Key Stage 4 - Introduction
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14 – 19 An Introduction
Welcome. I’m Teresa Winiarski and as the Head of Key Stages 4 and 5, I work closely with a team of staff and together we have an overview of the pastoral and academic progress of students from the ages of 14-19. Within Key Stage 4 the Deputy Head of Key Stage, Jayne Capel, and the Pastoral Support Tutor, Mary Monk play lead roles in ensuring students achieve their full potential within all aspects of College Life. Similar roles are performed by Matthew Clements, Head of Post 16 and Katrina Fleming, Post 16 Support Officer with regards to Key Stage 5.
We focus on both their pastoral and academic development, acting as the link between the two distinct and yet inter related areas. We work in partnership with parents, to ensure that every child attends college regularly and makes progress in all subjects. We keep parents regularly informed of their child’s progress, with rigorous assessment and reporting procedures..
Curriculum
As a College we are very proud of the expanding and innovative curriculum that we provide students. Students enjoy far more choice than in the past. The range of courses open to students between the ages of 14 -19 is growing rapidly. You can choose between traditional subjects such as GCSE, AS and A level, or vocational courses which are job / work related.
The choices you make during this phase of your education can affect your future and with the widening choice they can be hard decisions to make. Tonypandy Community College is very proud of the support structures that we have in place. First class advice and guidance from experienced staff will enable this process to be as painless and stress free as possible.
Consortium
At Tonypandy we are part of the Rhondda Post 16 Partnership where the schools and colleges of the Rhondda have come together to extend and broaden the number and range of courses available to sixth formers The Rhondda Consortium makes possible a greater range of subjects which can be studied by a wider range of abilities. Whatever your ability or previous achievements sixth form is open to you or anyone who can benefit from the education and opportunities on offer.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s education, please do not hesitate to contact me through this site, or by telephoning the college. I look forward to hearing from you.
Key Stage 4 - Latest Information
MOODLE
To visit our MOODLE page please click here
Yr11 Record of Achievement Assembly
Congratulations to all students who took part in the Yr 11 Record of Achievement ceremony on Friday 14th May 2010. A packed hall of parents, guardians, family and friends saw the students awarded with their Compact Certificate and Progress Files.
Mention must be made of the following subject awards winners:- Maths- Chelsea Price & Joshua Price, English- Joshua Embling & Hayley Pattimore, Science- Lauren English & Mayar Donaghy, Geography – Jordan Francis, History – Lloyd Owen, RE – Nicola Davies, Welsh - Alicia Williams, French - Jade Colcomb, Music- Josh Embling, Drama (GCSE) Paige Martin & Jessica Palmer, Drama (BTEC)Sarah Bayliss, ICT- Jodie Chapman (prize collected by Jodie’s family) & Melissa Stephenson, Girls PE – Jodie Selby , Boys PE - Huw Lloyd & Jordan Erricker, DT – Joshua Lewis, Engineering – Jordan Francis, Health & Social- Justine Dorney, Catering – Jessica Jones , Art (GCSE)Kyle Povey, Art (BTEC) Leah Hughes.
Headteacher Award went to Joshua Lewis
Congratulations to all students in the year group we wish them all the very best & good luck in the forthcoming examinations.
TCC Student Magazine May 2010
Our newest edition of the Tonypandy Community College Student Magazine is now available by clicking here.
Many thanks to all our contributors. If you would like to get involved then please see either Mr B Williams or Mrs Divall.
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Catch Up Sessions
Following the severe weather the College is running a number of catch up sessions for students so that they do not miss out on any important work.
For information on each session please click on the appropriate links below:
For Business Studies and ICT Click Here
For English Click Here
For Mathematics Click Here
For Science click here
For Welsh – Key Stage 4 will be given specific information that is personal to their needs by the Welsh department, which will include opportunities to undertake additional speaking and listening activities, past papers and other support materials.
INSET Cancelled
Due to the unforseen closure of the College, due to severe weather conditions, the INSET day scheduled for the 12th February 2010 is cancelled. Therefore, College will be open to students as usual and classes will run to allow additonal catch up time for lessons.
ICT Deadlines
Year 12 OCR Nationals in ICT Level 3
Both Unit 1 & 2 had the deadline of 21st December. Due to school closure for bad weather these deadlines have been moved to Monday 18th January. Help sheets and detailed guidance are on the website and the “wiki-spaces”. Students must endeavour to complete all tasks as there will be no further extension.
Students who have completed Units 1 & 2 should attempt Unit 3 which is also on the ICT section of the website
Year 11 ICT
Students must use the relevant help sheets to attempt Units 22:Sound and 23:Video. software “audacity” and “movie maker” can be downloaded for free for use with each of the units.
Deadline for units started in class is Friday 22nd Jan. Any student with work still to complete needs to use the help sheets and attend the additional sessions after school next week.
Product Design Deadline
Work due to closure.
Year 10/11
All folder work should be completed during the school closure. A description of the different sections that are needed on link. Use the useful websites for further info and support.
English GCSE Coursework
Any Year 11 students who have yet to hand in all their English coursework: Final deadline
This must be made a priority, there will be no excuses for not meeting the final deadline which will be the first day that the college reopens. Any English coursework that is still to be submitted is already late and failure to meet this deadline will have a detrimental impact upon final grades All material eg. essay structures and preparation work have been given to the students. This is not a new task, those who have not handed it in are late
