Newquay Tretherras 2015 Prospectus

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WELCOME TO NEWQUAY TRETHERRAS
PART OF NEWQUAY EDUCATION TRUST
You cannot imagine how proud I am
to be the Executive Headteacher of
Newquay Education Trust and its family of
academies.
staff don’t just go the extra mile, they go
the extra hundred. They are passionately
dedicated to ensuring students succeed
in every possible way.
Tretherras has a well established forty
year history and tradition of providing
education of the highest quality, in a
vibrant and inspirational setting for the
Newquay community and its wonderful
young people.
The Board of Directors together with the
Leadership Team are committed and
ambitious for every single young person.
We believe they can all achieve, and will
give our time unstintingly to ensure we
provide the best education possible.
Nothing else will do.
Tretherras students are a joy. They know
education is important and take full
advantage of the incredible range of
opportunities open to them. Our talented
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I sincerely believe that our relationships
and ethos are inclusive and special: like
a family. It is, without doubt, a very happy
place to be and morale is extremely high
across the whole academy.
My unswerving belief is that schools
are places where dreams can come
true. Where an inspirational community,
working together, can lead to students
becoming the best they can be.
As an academy that achieves results
that are consistently and significantly
above national averages, I know it is the
quality of relationships and our vibrant,
aspirational ethos, which is the key to this
success.
Quite simply, we put every one of our
students at the centre of everything we
do.
I look forward to meeting you personally
and to us working in full partnership to
ensure that your children are inspired,
achieve remarkable things and become
the best they can be at Tretherras.
Mrs. Sue Martin
Executive Headteacher
National Leader of Education
National Support School
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WHY CHOOSE NEWQUAY
TRETHERRAS?
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We are a happy school with a strong
‘Tretherras’ family ethos. Newquay Tretherras
is an ambitious and inspirational educational
community which believes in setting the
highest expectations and aspirations for
absolutely everyone, from Year 7 through to
the Sixth Form.
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We are part of the Kernow Teaching
School Alliance and our continuing
professional development for staff ensures
that our teachers are highly trained specialists
in their subject fields.
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We value every student equally and
provide a totally inclusive, challenging and
rich learning experience underpinned by
outstanding care, guidance and support,
enabling everyone to succeed. Our
safeguarding of young people and our
pastoral care is excellent. We have high
expectations of students’ behaviour and their
positive attitudes to learning and school life.
Mrs S Karkeek
Chair of Newquay Education
Trust and National Leader of
Governors
expectations of academic success in core
subjects, to develop students’ literacy,
numeracy and scientific skills. We run an NT
Student Excel Programme for our gifted and
talented students. We have an excellent
Learning Support department with a highly
trained team of Learning Support Assistants
to give individual support for students with
Special Educational Needs.
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We enrich our curriculum through an
extensive and unique out of hours provision
which embraces volunteering, a wide
range of Sports and Arts, and high quality
Science, Technological, Engineering and
Mathematical opportunities (we are STEM
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We believe passionately in empowering Champions!) We are a Duke of Edinburgh
all students to become successful life-long
Award Licensed Centre and offer an
learners who are self-aware, creative and
adventurous Outdoor Education programme.
resourceful enough to meet the challenges,
We have an Activities Week and a Year 7
careers and opportunities of the 21st century. camp every summer. We are proud of our
Our school is well-resourced with Sporting,
sporting and creative arts success and NT
Arts, Technology and Library facilities, and we Sport and NT Creative Arts are strengths of
are looking forward to a new building and
the school.
state of the art Science laboratories soon!
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We aim to nurture “educated people”
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We have a dynamic and inspirational
with opportunities to grow emotionally and
curriculum, which aims to appeal to the
physically, as well socially and intellectually,
interests and needs of all our students. We
spiritually and culturally. Our Social Moral
have a track-record of high academic
Spiritual and Cultural provision is outstanding!
success in public examinations. We place
We offer Careers’ Guidance, the Young
emphasis on a traditionally broad and
Enterprise Scheme and enriching Work
balanced curriculum and we have high
Experience and Internship programmes.
