South Kent College News Archive

College Counselling Gains National Recognition

The counselling service at South Kent Council has become one of only five colleges in the country to win accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

[Posted on: 7-Jun-2010]

Dover Painters Take Top Places in Regional Competition

Two young painters from Dover won the top two prizes in the Johnstone’s Young Decorator of the Year 2010 competition, held in Folkestone at South Kent College’s campus in Shorncliffe Road.

[Posted on: 13-May-2010]

College Opens Health Careers Options to Ashford Schools

More than a hundred pupils from schools in Kent have taken part in an Open Road event at South Kent College to see what different careers they could choose in the Health Service.

[Posted on: 11-May-2010]

Students Set to Put Playgrounds into Production

In a first for South Kent College, design students at the Ashford School of Art and Design have produced new ideas for a Kent manufacturer of wooden playgrounds.

[Posted on: 28-Apr-2010]

College Winners at Regional Skillbuild held in Folkestone

South Kent College hosted the regional finals of the prestigious Skillbuild competition with 93 students from 14 colleges coming to Folkestone for the event.

[Posted on: 25-Apr-2010]

Young Chefs' Competition at Folkestone Campus

Young chefs from South Kent College, and schools around Folkestone took part in a cooking competition organised by the Rotary Club.

[Posted on: 20-Apr-2010]

Principal Welcomes Staff and Students to Newly Merged College

Bill Fearon, the Principal of the newly merged South Kent and West Kent Colleges, has told staff and students it is business as usual on all College campuses.

[Posted on: 9-Apr-2010]

Students Put Politicians On the Spot

South Kent College students had the opportunity to quiz prospective Members of Parliament at a Question Time event in Folkestone.

[Posted on: 24-Mar-2010]

College Staff Support Sports Relief

More than a hundred staff and friends of South Kent College raised nearly £500 for Sports Relief.

[Posted on: 10-Mar-2010]

College Chefs Compete for Toque d'Or

A team of chefs from South Kent College's Folkestone campus has reached the semi finals of the Toque d'Or catering competition.

[Posted on: 1-Mar-2010]

Former Students Take Army Oath

Former Public Services students, twins Thomas and James White have taken their oath of allegiance and formally joined the Army.

[Posted on: 20-Feb-2010]

Village Cafe Staff Celebrate Qualifications

The staff of a village cafe in Kent are celebrating after being presented with their NVQ Level 2 certificates.

[Posted on: 10-Feb-2010]

Surprise to Reward 30 Years of Service

Friends and colleagues of South Kent College cleaner, Kath Waple, organised a surprise breakfast party to celebrate her 30 years of service to the College campus in Jemmett Road, Ashford.

[Posted on: 4-Feb-2010]

Cheques Presented in Memory of Former Beauty Student

Cheques have been presented in memory of Gemma Croft, a former South Kent College beauty student who died five years ago.

[Posted on: 20-Jan-2010]

Cross College Hair Champions

Students from all three South Kent College campuses have competed in their annual hair dressing competition.

[Posted on: 6-Jan-2010]

Grand Draw Doubles its Money in Memory of Michele

The target was ten prizes and a hundred tickets. The result was 133 prizes and nearly one and a half thousand tickets sold, raising more than £1,000 for charity.

[Posted on: 16-Dec-2009]

Pantomime Stars in College Recording Studios

South Kent College music students have helped the stars of this year's Folkestone Pantomime record and mix backing tracks for their performances at the Leas Cliff Hall.

[Posted on: 9-Dec-2009]

Chefs Show Children New Ways With Fruit

Chefs from South Kent College made such a good impression on children at a local school, some tried fruit for the first time.

[Posted on: 7-Dec-2009]

National Guidelines by College Exams Expert

South Kent College exams expert, Alison Coley, is the author of new guidelines being circulated for staff in schools and colleges across the country.

[Posted on: 19-Nov-2009]

Charity Head Shave Raises More Than £1,000

South Kent College has helped a 13 year old Dover boy raise more than £1,000 by having a hair cut with a difference.

[Posted on: 11-Nov-2009]

College Builds Business Relationships at Breakfast

South Kent College has cemented its relationships with businesses after a special breakfast briefing in the refectory at the Ashford campus.

