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Further Education Awards Ceremony
Further Education Awards Ceremony
College Life
15 December, 2022
Thanks to Professor Chris Lintott, who came to visit us to deliver a fantastic lecture on astronomy, the cosmos and more🌌🛰
Thanks to Professor Chris Lintott, who came to visit us to deliver a fantastic lecture on astronomy, the cosmos and more🌌🛰
Science
25 November, 2022
Young Chef of the Year Competition
Young Chef of the Year Competition

We recently hosted Waterton Academy Trust's Young Chef of the Year competition with ISS Facility Services, providing pupils with a platform to discover their passion for cooking🍳

Well done to the winner of the finale, Seb - your dish was truly terrific

Hospitality & Catering
24 November, 2022
Check out this stunning rainbow🌈 as just seen from the top of our Radcliffe building 😍
Check out this stunning rainbow🌈 as just seen from the top of our Radcliffe building 😍
College Life
24 November, 2022
Childrens' University Celebration
Childrens' University Celebration

What a great night last week celebrating the achievements of a small number of our Childrens University at Wakefield College members👏

Well done to all those who achieved awards and keep working hard towards future certificates and the summer 2023 graduation 🎉💪

College Life
22 November, 2022
Our first Class Rep Conference as a group was a huge success, with 93 students from across all three colleges in attendance 👏
Our first Class Rep Conference as a group was a huge success, with 93 students from across all three colleges in attendance 👏
College Life
20 October, 2022