New Student Union!
After a brilliant campaign, with hustings and voting now complete, we are delighted to announce our brand new Student Union for 2021-22. Congratulations go to the 11 students who make up the new Executive; Jack, Robyn, Maddie, Ellie, Tanusha, Ruby, Isobel, Ushika, Bruno, Matilda and Maria. Here they are celebrating in today’s beautiful sunshine.
Photography student Max Mistry secures a winning entry in ‘Show and Tell’ photography competition
Congratulations to second year A Level Photography student, Max Mistry, whose photo ‘Jumbled’ was one of the final 83 winning entries in the recent ‘Show and Tell’ photography competition. Out of over 20,000 entries from young people answering the important question ‘how are you feeling?’, Max’s image was chosen by photographic artist Daniel Regan. Winning […]
Varndean’s Film Studies students awarded a Moving Image Awards Certificate of Commendation
Varndean’s Film Studies students are delighted to have been awarded a Moving Image Awards Certificate of Commendation recently to acknowledge their high standard of work entered in the Moving Image Awards competition this year. Well done everyone involved.
Early Years ‘Students of the Month’
Year 2 students Isobel Brewster and Amber Hill have been awarded Early Years ‘Students of the Month’ after volunteering to help reception teachers at Telscombe Cliffs Primary school with their zoom lessons. Teaching phonics and maths to 60 children aged 4-5 online is no mean feat. Microphones are muted, apart from the teacher, so hand […]
Wellbeing Resources
Following on from our Winter Break Well-Being site produced back in December, staff at Varndean have been working together to create a further Well-Being Site to help staff and students manage their mental and physical well-being during these difficult times. There are plenty of great ideas and activities to undertake, ranging from music, fitness, cooking, […]
Anna & Magda win Childcare’s first ‘Student of the Month’ Award
Congratulations go to Anna Sykes and Magda Sochocka, who have been awarded Childcare’s new ‘Student of the Month’ award to celebrate those Year 1 students who have either worked exceptionally hard, produced a great piece of work or been outstanding in their work placement. Anna and Magda’s assignment brief was to plan opportunities for children […]
‘Upwards Through Business’ awards carry on despite Covid
One of the key qualities of a successful business is the art of adaptability. In this spirit, the Business Studies programme at Varndean have continued with their termly ‘Upwards Through Business’ awards – virtually! Forty-six students across both year groups, studying either A Level Business or BTEC Vocational Business courses, were recognised for a range […]
Kick Start 2021 in a Positive Way
Although we can’t all be together in person at the moment, we can still be together in purpose and give your mental wellbeing a sporting chance this January by joining in ‘Red January’. Whether you run, cycle or just simply like walking, you can choose your favourite fitness activity and at the same time help […]
Winter Break Well-Being
On the last day of term in what has been an extraordinary and unprecedented year, we would like to share our ‘Winter Break Wellbeing Page’. Made by our staff, the page will hopefully give some brilliant tips and ideas of how to relax over the Xmas break. https://sites.google.com/varndean.ac.uk/winterbreak
Not one award but two … Chemistry tutor, John Luton, wins again!
As well as winning the IOM3’s (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) Sir Colin Humphrey’s Education Award back in June, Varndean Chemistry tutor John Luton has added yet another accolade to his name, ‘The 2020 Award for Lifetime Achievement’ one of Pearson’s National Teaching awards. Pearson’s President, Michael Morpurgo said: “The work you do, day […]