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Wakefield College & Castleford College

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2023 Student Awards
2023 Student Awards
Our 2023 Student Awards Ceremony took place this week and we are delighted to share this year's winners with you. The awards were presented to students who have demonstrated determination and hard work towards their studies in Construction, Engineering and Mathematics. A huge thank you to our award…
Engineering
15 December, 2024
Student of the Month May 2024
Student of the Month May 2024

Our March 2024 student of the month went to Willow. She receives a £20 gift voucher, Certificate and her name on our celebration wall. Pictured here with her tutor Makala. Well done Willow!

Hair & Beauty
3 June, 2024
Children's Taster Session
Children's Taster Session

Children in Year 5 & 6 from Cherry Tree Academy came in for a taster session in Hair & Beauty at Castleford College. What a lovely afternoon in the salons, learning hair plaiting techniques and completing a manicure treatment.

Hair & Beauty
3 May, 2024
Children Try Carpentry
Children Try Carpentry
We welcomed pupils from Cherry Tree Academy again to our College this week to try their hand at Carpentry and Joinery. We hope the pupils had fun!
Construction
23 April, 2024
14-16 Student of the Term
14-16 Student of the Term

Congratulations to Charlie from Castleford Academy who is our Castleford College 14-16 Student of the Term 👏Charlie was awarded with a certificate and voucher for his outstanding work on his Level 1 Construction course.

Construction
23 April, 2024
Taster Session for Childrens University
Taster Session for Childrens University

It was great to see the pupils getting stuck in and they even had a go at using a car jack and learning how to remove and refit a tyre. Great work!

Automotive
18 April, 2024