The author who has written books including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, as well as the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers, Down to the Wire, Cold Blood and SAS Red Notice, spoke to a packed audience on Tuesday (30/1). Andy spoke about his background, his time in … Continued
As part of Road Safety Week firefighters demonstrated the dangers of texting while driving with a simulated collision in a cordoned-off area in the college’s carpark on Friday (24/11), while also showing what they do as part of a rescue. Aided by dummies, the firefighters showed how they remove casualties from the vehicle, as one … Continued
A class of A Level psychology students have been celebrated at City of Oxford College with an award ceremony after raising £2,000 for the college’s mental health charity, MindGreen. This cohort of students are among the first to join as MindGreen Youth Ambassadors, taking on various challenges to raise crucial funds. MindGreen aims to raise … Continued
Staff and students could choose from a takeaway menu served in the college’s atrium. Members of the public and staff could opt for a sit-down menu in the college’s on-site restaurant, The Kitchen. Dishes on offer included sticky teriyaki chicken burger, pulled pork bao buns, served with pickled shallots, chilli and coriander, pulled chicken fajitas, … Continued
The students performed seven and a half hours of continuous CPR. They took it in turns, performing CPR for two to five minutes each. There was a Thames Valley Air Ambulance-themed cake sale, featuring helicopter biscuits, iced to look like the Air Ambulance, and iced cupcakes spelling out Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Students and staff … Continued
The Young Carers in Schools Award recognises Activate Learning’s commitment to supporting student young carers across our eight campuses in several ways. Young Carers in Schools is a free initiative that makes it as easy as possible for schools to support young carers and rewards good practice. Run jointly by The Children’s Society and Carers … Continued
Not only will visitors be able to save money, they will also be supporting the college’s professional culinary arts students to sharpen their skills. All the menus have been created to challenge the college’s trainee chefs to enhance their customers’ dining experience. The Kitchen is run by students, supported by teaching staff with industry experience. … Continued
The Level 2 Professional Culinary Arts students paid a visit to Heckfield Place and its Green Michelin-starred restaurant Marle, which came with a tour of its organic farm and biodynamic market garden. Heckfield Place is a Georgian family home lovingly restored from its classical origins and transformed into a luxury hotel standing on 400 acres … Continued
The art studio at the King’s Road campus was turned into an art gallery showcasing artwork by students studying our Visual Art and Design programmes, from Level 1 through to Art Foundation (a one-year pre-university course). The exhibition features a range of art styles including fashion, photography, mixed media, painting, films, architectural models, textiles, art … Continued
Royal Ascot is an annual flat racing meeting, which took place from 20-24 June, this year. Professional Culinary Arts students studying from Levels 1 to 3 secured work experience with 1711 by Ascot. 1711 by Ascot is a partnership between Royal Ascot and hospitality company Sodexo, delivering outstanding hospitality, fine dining and on-site catering … Continued
