Monoux Leavers Part 2

Monoux Leavers Party

Sporting Activities

The opportunities for sporting activities are on the rise. We offer a variety of sports including football, basketball, netball, cricket, badminton, table tennis and indoor 5-a-side games. Students play both competitively with other colleges throughout England and also for leisure. Friendlies practice or matches take place every lunch break and most evenings.
We have fully qualified instructors for all our sporting activities including gym instructors. The student voice is encouraged widely in college and sport is no exception. This year saw a student launch the Monoux Track Team with amazing results. We have an elected student who represents the borough in the Waltham Forest Youth Ambassadors programme. This allows us access to developments in the Olympics and gives our students many opportunities to get involved. Sir George Monoux College is affiliated to the British College of Sports, the Essex Basketball Association and the English FA.

Badminton

The college team competed in the Inter borough Schools Badminton Tournament and the Colchester Badminton tournament U17, they won both! They also won the boys’
singles and the boys’ doubles!

                                                                        

Football

This is the most popular sport in the college with several hundred students competing for places in the college teams.
This year the college team entered in the London Cup U18, BSC East Cup, English School Football Association [ESFA] U18 College Trophy, Bryon Coomer Trophy U19 and the Essex
County Schools Football League.

Cricket

Our students undergo ten intense weeks of training with a highly qualified cricket coach and are then entered into a series of friendlies before entering the U19 Dongray Cricket Cup which is part of the London Schools Cricket Association.

Gym

At Sir George Monoux College we are working toward the Healthy College Standard. All students and staff are entitled to free membership to the fully equipped gym. There are girls’ only sessions with the popular aerobics and boxercise classes. Also in demand are the circuit training and weights with programmes tailored and developed to meet the needs of the students.

The Curriculam

The College concentrates on providing a range of academic and general vocational courses for full time 16-19 year old students. We are committed to ensuring that all students follow a programme from which they can benefit and progress. At Sir George Monoux College, you will be expected to participate in a structured and balanced learning programme which is the equivalent to 19 hours contact time a week as a minimum.

You will have:

• a main programme of usually 4 A levels, a BTEC National or BTEC First to suit your needs
• opportunities to develop appropriate learning skills via subject support workshops
• a personal tutor and tutorial programme to provide you with support and guidance
• help with improving your communication, numeracy and/or study skills from a specialist teacher
• accredited short courses to support your main programme
• access to a range of enrichment programmes which include sport, drama, music and other activities proposed by students
• access to learning resources and IT facilities to support your studies
• the opportunity to re-sit GCSE English or Mathematics for those students where it is appropriate.

 

BTEC First Diploma

A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. It introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and
provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work related qualification, such as the BTEC National Certificate or Diploma. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A*- C and is a full-time course.
You can choose from Applied Science, Art & Design, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, IT, Travel & Tourism and Media studies.

Entry requirements

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• A BTEC Introductory Certificate at merit grade or GNVQ Foundation in a related subject
• 4 GCSEs at grades D-E (to include English Language).

 

BTEC National Certificate/Diploma

A BTEC National is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you
develop the skills you need to start a career. This is a full time, 2 year course, equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels for the BTEC National Diploma and 2 ‘A’ for the BTEC National Certificate. This means that when you have finished, you can get a job straight away or
go to university first. You should choose one subject from the following list: Art & Design, Business, Health & Social Care, IT, Media and Travel & Tourism. If you are taking a BTEC National Certificate you will need to take an additional course to make
sure you have a full programme, you will be advised of this at interview when you apply.

 

Entry requirements

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• A BTEC First Diploma at merit grade in a related subject
• An Intermediate GNVQ (at minimum Merit grade) in a related subject
• 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (to include English Language)

 

Extended Project

The EPQ is a new equivalent qualification which can be taken as a free standing part of your level three programme. If you have a keen interest in a topic or issue, if you are involved in voluntary work or an extra-curricular activity, you may be able to
develop it into a project. All projects involve writing a report of up to 5000 words. The qualification is awarded UCAS points for university entrance.

 

Project Students:

• choose their own topic to study
• plan, research and carry out their own work
• prepare a presentation at the end of the work
• get help and support from their project supervisor
• keep a log book and review their performance

 

Last year’s projects included:

• an anthology of poems illustrated with photographs
• an investigation into the safety of students in college
• research into teenage stress

 

The Extended Project develops and assesses:

• planning and research skills
• analysis and critical thinking
• evaluation and presentation skills
• the ability to think creatively and solve problems

 

Functional Skills

If you do not have a GCSE (grade C or above) in English, Maths or IT, you will have the opportunity to study an appropriate functional skill. These are:

• GCSE English
• Communications Key Skills
• GCSE Mathematics
• Financial Maths
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• ICT Key Skills

You will be advised at interview and at enrolment which functional skills would be best for you.

