The Anthony Nolan Trust at Varndean College
Students took their first steps into potentially saving lives this week. The Anthony Nolan Trust were in Varndean College on Monday and Tuesday looking for volunteers aged between 16-30 interested in joining the register of stem cell donators. Students had to simply complete a questionnaire, provide a quick cheek swab and one day could be […]
Varndean College Students participate in Dusty Bluebells Project
Students from Varndean College have been participating in the local Dusty Bluebells Project, a project initially set up in January 2018 as a 12 week pilot funded by The Big Lottery Fund, but which has proved so successful it is now run again this January and there are plans to offer it to all care […]
Upwards Through Business and Law
Many of our Business Studies and Law students were presented with one of Varndean College’s ‘Upwards Through Business & Law’ awards yesterday. These awards are decided by the Business and Law tutors, as well as the Principal, and given out each term to those students on Business and Law courses to recognise their outstanding work, […]
Christmas Card Competition 2018
Year 1 student, Evie Dunn, was presented with a prize of a £20 Amazon voucher yesterday by College Principal, Phil Harland. Evie was the winner of our recent Christmas Card competition, in which students were asked to design this year’s College Christmas card. Evie, who studies A Levels in Fine Art, Maths, Classical Civilisation and […]
Varndean Medical Student wins Seven Year Bursary from The Army
Varndean Science student Anya-Niamh Tidey has her eyes set on a medical career in The Army when she graduates, but her passion, skills and achievements have already been recognised by The Army who have awarded her a remarkable seven year bursary. Anya-Niamh, who previously studied at Holy Trinity CofE School, currently studies A Levels in […]
Varndean Student wins Sussex Police ‘Individual Cadet of the Year’ Award
Varndean College student, Harry Dawes, has recently been awarded Sussex Police’s ‘Individual Cadet of the Year’ award. Harry, who was a former student at the Burgess Hill Academy (formerly Oakmeeds Community College) is currently studying for the BTEC Diploma in Public Services (equivalent to 2 A Levels), alongside a BTEC Sub Diploma in Applied Biology, […]
Varndean College once again receives impressive Ofsted report
Following their recent visit, Ofsted inspectors have once again confirmed Varndean College as being a ‘good’ college, where students thrive and achieve. Many aspects of the report received outstanding recognition and praise, with the College’s major strengths being identified as follows: Governors, leaders and managers have developed a highly inclusive culture that allows staff and […]
Jude Birch scoops ‘Innovator of the Year’ Award
Congratulations to Varndean College student, Jude Birch, who has scooped up yet another award; this time one of The Argus’s Youth in Action awards, ‘Innovator of the Year’, sponsored by the i360. Jude’s mother collected the award on his behalf, which was presented by i360’s Head of Sales and Marketing, Lena Koskela, because Jude was […]
Varndean College Scientists Shine as IB Celebrates its 50th Year
Varndean College’s International Baccalaureate students have once again displayed an exceptional performance in their Diploma results this summer. The 42 IB Diploma students achieved an average of 36.12 points, which universities regard as equivalent to three A grades at A Level, with 13 students gaining 40 points or above. Seventy-five per cent of those applying […]
Varndean finish 3rd in ‘Cycle September’
Members of staff at Varndean College took part in the ‘Cycle September’ competition again this year. Run by Love to Ride, Brighton & Hove, participants gain points by cycling and registering their trips. Companies and organisations enter as teams, cycle to gain points and move up the league to win prizes. Out of 150 organisations […]