PRESTON COLLEGE NEWS A lot goes on at Preston College over the academic year and while we can’t share all of our fantastic news stories here, you can visit our website or social media pages to keep yourself up-to-date.
PRESTON COLLEGE NEWS MP MAYA ELLIS VISITS COLLEGE
Preston College students have been taking part in a wide range of competitions this year including World Skills, Lancashire Skills Competition, Concept Hairdressing, ATA Hair, Beauty & Media Make-Up Competition and SkillBuild. Here is a round-up of how they got on… World Skills Cyber Competition Won by our Level 3 IT students. Concept Hairdressing Competition from over 2,000 entries one of our Level 3 Hairdressing Students Kelly Hill got through to the final round. During the Lancashire Skills Competition week, we won more shields than any other provider! First place positions were achieved in Construction, Barbering, Health & Social Care and Travel & Tourism. Students took a lot of the second and third places as well, alongside numerous Medal of Excellence awards being received. COMPETITION WINS
In February, MP Maya Ellis visited Preston College, exploring how we use technical education to shape the future. During her visit she saw our facilities for health, construction, engineering, and digital industries. The visit allowed her to witness the impact of our strong employer partnerships, preparing students for high-skilled careers. When Maya went to parliament after her visit, she spoke about the importance of further education and the impact of Preston College. “What really blew me away at Preston College was the feel of the college! It feels inspiring, modern, a place to really grow, where people feel truly supported and at home.” MP Ellis said.
ASPIRATION WEEK 2025
the chance to reflect on the year just gone and be awarded for their successes. Awards were also given out for things like Attendance, Positive Attitude and Personal Development whilst Students of the Year were also named. Reflecting on the day, Health and Social students Mary Jane Chukwuka, Agnes Owolabi and Temiloluwa Oguntade, all 17, said: “It’s been amazing, awesome, we’ve loved it. We’ve just finished our GCSEs so it’s gives us a chance to have some fun, it’s the best. It’s also important to spend time together as friends and have fun before results day.”
In June 2025, Preston College held its first ever Aspiration Week. For the first three days, students were busy ensuring they had submitted everything they need to achieve their qualifications, but the highlight of the week came on the Thursday and Friday when students were treated to two days of pure fun. There was a cross-college football competition, three huge inflatable games in the sports hall: a golf darts board, a Total Wipeout-esque assault game and a life-size Hungry Hippos game. Aside from the fun, individual assemblies were held for each curriculum area, allowing students
STUDENT AWARDS CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE The Student Awards, now in its third year, is an evening dedicated to celebrating our most exceptional students; those who have gone above and beyond, inspired others, raised the standard, and broken barriers to achieve excellence. extremely proud. Every year the awards help us to remember why we do our jobs, to transform lives through education.”
At the Awards, Vice Principal Mick Noblett and Vice Principal Iain Stott announced the finalists and winners through heartfelt videos from the students’ tutors. The evening was further enriched with captivating performances by the Actor Training Academy’s Grace and Elliott, while student filmmakers and photographers Jake and Callum expertly captured the event. NODA WINS We are pleased to announce our performing arts courses won a total of six NODA awards for our productions in 2024! Awards were won by our Foundation Learning, ATA and MTTA students in a range of categories. Our performing arts department win at these awards year after year.
Simon Nixon, Principal and Chief Executive says; “The Student Awards truly highlight the amazing students we have at our college, showcasing the best of the best, and shining a light on their stories of resilience and determination. Our inspirational students make all of us at the College
PUDSEY TOURS THE CAMPUS! Every year the College raises money for Children in Need. This year the Fulwood Campus had a special guest who could be spotted around campus taking part in a range of activities to raise money. But who was behind the mask? Visit our social media pages to find out!
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