College News Issue 15 191212.pdf - Tendring Technology College

College News 

ISSUE 15 : 19 DEC 2012 

From The Principal….. 

Year 12 students delighted local residents and shoppers last week when they went to the Triangle 

Shopping Centre during their Music lesson and sang carols. On Monday morning, we were greeted by a 

message left on the answer phone by a lady who congratulated us on the beautiful performance given by 

those students who sang at the Triangle on Friday. The lady did not leave her name, but she said she 

was stopped in her tracks by the singing and that the students were so kind that they are a credit to the 

College. What a lovely message to receive. 

The Thorpe Campus Choir have delighted residents at our local care homes. At the Corner Lodge Care 

Home, the Manager was so appreciative, she said, “These children have made their (the residents) 

Christmas. Most of these residents see no-one at Christmas.” The students were well-behaved, respectful, 

friendly and the singing was outstanding. Congratulations to them all. 

Ypres 

On Monday I returned from a weekend away with our Year 9 students. We visited the battlefields around 

Ypres and the Somme. Although it is a somber subject, the students were a delight to be with. They 

showed utter respect for the fallen and spent time at the cemeteries looking for the names of the fallen 

who are named on the memorial at Thorpe-le-Soken. A full report will follow next term. 

Jay 

On Monday, Mr and Mrs Shearer came to College to be presented, by Lily Cull-Carr and Lauren Bontems, 

with a cheque for £4,000. This money will be used to purchase a memorial headstone in memory of Jay. 

Students and staff had collected photographs and memorabilia and put together a scrapbook and collection 

of items for Mr and Mrs Shearer to take away. Mr and Mrs Shearer presented TTC with a plaque with 

wonderful words for the future inscribed on it. I will save those words until the beginning of next term so 

that we can start the New Year reflecting on those sentiments that will support all of us in leading our 

lives positively. 

My thanks to students, staff, parents and governors who have shown such support and sensitivity for 

Jay’s family. We will, of course, vigorously support the charity that seeks to change attitudes in our 

community to ensure that other families do not have to go through the terrible circumstances that result 

from the murder of a young person. 

There will be many joyful moments this week as we celebrate Christmas, but we will be working all week, 

so do not let your child persuade you that they may as well stay at home! No missed day at school can 

be replaced. EVERY DAY COUNTS. Merry Christmas! 

Caroline Haynes 

Dates for your Diary 

College Events 

Friday 21 December 

Final day of Autumn Term 

College closes at 12.20pm 

Monday 7 January 2013 

All years return to College 

Frinton Campus 

Week beginning Monday 7 January 2013 

Exams start 

Please see exam timetable on website 

www.ttchome.co.uk / Students / Examinations and Revision 

EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE 

Would all parents and carers please be 

advised that on the last day of term, 

Friday 21 December 2012, 

College will close at 12.20pm. 

Please ensure that your children have 

somewhere safe to go. 

Thank you.

Houses of Parliament, December 3 rd 2012 

Students meet Douglas Carswell at the Houses of Parliament 

A group of Sixth Form History students from Tendring Technology College were introduced to government on 

Monday 3 December, as they were given a tour of the Houses of Parliament. 

Local MP Douglas Carswell, hosted a tour of the Palace of Westminster for the group of 30 History students. 

Following the tour the students were given the opportunity to question Mr Carswell. The questions ranged from the 

current national hot topics of the day, such as tax evasion by global multi-nationals and the Leveson Enquiry, to 

local issues such as planning in the Tendring area. 

The students greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet and discuss these important issues with Mr Carswell and 

hear first hand his view on these topics. For many it was their first time engaging with local and national political 

issues and they found it fascinating to hear a politician’s view first hand, on topics they felt were important to 

them. 

Furthermore, the tour was many of the students’ first visit to the country’s seat of power and one they will never 

forget. They were struck by the realisation that such an ornate and historic building still remained a crucially 

important cog in our country’s government. 

