Grace announced as Festive Card design winner
Huge congratulations to Varndean Year One student, Grace Savage, who is this year’s winner of our Festive Card design competition. Grace (formerly of St Paul’s Catholic College) is currently studying A Levels in Graphic Design, English Language & Literature and Early Modern History, and is pictured here being presented with her cash prize by Principal, […]
A Festive tree with a difference!
Our Year 1 A Level Textiles students created a festive tree with a difference last week! Firstly, they were asked to re-design and make clothes for a doll using only recycled and repurposed materials. Students incorporated recycled papers, plastics, packaging and repurposed fabrics into their work and their amazing and varied creations have been showcased […]
Green Careers Week – Circular Economy
As part of the nationwide series of events for Green Careers Week from 6-11th November, Varndean College hosted Claire Potter from the University of Sussex, who presented a very informative and useful talk on the circular economy. She discussed the different opportunities that are present, not only in the green sector, but in a variety […]
Varndean College awarded ‘Careers Champions 2023’
Varndean College was delighted to be awarded ‘Careers Champions 2023’ recently by The Careers and Enterprise Company, who asked local employers to nominate career leaders who have made a significant contribution to the careers and skills agenda. Varndean was voted ‘Careers Champions’ for making the most significant contribution to developing links between education and the […]
Politics Society enjoy a host of local MPs
On Friday 10 November, Varndean College had the privilege of hosting Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton and Hove. She spoke with our students about how her interest in politics was driven by her firm conviction that the environmental issues facing the planet were not being addressed. She talked about her love of poetry and […]
Success for Varndean Maths Students in UK Maths Challenge
Congratulations to the 70 Varndean Maths students who participated in the UKMT Maths Challenge, they all did fantastically well. Special mentions to Carter McGee, Seokhan Lee, Harry Hammond, Matilda Daniels, Constantinos Foot (Best in school!), Alba Braham (Best in year!), Ani Wright and Matti Rogers who scored Gold Awards. 👏 Constantinos & Alba will both […]
Chemistry Students visit Royal Institute of Artificial Intelligence
On 18 September, seven A Level Chemistry students visited a youth summit at the Royal Institute of Artificial Intelligence. The day began with talks from professionals in the field of artificial intelligence, including the Christmas lecture guest speaker, Mike Wooldridge. The talks gave students an insight into everything AI, starting from what it is and […]
Success for Varndean College students once again
On 18 September, seven A Level Chemistry students visited a youth summit at the Royal Institute of Artificial Intelligence. The day began with talks from professionals in the field of artificial intelligence, including the Christmas lecture guest speaker, Mike Wooldridge. The talks gave students an insight into everything AI, starting from what it is and […]
Varndean College IB students do it again!
On the 6th July across the world, International Baccalaureate students woke up anticipating the release of their Diploma programme results and the outcome of two years of hard work. Varndean College’s IB class of 2023 were no doubt full of nerves, but had nothing to worry about as they collectively achieved outstanding world beating Diploma […]
Varndean holds Internship Day
On Wednesday 28 June, Varndean College hosted an ‘Internship Day’ for all its Year 1 students. The programme consisted of local, national and international employers delivering sessions such as assessment centre activities, how to effectively use social media, how to make yourself stand out from the crowd in an interview, how to improve your cv, […]