Key Dates

Term dates

Academic Year 2010 - 2011
Autumn Term 2010 74 days				Spring Term 2011 69 days				Summer Term 2011 49 days
First Day	Half Term	Last Day		First Day	Half Term	Last Day		First Day	Half Term	Last Day
Tuesday 31 August	Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October inclusive	Friday 17 December		Tuesday 4 January	Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February inclusive	Friday 15 April		Tuesday 3 May	Monday 30 May to Friday 03 June inclusive	Friday 15 July

NB. A2 students return to college on Monday 6 September 2010

Results day

A-level results : Thursday August 19th 2010 from 10.00 am
AS results : Thursday August 19th 2010 from 1.30pm

New parents evenings

This aimed at parents who have a son or daughter studying here at Greenhead for the first time and explains our monitoring, tutor and student support systems. The evening is usually very busy so parents only please.
Tuesday 29 September 2009, 7.30pm

Parents evenings

AS/A2 parents evening	A - G	from 6.00pm	Thursday 19 November 2009
AS/A2 parents evening	H - O	from 6.00pm	Tuesday 24 November 2009
AS/A2 parents evening	P - Z	from 6.00pm	Monday 30 November 2009
AS parents evening	A - K	from 6.00pm	Monday 22 March 2010
AS parents evening	L - Z	from 6.00pm	Thursday 18 March 2010

Past student reunion and prize giving (For recent leavers)

Thursday 17 December 2009 - This is an opportunity to meet up with friends who left last year. You may wish to post a message on our alumni bulletin board.

Open evenings 2010 (prospective students and parents)

A chance to visit this highly popular Sixth-form College on:

• MONDAY 18 JANUARY 6.15pm - 9.00pm
• WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 4.15pm - 7.00pm or
• WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY 6.15pm - 9.00pm

There will be two oppportunities to listen to a talk from the Principal during the evening.
Extra free parking for Open Evenings in Princess Royal car park, Greenhead Road.
It is strongly recommended that you attend an open evening before completing your application form.

Closing date for new student applications

Friday 12 February 2010

Please see 'How to apply to Greenhead College' for more information

What happens after you have received an offer in 2010?

By the Easter holiday	By this date you should have heard whether or not you have been successful in securing a conditional offer. You must return the reply slip by the given date to confirm your acceptance.
Monday, 16 August	Welcome pack sent to home address (by 2nd class post) with information regarding start of term on Tuesday, 31 August.
Tuesday, 31 August	You will have been given a time to report to College in the pack sent on the 16 August. It is very important that you bring the following items with you: Your official examination results slip(s) EMA students to bring Agreement A book of postage stamps A black pen £7 for student union membership and card £25 for the Alton Towers trip, if you wish to go (cheque payable to Greenhead College) An emergency contact number for your parent/guardian Completed questionnaires/forms etc from the 16 August pack The process of starting to sort out your course and your personal tutor, as well as your timetable, will probably take about two hours on this first day.
Wednesday, 01 September at 9.40am	We will be helping you to get to know the geography of the College and outlining College procedures, as well as finalising details for teaching to begin on Friday, 03 September.
Thursday, 02 September	Optional trip to Alton Towers organised by the Senior Students.
Friday, 03 September	First day of teaching for first year students.

Employment and Gap Year Fair

The Employment and Gap Year Fair will take place on Thursday, 25th February 2010 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm in the Main Hall and Reading Room. The Fair is an ideal opportunity for students and their parents/guardians to see what is available at the end of the A2 year for those who may not wish to embark on a full-time degree course.
It will be very useful for A1s who are currently researching all options at 18 and for A2s who have not applied to university or college.

Higher Education evening

For parents of our first year students. This evening offers the latest information to help parents prepare for and support their sons and daughters who will be applying to university next year.
Thursday 29 April 2010. If you missed this presentation you can view the notes here and follow this link for the official student finance website - Student Finance England.