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Victoria Hill, EX22 6JD, UK Holsworthy +44 (0)1409 253430
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| Welcome!!!
Holsworthy Community College is the vibrant, successful centre of learning
for a large rural area of beautiful North Devon with fourteen feeder primary
schools. The College community is totally inclusive and we welcome links
with the whole spectrum, from the very young to older members attending
adult education classes. We are very proud of all our achievements in this
learning community and aim for excellence in everything we do.
The College is a Community mixed comprehensive, 11 — 16 day school.
Devon County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services Directorate
has responsibility for Youth Services in the Holsworthy catchment area and
the Adult and Community Services Directorate for Adult Education. |
| This educational community seeks to provide a happy
and stable environment in which all who are part of it
can be helped to develop their full potential. We seek
to develop respect for, and the understanding of self,
other people and the environment. We believe we are
here to learn and that learning is fundamental to our
development
- munity of pupils, parents, teaching staff and support staff
recognise the value of learning and is committed to ensure that each of
us has the opportunity to develop our strengths.
- We shall respect each other and other's views.
- We aim to develop
understanding of ourselves, other people and our environment.
- We recognise that the world is changing fast and that we have a
responsibility to prepare youngsters with the relevant skills for
adulthood.
- We shall challenge young people to fulfil their potential through positive
involvement in a challenging and stimulating environment.
- We shall provide a caring environment where young people are able to
develop and work as members of a community.
- We will work with the
local community and develop close links between the College and the
area which it serves and to encourage all young people to recognise
their present and future responsibilities.
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| Our curriculum is constructed on the following principles:
- Breadth and Balance
- Relevance
- Equality of Access
- Preparation for Adult Life
- Legality
- Best Value
- Motivation
It comprises every aspect of your child’s educational experience including a
wide range of activities outside the classroom, and the spiritual, moral,
cultural and social aspects of life in College. We will build on the
foundations laid in Primary years and are committed to adding value to the
standards expected of your child. |
| The College has been awarded the Sportsmark Award in recognition of its
commitment to Physical Education. There are excellent sports facilities
including a new floodlit Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), extensive playing
fields, a modern Sports Hall, Fitness Suite and the use of a heated indoor
swimming pool adjoining the Sports Hall. |
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