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End of Year Outdoor Screening of Grease!
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Success for Worthing College at AOC National Championships
Worthing College had 23 students qualify for the AOC National Championships held at Nottingham University last weekend representing the South East in women’s football, women’s rugby and tennis. They competed all weekend against the other 8 regions producing some great performances and results.
Our tennis players were outstanding throughout the whole weekend. Apprentice, Helen Skingley, and student, Ryan Young, were a formidable pairing in the mixed doubles and teamed up well with the other players from Peter Symonds to make up the South East team. They did not lose a match and came away as Gold Medal winners, a brilliant achievement.
The women’s footballers were defending their Silver Medal from last year and had a mixed weekend of results. They had some great wins but some losses as well to finish 5th overall, student, Beth Roe, was outstanding for Worthing College.
The women’s rugby players had some great results winning 50-0 in one game but lost to a quality Welsh team and after a couple of injuries they finished 4th overall.
A great weekend was had by everyone and the South East won the Wilkinson Sword trophy as the winning region overall.
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Exciting STEM Festival week at Worthing College
We welcomed both local primary and secondary schools to the college this week for a three day STEM Festival in conjunction with Chichester University. It's been a fun packed week filled with exciting activities, talks and CPD events. Our students even got the opportunity to get involved, by helping out and finding out more about Primary Teaching. Clickfor a full report.
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In Memory of Mark Sambrook
It is with the greatest of sadness that staff and students have been informed of the heartbreaking news of the death of our colleague and friend, Mark Sambrook, following a period of ill-health. The whole community at Worthing College sends out to his family and friends, our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy.
A book of condolence has been set up in the College Reception for staff and students past and present to share their condolences with Mark's family.
Mark will be deeply missed, leaving behindthe many fond memories we have of him.Mark joined the college back in 2004 teaching Sport and Physical Education having previously taught at Worthing High School and Steyning Grammar. Over the years he will have worked with countless students and staff and I am sure they will all look back fondly on a kind, courteous and most gentle man.
It was a privilege to know and work alongside him.RIP Mark Sambrook
4th June 1958 - 9th May 2017
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Steven Foden appointed as Vice Principal
The Governors of Worthing College announced today the appointment of their new Vice Principal.
Paul Amoo, Chair of Governors, who chaired the selection panel, said, “I am delighted to announce that Steven Foden has been appointed as the permanent Vice Principal of the College. As he is currently Interim Vice Principal his appointment takes effect immediately. This appointment means the leadership of the college, from a governance and management perspective is now in a strong position to take the college forward to reach its goal of becoming an outstanding educational establishment.”
Steven in response to his appointment said “I am thrilled and very excited to have been given the responsibility that comes with being the Vice Principal of Worthing College. I’m relishing the opportunity to work with Paul Riley our Principal and all the staff and students to create an exciting and dynamic place to work and study”
Chair of the College’s Corporation, Paul Amoo, commented: The Governors want to take this opportunity to state their continued commitment to robustly support and challenge the senior leadership team, holding them to account for the progress we need to make to be an outstanding organisation. By doing so, both students and staff will benefit from a college ethos that is ambitious,innovative, and supportive”
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Year 12 BTEC Progression Morning
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Welcoming visitors from Holland
Worthing College welcomed 120 coaches and players from The Dukes Rugby Club, Holland on May 5th as part of their end of season tour. Staff and students from Worthing College were honoured to support the planning and organisation of the tour, while also hosting the players ranging from U8s to U18s. Training was complimented with an American style BBQ on the terrace, where coaches and players were able to ask questions about the college and opportunities for academic and rugby progression.
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Rare apprenticeship secured through work experience for student Gabrielle
One of our fast track students ,Gabrielle George, has recently secured a very rare apprenticeship with Sussex Police. Here's her story:
"A couple months ago I did my work experience with Sussex Police as part of the BTEC Applied Law Fast Track Course. I undertook a variety of roles, including being out on response, dealing with evidence, working within police HQ, aiding in investigations and signing people in for bail. Once I had completed my work experience I decided that I would like to work for the police so I went home and applied for every job I could.
I soon got a reply from one, a secretarial job, where they stated that I did not have the correct qualifications to carry out that role, however they did draw my attention to a secretarial apprentice position which I did qualify for. They invited me for an interview, at which I spoke about doing my work experience at Brighton's John St Station. I was successful and am looking forward to starting with Sussex Police shortly.
I believe my success is down to my work experience, which is something the college actively support as part of the course. It definitely enabled me to gain experience within the police and learn about their systems which was, I believe, instrumental in me securing the apprenticeship."
