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STUDENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN FELIXSTOWE
Suffolk New College students and staff, local employers and residents gathered in celebration at the official opening of an erected log cabin, which provides shelter and support for young, vulnerable people in the area.
HOW TO LIVE WELL…
Suffolk New College welcomed advice on how to live a longer, healthier life when Live Well Suffolk set up their stalls in the atrium.
STUDENTS RAISE THE BAR
Zoe Newson – an official member of Team GB – was the special guest at a charity event organised by Suffolk New College students at The Gym Ipswich.
AN OUT-RAG-EOUS WEEK OF FUNDRAISING!
The Students’ Union called on Suffolk New College students last week to help raise money for local organisations in this year’s RAG Week.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS...
Suffolk New College and the New Wolsey Theatre are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver an Edexcel BTEC Level 3 course in Production Arts.
ALL ABOARD ‘MY FAIR LADY’
Suffolk New College, working in partnership with Viking Mariners, invited guests on board the ‘My Fair Lady’ vessel, which docked at the Ipswich Waterfront for a prestigious apprenticeship event.
READY… STEADY… COOK!
Suffolk New College’s Catering and Hospitality students had their knives at the ready for the annual Rotary Club competition.
SAM’S SPEEDY SUCCESS
Not many young people can say they have had first-hand experience of working at a motor racing competition.
However, Sam Laker who is studying a BTEC National Diploma in Vehicle Technology and Repair at Suffolk New College, jumped at the opportunity to take part in the Lotus Elise Trophy and Lotus Cup UK meetings at Silverstone.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Armed with scissors, curlers, combs and hairspray, Suffolk New College students took to the atrium floor to compete in the Annual Hairdressing Competition.
JUNIOR CHEFS GRADUATE IN STYLE
Shelley’s hosted the ‘Junior Chef Academy’ Graduation, which saw Suffolk’s talented school pupils cook up a storm for their friends and family.
SUFFOLK POLICE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIFE ON THE BEAT
Suffolk New College students travelled to Martlesham’s Police Headquarters to hear first hand about what working in the Suffolk Constabulary is like.
STUDENT PRESENTS HER BIG IDEA
A Suffolk New College student presented Ipswich Borough Council with her concerns on the Big Society.
YOUNG MUSICANS HAVING A BALL
Talented young musicians from Suffolk New College performed for the Mayor of Ipswich at a Gala Ball for charity at the Corn Exchange on 24 March.
APERTURE... EXPOSURE... EXHIBITION
Suffolk New College’s photography students put down the cameras to put up their photos as part of their end-of-course exhibit.
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FESTIVALS
Suffolk New College’s multi-faith chaplaincy laid out information and visual examples for students on Wednesday 28 March, in the run-up to the Easter and Passover celebrations.
ITS MAKING THE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!
Suffolk New College welcomed a variety of stalls and representatives from local organisations to promote World Health Day.
GEORGE’S TIME TO SHINE
For the majority of students, doing a full time course at Suffolk New College can be an exciting, interesting and yet time-consuming experience.
However, Uniform Public Services student George Walkett always makes time for his charity work as well.
As a result, the 17 year old Level 3 student was chosen to be a torch bearer for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
LIGHTING THE WAY FOR SUFFOLK
Ryan Jay is young man who believes in supporting his community.
Now, the Suffolk New College apprentice has been given one of the most enviable tasks of 2012… to carry the Olympic torch through Suffolk in July.
JUST TWO BOYS, TEEING AROUND
Two Suffolk New College students travelled up the putting green as they competed in the National Golf Championships on 5 – 7 March.
STUDENTS GET SPORTY FOR CHARITY
Students across Suffolk New College got energetic and active on Thursday 22 March to raise money for Sports Relief.
WALKING A MILE WITH A SMILE
Suffolk New College’s Childcare students dressed up in the name of charity as they walked around Alexandra Park to raise money for Sports Relief.
DOING THE WORLD OF GOOD
Suffolk New College students and staff welcome advice on wellbeing and a better lifestyle in the form of World Health Day on Thursday 29 March.
COLLEGE PLAQUE UNVEILED BY POWERLIFTER
Paralympic hopeful Zoe Newson took time away from her bench pressing to uncover the Suffolk New College Sports Centre plaque.
CRAFTY STUDENTS SET UP SHOP
Suffolk New College students gave Channel 4’s Kirstie Allsop a run for her money when they got crafty and creative in the College Atrium.
Stalls set up at the heart of the College boasted a variety of jewellery, cards, plant pots and money boxes all handmade by the Learning for Independence students.
OLYMPIC HOPEFUL: SIAN COOPER
Sian Cooper, Sports Lecturer at Suffolk New College hopes that the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring inspiration and opportunity to young people in the area.
Starting her own sports massaging business in the early 90s, Sian has always worked with young sportsmen and women.
THE PERFECT PUNCH
It was a successful knockout for “Hearty” – the British Heart Foundation’s healthy mascot - when she came to blows against her archenemy “Big Cig” during a charity wrestling match.
The costumes, worn by the President and Vice President of Suffolk New College’s Students’ Union were provided by the British Heart Foundation, who organised the event at the Ipswich Kickboxing Academy.
IT’S A RISKY BUSINESS
Suffolk New College students weighed up the pros and cons of risk-taking at a lively learning session about careers in insurance last week.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - which is the insurance sector’s professional body - delivered its Discover Risk activity at Suffolk New College on Wednesday 7 March, to provide more information on the huge range of global opportunities that exist in the industry.
STUDENTS ENJOY INDIAN CUISINE – MAHARANI STYLE!
Students experienced the spice trade when an Indian restaurant owner brought his chefs and his culinary skills to Suffolk New College in February.
Manik Miah from the ‘Maharani Indian Cuisine’ restaurant on Norwich Road, Ipswich, came prepared to sum-up spices, discuss Dansak, and reiterate regional food styles to teach students about cooking authentic Indian food.
FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE
Suffolk New College’s fundraising efforts were applauded at last night’s ‘True Colours’ event, which saw money reaching charities that support the welfare of young, vulnerable people.
The ‘True Colours’ fund was created by the Students’ Union, and works in partnership with the Suffolk Foundation, an independent grant-maker for local charities.
OLYMPIC BREAKFAST FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Suffolk New College Principal Professor Dave Muller hosted the ‘Are You Games Ready?’ breakfast meeting on Friday 2 March.
Ipswich Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Suffolk County Council, the East of England Development Agency, Visit East Anglia and Lloyds TSB to stage the free event which was held at the college’s restaurant, Shelley’s.
STUDENTS TAKE THE PLUNGE FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Four Suffolk New College students took to the water to raise money for charity on Saturday 25 February.
Rhys Fox, Alice Theobald, Evangeline Coates and Nathan Gull were challenged to swim as many lengths as they could within a set amount of time.