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“Tretherras is great because the
teachers are fantastic at helping us
achieve our full potential. They care
about us doing well.”
Year 10 Student
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BE INSPIRED …
By a dynamic, inspirational and enriched curriculum
The school curriculum at Newquay Tretherras aims to inspire
and challenge all learners and prepare our students for
the future. We are proud of our traditional, broad and
balanced academic curriculum which supports students
to become confident individuals, responsible citizens and
successful learners who can fulfil their early promise and
latent potential within and beyond the classroom. We offer Mrs S Fairbairn
Associate Headteacher
specialist extra help and support for those with special
at Newquay Tretherras
needs and barriers to learning.
Our lessons follow our own ‘Tretherras Way’ and students experience a personalised
approach to their learning through developing key learning skills: motivation;
resilience; collaboration; creativity; responsibility; self-awareness and an enquiring
mind. Links between subjects, events and activities are made to enhance learning
and students are encouraged to see their learning within both a British and a global
dimension.
“The academy’s curriculum is broad and
balanced. There are opportunities for
students to follow three pathways: the
academic; the applied academic; and the
vocational; both in the main school and
in the sixth form. Students receive good
advice to guide their choices.”
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NT SENIOR ACADEMY
PHASE 1 - YEARS 7, 8 and 9
Our programmes of study in Years 7 and 8 build on
the prior learning, knowledge and skills that students
acquire in their primary schools in Year 6. Students will
also follow some courses for the first time as discrete
subjects. The National Curriculum applies to pupils of
compulsory school age and the statutory subjects that
all students in Years 7 and 8 study are:
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Senior Assistant Headteacher
Leading NT Senior Academy
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English
Maths
Science
History
Geography
Modern Foreign Languages
Design and Technology
Art and Design
Music
Physical Education
Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) education, including Health and
Citizenship
Computer Studies and ICT
Students will follow a programme of careers education, sex education and religious
education through SMSC. Our curriculum also includes non-statutory programmes
of study for religious education, personal well-being, (including the requirements for
sex and relationship and drugs education) and economic well-being and financial
capability (which includes the requirements for careers education).
At Tretherras, GCSE study begins in Year 9 which acts as a foundation year for
examination courses. We focus on developing students’ practical skills for life and
work as well as thinking, communication and examination skills. Many students
will follow GCSE and OCR programmes in Year 9 and during the year will opt
fully for their chosen courses to begin in Year 10. We offer an extensive range of
courses in KS4 which cater for individual needs and aspirations. All our courses
offer clear pathways to further study in the Sixth Form, Higher Education and
Employment.
Our collaboration with local schools and colleges means that, as part
of the Atlantic Consortium, we are able to provide students with access
to specialist expertise and facilities in a range of Vocational NVQ and
Diploma courses.
In Year 9 students will continue to study a broad range of subjects
and opt for their chosen courses from a wide range of courses and
assessment options in a variety of subject areas.
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NT SENIOR ACADEMY
PHASE 2 - YEARS 10 AND 11
In Years 10 and 11, all students follow a core curriculum
which includes English and English Literature, Mathematics
and Science. In addition, all students follow a course in
Physical Education and SMSC, which includes Careers
Guidance, Ethics & Philosophy and Citizenship. All students
in Year 10 undertake a week’s Work Experience in the
summer term.
Mr R Higginson
Senior Assistant Headteacher
Leading NT Senior Academy
Phase 2
The English Baccalaureate (the EBacc) is awarded (but not
certificated) to students who gain GCSE grades A*-C in
English, Mathematics, Core Science, a Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish)
and a Humanities subject (History or Geography). The thinking behind the EBacc is
that it encourages students to take a broad and balanced academic curriculum.
It is highly valued by Universities and any student with future aspirations to study at
University should consider following EBacc subjects carefully. However, we believe
that the best courses and subjects for students are the ones that suit them best, which
they enjoy the most, and which offer them clear progression to study and training
beyond Year 11. This is why we offer a very broad range of subjects to give our
students the greatest choice possible.
