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Latest News
Forthcoming Events
Oct
20
Open Evening

05.00pm, Wednesday, 20 October, 2021

Format and location of events are to be confirmed. Registrations open soon.

Nov
20
Open Day

11.00am, Saturday, 20 November, 2021

Format and location of events are to be confirmed. Registrations open soon.

Feb
16
Open Evening

05.00pm, Wednesday, 16 February, 2022

Format and location of events are to be confirmed. Registrations open soon.

Jun
18
Open Day

11.00am, Saturday, 18 June, 2022

Format and location of events are to be confirmed. Registrations open soon.

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Wella visit Hair & Beauty Students
Wella visit Hair & Beauty Students

A huge thank you to Zoe from Wella for coming in today to give our students some product knowledge training Ex Rugby Player Coaches Students

Ex Rugby Player Coaches Students

Ex Rugby League player/ coach and Athlete Mentor, Paul Broadbent delivered a session and presentation to some of our sports students this week. Great day and a lot learnt. 

Sport
10 June, 2021
Wish You Were Here | A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience

The School of Popular Music at Wakefield College is proud to present 'Wish You Were Here' - A Pink Floyd Livestream Experience with a variety…

Music
7 June, 2021
Balmain Paris Hair Couture at Wakefield College
Balmain Paris Hair Couture at Wakefield College

 

A huge thank you to Simon from Balmain for coming in today to give our students some training on ring & tape hair extensions. This…

Hair & Beauty
1 June, 2021
Students Clean up the Streets
Students Clean up the Streets

Students from Wakefield College Princes Trust, litter picking around lower York Street Playground this morning. Six hypodermic syringes found and plenty of empty alcohol containers.

 
Foundation Learning
24 May, 2021
Wakefield College Film Festival - Day Two
Art, Media & Design
22 May, 2021