Moorhead = Accrington Academy - Page 2

flashy · 04-04-2008, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Romps

Accrington Academy Principal :: United Learning Trust

wow that looks wicked Romps, so is it definately going to become a sixth form too?

slinky · 04-04-2008, 18:37

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Originally Posted by flashytart

wow that looks wicked Romps, so is it definately going to become a sixth form too?

Yeah September 2009

Nickelson · 04-04-2008, 18:57

Yeah in 2009, all year the surveyors, how been checking the grounds out for a sutible site. Wish they could make it for september then i might go, then again i think i will miss it

. Got my places sorted fingers crossed.

rishtonette · 05-09-2008, 16:25

whats your sons name? ill keep an eye out for him x

loubii-x · 09-10-2008, 19:31

I go accrington Academy, it's quite good, although i prefer moorhead because it is not as strict, hehe, but i suppose they have to be strict to make sure that everything goes right!! accington academy is actually amazin school, ACCY ACADEMY RULES!!!!!

loubii-x · 09-10-2008, 19:33

Also there has been rumors going round that they are trialing some pupils with laptops to see if there grades are better and if they are then everyone gets one, not definate but a rumour

Eric · 09-10-2008, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Lilly

I wonder why Moorhead have been permitted to have a sixth form when not too long ago, St Christopher's revealed plans to open a sixth form and there was a lot of opposition and it didn't happen?

Why is there an opposition to a sixth form?

Benipete · 09-10-2008, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Eric

Why is there an opposition to a sixth form?

No Cresh

Lilly · 09-10-2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by Eric

Why is there an opposition to a sixth form?

The reasons given by those who were against St Christopher's opening a 6th form were that by offering such a facility in Hyndburn (something we did not have) we would take students away from Blackburn College and St Mary's college, Blackburn.

This would mean that these two colleges may not fill some courses and therefore possibly not be able to run them.

Why this should be taken into consideration I don't know. I would rather my children were able to study A levels in Hyndburn than have to travel to Blackburn.

For some reason Moorhead (Accrington Academy) was not met with the same opposition.

Why, I don't know.

Neil · 09-10-2008, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Lilly

For some reason Moorhead (Accrington Academy) was not met with the same opposition.

Why, I don't know.

Don't forget the change on leaving age. Our kids have to stay in education now until they are 18. If Accrington does not provide several 6th form facilities where will all our children go at 16?

Why Moorhead would get it anyway is another mystery.

Eric · 10-10-2008, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Benipete

No Cresh

What is a "Cresh"

Eric · 10-10-2008, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Lilly

The reasons given by those who were against St Christopher's opening a 6th form were that by offering such a facility in Hyndburn (something we did not have) we would take students away from Blackburn College and St Mary's college, Blackburn.

This would mean that these two colleges may not fill some courses and therefore possibly not be able to run them.

Why this should be taken into consideration I don't know. I would rather my children were able to study A levels in Hyndburn than have to travel to Blackburn.

For some reason Moorhead (Accrington Academy) was not met with the same opposition.

Why, I don't know.

Thanx ... that clarifies it some.

blazey · 10-10-2008, 19:55

I personally think Sixth Forms at school are a bad idea as they take away pupils from the local colleges, which then lose money and have to start cutting back on expenditures in other government funded courses which aren't as popular but integrate other types of student into the education system such as mature learners and part time learners such a young mums.

Caz · 10-10-2008, 20:27

From what I can gather, Accy college is mainly vocational anyway. You can do degrees there I know. But they stopped doing A levels in most subjects while I was there a few years ago. (I stand to be corrected as I know things change quickly lol!)

Don't think it matters whether it's Accy Ross or Moorhead as long as they have the opportunity to do it in Hyndburn.
My 2 couldn't study A levels in Accy and had no choice but to go to Blackburn...and they chose St Mary's as opposed to Blackburn college, as the better option.

Given the choice they would have preferred to stay local and go straight on from year 11 and study there.

Benipete · 10-10-2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Eric

What is a "Cresh"

Sorry Eric spelled it wrong (creche)