A BROAD RANGE OF SUBJECTS:
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Applied Learning: Agriculture,
Animal Care, Construction, Hair
and Beauty, Motor Vehicle
Studies
Applied Science
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Computing & IT
Dance
Design Technology: Catering,
Engineering, Food Technology,
Graphics, Resistant Materials,
Textiles
Drama
English Language
English Literature
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Geography
History
Health and Social Care
Hospitality and Catering
Mathematics
Media Studies
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Sociology
Science
(Core and Additional
Science)
Sociology
Sport
“Students make good progress so that, by
the end of Year 11, they reach standards
which are above average.”
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CONTINUING THE FAMILY
A high percentage of our Year 11 students choose to
continue their education at Newquay Tretherras Sixth Form,
which supports and challenges students to achieve their
highest academic potential.
The Sixth Form regularly provides candidates for Oxbridge
and Russell Group universities as well as Medical and
Teaching degrees.
Mr J Hammersley
Assistant Headteacher
We are recognised by Ofsted as having “a Sixth Form that
Leading NT Advanced
provides a range of courses to meet student needs.” Our
Academy
Advanced curriculum consists of 32 courses offering Level 3
qualifications in AS, A-Level, BTEC, NVQ and National Diplomas, as well as re-sits for
English and Mathematics GCSEs if required.
The Sixth Form tutors form strong relationships with students. Our students have high
ambitions to further their academic studies, and can expect to receive outstanding
care, guidance and individual support.
Students regularly review their progress and are closely supported to ensure that they
achieve the grades required to enable them to take up studies at University.
We are especially proud of our excellent record of students progressing on to Higher
Education. We strive to ensure that students are following courses which are right for
them and support progression into their chosen careers.
Newquay Tretherras Sixth Form is a very warm and friendly place which provides the
opportunity for students to develop their leadership and personal skills alongside
academic study. Sixth Formers are role models for our younger students and are
integral to the success of our school.
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NT ADVANCED ACADEMY
YEARS 12 AND 13
The courses we offer to students in Years 10 and 11 offer
clear progression to qualification in our Sixth Form. In Years
12 and 13 there are A-Level courses offered in 27 subjects,
including many of those studied at GCSE. There are also a
range of new subjects that allow students to broaden their
academic horizons and understanding in areas such as the
Arts, Sciences and Social Sciences. Alongside A-Levels, we
offer a range of BTEC courses, which are more vocational
Mr A Booth
in nature and are assessed by both coursework and exams. Post 16 Lead Co-ordinator
These subjects carry the same UCAS tariffs as A-Levels and at NT Advanced Academy
are widely accepted by Universities.
Our enrichment ‘Futures’ programmes give students the opportunity to follow courses
of interest to their future careers. The programmes are designed to develop interest
in careers such as Mathematics, Medicine, Science, Sports Science, and Teaching to
broaden students’ knowledge of these vocations. All Sixth Form students undertake
work placements and can gain leadership experience. We also deliver a programme
to offer support to students applying to Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group
Universities as well as specialist courses such as Medicine and Veterinary Science.
Subjects offered at Sixth Form
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A-Level Art
A-Level Biology
A-Level Business Studies
A-Level Chemistry
A-Level Computer Science
A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies
A-Level English Language
A-Level English Literature
A-Level French
A-Level Further Mathematics
A-Level Geography
A-Level Graphics
A-Level History
A-Level Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Further Mathematics
A-Level Media Studies
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A-Level Music
A-Level Philosophy and Ethics
A-Level Photography
A-Level Physical Education
A-Level Physics
A-Level Psychology
A-Level Resistant Materials
A-Level Sociology
A-Level Spanish
A-Level Textiles
AS-Level Core Mathematics
BTEC Deloitte Cambridge Nationals
BTEC Business Studies
BTEC Dance
Cambridge Technical Certificate in IT
Cambridge Technical Introductory
Diploma in IT OCR
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OUTSTANDING SMSC
We are committed to the highest standards in Spiritual, Moral, Social and
Cultural education for all our students. Our delivery of SMSC provision is
something that we are proud to call “The Tretherras Way”. It is the total
combination of a rich and rewarding academic curriculum, dedicated pastoral
care and support, and a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular clubs
and activities such as Year 7 Camp and Activities Week.