 

The AQA Baccalaureate (AQA Bacc)

This is an overarching qualification which includes:

• Three GCE A Levels giving depth of study
• An AS in either Critical Thinking or Citizenship
• An extended project involving- independent learning
• Enrichment which develops personal skills

This qualification lets you develop more skills and personal qualities than straight A levels do and it recognises wider achievement. This helps to give you an advantage when applying for university or employment. It also enables you to gain more UCAS points. We will talk to you about the best A Level subjects to include. You can choose between Citizenship and Critical Thinking for the AS subject. Either of these will
broaden your studies. The extended project gives you the opportunity to study and research something you are particularly interested in. There are lots of different opportunities for enrichment but you need to choose two of the following
three:

• Work related learning- including paid employment
• Community participation e.g. voluntary service-peer mentoring
• Personal development activities e.g. Sport, drama, Duke of
  Edinburgh award, IT skills

Student Life

Monoux organises many events through subjects and through the Student Council, which arranges social events and the end of year barbecue. Concerts, music and theatre productions are also thriving events. The Student Council is lively and democratic. The College takes its ideas seriously and has brought about many improvements to new buildings, including the landscaping of open areas with benches, tables, plants and flowers where students chat happily together. The Council initiates and supports clubs and societies like the debating Club, bands, Christian and Islamic Societies, Chess Club, Fantasy Football, and any other clubs you may wish to start at Monoux.

Enrichment

 

What is Enrichment?

Enrichment means to ‘enrich’ to ‘add value,’ to ‘improve’. The Enrichment department at Sir George Monoux College allows all students to have Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO).  This can come in the form of groups, clubs, societies, voluntary work, projects, awareness and theme days, and celebration of diversity and students success.

How do I benefit?

You benefit by being a part of something that helps to build on your self esteem and confidence. It also looks great on your CV and UCAS application and shows any prospective employer or university that you have additional skills i.e. team building, time keeping, leadership, communication and commitment.  These are vital skills to have in any organisation.

How can I get involved?

The Enrichment office is located between the Zone and the SIC and is run by Kiechelle. You can pop in anytime or make an appointment to have you needs accessed. The options of what is available are posted on the Enrichment board situated just outside the Enrichment office. Further details can be found on the Moodle site under Enrichment, where you can download the latest newsletter. Your tutor will also be given all the latest information which you can access.  Your opinion on this service is vital to make it as efficient and as productive as it can be.  If you have an idea for a project, a society or a group the College is willing to hear your views.  After all Enrichment is all about you the student!

About Sir George Monoux College

Sir George Monoux College is a Sixth Form College, catering for 16-19 year olds, situated in the North East London Borough of Waltham Forest, which borders Epping Forest. It is located on a single 17.5 acre site in Walthamstow. The main building is set back from the road in landscaped grounds, surrounded by two playing fields. The College serves a wide catchment area and approximately half of its students live in the neighbouring London boroughs of Newham, Haringey, Hackney, Enfield and Tower Hamlets. Access to Central London is good via tube, rail and bus links. The College aims to help students reach their highest potential whether it is academic, artistic or vocational.  

There are currently 2000 students at the College, all of them 16 to 19 year olds on full-time courses. Over 80% of the students come from minority ethnic groups living in the London East area. The College curriculum provision includes 35 GCE A/AS level subjects, 8 BTEC Nationals, 6 BTEC First Diplomas, a range of BTEC Introductory courses, a full time ESOL course and GCSE resit courses in English and Mathematics. In addition, all students have access to a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities within our enrichment programme.

We have invested millions over the past few years to provide exceptional new facilities for our students. In the last two years we have launched two new buildings, and the original main College building is constantly being updated and refurbished. Over the summer vacation in 2005, we refurbished and upgraded our IT and Computer rooms for students studying these subjects.

The Brockman Building was opened in September 2003, providing first rate accommodation and facilities for Music, Business, Media and Performing Arts. It also houses new changing rooms and an IT Suite.

The Drapers Building was opened in September 2004 and boasts an exceptional LRC, excellent Art and Photography studios, a state of the art language laboratory plus a café and relaxation area. This new building is also home to the Humanities department where classrooms are bright and airy, providing a very pleasant environment in which to study.

Apart from our two new buildings, other recently developed areas include the student conservatory, Theatre, Guidance Unit and Student Development Centre. The garden areas have been beautifully landscaped. In 2002, new Science laboratories were put in and a new IT Suite was created. The whole College is well equipped with computers, reference books, audio visual equipment and a range of journals and newspapers. The College is accessible for wheelchair users.

Sporting and recreational facilities are very good, with a sports hall, weight training gym and sports fields. Brand new changing rooms link the new building to the Sports Centre. Our students compete locally and in some cases nationally at basketball, netball, athletics, football and cricket. The College’s basketball team were recently under 19 English Schools’ National Champions.

The College currently employs 160 staff, of which 66 are support staff, and we have recently increased the number of teaching staff in response to continued growth and the government’s agenda for Curriculum 2000. There is an expectation that all teachers contribute to the College’s Tutorial, General Studies, Key Skills and Enrichment programmes as required.

The College consists of four teaching Directorates, plus a Directorate of Student Services, which oversees admissions, examinations, student support and tutorial arrangements within the College, and a Directorate of Curriculum Services which oversees facilities for learning such as Learning Resources and IT Suites.