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On Thursday 18th May upper sixth BTEC Performing Arts students performed their final showcase to a packed audience in the College’s Bonsier Theatre. The show called A Night to Entertain included songs from some of the most popular musicals including: Les Miserables,...

With exams looming, Coulsdon College is increasing its student support. Many students find exam time stressful. As well as a comprehensive display in the ILC (Independent Learning Centre)  giving tips for improving exam technique and dealing with exam stress and...

BTEC dance students performed their end of year show Dynamix to a packed audience in the College’s impressive Bonsier Theatre. Head of Dance Helen Patterson was thrilled with the show “I’m so proud of all the students and impressed with the professionalism and...

The first ever staff versus students netball match took place on Wednesday 10th May. Steve Gooch Head of College, lead out the staff team which also included Sports teachers Ben Chambers, Jason Gentles and Clair Priest, Careers Officer Tina Jones, Business teacher...

In March, A Level Spanish Students from Coulsdon and Reigate Colleges spent a week in Salamanca, a historic city in north-western Spain.  The group stayed with host families and experienced a full programme of activities designed to help improve their language skills...

Professional table tennis star Darius Knight visited Coulsdon College at the end of March to inspire students on the Fulham FC Foundation Football & Education Programme. The 26 year old professional table tennis player from London, started competing...

Students from Coulsdon College performed a charity gig at Coulsdon's trendy Boxpark venue, helping to raise money to build a secondary school in Ghana. The event was organised by former Coulsdon student Fuse ODG a talented Producer and recording artist in conjunction...

Students studying on the BTEC Health and Social Care course went on a trip to the Nursing and Midwifery Tribunal on 17 March. The purpose of the trip was to allow students to gain an understanding of the application of the code of conduct for health care...

On the anniversary of its 150th year, the London Fire Brigade has appointed its first woman Fire Commissioner, Dany Cotton. Coulsdon College Public Services student, Georgina Bull is today taking part in filming for BBC’s The One Show, where, along with other female...

Over 20 Universities visited College today, armed with marketing material containing all their course information.  They were part of the Higher Education Exhibition, organised by the College's Careers Department, in order to give students an opportunity to start to...

On Monday 27 February, BTEC Law students had the opportunity to sit down in the House of Lords, with the permission of Chris Philp MP (Croydon South), a privilege normally only permitted if you are a Lord. This followed a tour of the Supreme Court of Justice which was...

A Level Photography student, Annika Schwaderer had the photography experience of her life this week when she attended the Mayor’s Parlour in Croydon for a photo shoot.  Annika, who is studying A Level photography and BTEC Art and Design, won this honour as a result of...

Students looking at alternatives to going to University were today able to attend an Apprenticeship Fair at College.  An informative talk outlining the advantages and benefits of joining an Apprenticeship, as well as the structure of them, and how to search for the...

Upper Sixth A Level Graphics and Photography students are embarking on their project entitled "The Environment", where they have to use elements of their environment to influence their work.  They decided that there was no better place to start than in Croydon, where...

AS Photography 19 students recently visited Tate Modern in Southwark, to conduct research for their exam theme of 'structure'.  They visited the exhibition The Radical Eye: Moderist Photography From The Sir Elton John Collection and took photos around the iconic main...

Lower Sixth A Level Graphics students recently visited the iconic new Design Museum building in Kensington.  Previously the Commonwealth Institute building, the Museum opened in November 2016 and contains inspiring exhibitions exploring contemporary design and...

In the Autumn term, BTEC Fashion students visited 'The Vulgar- Fashion Redefined' exhibition in the art gallery at the Barbican. The  students, from both the lower and upper sixth, collected resources and made sketches of the fashion garments and accessories on...

Coulsdon College were celebrating success at GCSE English and Maths today.  44 students passed their Maths and 10 passed English in November last year.  Students were presented with Certificates at lunchtime and praised for their success.  "This will undoubtedly make...

Coulsdon College is continuing its trend of encouraging budding film makers and two more students have been taking part in the BFI Film Academy.  Seb Black and Ed Auld, who are both studying A Level Film studies at Coulsdon, started the Saturday school during the...

Coulsdon College is delighted to be playing host to a Shakespearian Tragedy and Comedy conference today. Aimed at A Level English Literature and A Level Drama students, the conference is being delivered in style by renowned lecturers from the Shakespeare Birthplace...