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Essential College Info​ - 08.11.19 

 

Year 7-13 

  Y12 Science Live trip - London D Mon Y9 London Zoo trip - 8am - 5pm
8am-6pm I 18th Nov
Mon 11am Remembrance Service - all A Y9/10 ‘Woman in Black’ trip to
11th Nov years R Tues London - 12.20 - 7.45pm
Y 19th Nov
Tues
12th Nov

Wed Y12 Safe Drive - Stay Alive P1 & 2. E Wed 6th Form Parents’ Evening -
13th Nov 6th Form Open Evening - V 20th Nov 4.30-7.30pm
5.30-8pm
Thurs E Thurs Y10 Poetry Live trip - Brighton -
14th Nov N 21st Nov 9am - 4pm
Y12 Biology Live trip - London -
Fri T 8.15am - 6pm
15th Nov
S Fri

22nd Nov

 

Dear Parents/Carers,
I would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join our valuable group of volunteer Parent Voice
representatives at the College.

The purpose of the group is to have in depth discussions with parents about a wide variety of college life. We
tend to discuss no more than three issues in an hour’s meeting. Examples of topics for discussion have been:

● Uckfield College’s whole school strategy for mental health and emotional well-being
● Marking and PIN feedback
● Mentoring
● Rewards and celebrating success

Future agenda items include:

● Careers education
● Student leadership

Both parents and college leaders propose items for discussion.

The Parent Voice group meet with me termly on a Tuesday evening between 6pm and 7pm, a time which we
hope enables you to get to the College after your daytime commitments. We do of course understand that not
all Parent Voice Representatives will be able to attend all of the meetings.

 

 
Link to ​Parent Voice Group - Terms of Reference

If you are able to offer your time once a term to meet with the group then we would be very pleased to hear
from you. Please email Toni Fletcher, [email protected], to register your interest.

Many thanks

Hugh Hennebry

 Principal

Notices 

Y12 Safe Drive - Stay Alive - Thursday 14th November
On Thursday 14th November Lessons 1 and 2 for all Year 12 students will be cancelled so that the students
may attend a safe driving awareness presentation at the East Sussex National. The presentation is funded
and given by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, it is designed to alert young drivers to dangerous driving
behaviour. We have attended this event previously and was an invaluable experience for our students. It is
very important for our Year 12 students to benefit from this experience as so many of them are starting to
drive this year and they need to understand the risks resulting from developing dangerous driving habits.
The presentation is fairly hard-hitting and so some of the students may be a bit subdued after attending it. If
any students feel the presentation may be too much for them they should speak to Miss Wiltshire.

Kind regards - Mr Simmons.

Uckfield College Carol Service 2019 - Hosting a German Student
We have a longstanding exchange relationship with a school in Germany who come and perform with us in
the carol service every year. The German students stay with host families during their 4 nights in the UK and
we are looking for hosts for this year between the 14th - 18th December.

This tradition is into its 17th year and in order to be successful we require a group of host families. Our
students have visited Germany in the recent past and were all graciously welcomed and looked after by their
German hosts.

If you are interested in hosting a German student for this years' carol service please read the a​ ttached letter
and respond using the G​ oogle Form​ in this link.

Please don't hesitate to contact me [email protected] with any queries.

 

Please note any items
unclaimed will be
disposed of.

 

 

Uckfield College
Christmas Fayre
Saturday the 30th of November,
from 12 until 4pm

If anyone can help on the day for an hour or more,
that would be great.

We also need raffle prizes, baking, good quality
second hand books and soft toys and donations of

sweets or jars filled with sweets for the tombola.

Donations can be left at the college reception.

