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Parents Carers and Guardians
Welcome to Parents Carers & Guardians Important end of year documents (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Check the latest News Stories Check proposed reporting weeks for 2010 2011 Check important Open Evening dates Read the OFSTED report Check the Arts Diary for this month Check our exams results Read what the students have to say Download the Prospectus Have a look at the Application Process Have a look at the Interview Process Read about our matrix Accreditation View the College Day Check out Learning Support and Welfare Peruse our facilities Arrangements for Progression to the 2nd Year of A Level Programmes Exam Results RETURN TO MAIN PAGE
Students who completed courses at Truro College during 2006/07 have
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excellent levels of achievement for which the College has now gained a national reputation GCE A Level At GCE Advanced Level, students achieved an average pass rate at grades A-E of 98.9% (excluding Extension Studies programmes). Achievement at the higher grades A-C was over 78%. The respective national (all UK institutions) achievement figures were 96.9% and 72.8%. 100% of students passed in a record 37 subjects (33 subjects had achieved this distinction in the previous year). However, many other courses with large numbers of entries had pass rates well above national averages. In terms of value added performance at A Level the College was rated as "Excellent" on the ALPS ranking. TOP What the students say Hannah Penfound-Marks studies A Level Economics, English Literature, French, History and Spanish. Her previous School was The Lady Elizabeth School in Alicante, Spain Her thoughts... "I like the encouragement you are given to achieve and reach your full academic potential. The College also has a really friendly atmosphere". Sara-Jane Lee studies A Level English Language and Literature, Drama, German and Psychology Her previous School was the Stover School in Newton Abbot. Her thoughts... "I love the relaxed atmosphere at Truro College and the way that we are all responsible for achieving the best results we can. I made the decision to move away from Plymouth and live by myself so that I could come to the College. Im so glad I made the move - all my lecturers have been incredibly supportive". Henry Minns studies A Level Art and Design - Graphics, English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Physics His previous School was Penryn College His thoughts... "It is a more adult experience at Truro College and the lecturers dont put as much pressure on you as they do in secondary school. Youre expected to work hard but then thats why we are here!". TOP Open Evenings At present we have 4 Open Evenings and 1 Open Day. All interested parties are encouraged to attend these events, you will be shown to your chosen area of interest or simply given the opportunity to wander around at your own pace, talking to the staff and looking at the facilities. Forthcoming events are shown below. Open Day and Evenings:
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Accreditation: TOP The College Day:
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Learning Support
and Welfare: TOP College Facilities: Art Studios Business Centre Careers Centre Coffee Shop College Shop Computer Suites Dance Studio Drama Studio Electronics Workshop Hairdressing Salon Health Related Fitness Suite IT Suites Language Laboratories Language Workshop Lecture Theatres Libraries Motor Vehicle Workshop Multi Media Workshops Multi Use Games Area Music Practice Rooms Music Suite Study Centres for: Communications, IT, Languages, Mathematics and Science Photography Darkrooms Refectory and other eating areas Reprographics Departments Residential Facilities Resources Area Science and Electronics Laboratories Sound Engineering Laboratory Sound Recording Studios Sports Hall Sports Pitches Student Services Area Student Study Areas Tennis Courts Training Kitchen TV & Radio Recording Studios Video Suite TOP Progress Evenings / Open Events Progress Evenings provide the opportunity to make appointments with those lecturers who teach your son or daughter, to discuss progress on their chosen courses at Truro College. We value the opportunity to meet with you and your sons or daughters on a regular basis in order that they may achieve the very best results to help their progression in the future. You are, of course, encouraged to contact your son or daughter's tutor or Programme Team Leader should you have any concerns at any stage. If you want to discuss any issue with a senior colleague or the Principal, please contact us. Thursday 13 May 2010 Open Evening (5.00 pm to 8.00 pm) Each progress evening will be preceded by a report which your son or daughter will bring home. An appointment system operates for these evenings when your son or daughter can make appointments on your behalf. We encourage you to attend with your son or daughter although if you prefer to attend on your own you are most welcome. The achievements of students at the College have often been outstanding. Last year we were pleased to be the first college in the country to be awarded 'Designated Outstanding' status by Ofsted. This year our students achieved record results which resulted in high places in national league tables. We are determined to maintain our focus on helping students achieve and we believe these meetings can be a real help in this effort. I would also like to draw your attention to a page on our website for your interest - we will post Progress Evening dates, student bulletin events and other information for your interest and attention. The link is on our webpage www.trurocollege.ac.uk in the Information section or through Quick Links. Tuesday 28 April for parents of Vocational students in Fal Lecture Theatre Thursday 30 April for parents of A Level and IB students in Mylor Lecture Theatre. A level areas: Art and Design, English/Languages, Humanities, Maths/Computing and Sport Tuesday 5 May for parents of A Level students in Mylor Lecture Theatre. A Level areas: Media/Photography, Performing Arts, Science/Technology, Social Science and Business. Proposed reporting weeks for 2010 2011. Penwith Dates are detailed in blue
There will be talks on applying to Higher Education, the A level and IB route to Higher Education and financial implications. There will also be a chance to ask questions. TOP |