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Work experience develops new skills for Media students
Former Student, Jonathan Brooks, approached Worthing College with a fantastic opportunity offering students work experience with his company United Magic Studios.Media students, Sayna Araghi and Sydney Goddard, were the lucky ones and here's Sayne's overview of how she got on:
"During the past few months of working within United Magic Studios I have learnt lots of new skills in video editing, filming, tech usage and even handling client based projects. The team allowed me to help out on shoots on a massive scale, from projects that are purely based on concept building and video testing, to larger client based work such as my involvement with theVitality Brighton Half Marathon, creating behind the scenes promotional videos.
Overall my knowledge on media and client work has definitely increased and I have much more experience working on various types of briefs. In the future I hope to create my own channel / website and build my portfolio through creating different video pieces, slowly working my way into the industry as a cinematographer."
Jonathan commented, "Over the past 6 months, students, Sayna and Sydney, have developed multiple skills within video production and have become more confident filmmakers because of it. They have both shown exceptional creativity and eagerness to learn new techniques that they can now use within their own projects.
It’s a shame I only have them in on Tuesdays as they miss out on a lot of fun shoots. We’ll see if they want to work more in the summer holidays."
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5 STAR Awards - voting now open!
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W1 Magazine Issue 3 Exclusive Online Preview
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Open Event Tuesday 6th June 4pm-6pm
Still time to apply!Join us at our Open Event on Tuesday 6th June 4pm-6pm and find out what it's like to be a student here at Worthing College. You can discuss course queries, look around our fantastic building and there will even be the opportunity to have on the spot interviews on the night.
If you have already applied with us this is your chance to take another look around the building or discuss any questions you have about your offer.
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General Election Question Time
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Chemistree oh Chemistree
Chemistry has a typically cool scientific approach when it comes to showing some Christmas spirit.
They have fashioned a Christmas Tree (we call it a Chemistree) using retort stands and clamps and then decorated it with round bottomed flasks filled with coloured chemical solutions, and home-grown crystal ornaments. And why the mole instead of the traditional star or fairy on top of the tree? It's based on an amount – a mole is the number of atoms in 12 grams of carbon. Ahh bless!
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Work Store Awards 24th May 2017
Each year we are amazed at what our students achieve on top of their study programmes and the Work Store Awards is our way to celebrate and congratulate some of those achievements.
To achieve a Work Store Award, a student must have completed a work placement or be volunteering over a longer period, they will have kept a reflective diary and received graded feedback from the organisation involved. There are three standard awards available at Bronze, Silver and Gold and these are awarded against strict criteria depending on the length of the placement and the standards achieved in the grading given by the organisation.
Alongside the Work Store Awards, students are also able to earn awards from outside organisations, for community and voluntary work undertaken in their own time such as The Lions International Award and OUTSET youth voluntary awards.
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End Of Year Celebrations
What a glorious day at Worthing College on Thursday 25th May 2017. Lots going on for our end of year celebrations, including our STAR Awards, BBQ and Outdoor Cinema!
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Rare Job Secured for Student Isabel
Congratulations to student, Isabel Brunning, who was recently appointed as a Business Administrator within a Law firm. Here's her story:
'I was coming close to finishing the BTEC applied Law Fast Track when my teacher, Sam, informed me of a potential position at a Law firm in Hove that she had been asked for applicants for.
I have been interested in undertaking the Legal Executive (CILEX) course at Chichester for some time and for this you need to secure qualifying employment, something that can be really hard to find. With Sam’s support I sent off my application and was really pleased to be called in for an interview.
It was great to hear they were supportive of future studies in the legal area. I think the work I completed in the Applied Law BTEC really gave me an edge, and I found out a few days later that I had got the job and I am due to start in June!'
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Visual Arts and Media Summer Exhibition
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Worthing College alumni win prestigious Peter Vaughan Scholarship
Awarded on an annual basis, the Peter Vaughan Memorial Scholarship is designed to encourage aspiration and success in progression to a Russell Group University amongst Worthing College students who are part of its ‘First Generation’ scholars, whose parent/s have not accessed a university education.
The Vaughan family have previously awarded former students, Jacob Pennels and Isaac Daughtrey the scholarship, which you can read more about here.
We are pleased to announce the latest winners of the Peter Vaughan Memorial Scholarship are
former Worthing College students Sakib Khahar (picture right), currently studying Computer Science at Southampton University and Fariha Chowdhury, currently studying Psychology at Queen Mary University, London. They each receive £500 in this academic year and another £250 each in September 2018 when they start their final year at university. They will also benefit from a business mentor and work experience opportunities to be facilitated by the Vaughan family, who have a wide mix of connections in the business community across many industry sectors all over the world.
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Academy of Sport Awards Evening 2017
A fantastic evening at the Academy of Sport Awards on Friday 26th May 2017. It was great to celebrate the achievements of the Academy students. Winners included, from each team, a Players Player and a Coaches Player. Other Awards on the night included, Fund Raiser of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year for Women's Football, Outstanding Achievement at the AOC National Championships, Sports Person of the Year and finally, Team of the Year!
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