Hay in The Careers Office situated next door Apprenticeship th to the 6 Form Common Room on the Borough  Vocational and/or Academic courses at 6th Road site. Form.  Attend a local College or other Education The Careers Department would like to wish provider/ Training Facility. PCSC students a fun and successful work experience. The Government is Raising the Participation Age because it wants to give all young people the opportunity to develop skills and qualifications that will open doors to future employment, help them make the most of their potential, and earn more over their lifetime. Evidence shows that achieving qualifications at this age can help to boost a young person’s prospects for life – for instance, young people with 2 or more A-Levels Self Research earn around 14% more than those without.

Who do you want to be and what will your future More information on RPA is available at: hold? There are great resources and a job pro- www.http://education.gov.uk/ file finder on: childrenandyoungpeople/youngpeople/ www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk participation/rpa

The National Careers Service website makes it Have a Work Experience, Careers or Further easy for both adults and young people to access Education Question? information and advice about education, training E-mail: and work. The website is at: [email protected] https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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‘Go Ride’ begins at the Royal Marines visit Academy Paignton

Go Ride is British Cycling's Development A team of Royal Marines Commandos recently Programme for young people and it has just spent the day at Paignton Community and Sports arrived at Paignton Community and Sports Academy with the aim of giving students in Year Academy. Ella Hopkins a British Cycling Coach 11 and the 6th Form a taste of the fitness and delivered the first session to Year 7 students skills required to be a Royal Marine. after school. Students were able to develop their riding skills by learning new techniques. The session involved obstacle courses and endurance races which helped to develop students’ confidence on a bike.

The Go Ride Club will be run by Mr Sobey every Tuesday after school and is open to all Year 7 and 8 students.

BTEC Public Service and BTEC Sport students were put through their paces in a Royal Marines Physical Training session. The Marines ran the session on the school field and it consisted of shuttle runs, press ups, sit ups, squats and many other body weight exercises. Students worked really hard and managed to successfully complete many of the exercises.

During the afternoon the Royal Marines delivered a number of problem solving exercises which challenged the students in a variety of ways: the Coaching the Elite session enabled students to develop team work

and communication skills. The Marines were We were lucky to have the services of ex Exeter really impressed at how well our pupils worked Chiefs player and South Devon Community during the day. Rugby coach Gary Kingdom to help with the U12 training sessions and provide valuable insight Thanks go to Mr Sobey for organising the event. and training for teaching staff at the academy.

Pictured below is Gary Kingdom and teaching staff Mr Iskander, Mr Lynch and Mr O’Connor.

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Bikeability hits Paignton TUFC Development

November saw the commencement of the Squad

nationwide Bikeability scheme at Paignton. The Torquay United Development Squad have Bikeability is a fantastic cycling award scheme to enjoyed the beginning of a new term with a teach young people key cycling skills to improve trailblazing start to the season. They are cycle safety on the roads. There are three levels currently in the midst of an unbeaten winning of bikeability: Level 1 deals with safe cycling on run which to date stands at an impressive nine public areas; Level 2 deals with the movement of matches across league and cup competitions. pupils on minor roads and Level 3 deals with Notable victories have so far been notched up pupils cycling safely on major roads and through against South Devon College 1st XI and Ivybridge traffic lights such as Tweenaway cross-roads. 1st XI, as well as two 'double figure' victories.

Pictured below are some year 8 pupils

commencing their level 2 training. It is hoped

the majority of year 7 will have the opportunity

to access these awards during Fabulous Fridays.

Thanks go to Mr Gillard our School Games’

Organiser for setting this up.

The lads are looking forward to taking this form into the upcoming national cup competitions and will be looking to add some silverware to the Paignton Sports Academy trophy cabinet in the coming months! Any Year 11 students who are interested in joining next year’s squad should speak with Mr Clark.

Year 9 Master Class

The Year 9 Rugby Team were treated to master class by ex Exeter Chiefs player and Community Rugby coach Gary Kingdom. The boys were able to hone their skills and developed advanced lines of running to prepare them for their upcoming league games.

Gary was hoping to encourage new players to join Paignton Rugby Club. We are delighted two new talented players Jordan and Kieran have now joined at Paignton Rugby Club, any other players who are keen to play Rugby outside of school should speak with Mr Carpenter.

