Aquinas College Prospectus 2011-2012

Nangreave Road · Stockport SK2 6TH

Telephone 0161 483 3237 · Fax 0161 487 4072

Email enquiries@aquinas.ac.uk · Website www.aquinas.ac.uk

All shall be well,and all shall be well,

and all manner of thingshall be well.

Lady Julian of Norwich

Aquinas is a successful and popular sixth form college with

an open access and non-selective admissions policy. Our students have excellent opportunities and the best possible support for achieving their potential.

This is a relaxed and friendly college with a sense of mutual respect, identity and purpose. We look forward to your contribution to our community.

Aquinas students are focussed, motivated, ambitious and ready to workWe do not have an academic selection policy. Potential students must be hard working and

determined to succeed. We expect them to demonstrate a commitment to personal development

and achievement in every endeavour.

Academic results are consistently very highAquinas has very high standards and expectations.

Our students take responsibility for their own work and

learning; we expect them to organise themselves and

to take a mature approach to their college careers.

85% of our students go to university each yearWe want our students to exceed their own expectations of what

is possible for the future. Careers advice and help with university

applications are central to our student support services.

Students are confident, informed and well prepared for the future

Courses to match all abilities and interestsWe have an exceptional range of academic and vocational courses

and our students are free to mix and match. Our timetable is written

after students have made their choices: options are not blocked

so we can offer courses tailored to individual needs. We update our

curriculum regularly and we are always open to suggestions for

new courses.

Superb facilities and resources in every departmentAquinas is a purpose built, state of the art college. The campus is bright and spacious

with excellent accommodation for teaching, learning and recreation.

Additional activities and experiences for enrichment and enjoymentMany important opportunities for having fun and socialising including sports, languages, Duke of

Edinburgh Award, performing and creative arts, charity and community work.

Aquinas students raise money to support children in IndiaThe Aquinas India Project supports children’s education through the charity Prem Dan.

Trips to work with these children are an annual event.

Everyone is treated as an individual at Aquinas

Comprehensive student support services and tutorial programmesWell established and effective care of all students is a priority. Student progress is closely monitored:

targets are negotiated, agreed and reviewed each term with continual improvement in mind.

Aquinas is a Catholic college for the communityThe Gospel values of freedom, justice and love inform all our work. Our college chaplain

oganises a variety of activities including social trips, retreats and fundraising events

as well as a drop-in spiritual support service for students.

The chapel is always open for prayer and reflection

Stop and think!

Before you choose what to study ask yourself: what are you good at? What do you enjoy doing? What do you want to do when you leave?

Don’t be shy – talk to friends, family, other students and teachers. Do some research, come to our Open Evenings and talk to us.

Nangreave Road · Stockport SK2 6TH

Telephone 0161 483 3237 · Fax 0161 487 4072

Email enquiries@aquinas.ac.uk · Website www.aquinas.ac.uk