We have developed a set of seven core skills that are relevant in all academic
studies, pastoral activities and extra-curricular opportunities because we believe
they will be central to our students in the 21st century.
These themes are explored during the academic year and achievements in them
are celebrated throughout the school and at specific award ceremonies. Each year
group has a Tretherras Way Award which is amongst the most prized accolades in
the school.
“The spiritual, moral, social and cultural
provision is outstanding.”
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THE TRETHERRAS WAY
The themes of the Tretherras Way are explored in every element of our curriculum.
• MOTIVATION – to understand what is it that makes us want to do the things
that interest us, to accept challenges, celebrate success and to develop the
confidence to lead interesting, successful and rewarding lives.
• COLLABORATION – to explore the importance of being able to work in a
positive and focused manner with a range of other people, building skills of
communication and negotiation, whether it is a sporting context or as part of any
successful team.
• RESPONSIBILITY – to appreciate the importance of personal responsibility across a
range of decisions and issues, through showing initiative and adaptability, such as
the increasing importance of making environmentally responsible choices.
• CREATIVITY – to examine the ability to develop skills of imaginative and innovative
thinking not only in Arts subjects but also increasingly in contexts that appreciate
the value of originality and imagination to be successful.
• ENQUIRING MIND – to realise the importance of applying skills of decision making,
research and logic, not only in Maths and Science but across the full range of
academic and pastoral opportunities where problem-solving is important.
• SELF-AWARENESS – to develop the self-reflection that is necessary to identify
strengths and weaknesses across academic skills and pastoral challenges, to
develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and to be able to make healthy
choices.
• RESILIENCE – to recognise how to build the ability to accept challenges, overcome
barriers, resist distractions, and to build the confidence and self-esteem that are
central to building successful and rewarding lives.
Year 10 Outstanding Contribution Award
2014: Young Enterprise Winners, Most
Innovative Product 2014, Best Customer
Care, Retail Excellence for South West and
Cornish Company of The Year.
Year 10 Outstanding Contribution
Award 2014: Super Typhoon Disaster
event organisers raised over £2500 for
ShelterBox UK.
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JOINING THE FAMILY
We strive to be a supportive environment for all students in
the “Tretherras Family.”
Prior to pupils beginning at Tretherras we work in close
partnership with our local primary schools to establish
good relationships with younger pupils, and to provide
opportunities that ensure their transition to secondary
school is as smooth as possible and a pleasurable
experience.
Ms S Goswell
Associate Deputy Headteacher
Director of Care and Guidance
We run a series of Youth University programmes in the
Autumn term for Year 5 and 6 pupils to help them get a feel for what we do at
Tretherras. Each Youth University session is based around one of three themes:
Science, Mathematics and Technology, the Expressive Arts and NT Sport.
These sessions are focused on giving young pupils and their parents the opportunity
to experience learning the Tretherras way.
We also offer a series of ‘See Our School In Session’ mornings in the summer term
when you are welcome to come along and see our school in action as it is on a
normal school day.
In addition we provide the opportunity to come and talk to teaching staff from
each subject during our Open Evening and Open Morning that takes place each
September.
“Parents have a strong belief in the ability
of the school to teach and look after their
children well.”
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NT HOUSE SYSTEM
Promoting Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Development
Purpose of the House System:
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Provide a welcoming environment, allowing social integration within a
stable and secure structure.
Encourage and support students in the Performing Arts, Sporting, Social
and Academic competitions.
Introduce community involvement by nominating a chosen charity for the
purpose of fund-raising and raising the awareness of global and local needs.
Create a sense of belonging by encouraging pride and responsibility in the
House.
