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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.

Public Services students have today been put through their paces with a visit from 71 Signal Army Regiment. Captain Pryke and Corporal Hennigan, who is the Recruiting Officer from the Coulsdon squadron of the Army Reserves led the students through a series of...

On Friday 7 November Chris Philp, Member of Parliament for Croydon South attended Coulsdon College to speak to students. Elected in May 2015, he gave an interesting view of life as an MP, his work for his constituents, speaking in parliament and sitting on the...

Coulsdon College students Chaneille Gaynor and Angelique Rodrigues are very active members of Croydon Citizens. Both girls, who are Upper Sixth students at the College, were critical to the official launch of First Step Croydon this week. Opening the proceedings,...

In September, BTEC Fashion students enjoyed a trip exploring London’s Square Mile, taking photographs as research and to inspire them in their creation of a sculptural garment based on the theme of the City. The students also visited the 1920’s Jazz Age exhibition at...

Black History Month is always a month of celebration at Coulsdon College when students and staff celebrate the contribution made to our society over many years by the African and Caribbean communities. Displays are already up around College and the Students' Union are...

This year's Students' Union committee are full of ideas and they have started this academic year as they mean to go on. Made up of Upper Sixth (Year 13) students, they meet on a weekly basis to make plans for a mixture of social and fundraising activities. Jeans for...

Coulsdon College's A Level Graphic Design students recently visited IKEA to see first hand how design works in a retail environment. The store in Purley Way, Croydon, which has a suprising amount of autonomy on how they present their products, employs a design team of...

Students on the BTEC Extended Travel and Tourism Diploma have been learning about UK visitor attractions. In order for them to experience two different types of visitor attractions, they have recently been on a trip to Drusilla's Park and Beachy Head. At Drusilla's,...

A2 Photography Students entered the Annual Photographic Competition with enthusiasm. They were asked to submit up to 5 colour photographs illustrating student life. A display of the entries has been in the Atrium for a week and there has been much discussion about who...

NCS are in College this week, speaking to students in Tutor groups about The Challenge. In previous years, many Coulsdon College students have benefited greatly from being involved in this very worthwhile scheme. It introduces them to new experiences, develops new...