If anyone would like a stall please contact the college,
FAO Sarah Carlisle PTA

Many thanks
Uckfield College PTA

 

Parents' Evenings Booking System Y7-13
RE: All future Parents' Evening bookings will be made via EduLink

To ensure that parents/carers have greater control and flexibility over booking Parents' Evening
appointments, we have moved to an online system. These will be made through EduLink via the 'Parents'
Evening' icon found in the main menu. T​ he next Parents' Evening is for 6th Form on 21st November
and this is now open for bookings. If you have any issues with logging into EduLink please contact IT Support
via: [email protected]
Rob Wakeling

Assistant Headteacher 
 

Important information regarding Car parking on Site during Parents’ Evenings and After School
events - ​please read ​attached information

 

24-hour challenge for Mind - Y​ 13​ ​The Business Team

The level 3 BTEC business students in year 13 are raising money
for Mind, a mental health charity, by running/cycling for 24 hours.
The event will take place on S​ aturday the 23rd of November
at 9 am on Eastbourne's seafront.​
There are 15 of us taking part - 14 students and our teacher Mrs
Alvarez.
Our intention is to cycle or run for 24-hours nonstop and raise a minimum of £500. We are hoping that
students, staff, and parents will support our challenge by donating via our ​Just Giving page.​ We would also
welcome people joining us for some or all of the challenge.

We will be completing as many 7 mile laps (out and back on Eastbourne seafront) ) as possible in the
24-hours so people could join us for a minimum of 7 miles.
The start of each lap is at Fisherman's Green 131 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LH.
Thank you in advance for all of your support.

 

 

Vacancies at the College - ​see a​ ttached link
Learning Assistant - ​Single Status 3 - £18,065 (pro rata) - 25 hours per week (5 hrs per day, 5 days per
week), term time only 
Administrative Assistant to the Sixth Form Team - ​Single Status 5 - £19,171 to £19,554 (pro rata) - 15
hours per week (flexible), term time only
Closing date on both Monday 11th November.

 
Please send in your used stamps

We are collecting used stamps for T​ he Royal
National Institute of Blind People which is a UK
charity offering information, support and advice to
almost two million people in the UK with sight loss.
Everyday 250 people begin to lose their sight. RNIB has a crucial role to play
in creating a world where there are no barriers to people with sight loss.

 
Learning Plus - SEND (Special, Educational Needs & Disabilities department)

The Art House, Eastbourne, are offering free, exclusive and relaxed coffee mornings on the 1st Monday of
each month - for parents or carers that have children who struggle with anxiety. This small group of parents
have the chance to come together with like-minded people, and know that they are not alone. If interested,
please register using this​ link.

The East Sussex Community Information Service have lots of
information for SEND Specific Activities & Clubs. Please follow this
link to see the full list:
https://www.escis.org.uk/?s=send%20club&page=5&is_v=1#p6

 

Year Group Information 

Year 7

There is no specific information for Y7 students this week.

Year 8

Trip to West Coast of the USA - February 2021
Following the huge success of our trip to the West Coast of America in February half term this year, we are
delighted to announce the details of a repeat of this enriching experience. This is an exciting destination that
will provide your son/daughter with inspiration and experiences that will stay with them for life and is open to
ALL students in Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y12. This trip will give your son/daughter an opportunity to learn
outside of the classroom in a fun and stimulating environment. Please see letter linked h​ ere for details of
how to apply for a place. Please c​ lick here for slides.​

Year 9

Trip to West Coast of the USA - February 2021

 

 

Following the huge success of our trip to the West Coast of America in February half term this year, we are
delighted to announce the details of a repeat of this enriching experience. This is an exciting destination that
will provide your son/daughter with inspiration and experiences that will stay with them for life and is open to
ALL students in Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y12. This trip will give your son/daughter an opportunity to learn
outside of the classroom in a fun and stimulating environment. Please see letter linked h​ ere for details of
how to apply for a place. Please c​ lick here for slides.​

Year 10

Peru Trip - February 2020 ​- A space has become available on the Peru trip in February half term
(14th-20th February). The cost of the trip is approximately £2600. The trip is open to students from year
10-13. If you would like more information please contact Beth Brown ([email protected]) as soon as
possible. The deadline for this is Wednesday 13th November.

