#LongRoadLife - Getting Ready For College Special Edition

#LONGROADLIFE Long Road Sixth Form College Applicant Newsletter

KEEP IN TOUCH Long Road Sixth Form

WELCOME TO THE LONG ROAD FAMILY Hello, from Long Road!

The wait is finally over and your GCSE results are finally here! This isn't the year any of us had planned, but we are still so excited to welcome you to our Long

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Road family.

We know you're probably feeling a little nervous about what happens next (moving up to sixth form is a big deal!) so we've put together this Getting

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Ready For College Special Edition of #LongRoadLife to help you, well, get ready for college!

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Long Road.

Sending smiles - Long Road

I am really pleased that you are considering Long

WELCOME TO LONG ROAD WE'RE SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO JOIN US

Road Sixth Form College for your next step. We are a very friendly, inclusive College where I know you’ll make friends for life.

Be Long Road

Explore Long Road

Long Road is… somewhere – where we

It's been a while since you've been able

want you to walk in and immediately

to come and visit us. We were so

feel comfortable. It’s designed like

disappointed that we couldn't

that. You’ll find new friends here, fit in

welcome you on campus this summer.

and perform at your best.

But don't worry, you can take a walk around our campus on our Virtual

All too soon you’ll be thinking of your next move,

We are a specialist Sixth Form College,

Tour... just click here!

with teachers who thrive on sharing

we want you to leave Long Road proud of what you have contributed and achieved; ready to do more.

Our goal is your success.

their love of their subjects with you.

They will teach you and help you develop your independent learning skills – something vital for your next

Say Hello!

It's not long now until we welcome you on campus, but until then come and say hello to us online!

chapter in life, whether that’s work, an apprenticeship or university.

Long Road Sixth Form College

So whoever you are, come and join us,

I hope we meet soon.

My very best wishes, Yolanda

Yolanda Botham Principal

be challenged, be inspired, be passionate, but above all BELONG.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 11'S

"Magic is

2020 has certainly been a year to

And we are proud of you. You've not

remember, with students across the

even joined our Long Road community

globe being particularly hard-hit by the

yet, but we already know you are

strange circumstances we've found

totally awesome.

believing in yourself.

ourselves living in.

We know many of you may be You've had it rough; adapting to

disappointed with your results this year,

learning from home and virtual

the majority of you are probably

classrooms, all exams cancelled and

feeling confused and nervous about

even missing out on experiencing your

what will happen next.Â

Year 11 prom and saying farewell to your secondary school friends and

But take a deep breath and pause for

teachers. With all this in mind, all we

a second, because whatever your

can say is WOW. You are made of hard

results we want to wish you a MASSIVE

stuff. Despite all the obstacles you've

CONGRATULATIONS.

faced this year, you've made it through. That in itself is an

2020 is the year of the unexpected

achievement to be proud of.

and you've made it.

If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen"

DISAPPOINTED? DON'T WORRY! KEY MESSAGES TO ANSWERING YOUR FAQ'S APPLICANTS

YOU'VE MADE IT THROUGH RESULTS DAY, BUT WHAT'S NEXT? Once your exam results have been submitted the college can start the enrolment process for you. If you meet the requirements of your offer you will be sent an

Check your emails regularly to make sure you don't miss any

Enrolment Offer which you will need to accept to ensure a place with us at Long Road, you can do this by logging into your Long Road Online Services account,

important information from our Admissions Team

and clicking on the Accept button.

If you are feeling disappointed with your GCSE results, please do not worry. We know this is a challenging year for all students. At Long Road, we are dedicated to Don't forget! All Summer Work is due during your first lesson at college. Click here to download

working with applicants and their families to make the transition from school to sixth form college as smooth as possible.

your 2020 Summer Work.

If you have not met the requirements of your offer, then please

do not panic, you

will automatically be invited for an enrolment discussion,

where you will be

able to explore your options with a friendly and experienced member of our team.

You can also find Summer Work Explanation Videos from our teachers to help get

We will work with you to look to provide an alternate study programme wherever possible.

you started. Click here to view them now.

Whatever happens, we’re here to support you and will discuss the many options we have for you at your enrolment appointment.

