Sixth Form
Looking forward to leaving (in a good way!)
“The most useful Educational day I’ve ever had” was how more than one student described the Sixth Form, “To Infinity and Beyond” themed day last Thursday. Sixth form students who are looking forward to returning in September 2010 (good luck with those results!), looked even further ahead (even if September 2011 seems along way off, early planning has been shown to us ahead). For those thinking about university, putting in an application before October 2010 has been shown to significantly increase the number of offers.
The day started with thought provoking talks from PC Suarez about driver safety, and from Maryon Pape about volunteering. Mr Miller highlighted the pleasures and pitfalls of studying at university. The final presentation from Mr Souter prepared students for the main student activity which was preparing personal statements. These are relevant to all sixth formers in terms of both for applying for courses and applying for jobs. Getting the statements started now (often a tricky first step) will make finishing it in the new term much easier.
Once all the hard work was over Year 12 met up with our ‘leavers’ in Year 13 – who have now all finished their final exams – for a ‘good-bye-and-good-luck’ barbeque. This finished a valuable day’s work on a high note.
Post 16: Clacton Consortium
The Clacton Consortium has been in existence since 2007 and comprises of a strong partnership between Clacton Coastal Academy, Clacton County High School and the Colchester Institute College in Clacton. By working together the institutions can offer an extensive range of both academic and vocational programmes at levels 1,2 and 3 to over 600 students in the Clacton area. The consortium partners work together to produce one combined prospectus, a joint Information evening and shares the course delivery where appropriate.
“The staff at CCA and CCHS are very friendly and helpful. The CCA team have helped with university selection; UCAS form writing and also my personal statement of entry. I also have an excellent working relationship with some of my teachers which helped me to achieve in my subject areas. I intend to take a gap year before University to follow my design based architecture course.”
Katie Ambrose Year 13