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Young people inspired at information evening

Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16. Around 100 young people and their families were welcomed by Principal Christian Down and other staff, who updated them on plans for the school's opening, which is well on track for September. Not only did the visitors get a gu
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Published: 24 May 2013 at 15:30:48

Adult Learner Fair to return in June

City College held its first Adult Learner Fair of 2013 last weekend to great acclaim. Hundreds of people attended the event as the college opened its doors and encouraged adults to think about improving their skills for work or for pleasure. Visitors got the chance to see the college's facilities, find out more about courses and benefit from free careers guidance. In addition, more in
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 12:02:52

Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16. The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the college's A and B blocks to wait for things to go bump in the night. The spooky stopover, organised by Julie Burrows, City College Coordinator for Level 3 Hairdressing and run by
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 12:21:32

Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition. The three talented youngsters are taking part in SkillBuild - the UK's largest multi-trade competition. The competition, which is managed by CITB, the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Boa
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 13:54:02

Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance in education at the prize presentation in April. While at City College, Rebecca applied to be a mental health nurse and began working in a care home for people with dementi
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Published: 17 May 2013 at 12:11:45

College’s cross-cultural trip to China

City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit. Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principal Mr Ghumiao Zhu, who visited Southampton earlier this year. Mr Stanley joined other UK college principals in China for an exchange of ideas, educational visits around the
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Published: 14 May 2013 at 12:24:04

Marine Breakfast event

The South's marine businesses met for a voyage of discovery when City College and Business Solent hosted an event focusing on the marine industry. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by catering students in the Aspire Restaurant, guests listened to Natalie Desty, of the Marine and Shipping Division at Matchtech Group Plc, present her research findings on the skills shortage that exists i
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Published: 14 May 2013 at 12:40:50

Mayors Visit

A group of hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our work at City College and that we need to keep telling everyone about all the wonderful things we have on offer". The group had a tour of the main reception room and were shown
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 09:17:23

Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May. A seasonal menu of asparagus or ham terrine, ballotine of chicken with herb, onion and pistachio stuffing and summer pudding with chantilly cream and fruit coulis, was prepared and served by the ta
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 11:28:44

University challenge for pupils

Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3. Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gurus, including solicitors, accountants and bankers, as well as career experts from Southampton General Hospital, Hampshire Police and the University of Southampton. The 'M
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Published: 07 May 2013 at 10:18:16

Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London. Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders above the rest as she was one of five winners of the Wella Xposure regional heats and has now been put forward for the national finals, to be held on June 6. The budding stylist
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Published: 30 April 2013 at 10:36:17

College's off the wall eco-demo

City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills. The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction technology will help students understand the skills they will need as Southampton aims to become a greener city and reduce carbon emissions further. Organised with the support
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Published: 23 April 2013 at 16:55:31

Marine Breakfast event

The South's marine businesses met for a voyage of discovery when City College and Business Solent hosted an event focusing on the marine industry. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by catering students in the Aspire Restaurant, guests listened to Natalie Desty, of the Marine and Shipping Division at Matchtech Group Plc, present her research findings on the skills shortage that exists i
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 14:40:40

Meet the Experts from Capita

City College in partnership with Capita held our first ever 'Meet the Experts' session in the hub on Monday 4th February from 1 - 3.30 pm. City College students were given the unique chance to discuss and get advice on different vocational areas from 11 experts who all work at Capita in Southampton. The team from Capita kindly gave up their time to pass on their knowledge and experience to the
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Published: 06 February 2013 at 09:53:32

New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton. She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 13/14. Ms Stannard said she was looking forward to building on the "fantastic transformation" that Ms Noble had made
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Published: 16 April 2013 at 09:48:25

Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education. Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and their children a "real choice" when it comes to education on the island. The Isle of Wight Studio School will cater for up to 300 14 to 19-year-olds when it opens from its spe
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Published: 10 April 2013 at 11:26:31

IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood. Both students were selected by their Tutor, Luchiya Wyer for the project and undertook the website development as part of their course and also to gain work experience within the IT sec
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Published: 28 March 2013 at 14:35:41

Construction students pick up their tools for Industry Week

Construction students picked up their tools to compete in City College’s annual Construction Challenge as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Six teams of students from the craft areas of bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, and heating and ventilation, worked together to produce a set structure from supplied designs. The teams were supervised by Level Three Professiona
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Published: 19 March 2013 at 10:27:59

City College’s Principal role in shadowing scheme

City College Southampton has welcomed the Principal of a large college in China to take part in the Principal Shadowing programme. Mr Ghumiao Zhu will be visiting a number of the South's most prominent industries, attractions and events during his 10 day stay, including Southampton Docks, the Sea City Museum, the Mayflower Theatre, the Ford plant and Beaulieu Motor Museum. As a guest of Li
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Published: 14 March 2013 at 09:04:02

 

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