[Posted on: 5-Nov-2009]

College Meets NEETs' Needs

Young people who're not in employment, education or training - known as NEETs - enjoyed a taster session of four different courses at South Kent College.

[Posted on: 2-Nov-2009]

Ashford Artist's International House Exhibition

A former student of the Ashford School of Art and Design has opened her first exhibition at International House in Ashford.

[Posted on: 28-Oct-2009]

Successful Visit to Kent Marine Festival

South Kent College has made another successful appearance at the Kent Marine Festival held in Dover.

[Posted on: 14-Oct-2009]

Champagne Launch for New Body and Paint Workshop in Ashford

South Kent College's Ashford campus held a champagne reception to launch a new Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) test centre in the Motor Vehicle area.

[Posted on: 4-Oct-2009]

Businesses Boosted by Free College Courses

South Kent College is launching a series of half day free courses for businesses.

[Posted on: 18-Sep-2009]

Successful Trial Scheme Expanded by Colleges

A trial to get more young people with severe learning difficulties into work is such a success, it is being expanded.

[Posted on: 16-Sep-2009]

College shows the Way to University

South Kent College is reminding young people who have had unexpected GCSE results that there are hundreds of different courses they can do - and still get a degree if they want.

[Posted on: 26-Aug-2009]

'Absolutely Fantastic' Wood Exhibition in Canterbury

University of Kent students studying at South Kent College have held their first exhibition at the University campus in Canterbury.

[Posted on: 24-Aug-2009]

South and West Kent College Merger: Public Consultation

We are now at the next stage of development with the Public Consultation kicking off on 19 July 2009. The Consultation period will last until 9 September and will invite comments from Stakeholders.

[Posted on: 16-Jul-2009]

Fresh Start Students Transform Their Own Space

Students given a second chance on a South Kent College course have transformed the space they work in which was officially opened by College governor and Shepway Councillor, George Bunting on Thursday, July 2, 2009, with a champagne reception.

[Posted on: 16-Jul-2009]

First Diploma Students Guaranteed University Places

Students at South Kent College, who were among the first in the country to study for the new Diplomas instead of A Levels, are guaranteed places at the University of Kent, (Medway) for Health and Care degree courses. following the signing of a progression agreement.

[Posted on: 16-Jul-2009]

New College Student Wins £50 Vouchers

A young woman who attended South Kent College's Open Day in May won a £50 voucher competition for visitors who completed a survey.

[Posted on: 25-Jun-2009]

Outstanding Annual Ashford Art Show

The Ashford School of Art and Design annual end of year show held at the Henwood campus was an outstanding success with more than a thousand people attending.

[Posted on: 16-Jun-2009]

Chefs Get On their Bikes for Childrens' Charity

Two South Kent College catering lecturers are in training for a 400 mile bike ride ofr the NSPCC.

[Posted on: 11-Jun-2009]

Dedication and Commitment of Construction Students Applauded

Dedication, hard work and commitment paid dividends for nearly 30 Construction students at South Kent College who collected prizes worth thousands of pounds at their Annual Awards held in the Kingsnorth Hall on the Folkestone Campus.

[Posted on: 10-Jun-2009]

Bookmark Design is a Winner

The winners of a bookmark and book review competition at South Kent College have been presented with their prizes.

[Posted on: 20-May-2009]

Hundreds Watch Professional Hair Event at Folkestone

Hundreds have watched a first class hair demonstration from a team of experts from top salon, Toni & Guy, in the Kingsnorth Hall in Folkestone.

[Posted on: 6-May-2009]

Governor Opens New Health and Safety Test Centre

South Kent College governor and Ashford's Future Co Ltd director, Linda Doran, has officially opened a new Health and Safety Test centre at the College's Ashford campus.

[Posted on: 1-May-2009]

School Day Release Leads to Distinctions for Five Teenagers

Five pupils from a school in Folkestone have been allowed out of classes for two days every week - with the full approval of their teachers - and it's led them to distinctions in their child care studies.

[Posted on: 24-Apr-2009]

College Staff are Clear Winners at Regional Awards

Two staff at the Ashford Campus of South Kent College are celebrating after winning the Hi5 event in London for their work to develop research and information literacy skills.

