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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...

Ho ho ho! It's only twelve weeks to Christmas and Coulsdon College students studying for BTECs in the Visal and Performing Arts Departments, are turning their creative minds towards their annual Panto production. A highlight of the year for many local school children,...

A Level Photography students were invited at the end of last term to enter a Photography Competition depicting student life here at Coulsdon College. The fruits of their labour are currently on display in the Atrium and there's much discussion amongst staff and...

Daniel Deefholts left Coulsdon College in the summer with A Levels in Government and Politics, Sociology and English Language and Literature. He has started at Goldsmiths University, London, studying for a degree in Politics and International Relations. He has just...

BTEC and Level 2 Sport students have taken part in a team building assault course activity at Brewer Street Farm in Bletchingley this week. All students completed the course in teams where they were required to work together to complete the course whilst keeping a car...

It's World Peace Day and our GCSE class are being very industrious, presenting their thoughts on "What does Peace mean to you?" They have been working in groups, improving their speaking and listening skills and are now working on the production of posters, displaying...

New students are attending the Induction Fair this lunchtime. It's a great opportunity to meet Senior Tutors, Student Union and Support staff. There's sweets on offer too.

Coulsdon College Student Union is going to be very active this year. They have lots of plans for events and to raise funds for charity. Students who get involved find that they develop a really great social life and make new friends. Freshers Film Festival kicks off...

Freshers Fair was extremely busy yesterday, with students signing up to the many activities available to them. From Archery to Young Enterprise and many more inbetween. They can even learn how to play the Ukelele.

Coulsdon College is celebrating its third year with a 99% pass mark at A Level. Principal Brett Freeman is delighted and says this goes some way to explaining why Coulsdon College is the fastest-growing Sixth Form College in the UK. He stated that, “The students’...

Students are making more important decisions today and tendering their votes for the President of the Students' Union. It's an important role within the College and one which, supported by a committe will steer the Student's Union in all their activities next year....