Prospective Parents
We try to give prospective parents as much information as we can about what your son/daughter can expect at Godalming and how the application process works.
College Events
Our Open Evening in July is for year 10s. It’s a great opportunity visit the whole campus, get advice and information about the different courses we offer, see the extensive resources and most importantly, talk to students about what they think of sixth form life at Godalming.
During the year there are performing arts events, including music concerts, drama and dance productions. Together with our annual arts festival in the summer term, these events give prospective students and their families the chance to see some of our study programmes and the enrichment activities in action.
The College interview
Once your son/daughter has received an acknowledgement of their application to Godalming we arrange a date for them to come along for a short interview (approximately 20 minutes) with a senior staff member. We like to talk to students about their interests and will also ask them about any specific learning support requirements they might have - these will not influence whether, or not, your son/daughter is offered a place at Godalming but tells us what support to put in place to enable them to succeed on their course. At the end of the interview the provisional subjects/courses will be checked and later confirmed in writing. A final decision can be made at enrolment once GCSE/level 2 results have been received. During the interview there is a waiting area available for parents.
Enrolment / Term Dates
Your son/daughter will receive an individual invitation to attend College enrolment which is held at the beginning of September. It is very important that they attend in order to confirm their courses for the next academic year. Other Important Dates that you might be interested in are highlighted on this website.
The College General Fund
To enhance the quality of education that we offer our students, all parents are invited to contribute to the General Fund. This Fund helps the College to provide essential books and materials without further charge; it also helps pay for additional computer software, sports equipment, journals and newspapers. Contributions to the General Fund are voluntary and full details are sent out in enrolment packs.
The Student Contract
When a student enrols they are expected to sign a Student Contract with the College to say they agree to:
- Attend lessons, tutorials and timetabled commitments and to be punctual meeting all these commitments;
- Produce work, which reflects their best efforts and is of the highest possible standard of which they are capable;
- Complete all pieces of work set by the specified deadlines;
- Behave in a courteous, considerate and responsible manner at all times, respecting the needs and rights of others whether staff or students at the College or members of the local community.
