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The music performance at Mathews Yard on Thursday 1st December was an undeniable success. BTEC Music Performance and BTEC Music Technology students provided the packed venue in Croydon with music ranging from hard rock to gospel to funk, "Strike!" showcased some of...

Journalist Cristina Nicolotti Squires gave an inspirational speech to students at Coulsdon College on Friday 9 December. Recently appointed by Sky News as its Director of Content, she will be heading its TV channel, mobile, social media and radio output.  She will...

International Hockey player Joie Leigh visited Coulsdon College last week to give an inspirational speech to BTEC Sport Lower Sixth students. Following her international debut in 2013, she has represented England on a number of occasions, most recently at the Rio...

Photographer, Michael Little paid a visit to College today to speak to A Level photography students about his life as a professional. Michael has been working for Coulsdon College for the past three years and has taken most of the photographs used in publications and...

BTEC Performing Arts students and BTEC Art and Design students have excelled themselves again this year with their collaborative efforts in putting together a College pantomime. The production contains all the elements of a traditional pantomime:  Petulant princess,...

Lower Sixth Art and Design students enjoyed selling their Christmas produce at the Woodcote High School fair on Thursday 24 November.  They sold handmade Christmas card, wrapping paper and gift tags, all printed on Himalayan handmade paper; designs were based on...

L6 BTEC Art and Design student Priscilla Durojaiye has won first prize in the 2016 Rotary Club Photography Competition.  She also won the People’s Choice Award for her double exposure picture which was judged by an expert panel of judges, including the leading...

Coulsdon College students have fully embraced Children in Need this year.  On Friday 18th November, students raised over £350, dressed up in "odd" costumes and took part in a highly successful Mannequin Challenge.  This will be followed by a cake sale on 25th November...

"How much do I get, how do I get it and what will it cost?" were the questions in the minds of Upper Sixth students who attended the lunchtime seminar at College on Wednesday 23rd November.  Advertised as mandatory for all Upper sixth students who have applied to go...

BTEC Public Services students have had a busy and interesting term.  Having been put through their paces by the Army, they have now been treated to a visit from the Royal Navy Presentation Team.  Attending College on 22 November, the team provided a dynamic,...

Public Services students have been making the most of this beautiful Autumnal weather by visiting Go Ape in Tilgate Park, Crawley.  The course, which takes 2-3 hours, includes high ropes, zip wires, tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings....

Coulsdon College BTEC Art and Design students are busy designing Christmas products to be sold at Woodcote School's Christmas Shopping Event on 24 November.  Their carefully made Christmas cards, tags and wrapping paper are currently under production.

Coulsdon College BTEC Art and Design students are busy designing Christmas products to be sold at Woodcote School's Christmas Shopping Event on 24 November.  Their carefully made Christmas cards, tags and wrapping paper are currently under production.

Coulsdon College BTEC Art and Design (Fashion) students (current and past) had their work displayed at Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street  during half term. This was part of the Youth Arts Takeover event, which was a free day of creative events, performances and...

BTEC Health and Social Care students watched with interest today the dissection of a lambs heart. This was part of their Anatomy and Physiology course. Some students were more actively engaged than others, but everyone agreed that it was very interesting and useful in...

Ex Business studies student Ismael Musoke visited Coulsdon College today to perform some of his poetry, as part of the College's Black History Month celebrations. Now a published author, Author of The Lost Essays, published by Wordjar, and available on Amazon, Ismael...

Students came in to College today in International Dress as part of Black History Month. The Atrium was busy with students enjoying International Food, Drinks, Music and Spoken Word entertainment.