Page 2 - The College Echo Spring 2019

Welcome to Ivybridge Community College

College News 1-7
Mathematics I am sure you will agree when you read this term’s College Echo, that there is
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8 a vast array and richness of extra-curricular opportunities available at the
College. This is coupled with our relentless focus on academic excellence,

9 which is also showcased throughout this edition.

Learning Resource Centre 10 - 11 As always, there have been many highlights this term, including the Year 8
Options and Parents’ Evenings, where students have begun to look at
Geography 12 possible future career pathways, supported by their parents and teachers.
Whilst the Year 11 students have now completed their final mock
Human Science 13 examinations, as part of our continuous support and preparations for their
GCSE examinations in the Summer Term.
Science 14 -15 Consequently, may I personally congratulate our students for their continued
commitment and focus to their studies, and wish Years 11 and 13 good luck in
Creative Arts 16 -17 their forthcoming public examinations.

Food Technology 18 This term we held our very first ParentMeet, where parents were invited to
listen to a range of 5 minute presentations, from ‘Prevent’ to ‘How to Revise’.
Modern Foreign Languages 19 All of these were well received by our parents, who said they thoroughly
enjoyed engaging with the College and being informed about the daily
Performing Arts 20 - 21 learning diet of their children.

Gymnastics 22 At the annual Spring Music Concert I was privileged to watch and listen to
Music 23 many of our talented musicians. There was an eclectic mix of performances,
Sport 24 - 27 from Bach to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, each in its unique way, a stand
Sixth Form 28 out performance.

We hope that during the Easter holiday you will all be able to relax and
recharge, and for students, in particular, to use this time to partake in things
that benefit their wellbeing.

For more information go to Therefore, I look forward to seeing students and staff alike at the start of the
our website: Summer Term.
www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
Rachel Hutchinson, Principal

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