Blackpool Youth Council Symposium: Young Voices Coming Together 🌟
Over the past year, students from our college and schools across Blackpool have come together to take part in the Blackpool Youth Council Symposium – an inspiring programme designed to encourage young people to share their voices, ideas, and experiences. Through a series of engaging sessions, students participated in a range of activities, games, and workshops, alongside meaningful discussions focused on the issues that impact young people today. A space for discussion and co
Easter Raffle: A Sweet Surprise for a Great Cause 🐣
To celebrate the Easter season, our college held a fun and engaging Easter raffle and it proved to be a great success. Students were invited to take part in a “guess the number” challenge, where they had to estimate how many gummy snakes were in a jar. It was a simple idea that got lots of people involved, with plenty of guesses and excitement along the way. A fun student challenge The activity brought together students from across the college, all keen to test their guessing
Restaurant Week Success: Catering Students Shine at Abingdon Street Market 🍽️
On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March , our talented catering students took part in Restaurant Week , hosting a fantastic pop-up food event at Abingdon Street Market and what a success it was! Over the two days, students stepped out of the classroom and into a real working environment, preparing, cooking, and serving a range of delicious dishes to the public. A real taste of industry experience The pop-up event gave students the opportunity to: Work in a fast-paced, real-world
Red Nose Day: A Sweet Success for a Great Cause 🔴
Our college recently came together to support Red Nose Day, raising money for an important cause while having a bit of fun along the way. To mark the occasion, we held a student-run cake sale filled with red-themed treats, and it was a fantastic success. A student-led effort The event was organised and run by students, who took the lead in planning, setting up, and serving throughout the day. It was a great opportunity to build confidence, teamwork, and organisational skills,
♻️ Celebrating National Old Stuff Day with Our Swap Shop Success!
To mark National Old Stuff Day (2nd March), we hosted a Swap Shop pop-up designed to give pre-loved items a second life, and it was a fantastic success! We set up a free donation clothing rail alongside boxes filled with accessories and toys, inviting students to bring along items they no longer needed and take something away in return. The response was brilliant, with students embracing the opportunity to refresh their wardrobes, pick up something new-to-them, and support a
Money Worries? You’re Not Alone
Let’s be honest money feels stressful right now. Prices are going up, transport costs more, food costs more, and for many students money just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. If you’re feeling worried about cash, struggling to make it last, or stressed about asking for help, you are definitely not the only one. A lot of students are feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis and it’s okay to talk about it. Why money stress hits students hard When you’re 16-18, you
