VIP Day for Year 1 Students
On Friday 20 March, our Year 1 students received a taste of the real world of work through Varndean Sixth Form College’s Internship Programme Led by our careers team and supported by fantastic volunteers from the corporate finance sector, students took part in speed networking, team-building challenges, and gained valuable insights into the power of […]
Green Week
Varndean Sixth Form College celebrated Green Week from 9-13 March. Organised by the Carbon Literacy Qualification group, we welcomed Dr Will Lock from the University of Sussex, who delivered an excellent talk “Climate Justice – Beyond Carbon Footprints”, and later in the week we heard from Dr Olivia Taylor, also from the University of Sussex, […]
MedVetDent Students excel in Oxford’s Practical Ethics & Responsibility Competition
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our MedVetDent students in this year’s Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition (PERC), a prestigious national competition run by the Uehiro Oxford Institute at the University of Oxford. The competition invites students in Years 11–13 from across the UK to produce short videos exploring complex ethical questions and examining the role of responsibility […]
Talking creative careers with Future Creators
Yesterday, our students stepped into the world of creative careers with an inspiring session from Future Creators & Coastal Catalyst. Maddie Lock, freelance filmmaker and Creative Opportunities Producer at De La Warr Pavilion, shared her journey, reminding us that imagination, flexibility and resilience are key to building a creative career. Tyler Mortimer-Wise and Ben McCormick, founders of TeamTBM, started […]
Culture Week: A Celebration of Diversity and Community
Varndean Sixth Form College’s highly anticipated annual Culture Week has taken place for its fourth successful year. Organised by the Student Union, the week got off to a fantastic start with students taking part in ‘Pin the Tail on the World Map’. Students added pins to a world map to indicate where they are from […]
Varndean plays host to teacher trainees from Gothenburg
This week saw Varndean Sixth Form College play host to 11 teacher trainees from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The trainees were in the UK for a short time studying at the University of Sussex, during which time they had the opportunity to visit Varndean in order to observe English A Level and GCSE lessons, […]
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month – Science & Innovation
Throughout February, Varndean Sixth Form College is celebrating LGBT+ History Month. This year’s theme is Science & Innovation and Schools OUT, the founders of UK LGBT+ History Month, has chosen five scientists and innovators recognising the contributions of LGBT+ people to the field: • Barbara Burford – Medical researcher who helped establish NHS equality & […]
Exploring justice through theatre
As part of their A Level Law and BTEC Criminology studies, students recently had the opportunity to attend a theatre trip to see Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, at the Richmond Theatre in London. This critically acclaimed play explored the complexities of the criminal justice system, particularly the handling of sexual assault cases, the role of legal ethics, […]
Former Student Returns to Inspire 3D Design Students
This week, our 3D Design students welcomed back former student Jack Pattison. Having studied 3D Design at Varndean Sixth Form College four years ago, Jack went on to complete a degree in Product & Furniture Design at Plymouth University. During his visit, he shared his experiences of university life, talked through his design journey since […]
Textiles students explore Dirty Looks exhibition at the Barbican
Our textiles students had an amazing time at the Dirty Looks exhibition at the Barbican Centre this week. The exhibition explores how dirt and decay have been used to defy beauty standards. As a counterpoint to glossy digital perfection, these artistic practices point us to a new way of thinking about a sustainable future for […]