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==Courses== |
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The College offers courses and qualifications to more than |
The College offers courses and qualifications to more than 3100 students - including a large range of [[Advanced Level (UK)|AS-Levels]] and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Levels]]; [[GCSE]]s; and since 2003, the [[International Baccalaureate]]. It is mandatory for students studying AS/A-levels to take at least 4 academic subjects; most A-level courses have 6 hours of lesson time per week. |
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Students whose parents are low-income may be entitled to an [[Education Maintenance Allowance|EMA]], to assist their studies, and encourage them to go to lessons, much the same as most other sixth form colleges in the [[UK]]. |
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===Additional studies=== |
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Additional classes are run to suit individual interests or to support a career aim. Most courses run over two terms for between one and six periods a week, and the majority lead to nationally recognized qualifications (e.g. the [[Cisco]] CCNA course). |
Additional classes are run to suit individual interests or to support a career aim. Most courses run over two terms for between one and six periods a week, and the majority lead to nationally recognized qualifications (e.g. the [[Cisco]] CCNA course) while others such as Personal Development or Emergency Life Preservation lead to [http://www.nocn.org.uk/learners/qualifications NOCN] accreditation. |
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The college's music additional studies are notable. It has an orchestra, a band, a choir, and has many music events throughout the year. Instrumental lessons are provided at college at a subsidised cost, and students taking music A-level or IB receive half an hour's free music tuition each week. The '''Essex Music Foundation''' also pays for the college's students to take grade 5 and 8 instrumental and theory exams, using the exam board [[ABRSM]]. |
The college's music additional studies are notable. It has an orchestra, a band, a choir, and a troupe of singing dwarves, and has many music events throughout the year. Instrumental lessons are provided at college at a subsidised cost, and students taking music A-level or IB receive half an hour's free music tuition each week. The '''Essex Music Foundation''' also pays for the college's students to take grade 5 and 8 instrumental and theory exams, using the exam board [[ABRSM]]. |
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===Adult courses=== |
===Adult courses=== |
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The College offers a number of IT courses to adults on Saturday mornings. Courses include BBC Becoming Webwise, CLAIT, [[ECDL]], French and a new online touch-typing course. |
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==Student initiatives== |
==Student initiatives== |
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===Committees and representation=== |
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The Sixth Form College, Colchester committees for Arts, Social, Charities, Environments and Sports (primarily student-run) represent the students in the college council. |
The Sixth Form College, Colchester committees for Arts, Social, Charities, Environments and Sports (primarily student-run) represent the students in the college council. Executive positions include a Treasurer responsible for the Council's annual 60p budget, a Secretary, a Public Relations officer and a Vice-Chair. |
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'''2007-8 executive:''' Joshua Shreeve (Chairperson), Jennifer Lau (Vice-Chairperson), Nontokozo Dube (Secretary), Daniel Stamp (treasurer)and Ben 'Hairy' Munson. |
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===Student radio=== |
===Student radio=== |
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The college has run its own radio station (Storm Radio) since 1995. The shows are presented by students from both years and make use of mixed genres of music, while the station itself functions and is treated by the music industry as any other commercial radio station. The station can be received on 999AM/999MW in the College area and across the IT network in most classroom locations. It usually broadcasts for 2 and a half hours a day, although for a one off special in 2002 it broadcast for 24 consecutive hours. |
The college has run its own radio station (Storm Radio) since 1995. The shows are presented by students from both years and make use of mixed genres of music, while the station itself functions and is treated by the music industry as any other commercial radio station. The station can be received on 999AM/999MW in the College area and across the IT network in most classroom locations. It can also be picked up in certain areas around Colchester Town Centre. It usually broadcasts for 2 and a half hours a day, although for a one off special in 2002 it broadcast for 24 consecutive hours. The Station has run into some controversies, notably on it’s re-launch in 2009 presenter Jed Miller made a series of comments that were considered to be in bad taste. He received a two week ban, but for using a powerful laser to distract teaching staff rather than his comments on air. Jed Miller had previously been involved in several controversial publicity stunts for the station. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Dermot O'Leary]], television and radio presenter |
*[[Dermot O'Leary]], television and radio presenter |
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*[[Coffin Joe (The Horrors)|Coffin Joe]], founding member of punk rock band [[The Horrors]] |
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*[[Jamie Lidell]], electronic musician |
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*[[Matt Cardle]], Singer, X factor 2010 winner |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 00:40, 27 January 2011
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Sixth form college |
| Established | 1987 |
| Principal | Ian MacNaughton |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 3100+ |
| Website | colchsfc.ac.uk |
The Sixth Form College, Colchester is situated on North Hill in central Colchester, Essex, England. Established in 1987, it provides further education in the north Essex area. The College has consistently ranked highly on the AS/A-level performance tables [1] in which the results have been above the national average and the average for Essex.
