Wreake Valley Community College
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Wreake Valley Community College, known by just the initials 'WVCC', is a co-educational secondary school
in Syston
, Leicestershire
, England
. The school is known locally just as 'Wreake' or 'Wreake Valley', which is the name of the geographical area.
The school comprises the High School, the Upper School and the Sixth Form (now officially known as Post 16) as well as the Community Centre. The High School is for students in years 7, 8 and 9 (11–14 years old), the Upper School is for students in years 10 and 11, where students take their GCSEs (ages 14–16), the Sixth Form is for students who are taking their A-Levels (ages 16+). Adult students may also take their A-Levels, GCSEs and other qualifications in the Community Centre, in separate lessons with different staff to that of the main school.
Students may join the college at any time. However it is usual for students to join in the September of their year 7 (aged 11) direct from primary school or at year 10 (aged 14) if coming from another high school
in the area (e.g. Roundhill Community College
in Thurmaston
).
The college has three floors, the largest being the ground floor where the foyer is located. The Sixth Form is also on the ground floor. However lessons may be taken anywhere around the school. On the ground floor is the school shop.
have the option to leave school aged 16, once completing their GCSEs.
It is optional for students to 'stay-on' in further education. The college's sixth form has grown in recent years, in 2005 there were only 71 students taking their A2 exams. In September 2004 the college, in an attempt to increase Post 16 numbers such as GNVQs. Many students progress to higher education and each year a number of students gain admission to prestigious Universities e.g. Oxbridge, Imperial College London and Warwick and courses such as medicine, veterinary medicine, economics and law.
The sixth form has its own area within the college, where only adults, students, sixth formers and staff are permitted to visit. Within this area are a number of classrooms varying in size and a quiet study area. There is also a common room for sixth form students to enjoy during break and lunch times or during free/study periods.
Students in the sixth form may take part in a number of extra-curricula activities, including Young Enterprise
, Community Sports Leadership Award, many sports clubs e.g. football, rugby union and basketball.
Wreake Valley Community College has its own Proscenium
stage on which Wreake Valley's students have performed in a variety of shows including Les Miserables (2008), RENT (2010) and We Will Rock You (2011).
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Syston
Syston
Syston is a town and civil parish in the district of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. The population is 11,508 as of the 2001 Census.-Overview:...
, Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The school is known locally just as 'Wreake' or 'Wreake Valley', which is the name of the geographical area.
The college
WVCC is an 11-19 co-educational school in Syston, Leicestershire, England. Despite its ship-like appearance, the building was actually inspired by Ziggurats and is now a listed building.The school comprises the High School, the Upper School and the Sixth Form (now officially known as Post 16) as well as the Community Centre. The High School is for students in years 7, 8 and 9 (11–14 years old), the Upper School is for students in years 10 and 11, where students take their GCSEs (ages 14–16), the Sixth Form is for students who are taking their A-Levels (ages 16+). Adult students may also take their A-Levels, GCSEs and other qualifications in the Community Centre, in separate lessons with different staff to that of the main school.
Students may join the college at any time. However it is usual for students to join in the September of their year 7 (aged 11) direct from primary school or at year 10 (aged 14) if coming from another high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in the area (e.g. Roundhill Community College
Roundhill Community College
Roundhill Community College is a secondary school, in Thurmaston, Leicestershire. The school has an 11-14 intake and most students move on to nearby Wreake Valley Community College in Syston, for Key Stage 4 studies and Post-16 studies. The most recent OFSTED inspection report identified the...
in Thurmaston
Thurmaston
Thurmaston is a village and civil parish within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. As of the 2001 census its population was 8,945...
).
The college has three floors, the largest being the ground floor where the foyer is located. The Sixth Form is also on the ground floor. However lessons may be taken anywhere around the school. On the ground floor is the school shop.
The sixth form
Students in EnglandEngland
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have the option to leave school aged 16, once completing their GCSEs.
It is optional for students to 'stay-on' in further education. The college's sixth form has grown in recent years, in 2005 there were only 71 students taking their A2 exams. In September 2004 the college, in an attempt to increase Post 16 numbers such as GNVQs. Many students progress to higher education and each year a number of students gain admission to prestigious Universities e.g. Oxbridge, Imperial College London and Warwick and courses such as medicine, veterinary medicine, economics and law.
The sixth form has its own area within the college, where only adults, students, sixth formers and staff are permitted to visit. Within this area are a number of classrooms varying in size and a quiet study area. There is also a common room for sixth form students to enjoy during break and lunch times or during free/study periods.
Students in the sixth form may take part in a number of extra-curricula activities, including Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise is a not-for-profit business and enterprise education charity in the United Kingdom. It is made up of 12 regional organisations, each operating individually under a license agreement...
, Community Sports Leadership Award, many sports clubs e.g. football, rugby union and basketball.
Wreake Valley Community College has its own Proscenium
Proscenium
A proscenium theatre is a theatre space whose primary feature is a large frame or arch , which is located at or near the front of the stage...
stage on which Wreake Valley's students have performed in a variety of shows including Les Miserables (2008), RENT (2010) and We Will Rock You (2011).