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FLEX support local charity with huge donation
Thursday, 09 May, 2019
FLEX students have shown tremendous support for local charity City of Sanctuary with a huge donation of items.
Public access defibrillators to save lives
Friday, 03 May, 2019
Staff, students and members of the public in and around Wakefield College’s Castleford and City Campuses can now access lifesaving defibrillators following the recent installation of the devices.
Students experience life working in the Italian Alps
Wednesday, 01 May, 2019
Ten students from Wakefield College have recently returned from a successful two week work placement experience in Folgarida, Northern Italy.
Art students celebrate College with natural sculptures
Thursday, 11 April, 2019
Level 2 Art students Lily and Josh celebrate Wakefield College Ofsted results with fantastic natural sculptures.
Nostell’s Kitchen Garden is growing with helping hands from Wakefield College
Monday, 08 April, 2019
Nostell’s orchard is growing with ten new pear tree varieties planted on 1st April by a team member who has gained a role at the National Trust property through a Wakefield College placement.
Eight students pass the first heat of Worldskills UK competition
Thursday, 04 April, 2019
Congratulations to the 8 students who have made it through the Skillsweld passive heats in the Worldskills UK competition this year!
Over 300 students encouraged to ‘Give Construction a Try’
Thursday, 21 March, 2019
On 20 March, over 300 students from across the Wakefield district participated in over 40 different hands-on construction related activities held at the Wakefield College Castleford campus.
Wakefield College students hunt for the Higgs boson at CERN
Tuesday, 12 March, 2019
Students from Wakefield College have been inspired by a visit to CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider.
Wakefield College celebrates Apprentice success
Friday, 08 March, 2019
The Waterton Park Hotel formed the backdrop for Wakefield College’s annual Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony this week. Local business leaders and dignitaries were joined by senior college staff to celebrate the success of apprentices and employers at the glittering awards evening.
Wakefield College Coach selected for England duty
Tuesday, 26 February, 2019
Wakefield College Head Football coach, Ben Severn was recently selected to be part of the English Colleges National team coaching squad for a prestigious international tournament in Rome, Italy.