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Helston Community College is a mixed 11-19 establishment with more than 100 teaching staff and 1626 pupils, of whom over 356 are in the Sixth Form. The College was delighted to receive Technology College status, as we believe this recognises our commitment to our community and our “can do” attitude.
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NEW UNIFORM
At the Full Governors’ Meeting on Wednesday 24th March, it was agreed that with effect from September 2010, the College would adopt a new uniform. Governors felt strongly that a uniform was important to creating a culture of achievement, and it gave students a sense of both identity and purpose. During the course of the consultation, it was agreed that the uniform should be affordable, enforceable and fit for purpose. To see the uniform requirements for next year please view the document below:
Uniform Letter to Parents
COLLEGE AWARDED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AWARD
Helston Community College has been awarded the prestigious International School Award in recognition of bringing the wider world into the schoolroom.
On the 16 October James Pearson the International Co-ordinator and Head of Modern Languages attended a high-profile ceremony in London that recognised the outstanding international work of the College, and was presented the Award by broadcaster and journalist George Alagiah who stressed the importance of the award to help prepare young people to become truly global citizens.
On being notified that Helston Community College had received the award, the College’s head teacher Dr McGovern said; “ I am absolutely delighted that the work of the College in promoting international education has been recognised. James has worked hard to ensure that our curriculum has an international dimension.”
COLLEGE CELEBRATES SUPERB GCSE RESULTS
In the 2009/10 Exam results almost three quarters of all entries at GCSE gained A* - C.
68% of our pupils achieved five or more good passes, 60% gained 5 or more including English and Maths, demonstrating the success of the college’s priority of preparing pupils for the next stage of their learning.
The vast majority of subjects showed an improvement on last year, with outstanding performances in many.
63% gained a C or higher in both English and Maths and 98% achieved a qualification in both of these key subjects.
Dr McGovern congratulated the students on their achievements and acknowledged the dedication, hard work and commitment of all the staff.
COLLEGE IS AWARDED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AWARD
The college is delighted to announce it has been awarded the Full ISA Award 2009-12.
The College can use the official ISA logo on all its stationery & correspondence and gain national recognition as an ambassador for international work.
Outstanding A Level Results for Helston Community College
This year the College has received news of outstanding results in the number of students who have obtained exceptional “A” level results. This has resulted in the highest number of students ever, being accepted for University places.
More than half the entries have been at Grades “A” and “B” and indeed more than three quarters have been of Grade “C” and above. This has led to an average Grade per entry being above a Grade “C”.
On average students have gained a third of a grade more than in previous years, reflecting an increase in performance in most subjects.
Outstanding individual performances include Michael Worden – four Grade “A”’s at A level and a “B” at AS, Michael will soon be off to Bristol University to read Engineering. Lewis Jenkin “AAAB” and “C” at AS who is off to Queen Mary University of London, to read Law, Lee Marchant four Grade “A”’s off to Cardiff University to read Medicine, Emily Stanbury “A”, “B” and Double Distinction in BTEC Art and Design, who is off to Falmouth to study Art (Illustration).
Naomi James who achieved an “A” and a “B” as well as a Double Distinction in Art and Design is off to Truro to study Foundation Degree in Art. Martin Falkus “AAB” as well as a Pass in a course for ICT Professionals has elected to go to University next year Chris Thomas “AABB” is going to Reading or Exeter University to read Law. Jasmine Cottam-Dunk “AAAC” is leaving for Cardiff to read English literature. Francesca Taylor “AAA” and a “A” at AS is travelling to Leeds University to read English. Katie Isbell “AAA” and a “B” at AS is leaving for Sussex University to study Media.
Top subjects, achieving the highest results throughout the comprehensive curriculum offered by the Helston Community College, were Photography, BTEC Art and Design, English, Geography, Music Technology and Media Studies.
Headteacher Dr. Pat McGovern said this was an excellent result and reflects the hard work undertaken by students and staff together with the support of parents.
Well done to all!
TRUST STATUS AN HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE COLLEGE IS ANNOUNCED.
On September the first the Helston and Lizard Peninsula Education Trust will be the official title that will refer to the historic decision by the Governors of Helston Community College.
After over a year of consultation between staff, students, parents and governors the historic decision was made to become a charitable foundation trust.
The trust body will include representatives of the College’s new partners, which include University College Falmouth, the Truro Diocesan Education Board, Cornwall and Devon Connexions and Truro College. It is also hoped that nPower and Cornwall College will join as partners as well.
Dr. McGovern said, “In one sense things won’t change enormously, but what will happen is that a greater range of opportunities will be provided by linking with these partners”.
The long-term plan is to open up possibilities for children, young people and families to take part in programmed activities that are not available at present.
It also provides Helston and The Lizard with strategic partners who operate on the national stage and will ensure our needs are not overlooked. Another advantage is the closer links which have already been established with University College Falmouth, including sharing staff and benefiting from “enrichment” courses.
The College looks forward to working with Mullion School, which provides further education for 11 to 16 year olds on the peninsula. Although Mullion had decided not to seek foundation status, the two schools would continue to work together and benefit from each other’s strengths.
This will set in place the standard of education for Helston and the surrounding area for the foreseeable future, and is a decision on a par with that made in 1911 when Helston made educational history after it became the first town in Cornwall to have a secondary school that was established at that time in Penrose Road.
OUR JAZZ ORCHESTRA ARE THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY!
Congratulations to our superb Helston School Jazz Orchestra, who returned to Helston recently from the national final of the National Concert Band Festival in Cardiff - the proud winners of a Gold Award and two individual soloist awards. The band, also Gold Award winners last year, impressed the adjudicators with their varied programme featuring all sections of the band. Two soloists received special mention and were awarded Outstanding Soloist Awards - Caitlin Strike for her moving Flugel Horn solo “When Dreams Come True” and Claire-Louise Auguste for the flute solo in Chick Corea’s classic “Spain”. Claire-Louise was also the featured vocalist in the well known ballad “That Ole’ Devil Called Love”.
The band were accompanied on the trip by friends and supporters and Musical Director Clive King thanked all the musicians for their hard work in preparing for the festival - including the extra rehearsals held during the Easter holidays.
The band have a busy summer season ahead playing in different venues, and can next be seen playing at the harbourside in Porthleven on bank holiday Monday May 4th, and they will be playing a concert at the Minack Theatre on Sunday May 17th which promises to be a very special event.
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