Mr M Speakman - Curriculum Leader, History 

Mrs K Ball - LRC Supervisor 

Christmas is nearly upon us , why not get involved in the 

festive cheer and take part in the LRC Christmas Quiz! 

Quiz Sheets are available in the LRC 

PRIZES TO BE WON !!

YEAR 7 CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY FOR 

ACCELERATED READING 

A huge congratulations to the following students who have recently been awarded prizes for their 

huge achievement in the Accelerated Reading Scheme: 

Top Achiever: 

Hannah Capp – taken 29 quizzes with over 85% scored and scored 158 points and increased her reading age 

by 2 years and 10 months. Hannah has also become a new member of the Millionaire Club. She was awarded a 

Kobo reader, which was kindly donated by Peter Terry of Frinton Auto Sales 

Other New Member of the Millionaire Club: Evie Allan 

Other Top award in Accelerated Reading 

Kieran Donovan – taken 24 quizzes with over 85% scored and high points scored and increased his reading 

age – Kieran was awarded a Family ticket to see Colchester United play at home. 

For the most amount of quizzes taken and passed with over 85% 

and high points scored 

Alex Brewer – 25 Quizzes Baileigh Fuller – 24 Quizzes 

Joseph Ellis – 22 Quizzes Caitlin Henwood – 21 Quizzes 

Highest Point Scorers from books read and quizzes 

taken and passed: 

Liam Kerr, Emily Baker, Gretta Keeys, Thomas Coates, Jack Speck, Joshua Mulryne, Tara Best, 

Alicia Beverley and Sophie Vanstone, 

Most improved reading ages since September: 

1 st Jessica Coughlan – increase of 3 years 9 months, 2 nd Aimee Wang – increase of 3 years 8 months, 

3 rd Amy Lane – increase of 3 years and 3 months, 

4 th Sarah James – increase of 3 years 1 month 

A prize was awarded to Jack White-Overton for making the most effort in his reading. 

He has passed 11 quizzes and improved his reading age by 1 year. 

Well done to 7EBi for winning the Tutor cup with the highest 

amount of points scored and quizzes taken by students. 

(more awards listed overleaf)

Congratulations to all the following students who have achieved 

at least 3 x 100% in quizzes 

(Taken since September and since our last award ceremony 

and College News report, issued in October): 

CFa– John Bransby, Lucy Hinson, Shani Kantor, Jack Lilley, Mason Lumley, Timothy Porter. 

CMa – Morgan Brigden, Grace Davis, Grace Farrance, Freddie Fowle, Megan Green, Joshua Jacobs, 

Shayden Robinson, Diveyaa Sahiladaran, Jack Tattersall. 

CPr- Bryony Diss, Ellie Horlock, Elizabeth Rothery, Callum Simpson. 

EBi– Zoe Chapman, Thomas Coates, Jessica Coughlan, Hannah Flannery, Katelyn Lee, Beth Shellum 

KCo – Jack Byford, Megan Gibson, Peter Harris, Sophie Vanstone 

KSh– Emily Baker, Toni Levy, Susanna Lievesley, Kaseem Mia, Justine Salumbides. 

PAr – James Anstee, Steven Catling, Charlie Jones, Alfie Malinowski, Charlie Steven, 

Haydon Tattersall. 

RBa – Oliver Binns, Geoffrey Kanssen, Lincon Pretlove, Arianna Yau. 

RMS – Benjamin Bland, Luca Frumento-Varney, Melissa Strutt 

SPa – Chalotte Beck, Dozie Ekeanyanwu, Kiera Partridge, Alana Taylor-Weeden, 

Perry Taylor-Weeden, Jack White-Overton 

TRo – Brandon Froggatt, Mitchell Hutchings, Daisy Wilkins, Zak Woodman. 

6 names from the above 3 x 100% were drawn to win prizes, 

so a very well done to those that received prizes. 

