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Tree planting project commenced at Thornes Park horticulture site
Wednesday, 08 April, 2020
Wakefield College’s horticulture department received 100 native trees last month to be planted as a hedge around the newly established orchard at the Thornes Park horticulture site.
Wakefield Girl called up to England Rugby Squad
Thursday, 27 February, 2020
Wakefield College student Aallisha Rhodes has been called up to the senior England Women’s National Rugby League team for their upcoming training camp and fixtures.
Mechanics’ Performing Arts stars of the show in Royal Mail’s Valentine’s Day Video
Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
Mechanics’ Performing Arts dance students have been donning the famous ‘postie’ uniform to feature in Royal Mail’s latest video.
Wakefield College celebrates Apprenticeships success…
Monday, 10 February, 2020
Wakefield College’s newly opened Beaumont Building was the backdrop for the annual Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony last week
Wakefield Suffragist honoured by historic College building
Monday, 10 February, 2020
Wakefield College yesterday unveiled its Beaumont Building, named after local suffragist, Florence Beaumont.
WDH’s Construction Team works with Wakefield College to provide hands on learning for students
Friday, 31 January, 2020
WDH’s Construction Team is working in partnership with Wakefield College to provide work experience for their construction students to improve Monkhill in Pontefract.
T Levels update
Tuesday, 07 January, 2020
DfE endorses Wakefield Colleges T Levels implementation plan.
New Generation of Coders Studying at Wakefield College
Monday, 16 December, 2019
Pupils in Years 4-6 from around the Wakefield district have completed a term of coding at Wakefield College in conjunction with the Wakefield Children’s University.
England call up for College student
Friday, 06 December, 2019
Wakefield College Level 3 Sport student Chloe McDermott was selected for the England Boxing squad for the England vs Ireland Excel Duel, a prestigious tournament for the best young potential boxers (male & female) in the country.
Welding expert and former student takes up teaching with Wakefield College
Wednesday, 04 December, 2019
Former Wakefield College student and two times UK Skill Weld finalist Brian Fisher has taken up a lecturing position in Fabrication and Welding at our Castleford Campus.