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Student Profile:
TOM, from Weaverham - studying Physics, History, Chemistry, Maths
"I really enjoy my subjects at Sir John Deane’s College, but I enjoy Physics the most. It covers such a wide range of topics and has very knowledgeable teachers. My favourite topic is Quantum as it is interesting and in depth. If you enjoy learning about how the world works you should take Physics!"
TOM, from Weaverham - studying Physics, History, Chemistry, Maths
"I really enjoy my subjects at Sir John Deane’s College, but I enjoy Physics the most. It covers such a wide range of topics and has very knowledgeable teachers. My favourite topic is Quantum as it is interesting and in depth. If you enjoy learning about how the world works you should take Physics!"
Financial Issues
College Fund
When you enrol at the College, we will ask you to contribute £30 to the College Fund. This is a voluntary contribution that is used to help support activities such as team sports, music and drama productions and other enrichment activities that we may not otherwise be able to fund to the same extent.
Foundation Governors’ Fund
Students who are, for example, doing a year of voluntary service between College and University or who are competing at national or international level in sport may apply for a grant to the Principal who will put their application to the Foundation Governors, who administer the charitable trust that owns the College grounds and buildings.
Policy on Charging for Activities
As you will have seen, the College offers you the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities to support your examination courses and your leisure interests. These include fieldwork, visits, sports fixtures, etc. Although the College often subsidises the cost of these activities from the College Fund, you will have to find the rest of the money yourself. We recognise that this may prove a burden to some families who may have financial difficulties, and you or your parents should discuss the help you need in meeting the costs of trips, etc. with Ms Roisin Dunn, Assistant Principal (Student Services).
Other Financial Assistance to Students
Particularly given the withdrawal of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) we realise that there are other costs involved in remaining in full-time education and the College expects to have limited funds from its allocation of the 16-19 Bursary Fund to support students in meeting these costs.
If your family is in receipt of benefits or on a low income, you may be eligible for financial assistance with the cost of books and equipment, transport, meals at College or educational visits.
Full details are available on request and will also be issued with our Welcome Pack. You may also be entitled to help with home to College transport from your Local Authority, although this support is currently under review. Contact details can be found in the section on Home to College Transport.
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