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Updates for this half term |
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
We hope you have had a good break.
You may remember that we wrote to you just before the holiday to advise that progress reports are now available. We also included a pdf document with key dates for this half term, which we have linked below in this message.
It is important to us that you feel well informed and supported as a parent/guardian. Should you need guidance or information and are not sure where to go, please remember you can contact your young person's Personal Tutor. You can also follow the below link to the Parents and Guardians page on our website for more.
Please read on for just some of our student successes and achievements from the previous half term. We hope you enjoy reading these highlights and we look forward to sharing more stories with you again in future. |
| Parents and Guardian Information |
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Important notice |
As the temperature drops and the weather becomes more changeable it is possible there will be occasional disruption affecting travel routes to College. If we need to advise you or your young person of travel disruption or changes to learning arrangements we will post this on the College website, followed by an email to your registered email address. Please ensure you are checking the website and your emails so you do not miss important updates from us.
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Highlights from last half term |
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Class of 26 breaks record for medical places
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A record number of medical applicants from the Class of 2026 celebrated their progression to some of the UK’s most competitive university courses this autumn. A total of 31 learners were set to begin degrees in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science in September 2026. Of those learners who applied for medical courses 60% secured a university place (well above the national average). This term first year learners will be supported to start their medical applications for the 2028 intake. |
| Read full story |
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Sustainability Fashion Show wows Princesshay
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Students took centre stage at the Sustainability Fashion Show in Princesshay at the end of September. Learners from faculties including Art and Design and Hair and Beauty collaborated to bring together a showcase of fashion with conscience. Students recycled everyday items, scrap materials, and more to impress crowds gathered in Exeter's Princesshay Shopping Centre. |
| View show highlights |
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Student design transforms College building
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A Level student Iz Cammack has recently transformed the face of the College's Centre for the Creative Industries (CCI) with their original and eye-catching artwork. Iz responded to a call for designs to refresh the previous window display, using the subjects taught in the building as inspiration for the project. Iz said, "My Graphic Design course has given me more confidence to do big things like this. It’s quite cool seeing my art up there for everyone else to see.” |
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Students mark mental health awareness day |
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Students at our Centre for Progression in Tiverton and the Hub for Independent Living and Learning in Exeter showed their support for the annual Hello Yellow campaign in early October. Students at both sites marked the day (to raise awareness about young people's mental health) by dressing up, decorating biscuits, enjoying fun activities, meeting some lovely therapy dogs, and more. |
| More on Hello Yellow |
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Please find key dates for this half term in the below linked pdf document. We hope this is a useful reference for you.
| | View Key Dates pdf |
For parents/guardians of second year learners, you should have now received a separate email prompting you to book appointments for the Year 2 online parents' evening. If you missed this, or were unable to book an appointment, please remember that you can view your young person's progress and attendance using the Parent Portal.
You can also get in touch with your young person's Personal Tutor using the contact details on the Parent Portal. You can request support from the Personal Tutor to get feedback from other teachers.
With best wishes.
Billie Stokes
Assistant Principal |
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