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setback, losing 0-4 to Teign School. However, South Devon U16 Futsal some determined and skilful play led to a win over Teign School and a draw with Westlands, to Tournament provide a glimmer of hope for qualification.

th Sadly, an honourable defeat at the hands of On Tuesday 13 November, the finest Futsal Torquay Academy meant that they too departed players from Year 11 and some specially selected from the competition at the group stage. pupils from Year 10 represented PCSA in the South Devon U16 Futsal Festival. PCSA Cross Country Championships 2012

On Friday 23rd November our determined cross country runners braved the elements and took part in the PCSA Annual Cross Country Championships.

Mud splattered runners from Years 7, 8 and 9 competed on the rain drenched fields at Water- leat Road, completing varying numbers of laps depending on their age group. All runners did themselves proud, but special recognition must go to the champions: The ‘A’ Squad, consisting of Jordan Langford, Boys Girls

Josh Garside, Reece Somers, Jack Boiston, Year Louie Slough Georgia Lea James Larkin, Nooshie Roughani and Charlie 7 Slough, started strongly with comfortable victories over Westlands and Coombeshead Isabel Jackson, Year Emily Ward & Isaac Reeves College before an emphatic 7-0 triumph over 8 Maria Baker near neighbours, Brixham College. Following a (photo finish) brave effort in defeat to a particularly strong Year Scott Robinson Jess Middleton Teign side, the ‘A’ team required one more win 9 in order to qualify for the Semi Finals. Unfortunately, a ‘keenly-contested’ match with Torquay Boys’ Grammar School ended in a narrow 0-1 loss and the lads bowed out of the Tournament with heads held high after a fantastic all-round effort and spirited team performance.

The ‘B’ Squad which included Aaron Young, Connor Lucas, Connor Luker, Josh Moore, Kieran Parkin and Dion Dickerson suffered an early

However, Paignton went on to win the next two U13 Girls' Football Team games.

win TUFC Cup Final A win was needed from the final game to see PSCA through to the final. A draw saw a The u13 Girls’ Football ‘A’ team were victorious penalty shoot –out: 18 penalties were taken until in the annual TUFC Cup on Tuesday, th Jess Fulcher stepped up to score and Bryn saved 13 November. Eleven teams competed in the the next in order to send the girls through to Tournament for the chance to represent TUFC at the final which proved to be a very close game the Regional Club Final at Bristol Rovers FC. with the final score of 1-1. This meant another Throughout the Tournament there was plenty of penalty shoot-out and once again the winning tension and drama. The first game against spot kick was scored by an ever calm Jess South Dartmoor College ended in a draw: Fulcher.

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Girls dominate in Futsal Primary Scooter Club Finals

Under the expert guidance of Mr Clark our under 16 girls team were on awesome form in the recent South Devon Futsal finals.

An opening 2-1 triumph over Brixham College preceded a 3-0 success against Torquay Academy before a truly astonishing 9-0 demolition of Brixham College.

The girls, inspired by the dazzling Daisy Fahey, Scooter fever has hit Paignton Community and signed off with another solid 3-0 win over Sports Academy. As part of our primary school Torquay Academy and now progress to the outreach work pupils from Collaton St Mary Regional Finals in March as Champions of South Primary School have been keeping fit and Devon!! healthy with their fantastic ‘Scooter Club!’ During this trial venture, the Club, which is run Massive congratulations to the triumphant Girls at Borough Road and is delivered by Academy Squad of Daisy Fahey, Charlotte Stewart, Linnea staff, is proving very successful. Byrne, Charlie Ferry, Paige Ferry, Krista Lord, Emma Winfield, Charlie Thorpe and Kayleigh Over 30 students from Years 4, 5 and 6 arrive Dunn. armed and ready with their knee pads, helmets and scooters in preparation for an action packed hour of awesome races, mesmerising tricks and super speed sessions!

The extra-curricular club has been an outstanding success and is growing bigger and more popular each week with students embracing the opportunity to take advantage of the facilities at Paignton. Thanks to Mr Lynch our primary link teacher for setting it up and Mr Arnold who runs the Club.