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• Introduce opportunities for leadership and mentoring through interaction
between year groups.
HEADS OF HOUSE
Miss C Ellis
Mr D Ellery
Mr D Bettle
Mrs K Solomon
Mr M Bartaby
HEADS OF HOUSE
We have 5 houses at Newquay Tretherras, named after Cornish Lighthouses,
each with their own Head of House. The names of the houses were selected
by the student council and voted on by the whole school.
Examples of Inter-House Competitions: House Sports Day, Charity House
Days, Inter-House Sports, Performing Arts, Debating, Chess Club, Quiz
Games, Residential and School Day Trips, Academic Competitions etc.
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SUCCESS AT TRETHERRAS
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Headline results have been above national average standards for the
last 6 years.
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Students' overall attainment has improved to become significantly above
the national average.
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Science performance is in the top 10% of the country.
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The gap in attainment between the most disadvantaged students and their
peers has continued to close year on year at Tretherras.
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The progress students make at A-Level has been improving year on year with
subjects. Core subjects of English and Maths are above the national average
year on year, even when including private/independent settings with selective
intakes.
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Performance in vocational subjects in the Sixth Form is well above that
nationally.
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A high percentage of students go on to a sustained education or employment/
training destination than in the rest of Cornwall and nationally.
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A great proportion of students go on to a Russell Group University (the top 24
British Universities) than they do across Cornwall.
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CELEBRATING SUCCESS
ACADEMY
AWARDS
At Newquay Tretherras we strongly believe in celebrating the hard work and
achievements of every student. This culture of rewarding students, who are being
remarkable and performing at their best, permeates throughout the school.
Success can come in many forms and we celebrate it many ways. Recognition of our
students’ academic success is celebrated with Presentation of Certificates evenings
with prizes awarded to the highest performing students at GCSE, A-Level and in
Vocational courses.
Each Academy has its own Awards Evening recognising the highest performing students
and those making the most progress in the academic year, as well as those who
have made outstanding contributions to the school and wider community. Sporting
and Artistic success is also highly valued at Tretherras, with separate awards events
recognising the achievements of students in these fields.
Our belief that rewarding success is central to inspiring young people to be
remarkable and to be their best, means that the smaller day-to-day achievements
do not go unnoticed through the school’s rewards systems of e-praise and house
points.
Head Boy and Head Girl Awards presented by
Executive Headteacher Mrs Sue Martin.
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Community Service Award presented
by Chair of Newquay Education Trust,
Mrs Sarah Karkeek.
Winners of the Headteacher Award celebrated at
the Key Stage 3 Awards Evening.
Prize winners at the Key Stage 4 Awards Evening.
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“There are numerous opportunities for both
competitive and non-competitive sport.
More than half the students represented the
academy at sport last year.”
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NT SPORT
We have a range of excellent facilities on site for our sports programmes which
we are continuously looking to develop. These include a 3G Astro, Dance Studio,
Gym, Sports Hall and extensive hard court areas and playing fields. Our partnership
with the Newquay Sports Centre gives us full use of the entire complex throughout
the school week to extend the range of activities and events we offer, adding an
indoor climbing wall, glass-backed squash courts and indoor cricket nets to the
facilities available to our students. We also work closely with the Heron Tennis Centre,
Newquay Waterworld and various other clubs and providers in the locality and
actively encourage our students to continue their involvement in sport within the
community.
Many pupils have excelled and have represented the County, South West England
and their Country in sports including Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Hockey, Cross
Country, Athletics, Surfing, Tennis, Trampolining Dance and Golf. We also have a
hugely successful and accredited Sports Leadership Programme, supporting various
activities and events throughout the year.
The NT Sport team is made up of 13 experienced and committed staff who are
supported by a number of other individuals from within and outside of the school.
Many are experts in their chosen sports, coaching at County and Regional level.
