Gold Status student Eddy awarded voucher prize by Varndean Principal
Congratulations to foundation student Eddy Jabor, whose name was selected at random from all our students who achieved Gold Status for Goal Setting this term. Eddy is pictured here being presented with his voucher prize by Principal, Donna-Marie Janson and Deputy Principal, James Gordon. Gold Status is awarded to students who consistently set and accomplish […]
Varndean College Celebrates a Successful Creative Arts Showcase
Varndean College is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its Creative Arts Showcase, held last Thursday. The event was a vibrant celebration of the diverse talents and creativity of the students graduating this year, featuring live music, dance and drama performances, interactive gaming and film screenings, alongside exhibitions of 3D design, textiles, graphic design, […]
Former Student Delivers Clinical Skills Session for Aspiring Medical Students
Students applying for medicine recently received a training session from Dr. Magdalena Lech, who came in to deliver a clinical skills session on cranial nerve examination. The session proved informative and valuable in helping potential candidates hone their skills in how to examine patients as well as crucial anatomy and physiology of the cranial nerves. […]
Varndean College celebrates success in recent Ofsted inspection
Varndean College, a leading sixth-form college in Brighton, is thrilled to announce the overwhelmingly positive outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection, held in early March, has highlighted Varndean College’s exceptional achievements and its unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment for its students. The college received glowing commendations from the Office for […]
Varndean Student’s Short Film Shortlisted for Into Film Awards
Varndean College student, Phoebe Young, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Into Film Awards with her powerful short film, ‘Headphones’. Among 21 nominees across seven filmmaking categories, the Into Film Awards recognises and celebrates exceptional talent in filmmaking across the UK. Phoebe’s film competes in the Time for Action category, sponsored by Swatch, which challenges […]
Performing Arts Acting Students Shine in National Theatre Connections Production
Huge congratulations for the Year 1 BTEC Performing Arts – Acting students this term for their National Theatre Connections production of “The Periodicals” at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. This is the College’s first year taking part in the programme that sees young performers across the UK create productions of new plays commissioned by the National Theatre. The […]
Early Years Childcare and Education Students Excel in Assessments
Congratulations to our second year Early Years Childcare and Education students who have all passed their 20 hour controlled assessment. A particular well done to three students who have completed the full Level 3 qualification with the equivalent of 3 A* grades. Ashley will be heading to Teesside University to study BA(Hons) Primary Ed with […]
Medical School Applicants Get a Taste of Medicine
Here at Varndean College, we offer all our gifted and talented students the opportunity to not only enrol on our Aspire Programme, but also to participate in a range of enrichment activities that support and consolidate a wider context to their career ambitions. The popular Clinical Case History Workshops run by our resident Biology Tutor, Yaso […]
Varndean College’s Eco-Initiative: A Recap of Big Green Week 2024
Last week, at Varndean College we celebrated our Big Green Week. Throughout the week, college campus buzzed with excitement as students, faculty, and guest speakers came together to explore innovative ways to promote eco-consciousness and effect positive change within our community. This year we saw Sussex Green Living pitch up on our campus with their […]
Ashley nominated for Learner of the Year
Congratulations to Ashley Taylor, a second year student studying Childcare and Education who has been nominated for the NCFE ‘Learner of the Year’ as part of their aspiration awards recognising exceptional learners. Balancing responsibilities at home, a job and college work, Ashley has still completed the course before the deadline and achieved an A* in […]