Achieving Through Caring   Fowey Community College Community EDUCATION "Fowey is a 'Community College'. We believe that education in its broadest sense is a lifelong process and we welcome all members of the community to 'their school' with warmth and openness". Dr. W.P. Leach. We have many links with individuals, clubs, societies, churches and other organisations which make up the community. Our involvement begins with the pre-school Playgroup, then embraces cubs, scouts, a youth club, various sports clubs, churches, charitable institutions, evening classes, a summer school and culminates in a senior citizens' luncheon club. The college publishes, five times a year, a community magazine - 'Connect' - which carries news about both school and community events to around 7,000 houses throughout the area. Playgroup Youth Club Charity Fund Raising Evening Classes Summer School Arts Festival Senior Citizens Luncheon Club PLAYGROUP The pre-school playgroup, staffed by fully qualified playgroup leaders is attended by about thirty 3-5 year olds, five mornings a week, in a separate unit within the college grounds. The mother and toddler group operates one afternoon per week. Many Pupils from Years 10 and 11 visit the playgroup to assist the leaders and work with the young children, as part of their Child Development course. In technology, senior pupils planned, designed and made toys and a play area, for toddlers at a local Health Centre. EVENING CLASSES Adult and Continuing Education Classes are run under the auspices of ACE and operate each year. Evening classes which take place at the College include: ACE contact:     YOUTH CLUB The Fowey Youth Club is the only Youth Club operating on school premises within Cornwall. Two fully trained Youth leaders lead a programme of activities for young people within the area, every Friday evening. Youth Leaders:     FOWEY CRICKET The college has a unique (within Cornwall) relationship with the local Cricket Club who prepare the wicket and assist with coaching while we, for our part, maintain the outfield. A brand new pavilion, with changing and shower facilities, a kitchen, bar and balcony has only recently been completed. This will be of immense value both to the college and the local Cricket teams, a facility of which all can be justly proud. Fowey Cricket Club for further information regarding membership please contact the Chairman of the Cricket Club. Fowey Cricket Club Chairman: Mr E. Leverton Address: 77 Warwick Orchard Close Honicknowle Plymouth PL5 3NZ Tel: 01752 774188 CHARITY WEEK Every year, during the Spring, all students and staff of the college work itogether to raise money for a charity which is democratically selected by the pupils. During breaks, lunchtimes and after school, a variety of fund raising activities take place; these include a non uniform day, a prefect slave auction, a pop concert, a sponsored walk, a gunge tank and an assortment of other fun events Recent causes have included: 1987 Renal Dialysis Unit £4044 1988 Air Ambulance £4588 1989 Multiple Sclerosis £3488 1990 Centre Point Project for the Homeless £4005 1991 Leukaemia Research £4644 1992 1993 Treliske Babycare Unit £5398 1994 Oncology Unit £5305 1995 Cornwall First Air Ambulance £5412 1996 Cancer & Leukaemia In Children £5882 1997 Cancer Research £ In addition many other causes have been supported e.g. Comic Relief, Blue Peter Appeal for Romania, R.N.L.I., Poppy Day etc.. The total for charity over the last 10 years amounts to £ SUMMER SCHOOL In August the college operates a week long summer school, involving a wide range of activities for the young people within the area. Activities include:     ARTS FESTIVAL       LUNCHEON CLUB The Senior Citizens Luncheon Club is operated and hosted, every Friday, by Year 10 pupils. It caters for almost 350 people, from all over the catchement area. they are transported into the college at about 12.30 p.m., served with a three course meal and then looked after and entertained in our purpose built community room. Many of these people have become real friends and we often see them at other functions held at the college. At Christmas time, the college and the Fowey River Lions work together to provide Christmas lunches and entertainment specially for the occasion. Senior citizens from all over the area are transported to the college and looked after for the entire afternoon.