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Open Evening 2024

We are pleased to invite the families of the rising year 9s (this year's Year 8s) and potential Sixth Form candidates to join us for our open evening on Thursday, September 26th. Our student guides will be happy to show you around the site and talk about their experience of studying at Frome College. All our subjects will be represented on the evening, with teaching staff on hand for questions and demonstrations. The Open Evening runs from 5.30pm to 8.00pm, with a welcome from our Principal, Emma Reynolds, 5.30 pm, 6.15 pm and 7 pm, in the Merlin Theatre for our rising year 9 families, and in Futures for our rising year 12s with Head of Sixth Form, Andrew Davies, at 5.45pm 6.30pm and 7.15pm.
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GCSE & BTEC Results

We are delighted to report our exceptional exam results for our talented cohort of year 11 students; this year group have made such excellent progress over key stage four and contributed much to College life. We are very proud of each and every individual. In total 330 Frome College students sat 2715 examinations across 34 subjects and we are especially proud to report that a third of all students who studied Physics, Chemistry, Religion and Philosophy gained top levels of 7-9. Around a quarter of all students who studied Dance or Health and Social Care attained levels 7- 9 and a record 43% of all Drama students gained levels 7-9.
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A Level Results

Congratulations to everyone who has received exam results today, these qualifications represent a lot of hard work and determination from students, staff and families. We are very proud of all of you. In total 138 Frome College students sat 385 examinations across 37 subjects. Below are the percentages of grades with a comparison to 2023 in brackets: Percentage of A/A* grades 29% ( 24%) Percentage of A*/ B grades 58% ( 52%) Percentage of A*/ E grades 97% ( 98%) Despite the national media reporting a significant decrease in the numbers of students taking Arts and Humanities subjects, we are delighted to report that our numbers continue to increase and continue to be successful.
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AIM Talk No. 9 - embracing new cultures through travel

A huge thank you to Eleanor Hayes for delivering an insightful and engaging AIM talk earlier this week - our 9th one this year! Eleanor spoke dynamically about her extensive travels around the world and the invaluable transferable skills one can gain from living and learning in different countries. Her passion for exploration and cross-cultural experiences was truly inspiring. From adaptability and problem-solving to open-mindedness and resourcefulness, Eleanor highlighted how stepping outside your comfort zone while traveling can equip you with a versatile skill set applicable to all walks of life.
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Dragons Den Success for Design Technology

Our first ever Dragons Den event in Design Technology was a roaring success! Students formed teams to tackle 3 real-life design challenges related to our school site: Litter and recycling solutions Disabled access improvements for buildings Better signage for visually impaired students Over 6 weeks, the teams researched, designed, and modelled innovative ideas. They had to consider client needs, budgets, materials, and how their products could enhance life at our college. The event culminated in tense pitches to our "Dragons" judges as the teams sold their concepts Dragon's Den style!
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Cadet Inspection

The Frome College Cadet contingent have recently had their first inspection since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. The inspecting officer was Captain Benjamin Stafford of the Royal Navy, who travelled from Plymouth for the visit. During the inspection, Capt. Stafford led the cadets through drill exercises and handed out promotions to senior cadets.
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Eden Project Visit

Students from AIM and Earth House had an eye-opening visit to the Eden Project in Cornwall! 35 of them attended a workshop on climate change and sustainability. They explored practical steps in 4 areas: Things they can do (individual actions) Things they can learn (educating themselves) Things they can shop for (sustainable products) Things they can shout about (raising awareness) A key example from the Rainforest Biome: Palm oil production needs to be sustainable, avoiding deforestation that devastates people + biodiversity. After the workshop, they toured Eden's incredible Biomes and exhibits to see sustainability in action.
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Aspiring physicists have been given a taste of outer space!

Students taking Year 12 Physics had an out-of-this-world experience when a representative from the National Space Agency visited for a special masterclass. The visiting expert, Phil Lynch, provided hands-on training in cutting-edge space science topics including getting into space, astronomy, spectroscopy, and quantum physics. "It was an amazing opportunity for our students to learn directly from a top engineer working at the forefront of space exploration," said Peter Jones, Head of science. "Having access to real data from the National Space Agency brought these concepts to life in a way textbooks simply can't match." During the masterclass, students participated in interactive sessions analysing actual spectroscopic data from probes studying the atmospheres of exoplanets in other star systems. They also learned about the principles of quantum physics that underlie next-generation space technologies.
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