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Wakefield College helps pupils to expand their culinary skills

Thursday, 14 December, 2023

Wakefield College is enabling pupils to build their confidence in the kitchen by hosting a range of cooking demonstrations with local secondary schools. As part of cookery week, the College’s Hospitality & Catering department delivered culinary sessions with pupils from Rodillian Academy and Oulton Academy where they learned how to make and present a range of dishes.

Students’ art brightens up public spaces across the District

Wednesday, 27 September, 2023

Wakefield College students’ artwork helps to brighten up family hubs in Wakefield, as part of a project with Wakefield Families Together. This saw Level 3 Fashion Textile students create pieces of artwork for Wakefield Families Together’s Castle Family Hub, helping to enhance the space and make the families who use the hub feel welcome.

Wakefield College hosts Young Chef of the Year competition

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022

Wakefield College is helping pupils discover their passion for cooking, as it hosts the finals of the Waterton Young Chef of the Year competition 2022-2023 in partnership with ISS.

How former Wakefield College student Francis Lee became an award-winning film director

Tuesday, 27 April, 2021

Fresh off releasing his latest feature film Ammonite, writer-director and former Wakefield College student Francis Lee sat down with us to chat about the film, his time at the College and advice on getting into the Film industry.

One Photo, One Vision

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

The winner of the Wakefield College's Buzz magazine photography competition is announced!

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.

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.

Wakefield College student dances her way to success...

Tuesday, 11 June, 2019

A Mechanics’ Performing Arts student has beaten off competition from more than 2000 entrants to be crowned Miss Dance Great Britain 2019.

Summer Season kicks off at Mechanics' Performing Arts

Friday, 10 May, 2019

Wednesday's opening night performance of We Will Rock You kicked off the summer season in style over at Mechanics' Performing Arts.

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.