Summer art show features very best of future Cornish talent
Published: 21-05-2019
Lovers of the creative arts are being invited to attend a showcase of the very best of the next generation of Cornish creative talent. The annual end of year show for Art, Design and Photography at Cornwall College St Austell will include a variety of student’s final creative pieces. The range of artwork and installations […]
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St Austell boasts one of top UK catering colleges
Published: 20-05-2019
Cornwall College St Austell is celebrating cementing its status as one of the top catering colleges in the UK, with a Highly Commended AA College Rosette. The Cornwall College Group retained its three Centres of Excellence, one of only a few colleges in the UK to hold three, and Gold accreditation from the AA and […]
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Money for a good claws
Foundation Learning Students from St Austell completed the end of a ‘purrfect’ fundraiser with a visit from four-week-old kittens. Two student groups worked on a number of enterprise projects since September, making items and selling their products on campus; from decorated jars of sweets at Halloween to animal-themed gifts at Christmas. Student Tutor, Kirsty Robertson, […]
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Oxbridge awaits talented St Austell students
Published: 17-05-2019
Aspirational A-level students from Cornwall College have their sights set on Oxbridge as their university destination of choice. The students, who are currently in their final year of A-levels at Cornwall College St Austell, have received offers to study at the prestigious academic institutions following the successful completion of their upcoming exams. Head of Sixth […]
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Sylvia the therapy dog helps students
Published: 14-05-2019
Local students from Cornwall and Devon are benefitting from a very special therapy dog called Sylvia. Vocational and Work Related Studies staff at Cornwall College Saltash introduced a therapy dog to the department due to the amount of research that outlines the benefits to students. Team Lead for Vocational and Work Related Studies at Cornwall […]
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Degree students brush up on dental skills
Published: 13-05-2019
Degree students specialising in early childhood have been learning the importance of oral health in a session with an Independent Oral Health Educator. Dental care amongst children has been highlighted as an area of concern, so as part of the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at Cornwall College Saltash, students met with an early […]
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Environmental Workshops Focus on Bees, Seas and Trees
Published: 03-05-2019
Potager garden near Falmouth recently hosted a focused hands-on series of workshops aimed at educating people about the dangers of neglecting the environment. Created and facilitated by degree students studying Event Management at the Eden Project, chose Potager because of its philosophy and ethos, in sustainable living and harnessing a healthy environment. Amelia Jenkins, student […]
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Ska night at the Keay Theatre
Published: 29-04-2019
Lovers of ska music are being urged to book tickets early to avoid disappointment for a fantastic night of entertainment at the Keay Theatre in St Austell. Held on the 23rd May, the one off ska-themed night called ‘Rude on a Weekday’ will feature one of Cornwall’s most loved ska bands ‘The Mighty Offbeats’ plus […]
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Bears, bogs and blisters face Cornish mothers on Canadian Challenge
A pair of Cornish mums are taking on an incredible and dangerous challenge in order to raise awareness and funds for women suffering with the debilitating pregnancy condition. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) was the condition was famously experienced by the Duchess of Cambridge and affects thousands of women each year in Cornwall and across the UK. […]
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Wannabee apprentices urged to attend recruitment event
Published: 17-04-2019
People in Cornwall wanting to become an apprentice with the county’s top employers are being urged to attend an Apprenticeship Recruitment Event. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and CCB Training will be hosting its fifth annual apprenticeship recruitment events this spring. Taking place on Wednesday 1st May across St Austell and Camborne campuses, the event […]