History
The College is located on the former site of the Gilberd School. The building itself was designed by local architect Martin Wilesmith.
In 1994 Blur played a show at the college - three out of four members of Blur have links with Colchester, with drummer Dave Rowntree having attended the Gilberd School.
Courses
The College offers courses and qualifications to more than 3100 students - including a large range of AS-Levels and A-Levels; GCSEs; and since 2003, the International Baccalaureate. It is mandatory for students studying AS/A-levels to take at least 4 academic subjects; most A-level courses have 6 hours of lesson time per week. Students whose parents are low-income may be entitled to an EMA, to assist their studies, and encourage them to go to lessons, much the same as most other sixth form colleges in the UK.
Additional studies
Additional classes are run to suit individual interests or to support a career aim. Most courses run over two terms for between one and six periods a week, and the majority lead to nationally recognized qualifications (e.g. the Cisco CCNA course) while others such as Personal Development or Emergency Life Preservation lead to NOCN accreditation.
The college's music additional studies are notable. It has an orchestra, a band, a choir, and a troupe of singing dwarves, and has many music events throughout the year. Instrumental lessons are provided at college at a subsidised cost, and students taking music A-level or IB receive half an hour's free music tuition each week. The Essex Music Foundation also pays for the college's students to take grade 5 and 8 instrumental and theory exams, using the exam board ABRSM.
Adult courses
The College offers a number of IT courses to adults on Saturday mornings. Courses include BBC Becoming Webwise, CLAIT, ECDL, French and a new online touch-typing course.
Departments
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Student initiatives
Committees and representation
The Sixth Form College, Colchester committees for Arts, Social, Charities, Environments and Sports (primarily student-run) represent the students in the college council. Executive positions include a Treasurer responsible for the Council's annual 60p budget, a Secretary, a Public Relations officer and a Vice-Chair.
2007-8 executive: Joshua Shreeve (Chairperson), Jennifer Lau (Vice-Chairperson), Nontokozo Dube (Secretary), Daniel Stamp (treasurer)and Ben 'Hairy' Munson.
Coffee bar - Russ Shop and Ethical Cafe
A student-run facility serves hot drinks and snacks in friendly competition with the official College refectory. Students are free to set their own policies regarding pricing and products. This year's incarnation is a Fairtrade, not-for-profit organisation supporting the Russ Foundation in India.
College magazine
The college produces a magazine each half term called Insider. All the articles are written by students.
Student radio
The college has run its own radio station (Storm Radio) since 1995. The shows are presented by students from both years and make use of mixed genres of music, while the station itself functions and is treated by the music industry as any other commercial radio station. The station can be received on 999AM/999MW in the College area and across the IT network in most classroom locations. It can also be picked up in certain areas around Colchester Town Centre. It usually broadcasts for 2 and a half hours a day, although for a one off special in 2002 it broadcast for 24 consecutive hours. The Station has run into some controversies, notably on it’s re-launch in 2009 presenter Jed Miller made a series of comments that were considered to be in bad taste. He received a two week ban, but for using a powerful laser to distract teaching staff rather than his comments on air. Jed Miller had previously been involved in several controversial publicity stunts for the station.
Notable alumni
- Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter
- Coffin Joe, founding member of punk rock band The Horrors
- Jamie Lidell, electronic musician
- Matt Cardle, Singer, X factor 2010 winner
External links