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Lewisham College was honoured to join the Lewisham community for the annual Remembrance Service in Deptford, coming together to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country. The service provided a moment for reflection, gratitude and remembrance, bringing together people from across the local area to honour those whose bravery and commitment continue to be remembered today. A particularly moving part of the service saw our Principal, Jamie Stevenson, read a remembrance poem, helping to capture the significance of the occasion and the importance of ensuring that the sacrifices of past generations are never forgotten. We are proud to support events such as these that strengthen community connections and encourage reflection on our shared history. 🌺 We will remember them.

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🎬 A familiar face from Better Call Saul dropped into Newcastle College! Actor Patrick Fabian, best known for playing Howard Hamlin in the hit TV series, paid our Acting, Media and Photography students a special visit while filming ITV's upcoming drama Bad Blood here in the North East! 🤩 Our students got the chance to quiz Patrick about his career, hear behind-the-scenes stories and pick up some top tips on auditions, casting and working in film and television. His advice for anyone hoping to break into the industry? 💬 “Be 15 minutes early. Be professional no matter the job or the level of job. It's what makes your reputation.” A brilliant opportunity for our future actors, filmmakers and photographers to learn from someone who's been there and done it! 👏

Market Street Campus glowing in blue? 💙 This week, we’re lighting up our campus blue to recognise and celebrate our care experienced students as part of National Care Leavers Month. We’re proud to show our support and help raise awareness of the experiences of care leavers. #NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM #TeamKC #NCGCommunity

🎓 Over 20 universities came together at Southwark College for our Higher Education Fair, helping students explore their next steps after college. Representatives from universities including Goldsmiths, Kingston, Brunel and the University of East Anglia were on hand to offer advice on courses, applications and student life. Students also attended talks on university, higher and degree apprenticeships, and writing a strong personal statement. It was a great opportunity for students to ask questions, explore their options and start thinking about the path that's right for them. 👉 Read more about the Higher Education Fair here https://orlo.uk/B06Iq

As part of Care Leavers Month, our students spoke with representatives from Smokefree Lancashire to explore the support available for quitting smoking and vaping 🚭 The popular Myth or Fact Wheel got everyone involved, while busting common misconceptions around smoking and vape use!

Today marks one week since we learned of the sad passing of one of our much-loved equine learners, Fraya. Fraya was a talented and highly respected rider whose love for horses was undoubtedly one of her greatest passions. Yesterday, Fraya’s tutors and classmates came together at Sugarloaf Lane Stables to remember her in the most fitting way, surrounded by horses. They shared their fondest memories of Fraya and wrote them down as a lasting tribute to a truly special young person. They were also joined by Fraya’s father, who was deeply touched by the kindness, love and treasured memories shared. Fraya’s loss is deeply felt across our college community and the wider equine world, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this incredibly sad time. Learners and staff are encouraged to reach out to our Wellbeing Team should they need any support.

👏 A huge congratulations to our Digital T Level students, who recently shared their industry placement experiences with the Cumberland Council Executive Leadership Team. Our students spoke about how their placements have helped them develop technical skills, confidence and a greater understanding of the workplace, valuable experience as they work towards becoming the next generation of cyber security and software development professionals. 💻 A huge thank you to Cumberland Council for investing in our students and helping us develop the digital talent of the future.

Level 3 Health and Social Care learners completed their first team project this month, focusing on roles and responsibilities in Health and Social Care. They shared their work with Level 2 students to help them gain insight into progression on the course. 👏 Great work from our Level 3 learners - they demonstrated excellent peer collaboration, communication, and research skills. 👏 #health #socialcare #collegelife

What a fantastic afternoon!💜 Residents from Foley Grange Care Home and students from Kidderminster College came together on Friday for the Kidderminster Community Fashion Show, raising funds for KEMP Hospice and celebrating the power of community. One of the highlights of the event was a beautiful Forget-Me-Not Cape, designed and created by one of our talented students for Isobel Dale, whose long-standing support for KEMP Hospice inspired this very special event. 💙 Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, donated and helped make the day such a success. From the catwalk to the raffle, it was an afternoon full of smiles, confidence and community spirit. Together, we’ve made a real difference for KEMP Hospice. 💜 Read the full story on our website. #KEMPHospice #FoleyGrange #CommunityFashionShow #NCGCommunity #TeamKC

🛠️ Giving materials a new purpose while helping our learners build practical skills for their future careers. We were pleased to welcome a donation of doors from our construction partner Mulalley, which will be put to use by learners in our carpentry and painting and decorating workshops. The materials will give students further opportunities to develop practical, industry-relevant skills while supporting a more sustainable approach to construction. It was also fantastic to see two former Lewisham College learners return to the College through their work with Mulalley, bringing the story full circle and showing current learners where their skills could take them. 💙 👉 Read the full story on our website https://orlo.uk/2A7GN

Our Beauty Therapy Level 3 students welcomed Jayne from Dermalogica UK to campus this week for the Dermalogica Aspire Programme training and workshop on their online learning platform 🥰 The session provided a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their industry knowledge, refine their professional skills and gain valuable insights to support their future careers in beauty therapy. ⭐Apply to study Beauty Therapy in September 2027! ⭐ https://orlo.uk/XEnk1

It was a pleasure to welcome MP Julie Minns to campus today to visit our Hair and Beauty department. Learners showcased their skills and gave an overview of the treatments they are currently practicing!

Health and Social Care Level 3 learners have been busy taking part in a Communication Workshop this month, where they were joined by Healthwatch Cumberland, Andy's Man Club, Carlisle Sight Support and the Northern Fells Group to share insights into the important community services they provide. Thank you to all of our guests for such an informative afternoon for our learners.

This week we celebrated the end of a busy first term with a special celebration for ASPIRE. The theme of this term was Ambition, and for almost 80 of our students we held a celebratory breakfast at the college and presented A for Ambition pin badges and certificates. We followed up with a second celebration for our staff, with almost 40 staff from across teaching, support, professional services and leadership receiving nominations from colleagues for demonstrating the Ambition to succeed. Well done to everyone who took part, nominated and our wide range of winners. #GOFURTHER #ASPIRE