If you have any questions before

If you have been given an enrolment offer but would like to change course(s) then

joining us in September please email

admissions@longroad.ac.uk

please email

admissions@longroad.ac.uk

with your name stating that you would

like to have a discussion to change your courses. The Admissions Team will then invite you to an enrolment discussion where your course change can be discussed further.

SO, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? ENROLMENT DISCUSSIONS - MAKING SURE WE FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU

KEY MESSAGES TO APPLICANTS Check your emails regularly to

What happens during my enrolment discussion?

Enrolment discussions will be held on 25-27 August.

make sure you don't miss any important information from our Admissions Team

The college will not be holding any of these enrolment discussions on campus, but instead they will be delivered over the phone.

Don't forget! All Summer Work is due during your first lesson at

college. Click here to download

You will receive an email notifying you of an update to your account. Once you

your 2020 Summer Work.

login you will see the date and time of your enrolment discussion. It will list a date followed by either one of these times: 9am or 1pm.

Please note that these times reflect AM and PM time slots rather than actual times.

You can also find Summer

you started. Click here to

So for example:

view them now.

Work Explanation Videos from our teachers to help get

If you have been sent an invitation for 25 August at 09:00 AM – then this means that a member of the team will ring you on 25 August, at some time in the AM time slot, so at some time between 9am and 12pm. Please make sure you are available for this 3 hour window.

If you have been sent an invitation for 25 August at 13:00 PM– then this means that a member of the team will ring you on 25 August, at some time in the PM time slot, so at some time between 1pm and 4pm. Please make sure you are available for this 3 hour window.

If you have any questions before joining us in September please email

admissions@longroad.ac.uk

KEY MESSAGES TO APPLICANTS Check your emails regularly to

KEY DATES TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR 25 - 27 August 2020 = New Student Enrolment

make sure you don't miss any important information from our Admissions Team

31 August 2020 = Bank Holiday (college closed) 1 - 4 September 2020 = Year 1 Induction Week 7 September 2020 = Teaching Starts 26 - 30 October 2020 = October Half Term

Don't forget! All Summer Work is due during your first lesson at

21 December 2020 - 1 January 2021 = Christmas Holidays

college. Click here to download your 2020 Summer Work.

4 January 2021 = Start of Spring Term 15 - 19 February 2021 = February Half Term

You can also find Summer

29 March - 9 April 2021 = Easter Holidays

Work Explanation Videos from our teachers to help get you started. Click here to view them now.

12 April 2021 = Start of Summer Term 31 May - 4 June 2021 = May Half Term 9 July 2021 = Summer Holidays(End of Academic Year)

If you have any questions before joining us in September please email

admissions@longroad.ac.uk

For all Academic Year 2020/2021 Term dates please visit our website.

GETTING SIXTH FORM STARTED SUMMER WORK 2020

KEY MESSAGES TO APPLICANTS Check your emails regularly to

Don't forget that our 2020 Summer

If you have any questions please find

work is live on our website and

staff contact details at the bottom of

YouTube Channel. Remember, all

the Summer Work page on our website.

make sure you don't miss any important information from our Admissions Team

summer work needs to be completed for your first lesson as a Long Road

We hope you enjoy these summer work

student in September.

activities and look forward to meeting

Don't forget! All Summer Work is

you again in the new academic year!

due during your first lesson at

Click here to head to our website and

college. Click here to download your 2020 Summer Work.

get started on your summer work activities

Some courses have also provided a

You can also find Summer Work Explanation Videos

video to help explain the summer work

from our teachers to help get

tasks, you can find the links to these

you started. Click here to

videos listed under the summer work

view them now.

documents for each course on our Summer Work website page.

If you have any questions before

Alternatively you can head to our YouTube account where you will find all the videos in our Summer Work 2020 playlist!

joining us in September please email

admissions@longroad.ac.uk

TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE TIME TO PUMP UP YOUR BIKE TYRES & BUY YOUR TRAVEL CARDS

Travelling by Rail Cambridge Railway Station is approximately 1.5 miles away. The College runs

Cost of travel too much?

From a low income household?

its own shuttle bus from Cambridge Railway station throughout the College day.