Teaching, Learning and University

Pictured below Head of KS4 PE, Mr Godfrey, shares his expert knowledge with trainee teachers from the University College of St Mark and St John. Hannah Williams, trainee, commented: “My experience at Paignton has been amazing! Getting involved as much as possible within the PE department has taught me a huge amount.“ Mr Trevarthen, Professional Tutor said, “Teaching, working with two or more trainee assistants can also have a wonderful impact on rates of progress for our young people at Paignton, it is an excellent partnership.”

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Year 7 Champions Tremendous 12 Tries

After several well attended training sessions, a Paignton hosted 16 strong squad of pupils were selected to the first of a represent Paignton Community and Sports series of girls Academy at the Rugby tournament at Brixham taster tag rugby College. A total of 16 teams were competing in tournaments, the event with only two trophies to be won. A these are very tough group draw found Paignton Year 7s inspired by the against one of the tournament favourites and a RFU to well organised Torquay Boys’ Grammar School encourage more as well as South Dartmoor and Westlands. The girls to play group games were all fiercely contested affairs Rugby. Nine, and the boys were rewarded with one win, one Year 8 girls were invited to attend and represent draw and a loss for their efforts. Two tries a the Academy in a trial tag game against piece from Jake Allen and Lewis Duce ensured Churston. The girls immediately showed the boys would be competing to try and win The progression and development and their play was Plate. incredible, scoring twelve tries to beat a very energetic side from Churston. Tries were scored At this stage it became a knockout situation from nearly all the team and the event was where you win or go home: the lads dug deep considered a resounding success. More games and produced two outstanding performances to will be planned next term as the RFU have reach The Plate Final. agreed to provide a community coach to help develop the enthusiasm and skill level amongst The final came against Cuthbert Mayne who have the girls. previously beaten Paignton twice by the odd point in Year 9 and 10 matches: however, the Tagtastic year 7s were having none of it! A convincing 28-7 victory, with two well taken tries from Colin Wiles, rounded off a superb day for all staff, parents and pupils involved. The Plate was won and taken home to be placed in the Paignton Community & sports Academy Trophy Cabinet by Captain, Harry Law.

The Team were: Harry Law ©, Lewis Duce, Colin Wiles, Liam Dowsing, Brandon Hyde, Jack Bridle, Reece Titheridge, James Morris, Jack Redman, Andrew Smith, Jay Quarterley, Steve Holmes, Jordan Watkins, Jack Gay, Jake Allen, Morgan Dowell. In conjunction with the RFU and Paignton Rugby Club, Paignton Community and Sports Academy hosted a free Under 11 Tag Rugby event on the evening of Friday 23rd of November. With over 40 pupils from eight primary schools in attendance the session was run by the RFU, Paignton Rugby Club coaches and Mr Carpenter. The aim was to inspire and attract year 5 and 6 pupils to join their local rugby club and take up the game. All pupils left with a free rugby ball and the details of how to join Paignton. A huge thanks to Mr Gillard our School Games Co-ordinator and Mr Lynch our primary link teacher for all their efforts in publicising and setting up this event.

Page 22 Attendance: Parking at the College

I am delighted to report that we have Sites managed to secure tickets for two events in the New Year as rewards for students with good There have been several occasions recently attendance and behaviour. when parents who are collecting their children, have driven into the College car park narrowly Firstly is the X Factor Live Tour in February missing pupils exiting school. We therefore 2013 in Cardiff, this will be an opportunity for would like to request that you do not bring the students to see the finalists live at Cardiff your vehicle into the College premises between Arena; letters are now available for any the times of 2.50pm and 3.15pm: thank you student interested in going. Letters can be for your co-operation. collected from the Attendance Office on either site. Please note that gates to the car park at Borough Road will be locked between 2.50 and Secondly we have tickets for a trip to watch 3.10 pm. Manchester United in March 2013 at Old Trafford; this is a must for any football We would also respectfully ask all parents not supporter to visit the stadium they call the to park and block entrances to our resident’s “Theatre of Dreams”. Further information will houses along Waterleat Road as this causes a be available in the New Year. great deal of inconvenience to them. Thank you. Lateness:

The school has introduced a new system to School Meal Price address lateness, students that arrive to school Increase late will be given a 15 minute detention which they will be required to complete at break-time Due to rising prices of food costs, there will be the same day; failure to attend will result in a price increase in the cost of schools meals the detention being carried forward to the fol- from January 2013. This is the first increase lowing day. Failure to attend the detention the for two years (the last one was in January following day will then result in an after-school 2011). detention for 30 minutes. The new cost of Meal of the Day (including des- Students that have also accumulated 10 or sert) will be £2.20. more ‘lates’ during any academic term may be required to complete catch-up work for their persistent lateness after school. Year 11 Dates

The detentions will run in school from 3.00 – Thursday, 6th December 2012 3.30pm; if you do not wish your son/daughter Year 11 Englsih Only mock Exam (Sports Hall) to attend any after-school detentions I would be grateful if you could write to Mrs Jones, Wednesday, 9th January 2013 Attendance Officer confirming this. French Listening and Reading Exam

Wednesday, 9th January 2013 Road Safety Plea English Literature Exam

Last week a student had a very near miss when Thursday, 10th January 2013 he collided with a car outside of the English Language Exam Waterleat Road gates at the end of the school day. We are pleased to say that the pupil suffered no serious injury but it could have been a very different story.

Please can you reinforce the school’s message to your son or daughter of taking great care when crossing roads on their journey to and from school.

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Please be aware that the school does not All medicines handed into school should be provide pain relief/medication. Parents should accompanied by the fully completed ‘green supply this for their son/daughter with a form’ showing: name of school, name of pupil, completed consent slip (green form). address, medical condition, name of prescribing doctor, medicine, dose, frequency of dose and parent/guardian signature with date. Prescribed Medication:

The pupil’s medication should be provided in its N.B. It is essential that all medication is handed original container and box with the Pharmacist’s into reception as soon as the pupil arrives at label showing the pupil’s name and dosage. school. Pupils are not permitted to carry any The school cannot accept medicines that have form of medication around school. been removed from their original container nor make changes to dosage on parents’ instructions (this has to be changed by the If unwell, pupils should follow school procedures pharmacist/doctor to be able to produce a new in which they must be seen by either their Head label for the box/medicine). of Year or the First Aider who will make contact with parents and, if deemed necessary, arrange Non Prescribed Medication: for them to go home. It is helpful for pupils that do need medication if parents have a chat with Paracetamol (soluble or tablet) is the only pain- the College’s First Aider on 403661 or with the killer accepted at school for pupils to bring in. Head of Year. These should not be used for more than 3 days continuously. Please note Ibuprofen and Aspirin (whether tablet/liquid form) are not acceptable unless prescribed.

Examination Timetables Certificates

Year 11 January Exam Timetables will be given Certificates from all exams taken during the out in Tutor Groups on the 10th December. 6th Summer of 2011 are available NOW from the Form students’ Statements of Entry (giving Exams Office. exam dates) are being sent home with reports and final timetables will be available to collect If a student is unable to come in then a parent/ from the Exams Office after Christmas. carer/friend can collect them with a letter of authorisation and ID. All certificates have to be Summer Exam Timetables will be available after signed for as proof of collection. Easter. It is vital that certificates are collected otherwise If any parent/carer would like a copy timetable they will be destroyed and you will have no posted home then please let the Exams‘ Office proof of your qualifications. know or email your request to [email protected] Please remind any past students that we still have some certificates dating back to 2006. Please remind your son/daughter that it is vital that they know when their exams are. There is a notice board outside the Exams Office at Borough Road which shows all exam information Pizza Evening for Years 10 and 11. 6th Form exam information is displayed on the top floor of the There is a Pizza Evening for Year 11 English Only 6th form block. If a student is ever unsure when Students (not those taking English Literature) on or where their exam is then please come to the Wednesday, 9th January 2013. Exams Office during break or lunchtime.

Exams in January run from 9th January until 1st February. Exam dates are available to view on the school Website.

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Did you know that just registering your son or daughter for Free School Meals means that the College gets extra money?

Register now to make sure we don’t all miss out!!

The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called a ‘Pupil Premium’. For every student registered the College gets £600 this year.

If you are registered for Free School Meals you could also get help with costs of Out of School Activities and Clubs, Activities Week and the College’s Holiday Programme.

Please register before Christmas to make sure your son or daughter and others in their class don’t miss out.