Physical Education is taught for two hours a week with a focus on participation and
engagement. Students experience a variety of activities in all Key Stages which aim
to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding and promote a healthy active
lifestyle. Regular inter-form and inter-school competitions also takes place with
students representing their form groups in a variety of activities. Students also have
the opportunity to study GCSE PE, GCSE Dance, Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport,
A-Level PE, A-Level Dance and the Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport as they
progress through the school, with many achieving notable success.
A newly designed Future Sports Science Course is on offer to extend and support
those students considering a sports related degree or vocation.
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NT OUTDOOR LEARNING
Outdoor Learning at Newquay Tretherras provides an
exceptional opportunity for students to develop themselves.
It encourages meaningful experiences in an exciting and
adventurous way within a framework of safety.
These adventures will be not only memorable but life changing,
whether students are kayaking, rock climbing or navigating
across Dartmoor. Involvement in these challenges will enrich
students’ day-to-day learning, build their confidence and
develop leadership skills.
The values your child will gain from these unique programmes
will set them apart from others and show their true character in
further education and to prospective employers.
In 2012 we were privileged to be awarded, at St. James Palace,
the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme license due to our
extensive participation and adoption of the scheme.
Outdoor Learning at Tretherras offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award, Climbing & Kayaking, Winter Mountaineering Skills
and Outdoor Leadership.
Outdoor Learning is also delivered through BTEC and OCR
courses. It supports the curriculum and features in our
summer Activity Week programme, particularly in the
Year 7 Camp.
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The Outdoor Learning department at Newquay Tretherras runs
an annual Winter Duke of Edinburgh mountaineering trip to the
Highlands of Scotlands.
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NT STEM CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Newquay Tretherras - STEM Champion School
(STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
At Newquay Tretherras, we are committed to promoting STEM and its ability to
provide students in the South West with the key knowledge and skills to reach their
potential and develop into the Scientists, Engineers and Designers of tomorrow.
We achieve this through a broad curriculum which offers a number of excellent
opportunities to study STEM subjects. We also raise the awareness of STEM through
a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities which promote the
prospects and potential of STEM for students in Cornwall and their future careers.
Our TASC programme offers Leadership opportunities and STEM enrichment to inspire
our 6th form, as well as giving students the opportunity to explore higher level STEM
courses and related careers.
We work with a wide range of local, national and international businesses, industries
and organisations which collaborate to enhance students’ learning and their
progression to rich and varied career pathways for their futures.
“The Headteacher has high expectations
of staff and students.”
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NT CREATIVE ARTS
Newquay Tretherras has an extensive Expressive Arts programme that is
based around the subjects of Art, Photography, Music, Dance and Drama.
We encourage creativity, collaboration and enquiry in all aspects of the
curriculum, both in lesson time and in learning that takes place outside of the
classroom. Creativity is valued as one of our seven core NT Learning Skills.
There are lots of exciting opportunities for students to develop creativity, work
with others and to nurture individual talents. Newquay Tretherras has a reputation
for providing high quality arts experiences both within the curriculum, including
at examination levels, and as part of our extensive extra-curricular Expressive and
Performing Arts activities.
We offer an exciting programme of productions, with the annual Christmas Concert
providing students with a platform to show their talents as musicians and singers,
whilst the summer Dance Show features dance in a wide variety of styles from ballet
to hip-hop. The annual Art Exhibition highlights the skills of our photographers and
visual artists across painting, printing and sculpture.
Additionally, we offer our students regular opportunities to visit dance and drama
productions in Truro, Plymouth and London. Your child will be able to work alongside
professional artists and dance students will regularly contribute their talents to
community events.
Whether it is visiting a musical or dance show, performing a full Shakespeare play,
exhibiting their art or photographs or learning to play a new instrument, there is a
wealth of opportunities on offer.
Commended for Portraiture
Art at Falmouth School of Art
Create Ed Exhibition 2015.
Newquay Tretherras students perform
at the Royal Albert Hall for the School
Proms.
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“Extra-curricular provision and participation
are outstanding. Two thirds of students
regularly attend after-school clubs.”
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BE INSPIRED ...