[Posted on: 7-Apr-2009]

Easter Enterprise Success

Students from the Futures course in Foundation Studies raised an amazing £86 from an Easter Enterprise in the Folkestone Refectory.

[Posted on: 2-Apr-2009]

New Horizons in Dover for Students

South Kent College 'Horizons' students have been broadening their horizons doing conservation work on the Western Heights in Dover.

[Posted on: 13-Mar-2009]

Students' Fire Fighting Skills Tested

Public Services students from South Kent College have entered a burning building to carry out a rescue during a training exercise.

[Posted on: 12-Mar-2009]

MP's Praise for SkilledUp Competitors

Folkestone and Hythe MP Michael Howard has praised South Kent College students taking part in the first SkilledUp competition, telling them it's vitally important they get good qualifications especially in the current economic climate.

[Posted on: 8-Mar-2009]

'Carmageddon' - Students See Stark Road Safety Lesson

South Kent College students have watched fire officers cut casualties from the wreckage of a car in a stark road safety lesson from the emergency services.

[Posted on: 12-Feb-2009]

Students Turn Cars into Works of Art - with Speakers to Match

Students at South Kent College's Ashford Campus have been learning how to turn their cars into works of art - with sound systems to match.

[Posted on: 9-Feb-2009]

First Exhibition for Photography Degree Students

Students on the first Foundation Degree in Photography offered by South Kent College and the University of Kent are holding an exhibition in Ashford.

[Posted on: 29-Jan-2009]

College Gym Opens to the Public at Unbeatable Prices

South Kent College is opening the gym at its Folkestone campus to the public at a credit crunch-beating £3.50 a week on Monday, January 12, 2009.

[Posted on: 9-Jan-2009]

Class Angels Awarded with £100 Vouchers

Two South Kent College students have been awarded £100 each after being nominated 'Class Angels', the award scheme set up in memory of Gemma Croft, a former beauty student who died.

[Posted on: 5-Jan-2009]

Inter- Campus Hair Competition Winners

The winners of the first Inter-Campus Hairdressing Competition have been presented with their prizes by the Principal of the College.

[Posted on: 16-Dec-2008]

Engineering Students Win Good Behaviour Awards

Mechanical Engineering students at South Kent College have been rewarded for impeccable behaviour.

[Posted on: 2-Dec-2008]

Student With Access to the Nation's Palaces

A South Kent College student has just completed a survey of all the fireplaces in the Palace Of Westminster.

[Posted on: 27-Nov-2008]

Gemma's Walk Raises More Than £2,000

The 'Pink Pants and Angel Wings' charity walk to raise funds for the Gemma Croft Memorial Fund raised more than £2,000.

[Posted on: 13-Nov-2008]

New Shop Opens on Folkestone Campus

South Kent College students with severe learning difficulties have opened their own stationery shop on the Folkestone Campus.

[Posted on: 4-Nov-2008]

Diploma Students Experience Emergency Services Training Exercise

Students on South Kent College's Diploma in Society, Health and Development have witnessed first hand the work of the emergency services at a 'Critical Incident Day'

[Posted on: 29-Oct-2008]

Top Award For Kent Grandmother

New grandmother, Jo Dillane, has won the national City and Guilds Skills for Justice Prize.

[Posted on: 15-Oct-2008]

Students First to get Fit in Sports Week

South Kent College students are the first in the south east to take advantage of new government funding for sports activities.

[Posted on: 8-Oct-2008]

South Kent College Merger Decision

The board of governors of South Kent College has voted to pursue a merger with West Kent College.

[Posted on: 1-Oct-2008]

New Ashford Studio for Performing Arts

Performing Arts students at South Kent College are sharing a fantastic new studio in Ashford.

[Posted on: 9-Sep-2008]

Angel Walk for College Fund

Friends and family of the South Kent College beauty student, Gemma Croft, who died in a car accident, held a sponsored walk to celebrate what would have been Gemma's 21st birthday.

[Posted on: 8-Sep-2008]

Students Chase University Places After A Level Passes

Students at South Kent College's Ashford 6th form Centre on the Jemmett Road campus are celebrating a pass rate of 92% in this year's A Level results.

