The exceptional achievements of Art lecturer Rupinder Sandhu from Sandwell College were celebrated yesterday as she was awarded the prestigious BTEC Tutor of the Year 2021 Bronze Award. Her hard work and dedication were recognised at the 11th annual BTEC Awards virtual ceremony which was live-streamed yesterday and co-hosted by YouTube influencer Flex. Rupinder was … Continued
Sport students from Sandwell College got a masterclass in how to up their game from none other than West Bromwich Albion’s top players. Albion star striker and Wales International Hal Robson-Kanu, and midfielder and Scotland International James Morrison, joined the young players at the Portway Lifestyle Centre in Oldbury. The professionals coached the college’s WBA … Continued
Winners of the Sandwell College 2017 Corporate Calendar Competition will have their fantastic artwork featured throughout the year! Following the success of last year’s competition, schools across the borough were invited to send in their entries from all year groups. The Schools Liaison team had a tough choice choosing the winners, who were all presented with a … Continued
Sled Dogs as Therapy got to benefit from the generosity of health and social care students and staff. The department ran a Christmas jumper competition and a donation station instead of sending Christmas Cards in the staff room. Assistant Principal Kate Whiting handed over the proceeds at the college’s recent open day. Lesa Jones, Health and … Continued
Table tennis players Jade Ballantyne and Roisin Brown are hoping for a double victory after qualifying for the national college championships for the second year running. The successful ladies doubles team scored silver last year, but the runners up, both studying Level 3 Sport diplomas, are going for gold this time. Jade and Roisin, who … Continued
Congratulations to Travel & Tourism student Scott Hadley, who has been named 2016 senior swimmer of the year in the Orion Swimming club awards. Scott is part of the Sandwell Gifted & Talented programme, to support young athletes in the borough. He competed in seven events at the British National Para-Swimming championships in Manchester last month. Overall Scott … Continued
It’s a very happy new year for Sandwell College sports student Ahkeem Rose, who has been offered an 18-month contract with Grimsby Town FC! Successful trialist Ahkeem was studying the West Bromwich Albion Foundation Football Academy programme, but was scouted by The Mariners and impressed with his performance for the Youth Team. Read more
Beauty Therapy students provided some Christmas cheer for elderly visitors at the Jubilee Park Community Centre. The learners gave free manicures and arm massages to members of the community, who had been invited for Christmas dinner.
Health & Social Care staff and students embraced the festive spirit for a good cause by wearing Christmas jumpers. The group were raising money for the charity Sled Dogs as Therapy UK.
Employers and local providers gathered for The Changing Face of Apprenticeships Event to learn more about the new levy. Questions were answered at a business breakfast by the college’s Head of Projects & Innovation, Simon Griffiths.