Beyond the classroom
We enrich our curriculum through an extensive and unique ‘Out of Hours’ Learning
Programme, which embraces volunteering, an adventurous Outdoor Education
programme, a wide range of Sports and Arts, and high quality opportunities in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Many staff from a diverse
range of curriculum areas give up their time at the end of the school day to provide
opportunities for all students to pursue their interests and develop their skills and
talents. Extra-curricular opportunities strengthen students’ enjoyment of school life
and their relationships with staff.
We provide free refreshments to all students who stay for after school clubs as well as
two free buses that leave the school after activity clubs finish for students who wish to
take part. There is something to appeal to everyone!
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Acapella Music
Amnesty International
Art
Athletics
Basketball
Biology
Board and Card Games
Business
Carnegie Book Award shadowing
Chemistry
Chess and Drafts
Computing
Climbing
Cricket
Cycling
Dance
Drama
Dungeons and Dragons
DT
Engineering
English
Fitness
Football
5-a-side football
French
Green Power
Hockey
Homework Club
Jazz Band
Jujitsu Club
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Junior Choir
Indoor Rowing
Learning Support
Maths Master Class
Model-making
Music
Netball
Newquay Strings
Philosophy
Primary School sports and science
events
Puzzle Club
Reading Group
Rock Shop
Rounders
Rugby
Samba Band and percussion
Science
Scrabble
Spanish
Skate Club
Ski trip
Tag Rugby
Tennis
Theatre trips
Trampolining
Triathlon swimming
War Hammer
Weights & Conditioning
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“The school has extraordinary opportunities which are
available to all students. This includes being a part of the
school council, going on fantastic trips and doing the
subjects at GCSE which you love.”
Year 10 Student
“I have enjoyed meeting
all the new teachers and
getting to know new
friends. All of the clubs I
have been to have been
fab.”
Year 7 Student
ACADEMY
AWARDS
“I love Tretherras because
the teachers make the
subjects they teach
enjoyable and challenging
for students to aim high.”
Year 8 Student
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“I didn’t realise the school
had so much to offer.”
Year 6 Parent
“Tretherras has always
been filled with such
support and friendship
which is why I have
independently chosen to
go to Sixth Form next year.”
Year 11 Student
“The support and guidance
from Newquay Tretherras
Sixth Form has helped me
so much in achieving my
goals. A very memorable
and rewarding part of my
life. ”
Year 13 Student
OUTDOOR LEARNING
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ADMISSIONS
Starting your journey at Newquay Tretherras is an important step and we
want to support you by making the process of applying as easy as possible.
We warmly welcome any enquiries that you may have regarding admissions.
Please feel free to contact the school so that we can arrange for you to
speak to our primary liaison officer, who will be able to offer you advice.
All applications for Year 7 places should be made via the Cornwall Admissions
Common Application form (CACAF).
More information can be found by visiting:
www.cornwall.gov.uk
On application you will not require additional information from Newquay
Tretherras, but if you need further support, please do get in touch.
How priority for a place at Newquay Tretherras is determined:
We will endeavour to provide places to all Year 6 pupils who are currently
educated in our partner primary schools, where they have placed Newquay
Tretherras as their first preference.
Newquay Tretherras has long prided itself on its family ethos, with generations of
students from across the Newquay area passing through our doors. In line with this,
the Academy’s Directors recognise that a large number of our applicants have
siblings already studying with us here at Tretherras and have therefore placed this
as one of our highest admission criteria.
The full details of our admissions policy are available to view and download at:
www.tretherras.net/admissions
We look forward to welcoming you and your child into the
Tretherras Family next year.
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“Such a great school with teachers that really
care about each child and what they can
achieve.”
Parent of Year 6 Pupil
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NEWQUAY TRETHERRAS
BE INSPIRED | BE REMARKABLE | BE YOUR BEST
Many thanks to all our students and staff for
taking part by appearing in this prospectus.
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BH
Telephone: 01637 872080
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tretherras.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tretherras
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tretherras
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