Spring 2013 Edition of 'Pulse,' Holyhead's Termly Magazine

Welcome to the new edition of Holyhead’s famous Pulse Magazine. This is the second of three editions produced every academic year and once again it is packed with news of the activities students and staff have been involved in over the Spring Term 2013.

Highlights in this issue include news of our many sporting achievements this term, updates on all College activities and a report from the Year 11 visit to Malmaison in Birmingham. There is also a photo montage of Holyhead’s performance of Bugsy Malone which was an extremely successful show and demonstrated the depth of talent for Performing Arts that we have at the school.

There is also important news of two forthcoming events. The first is our annual Presentation Evening on 1st May 2013. This year we are staging the ceremony away from school at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham City Centre. A splendid night is guaranteed for all attending. The second event is the Year 11 Challenge. Last year many of our Year 11 students took part in The Challenge during the summer holidays immediately following their GCSE examinations. The opportunity to participate this summer is there once again for our students and I recommend the experience wholeheartedly.

Unfortunately this magazine has been published too late for news of the Holyhead Big Band’s trip to Vienna that took place during the Easter holiday. Look out for the summer edition for full details of this record breaking tour!

Finally, may I take the opportunity to wish all students preparing for external examinations the best of luck in the weeks ahead. I am looking forward to news of fantastic success in the summer holidays this year.

Martin Bayliss
Principal

April 2013

Pulse Magazine
Thursday 20 Jun 2013
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AS courses (including Applied A-levels) – a minimum of an average points score of 40 (to include English and Mathematics at a minimum of GCSE grade C) and a grade B in chosen subject, e.g. English A-level requires a grade B at GCSE. See ‘Admission Criteria’ document for further information


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Dress Code and Financial Support

All students are welcome to apply for a bursary (eligibility dependent on individual circumstances). Smart business wear must be worn at all times to conform to the highest standards found in the modern workplace. This will comprise of suits, shirts/blouses and ties.

Student Support

You will be supported and guided in your studies by having access to:
• a personal tutor
• regular monitoring and target setting meetings
• subject specialist support
• information, advice and guidance to support university and job applications
• a fully supportive Head of Sixth Form and continual support from the Sixth Form Administrator
• There is an ‘Oxbridge’ group for students who have the desire and ability to apply to Oxford or Cambridge University – further information available on request.

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