PRIZES DONATED FOR THIS CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY WERE 

FROM THE FOLLOWING: 

Frinton Auto Sales - Top Prize – Kobo reader 

Colchester United Family Ticket to a game – donated by Colchester United 

Frinton Golf Club New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich 

Caxton Books Tendring District Council Princes Theatre 

Frinton Tennis Club Tesco – Clacton 

Westcliff Theatre Morrisons – Clacton 

Colchester Zoo Clowns of Colchester 

Mercury Theatre Walton Pier 

Quasar of Colchester Rollerworld of Colchester 

Art Shack – Frinton Great Danes – Frinton 

Thank you very much to all of these local businesses who have supported this reading scheme by 

donating some wonderful prizes 

Well done to everyone and we wish you all a very Happy Christmas 

and a New Year filled with lots of reading! 

Mrs M Grosvenor – LRC Manager 

Mrs C Douglas – Accelerated Reading Co-ordinator

Walton on the Naze Sea Cadets News 

Following on from our successful Cadet Presentation Evening, please find below the YouTube links to the 2012 

presentation videos. 

Thanks must go to Jay Watcham for sorting out the presentation PowerPoint and the uploading of these videos 

onto YouTube. 

Enjoy! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZkgVWQ-tQ&feature=plcp 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZI_rPnUbr4&feature=plcp 

Best regards 

Gary Dodd 

Lieutenant (SCC) Royal Naval Reserve 

Commanding Officer 

T.S. Illustrious 

Walton-on-the-Naze Sea Cadets 

North Essex Teacher Training 

Set up over twenty years ago to train and supply teachers for schools forming the Coastal 

confederation (CCHS, Clacton Coastal Academy, the Colne, Harwich and Dovercourt High School 

and Tendring Technology College), this teacher training unit has now furnished as many as 50% of the teachers on 

their staff. 

Such is their reputation and success that the Teaching Agency have this year doubled their number of training 

places for September 2013. They are able to train in most secondary subjects and many of their former trainees go 

on to achieve rapid promotion, while in recent years some have won Teaching Awards at both Regional and 

National levels. 

Teacher training is in a state of transition with various changes having been introduced by the present government. 

There is a concern that confusion over the new routes into teaching may deter or delay applications from 

prospective candidates. 

If you know of anyone who is eligible to apply (an Honours degree at least 50% of which must be in the subject 

they wish to train to teach, plus English and maths GCSE at ‘C’ or above) who is considering (or ought perhaps to 

be considering!) teaching as a career, please encourage them to contact NETT on 01255 431949 to speak to 

Jane Adamson or Sheryl Green for advice on how to apply and details of the application process. 

Christmas Trivia........ 

There has been a Christmas tree 

in Trafalgar Square, London every 

year since 1947. The tree is an 

annual gift from the city of Oslo, 

given as a token of friendship and 

thanks for Britain's assistance to 

Norway in World Ward II. 

Published by:- 

TENDRING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE 

Frinton Campus, Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AZ 

T: 01255 672116 F:01255 850210 E: frinton@ttc.lpplus.net 

Thorpe Campus, Landermere Rd, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex CO16 0LQ 

T:01255 861341 F:01255 860847 E: thorpe@ttc.lpplus.net

This course is reliant on numbers 

Please complete this form and return it to Mr M Watson 

ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING 

CONFIDENCE IN THE TEENAGE 

YEARS 

Tendring Adult Community Learning invite 

mums, dads, grandparents and 

child carers to enrol for this 

FREE Family Learning course. 

Would you like to be able to understand 

your teenager’s behaviour, sort out the 

problems that can arise and improve the 

quality of your family relationships by 

using positive assertive techniques? 

WHEN: 

Thursdays, starting 

17 th January 2013 

for 8 weeks 

WHERE: 

Tendring Technology College, 

Thorpe Campus 

TIME: 

7.00pm to 9.00pm 

I would like a place on the Confidence in the Teenage Years course at Tendring Technology College, 

Thorpe Campus, starting on Thursday 17 th January 2013 for 8 weeks. 

NAME: ............................................................................ TEL. NO: ........................................................

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