Uckfield Community Technology College

Uckfield Community Technology College Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3DJ tel:01825 764844 Email: office@uctc.org.uk

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UCTC NEWS

Recital Evening Concert - 7:00pm 30th January 2013

Jan

We warmly invite you to join us for this year's Recital Evening Concert. This is a free concert performance at UCTC in which sixth form students will present their AS & A2 level recital programmes. The concert will last approximately an hour.

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Facebook MMR Campaign

Jan

Parents across East Sussex are being urged to protect their children and their communities by making sure they get the MMR jab, for measles, mumps and rubella.

East Sussex County Council and the Public Health team in East Sussex have teamed up to launch a new campaign to increase uptake.

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STARGAZING LIVE AT UCTC - TUESDAY 15th JANUARY 2013 @ 5:30pm***

Jan

Come join us for our Stargazing Live event at UCTC on Tuesday 15th January. Whether a novice, or a keen astronomer, we hope you will be able to attend. Please meet on the top college field at 5.30pm. You are welcome to bring your telescope or binoculars if you have them, but don't worry if you don't have any equipment. A large telescope will be available.

The evening's targets will be: Jupiter, the Double Cluster, the Andromeda Galaxy, M37 (a large open cluster), Almach (a wonderful coloured double star) and the Orion Nebula.

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Get Set - we won an Olympian!

Jan

Get Set is the Olympic and Paralympic education programme for schools across the UK, delivered by the British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association as part of the legacy of London 2012 education programme.

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School Direct Training Opportunities

Dec

What is School Direct?
School Direct is a programme where schools recruit trainees directly and train them within their partnership of schools. Schools have more control, therefore, over the quality of training that is provided and how it is delivered.

The HUUB partnership (Heathfield, Uckfield, Uplands, Beacon) guarantees an interview for anyone who applies for any relevant post with the partnership schools, once they have completed their training.

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Trampolining Champs

Dec

Four of our brilliant bouncy students have won first place (Team prize) in the South East Schools Trampoline Under 13 Girls Elite competition. UCTC students flying high!

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UCTC Carol Service at Holy Cross Church, Uckfield, at 7:30pm 18th December 2012

Dec

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for the College’s annual Carol Service. This year’s Service takes place on Tuesday 18th December at 7:30pm in the lovely surroundings of Holy Cross Church, in the centre of Uckfield.

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Latest Notices

Overdue Library Books

The LRC currently has 446 books that are overdue by two months or more, as well as many others overdue. The replacement value of these books runs into several thousands of pounds. Please ensure all LRC books are returned asap. NOTE - as in previous years, Year 11 students will not be able to obtain Prom tickets unless they have returned their books. Thanks

Measles

The Health Protection Agency have asked us to send out the following information regarding a student at the college who is recovering from measles. Please see this letter for parents and an information sheet which we hope you will find useful.

Trans Pennine Charity Walk

Carol and Ria Nelms are taking part in the Trans Pennine Trek over the weekend of 22nd/23rd June. This involves walking 100k from Manchester and ending at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. They are raising money for Cancer Research UK and would appreciate any donations no matter how large or small! They have a justgiving page - the link is here if you would like to support them in this great effort.

Science GCSE Parents Meeting

There will be a meeting for parents and carers of students sitting GCSE Science exams this summer on Thursday 16th May. More information here.

Field Trip Information

Year 10 Field trip to Juniper Hall - information regarding the trip may be found here: Juniper Hall Field Centre. Students going on the trip will be leaving immediately after last lesson on Friday 10th May and returning by 3.00 pm on Sunday 12th May.

Beginners drummers sessions

A chance for students to experience drumming and then sign up for the full course for next term. Two sessions will run on Saturday May 11th from 1-3 and Saturday May 18th 1- 3pm. For more information please contact Clare Summons

Uniform info

Short sleeve shirts and blouses are now available from Sussex Uniforms

Changes to January A Levels

Last November Ofqual announced that from September (2013) students in England will no longer be able to sit A-level exams in January. Students who start their courses from September 2013 will only be able to sit AS and A-level exams in the summer. For more information please see Changes to Sitting Dates for A Levels

Warning of fraudulent demands

for payment to parents

Education authorities been alerted that a parent at an Essex school received a phone call purporting to be from the Education Welfare Service stating that their child had not attended school that day and as a result they had to pay a fine of £340. The parent was asked to provide her credit/debit card details so that a payment could be made over the phone.

The Education Welfare Service never phone parents demanding payment immediately over the phone. Any such demands for payments should be ignored and reported immediately.

Year 9 Options

Please see the Year 9 Options FAQ and Curriculum booklets and Information page for help with choosing options for year 9.

Sussex Uniforms - new shop and
address

Sussex Uniforms are opening a new shop in Haywards Heath. For more information see Sussex Uniforms News

Free School Meals

Are you missing out? There are nearly 63000 pupils in East Sussex, however only 8500 children currently receive free school meals. There could be many more. Please see our Free School Meals page for more information and how to apply.

Invitation to all parents

Dear Parents and Carers. I hold a Parents surgery on the first Monday of every month from 5pm to 7pm. No appointments necessary. Please feel free to pop in to my office, it is close to Reception. The purpose of it is to give you an opportunity to discuss wider school developments on a one to one basis and to have your views heard on how we can make our College even better.

These Surgeries are in addition to our regular Parents' Forums, which is where we meet groups of parents. I look forward to seeing you at one of these dates.

Yours sincerely, Hugh Hennebry, Principal

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