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The College Merthyr Tydfil celebrates success at Skills Competition Wales
recognition for their outstanding vocational skills and accomplishments. Industry leaders, educators, skilled professional and supporters were in attendance including Lisa Mytton, Strategic Director of the National Training Federation for Wales.
The College Merthyr Tydfil achieved 2 bronze medals and 1 gold medal. Theatre Glo won the bronze in Performing Arts and Logan Miles won bronze in Web Development.
Dominic Jenkins won the gold in the Painting and Decorating category. He said: “Skills competitions have been a real eye-opener for me. They’ve let me show off my talents and prove to companies what I’m capable of.
The College Merthyr Tydfil attended the Skills Competition Wales 2024 annual awards ceremony last night and walked away with 3 winners achieving 2 bronze and 1 gold medal.
The Skills Competition Wales, consisting of 64 vocational skills focussed competitions, were held throughout January and February across Wales. This year had a record number of registrations, with over 1,400 competitors, represented by more than 75 organisations. The annual ceremony was a celebration of dedication and excellence, bringing together participants from various industries to receive
Motivational speaker inspires Alton students
An inspirational guest speaker wowed hundreds of students, staff and local schools at Alton College with his impressive session.
The talk led by Dr Stuart Lawrence took place on campus on Friday 1 March and was arranged by Equality & Diversity Lead Stef Harvey.
A large number of students from a variety of subject areas alongside local feeder schools and several staff members
headed to the Martin Read Hall to learn more about Dr Stuart’s journey and past experiences.
Dr Stuart Lawrence, who grew up in South London, gave all attendees an insight into his life growing up and the journey that he has been on to get to where he is today. He also detailed the tragic loss of his brother Stephen Lawrence in 1993 and how this prompted him to inspire and educate others to make a difference and think about their own responsibility when it comes to racism. After his session, there was an opportunity for students to engage in a Q&A session, where students asked Dr Stuart a range of insightful questions which had extremely high student engagement. Suki Dhesi, Vice Principal – Students, Learning & Quality said: “This was the most inspirational and impactful speaker that I have ever listened to… 30 years on and Hon Dr Stuart Lawrence still has the strength to fight the injustices around institutional racism. What a revolutionary!”
Leona Berry, Vice Principal - Organisational Development & People added: “In a deeply impactful session, our staff and student community along with local schools united as Hon Dr. Stuart Lawrence passionately championed anti-racism through sharing his personal journey.
“Together, we discovered the transformative power of HOPE (Helping One Person Every Day) in making a lasting impact and how anti-racism is much more than simply not being racist.”
www.hsdc.ac.uk April 2024
“I’ve learned so much, overcome some tough challenges, and gained a lot of confidence. I’m really hoping these competitions help me land a job in the industry and I’m keen to continue challenging myself to see how far I can progress my skills and expertise.”
Leanne Jones, Assistant Principal Curriculum of The College Merthyr
Tydfil, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students who have competed and it’s fantastic to have had some winners. At the college we strive to give every student the opportunity to achieve excellence and create the best future for themselves, and this competition does just that.”
https://www.merthyr.ac.uk/en/
Ground-breaking partnership to improve life chances of young people across Rochdale
Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) has announced a pioneering collaboration with Cambridge and Oxford Universities. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with these world-renowned institutions marks a significant milestone for both the college and the borough of Rochdale. Recognised as
the Sixth Form College of the Year by the TES in 2021 and graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for a second consecutive time, Rochdale Sixth Form College has consistently been one of the top-performing educational institutions in the country since its establishment in 2010. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, this revolutionary partnership aims to further enhance opportunities for students at RSFC; raising aspirations, attainment, and progression to leading universities and apprenticeships. The central focus of this agreement is to positively influence the life chances and improve the social mobility of all young people across Rochdale. By partnering closely with Cambridge and Oxford Universities, both historic institutions will have an active presence in the area, working collaboratively with RSFC tutors, students, and staff to provide enriching opportunities, support academic development and encourage positive progression pathways.
Principal Karl Smith expressed his enthusiasm for the future prospects it holds for RSFC students. “This memorandum represents a landmark moment for both our college and the wider Rochdale community. By partnering with two of the most prestigious universities in the world, we are empowering our students to strive for academic excellence and unlock their full potential,”
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