How Does it work?

1. First, check if you qualify – it is not just if you are unemployed, so please look at the list below. 2. Registering is really quick and easy – if you think you qualify, contact the College for an application form. 3. If you want your child to have a free, healthy meal at lunchtime that’s great – they will get the free meal (saving you more that £350 a year), extra benefits and the school gets £600 extra. 4. If you don’t want your child to have the school meals they can continue as normal – as long as you qualify and are registered, the school still gets £600 extra.

Do you Qualify?

You can register your child for Free School Meals if you get any of these benefits:

 Income Support  Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance  Income-related Employment and Support Allowance  Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999  The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit  Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190  Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

No one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

Please talk to us about registering your child today.

Pupils can also register for Free School Meals if they get any of these benefits in their own right. Come and talk to us if you’re not sure.

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BOROUGH ROAD CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS: WATERLEAT ROAD CONTACT DETAILS: Main Office Tel: 01803 403003 Main Office Tel: 01803 403005 Main Office Fax: 01803 403004 Main Office Fax: 01803 403006 Attendance Office: 01803 403721 Attendance Office Tel: 01803 403602 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: paigntoncommunitycollege.com

TERM DATES 2012/13 LEADERSHIP TEAM 2012/13

Principal: Miss J English—Waterleat Road AUTUMN TERM: Deputy Principal: Mr M Smith—Borough Road First Day - Wednesday 5th September 2012 Last Day - Friday 21st December 2012 Assistant Principal: Mr M Williams—Borough Road Staff Training Day – Tuesday 4th September 2012 Assistant Principal: Mrs M Newton—Waterleat Road SPRING TERM: Assistant Principal: Mr A Thomas—Waterleat Road First Day – Monday 7th January 2013 Assistant Principal: Mr J Trevarthen—Borough Road Last Day – Thursday 28th March 2013 Bursar: Mrs G Gribbins—Waterleat Road SUMMER TERM: First Day – Monday 15th April 2013 Last Day – Thursday 25th July 2013 PASTORAL SUPPORT HALF TERM DATES: Head of Key Stage 3: Miss H Wilkinson Autumn – Monday 22nd October 2012 – Friday 2nd Head of Key Stages 4 and 5: Mr T Willcocks November 2012 (10 days) Spring – Monday 18th February – Friday 22nd HEADS OF YEAR PASTORAL MANAGERS: February 2013 (5 days) Year 7 Mrs M Newton Mrs N Rundle Year 8 Miss E Preston Mrs E Kelly Summer – Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May Year 9 Miss J Brown Mrs A Kempson 2013 (5 days) Year 10 Mr M Cocker Ms A Sanford Year 11 Miss S Eagles Miss K Casey Bank Holiday—Monday 6th May 2013

Years 12/13 Pastoral Team: Mrs L Hay Mrs T Humphries TERM DATES 2013/14

Please note: AUTUMN TERM: Year Groups 7, 8 and 9 are based at the Waterleat Road Centre and Year Groups 10, 11 and 12/13 are First Day - Thursday 5th September 2013 based at the Borough Road Centre. Last Day - Friday 20th December 2013 Staff Training Days – Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday 4th September 2013 LEARNING SUPPORT SPRING TERM: Contact numbers for parents who need help with First Day – Monday 6th January 2014 Special Educational Needs: Last Day – Friday 4th April 2014 KEY STAGE 3 Ms M Fulcher 01803 393856 SUMMER TERM: KEY STAGE 4/5 Mr B Chapman 01803 403729 First Day – Tuesday 22nd April 2014 Last Day – Friday 25th July 2014 HALF TERM DATES: ABSENCE LINES Autumn – Monday 21st October 2013 – Friday 1st Contact numbers to report a Student’s absence are as November 2013 (10 days) follows: Spring – Monday 17th February – Friday 21st KEY STAGE 3 MRS CHAPMAN 01803 403602 February 2014 (5 days) KEY STAGE 4 MRS BALLINGER 01803 403721 Summer – Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 6TH FORM MRS HUMPHRIES 01803 403746 2014 (5 days) ABSENCE AND WELFARE OFFICER: MRS LISA JONES: 07501 030498 Bank Holiday—Monday 5th May 2014

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