Students who travel by rail may be able to receive discounted travel by visiting: www.16-17saver.co.uk (16-17 Saver railcard is not valid after a student’s 18th birthday) www.greatnorthernrail.com/tickets/discounts-and-railcards/studentconnect

If you require assistance

https://public.greenrailtravel.co.uk/scholars.html

with this cost of transport, then help maybe available through either your local County Council or the College’s 16-18 discretionary bursary.

If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact us as follows:

Travelling by Bus The nearby Cambridge Biomedical Campus is served well by the local bus companies of Stagecoach and Whippett.

There are stops for the Guided Busway which runs from Huntingdon and Royston to Cambridge close to the College entrance.

Cambridge’s second bus station is Addenbrookes Hospital which is a ten minute walk from the College.

Students who travel by bus may be able to receive discounted travel by clicking here.

E-mail: finance@longroad.ac.uk

Walking/Cycling

Telephone: 01223 631100 and ask for Finance

Travelling by Car

Many students either walk or cycle to the College from the surrounding area or the railway station.

There is no student parking at the College or in the surrounding areas. We would, therefore, encourage students to find alternative public transport.

WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR FIRST DAY DOES ANYONE ELSE LOVE STATIONARY SHOPPING?!

First day nerves can get the better of us all! To help you feel at ease we've put together a checklist of the essentials you'll need for your first day of college. Pencil case with pens (lots of pens!) pencils, highlighters. Depending on your subjects you may also need mathematical equipment.

But what do I wear?!

Top Tip - buy a clear pencil case that you will also be able to use in your exams!

Basically, whatever you like!

An A4 folder for each of your subjects.

Top Tip - buy some colourful folder dividers so you can separate modules within your subject folders!

(within reason - your new PJs might be super comfy but they're not really

A pad of A4 paper / A4 notebook / laptop to take notes in class.

A diary to keep track of your timetable, assignment deadlines and all the exciting extra-curricular activities you'll be taking part in.

appropriate for college)

Our student generally wear casual clothing - jeans, jumpers, t-shirts, dresses.

Your face mask and hand sanitiser

Wear something that you Lunch / snacks and a large water bottle filled with water.Â

Student travel pass / bike lock

feel comfortable in.

No more school uniform yay!

A smile, positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn!

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD LONG ROAD IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST STUDYING Long Road is a community that not only

range of indoor and outdoor sports

works together but plays together!

facilities. There is a wide variety of team sports for you to get involved in -

Our enrichment programme

we've even had a Quidditch team in

encourages you to broaden your

the past!

horizons and develop valuable skills

You can check out student videos about just a handful

that will complement the knowledge

Your safety is at the heart of our

gained in your academic studies. It’s

decision making, so enrichment and

important for your well-being that you

sports activities may be a little limited

get time to relax - so take a break and

during the Autumn Term; we'll be

get involved in something you enjoy.

updating our extra-curricular

of our sports teams and societies over on our YouTube Channel!

programmes in line with government We've got a wide range of activities for you to get involved in; whether you're a born performer ready to take centre

Click here to check them out now

stage at one of our college performances, want to make your opinions heard at our debating club, or looking to give back to your community with our volunteering club we will have a club or society that you will love.

From fitness newbies to aspiring Olympic athletes, have a fantastic

guidance throughout the year.

STUDENT SUPPORT,WELFARE & WELLBEING KEEPING YOU SMILING EVEN ON A RAINY DAY We know that moving from school to

Support and Student Welfare Team.

college is a big change: a new campus, new faces and a new level of

Whatever challenges you may face during your time with us as a student,

independence. But don't worry, we

we believe you can achieve your best;

have plenty of support systems in place

our dedicated support team will work

to help you settle in and keep you

with you and your family to ensure this

smiling.

happens.

You can meet some of our Progress Coaches and

When you join the Long Road family you will be assigned a Progress Coach, a dedicated member of staff who will help and support you as you settle into Long Road life. Your Progress Coach will be on hand guide you, helping you to stay on target and reach your goals.

If you have additional learning needs, or need some extra support, we can put you in touch with our Academic

Student Welfare Team over on our YouTube Channel!

Click here to found out how they can support you as a Long Road student.

AUGUST 2020 : EDITION 18 GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE SPECIAL EDITION

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