Trip to West Coast of the USA - February 2021
Following the huge success of our trip to the West Coast of America in February half term this year, we are
delighted to announce the details of a repeat of this enriching experience. This is an exciting destination that
will provide your son/daughter with inspiration and experiences that will stay with them for life and is open to
ALL students in Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y12. This trip will give your son/daughter an opportunity to learn
outside of the classroom in a fun and stimulating environment. Please see letter linked ​here for details of
how to apply for a place. Please c​ lick here for slides.​

Sussex and Surrey Healthcare NHS Trust will host a health and social care careers event on
Monday 11th November 2019 5pm to 8.30pm, for students to promote the range of careers and pathways
available to them.
https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/health-and-social-care-career-event-2019-at-east-surrey-hospital/

Work Experience Week - ​please see a​ ttached information

GCSE ‘Poetry Live’ at the Brighton Dome - P​ lease see ​attached information

Year 11

Peru Trip - February 2020 ​- A space has become available on the Peru trip in February half term
(14th-20th February). The cost of the trip is approximately £2600. The trip is open to students from year
10-13. If you would like more information please contact Beth Brown ([email protected]) as soon as
possible. The deadline for this is Wednesday 13th November.

Trip to West Coast of the USA - February 2021
Following the huge success of our trip to the West Coast of America in February half term this year, we are
delighted to announce the details of a repeat of this enriching experience. This is an exciting destination that
will provide your son/daughter with inspiration and experiences that will stay with them for life and is open to
ALL students in Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y12. This trip will give your son/daughter an opportunity to learn
outside of the classroom in a fun and stimulating environment. Please see letter linked h​ ere for details of how
to apply for a place. Please c​ lick here for slides​.

Year 11 Trial Exams 2019 - Overview Timetable - ​see attached

Sussex and Surrey Healthcare NHS Trust will host a health and social care careers event on
Monday 11th November 2019 5pm to 8.30pm, for students to promote the range of careers and pathways
available to them.
https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/health-and-social-care-career-event-2019-at-east-surrey-hospital/

 

 

Year 12

2019 Bluewater Ice Skating Trip letter - ​please see a​ ttached information​ regarding this trip.

Peru Trip - February 2020 ​- A space has become available on the Peru trip in February half term
(14th-20th February). The cost of the trip is approximately £2600. The trip is open to students from year
10-13. If you would like more information please contact Beth Brown ([email protected]) as soon as
possible. The deadline for this is Wednesday 13th November.

Trip to West Coast of the USA - February 2021
Following the huge success of our trip to the West Coast of America in February half term this year, we are
delighted to announce the details of a repeat of this enriching experience. This is an exciting destination that
will provide your son/daughter with inspiration and experiences that will stay with them for life and is open to
ALL students in Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 and Y12. This trip will give your son/daughter an opportunity to learn
outside of the classroom in a fun and stimulating environment. Please see letter linked h​ ere for details of
how to apply for a place. Please c​ lick here for slides.​

Chemistry A Level students ​- Please note the Safety Equipment that they require for their course is now
available to purchase on ParentPay.

Sussex and Surrey Healthcare NHS Trust will host a health and social care careers event on
Monday 11th November 2019 5pm to 8.30pm, for students to promote the range of careers and pathways
available to them.
https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/health-and-social-care-career-event-2019-at-east-surrey-hospital/

Year 13

2019 Bluewater Ice Skating Trip letter - ​please see a​ ttached information​ regarding this trip.

Peru Trip - February 2020 -​ A space has become available on the Peru trip in February half term
(14th-20th February). The cost of the trip is approximately £2600. The trip is open to students from year
10-13. If you would like more information please contact Beth Brown ([email protected]) as soon as
possible. The deadline for this is Wednesday 13th November.

Sussex and Surrey Healthcare NHS Trust will host a health and social care careers event on
Monday 11th November 2019 5pm to 8.30pm, for students to promote the range of careers and pathways
available to them.
https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/health-and-social-care-career-event-2019-at-east-surrey-hospital/

 

Study Support - ​before and after college -​ please see ​attached information.

 

Please find the link to our coach timetables below:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/public/secondary-school-coach-timetables/ 

 
Apprenticeships parent pack​ - ​October’s addition 

 
Term dates​ for the Academic years 18/19 & 19/20 - h​ ttp://www.uckfield.college/termdates

Reporting Absences - S​ ee li​ nk to information on Website

Extra-curricular Clubs - ​see a​ ttached​ for procedures for the purpose of safeguarding.

 

 

Uckfield College Life​ ​- ​October Issue

Uckfield College Life will be published once a month. ​We have attached the Newsletter to the title
above - if you wish you can click on the title to see the newsletter. ​Please e-mail details to Toni Fletcher,
[email protected].​
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