From the Student Centre Manager

A very warm welcome to this important part of the college website, whether you are an existing student at Patchway Community College or looking to join us from another school or college for your post-16 studies.

We have three aims that underpin our ethos:

• To meet the needs of each individual student
• To provide an environment to enable all students to reach their highest potential
• To provide a variety of opportunities to extend and develop personal qualities and skills.

In the Student Centre, we are proud to provide you with a stimulating education that will help you achieve your ambitions. We want you to be the best that you can be.

The specialised accommodation comprises of teaching rooms, study facilities, two networked suites of multi-media computers and a social area that you have ownership of.

You are treated as individuals who matter, with the highest value placed on your achievements and wellbeing. Tutors and teachers will encourage you to aim high, and assist you in choosing the pathway that is right for you. We provide courses for a wide range of abilities and our students leave us to take up places in employment, further education or university equipped with new skills and qualifications.

I hope you enjoy browsing our website; don’t forget to visit the downloads section to view our prospectus in full in order to get detailed information on all the courses that we offer!

We look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Ian Trevarthen

From the Student Centre Officers

“Welcome to Patchway Community College Sixth Form!

I am Chris Wingett, the co-ordinating officer of our Sixth Form. The co-ordinating officer’s role is to oversee all decisions made in officer meetings and to organise the student side of the Sixth Form. We aim to a provide, with the help of Mr Trevarthen, Mr Peacock and the rest of the staff associated with Sixth Form, a unique and enjoyable experience for all who attend Sixth Form. We offer a student tuck shop, regular parties, a pleasant common room atmosphere and more essentially - the end of year prom! We look forward to seeing you soon!

For me, Sixth Form was the only choice when considering studying A-levels and providing me with a step into higher education. I currently study Sport, Media, English Language and Geography. I chose these subjects for three reasons: because I enjoyed them; did well at GCSE’s and worked very well with the staff. These three reasons consequently make Patchway Sixth Form distinctive and a great place to study.”
Chris Wingett, Co-ordinating Officer.

“I knew that I wanted to study A-Levels, but was unsure about where I wanted to carry out my studies. After visiting several open evenings I decided that Sixth Form was definitely where I wanted to be. I think it was the right decision for me and I have no regrets. I really enjoy the lessons I chose and get on well with the teachers.”
Stacey Pruett, General Officer.