Early years student qualifies as swimming coach
Published: 12-03-2020
A local student is celebrating after becoming qualified to teach children how to swim. Children, Schools and Families student at Cornwall College Saltash, Shannon Bowden, achieved STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming. Shannon, who is currently studying Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Workforce, said she is “extremely proud” of what she has achieved. […]
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Scrap metal donations raise money for hospice
Published: 09-03-2020
Scrap metal donations by St Austell-based engineering students are helping to raise money for charity. The Cornwall College St Austell learners are working with local resident, Peter Sweet, to help raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Peter has so far raised over £32,000 since he started in 2008, by collecting scrap metal from […]
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Students’ Mission to Mars
Published: 05-03-2020
Students in Cornwall have enjoyed an out of this world experience as they grappled with a Mars Rover. Completed over the space of a week, the Mission to Mars Work Experience run by Software Cornwall gave Level 3 IT students at Cornwall College St Austell an opportunity to engage with software development in a meaningful […]
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‘Multi-sensory’ music and food event for Keay Theatre
Published: 04-03-2020
An event combining elements of photography, film, food and musical improvisation is coming to the Keay Theatre in St Austell. Entitled ‘CO17’, the evening of music set to photography and film will take place on Wednesday March 11th from 7.30pm till 9.00pm. Delivered as a collaboration between music and photography students from Cornwall College St […]
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Event to reveal exceptional opportunities for students
Published: 02-03-2020
Students in Cornwall and those looking to return to education are being urged to explore the incredible new facilities and wide range of courses at Cornwall College St Austell. The College is opening its doors to prospective students on Saturday 14th March between 10am and 12pm, where everyone is welcome to explore the campus and […]
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Nothing ordinary about students’ Ordinalia performance
A group of innovative student actors have taken their passion for theatre to the stage at a prestigious drama showcase event. The young actors, all studying with Cornwall College St Austell’s Launch Theatre & Performance Company, were given the amazing opportunity to host a secondary drama showcase entitled ‘Out of the Ordinalia’ at Falmouth University. […]
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Future careers in marine, zoology and surfing mapped out at advice event
Those looking to realise their dream careers working in the areas of zoology, animal management, marine conservation or surf science, are getting the opportunity to explore the courses available on their doorstep. Cornwall College Newquay is opening its doors to prospective students on Saturday 14th March between 10am and midday, where everyone is welcome to […]
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Taste of European food cultures for catering students
Published: 26-02-2020
A group of local students have been getting an insight into different European food cultures. Professional Cookery students at Cornwall College St Austell have delved into gastronomy and the different cultures seen in Germany, Greece and Italy. Students each chose a country to base their research on before looking into several aspects that have influenced […]
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Day in the life as a college student for school kids
Published: 25-02-2020
More than 250 Year 10 students from Poltair, Brannel and Sir James Smith schools enjoyed learning about life as a college student. They attended an experience day at Cornwall College St Austell where they chose sessions reflecting their study interests including acting, art & design, catering & hospitality, childcare, construction, dance, engineering, hairdressing beauty & […]
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College welcomes celebrated musician to teaching team
Published: 24-02-2020
A new lecturer at Cornwall College St Austell is certainly hitting the right notes with music students. David A Jaycock is a Cornish guitarist, composer and arranger whose music sits within the folk and experimental-psych-folk genres. He received critical acclaim in the national music press as well as continued airplay on BBC and independent radio […]
