Uniform for September 2010

Thank you to all the parents and students who took part in the uniform survey. Please note that the uniform will be changing for September 2010. This is an important part of the rebranding of the College and to demonstrate things are changing for the better at PCC.
Further consultation will take place on what the new uniform will look like. I can inform you that I want it to look smart so that students will feel proud to wear the PCC uniform and come to school ready to learn.

Rebranding the Logo

Click here New Logo Options to see the other options.
Parents, staff and students will be consulted before the final choice is made. For example, colour options can be 'tweaked'.

Parents' Consultation Evenings

Many thanks to the parents/carers who attended the recent KS4 mathematics information evening and Year 9 options evening. For the former there was a massive increase in the number of parents attending - 135 in comparison to 10 in 2009! - with similar numbers attended the Year 9 event. Partnership between school and home is vital if your child is going to be successful. This bodes very well for the College's future.

Many thanks,
Stuart McLaughlin, Principal

College Voice - February 2nd edition

Sorry for the size - but as promised there are a few pictures of Mile Oak in the snow ... and the winning entry of the Proud of Portslade Logo Competition!
Lots more too - including information about our new Teachers-2-Parents e-mail service coming soon..

Circus Skills

Don't forget the new club - Mondays 3pm - 4pm in the Drama Studio with Ms Pennington

Sports Results

The YR 11 netball team have played 2 matches in the last week. They played Patcham on Thursday 28th Jan, winning 12-8, and Dorothy Stringer on Tuesday 2nd, winning 7-1. Well done!

IT Home Access Information for KS3 Parents

The government’s Home Access programme has just been launched. If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits, particularly free school meals, you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access so your child can learn safely, have fun and achieve more at school.
Is your family eligible? see Quick eligibility check
For further information, including how to apply and a sample application form, see the Letters section of the web site.

Breakfast @ Oasis

No time for breakfast? Overslept?
Remember that breakfast is available in Oasis
8:00am - 8:20am Monday to Friday
Food available:

	Bacon roll	£1.00
	Beans on toast	£1.00
	2 slices of toast & butter	60p
	Cereal & milk	80p

College Library Book Sale

The annual College Library TR fiction book sale started 1st February. All proceeds to the College fund for Haiti Earthquake Victims.

E-Safety Information for Parents

In a fast-changing world, where it is sometimes hard to keep pace with changes to technology, our children can often amaze us with their knowledge and ability on the internet. However, there are some dangers, which as parents, you can help protect your children from - if you know how.
The following interactive resource Know IT All for Parents is most helpful.
We cannot emphasize enough how important it is for you to be aware of your child’s online activities. We would strongly recommend that Parents & Carers read the guide to help keep our learners safe on the internet.
Lucy Ezra, Lead Teacher ICT