Fashion students showcased their final collections on the catwalk with an inspirational show in the college atrium. First year learners created a 1980s collection, from power dressing to punk, and a 1950s collection of hand printed pretty skirts and scarves. Second year learners designed a surreal dream drape collection and a Hollywood high fashion menswear collection, along with their … Continued
Commonwealth bronze medallist and eight-time British Champion wrestler Chinu was at Sandwell College last night to reward travel and sport students for their hard work. The former student said: “Thanks for giving me the honour of handing out the awards. It was nice to see my teachers from college time.”
Health workers at Sandwell General Hospital are getting a boost to their wellbeing thanks to a new partnership between Sandwell College and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust (SWBH). SWBH has provided a free 24-hour staff gym – and, every Friday, Sandwell College interns under the leadership of Sports Lecturer, Scott Thomas, deliver induction … Continued
A week of end-of-year exhibitions is now open, showcasing the best of the college’s Art, Fashion, Multimedia and Photography. Students have been making final preparations to their art work, which is on display at Central Campus and Central Sixth. The graduate Fashion Show is at 1pm and 7pm in the atrium on Wednesday 15 June, and there will be a … Continued
Dental Nursing apprentice Mamta Gurung is a top class trainee after gaining 100% in her exam. Mamta, who works at a practice in Nuneaton, got the perfect score in Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Procedures. Team Leader for Medical, Amanda Parker-Harrison, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Mamta. She has worked really hard … Continued
Four talented English Language students from Central Sixth have had their prose published after rising to the challenge in a creative writing competition. AS students Kamila Miltko, Lauren Holman, Dominika Rabinska and Saba Shanaaz wrote the scary tales Aria, Transformed, The Forest Demon and Horror School, which are all featured in Spine Chillers – Tales from the West … Continued
A host of employers joined forces with students and staff of Sandwell College to help shape the future curriculum and direction. West Bromwich West MP Adrian Bailey and delegates from the Black Country LEP and West Midlands Police were among the organisations and businesses gathered around the table to provide an informative insight into the training and … Continued
Sports student Liam Read is hoping to hear he has made it to a national final after finishing third in the AoC Fitness Trainer Competition. Liam and Connor Ashfield were both selected to compete in the regional heat of the Level 2 Gym Instructor category in Loughborough, following a highly rigorous process. This year’s final will be … Continued
Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood was at Sandwell College today meeting students and staff at Central Campus. The MP spoke to learners in various departments, including beauty therapy, fashion and supported learning.
Sandwell College’s Duke of Edinburgh Award manager David Hughes was invited to Buckingham Palace Gardens in honour of the Diamond Anniversary. David received a plaque to recognise his support of The DofE Charity. He runs the scheme for Central Sixth A Level students and Central Campus students and recently helped a team from Supported Learning … Continued