[Posted on: 14-Aug-2008]

Pupils Prepare Leaving Cake for their Principal

Pupils from a Folkestone school have used their time at College to make a stunning cake for their head teacher who is leaving.

[Posted on: 12-Aug-2008]

Expert Advice for Hairdressing and Beauty Students' Future Careers

Hairdressing and Beauty students at South Kent College have been given expert advice on how to set up their own businesses when they've qualified.

[Posted on: 7-Aug-2008]

Meet The New College Principal This Week

The new Interim Principal of South Kent College is inviting people to come and meet her this week.

[Posted on: 23-Jul-2008]

Chefs Runners-up In National Competition

A team of South Kent College chefs have found out they came second in the prestigious Nestle Toque d'Or competition.

[Posted on: 23-Jul-2008]

Pupils Prove They're Ready For Work

Pupils from Ashford schools have proved to their future bosses that they’re ready to be perfect employees after getting their Work Ready Awards.

[Posted on: 15-Jul-2008]

Construction Students Win Awards

The achievements of Construction students at South Kent College have been celebrated at an award ceremony.

[Posted on: 19-Jun-2008]

South Kent College Considers Merger Option

The governors of South Kent College will be meeting within the next month to decide whether to invite two other further education colleges to merge with it.

[Posted on: 19-Jun-2008]

Shopping Bag Wedding Dress Steals The Show

A wedding dress made of fair trade shopping bags headlined the ASAD end of year show.

[Posted on: 16-Jun-2008]

Pupils Try Careers in the NHS

Pupils from schools across Ashford found out firsthand about various jobs in the NHS at South Kent College's Open Road Event.

[Posted on: 19-May-2008]

Kent Motorcycle Technology Centre Opens in Dover

The Kent Motorcycle Technology Centre has opened at South Kent College's Dover campus.

[Posted on: 15-May-2008]

A Deadly Finish to Students' Film Production?

Performing arts students at South Kent College have created a thought provoking film, taking control of the overall production from start to finish.

[Posted on: 6-May-2008]

Travel and Tourism Students First Residential Trip Abroad

Travel and Tourism students from South Kent College have organised and taken part in their first residential course to Lanzarote.

[Posted on: 23-Apr-2008]

Traditional Apprenticeships for the 21st Century

Traditional Apprenticeships for the 21st Century

[Posted on: 16-Apr-2008]

Students' Unique Access To Orient Express

Furniture students at South Kent College are being given unprecedented access of one of the country’s most famous historic trains – the Orient Express.

[Posted on: 8-Apr-2008]

South Kent College Issues New Guide for 'Baffled' Parents

South Kent College has issued a new guide for ‘baffled’ parents after a survey showed most don't understand new qualifications.

[Posted on: 1-Apr-2008]

College Students Crucial Role in Museum Event

South Kent College hair and beauty students from all 3 campuses played a crucial role in an education event at Dover Museum.

[Posted on: 17-Mar-2008]

South Kent College Pioneers New Diploma

South Kent College's Dover campus is one of the first in the country to offer the new Diploma in Society, Health and Development

[Posted on: 11-Mar-2008]

New Exhibition by Fine Art Students

Fine Art students from the Ashford School of Art and Design hold a new exhibition of their work at the Park Mall shopping centre in Ashford.

[Posted on: 11-Mar-2008]

Find Out Why Students Recommend South Kent College

Find out why SKC students would recommend their College to anyone at special Open Days where anyone interested in studying at the College can meet tutors.

[Posted on: 21-Feb-2008]

International College Chefs Take On The Best

A group of South Kent College chefs with a truly international background are through to the regional finals of the prestigious Nestle Toque d'Or competition in London.

[Posted on: 14-Feb-2008]

Opportunities for 2008 Young Apprentices

South Kent College is looking for Young Apprentices to join its successful Construction Courses next year.

[Posted on: 11-Feb-2008]

Praise for Dover Travel and Tourism Students

Level 1 Travel and Tourism students at South Kent College's Dover campus have been praised for the quality of their work by an independent specialist.

[Posted on: 31-Jan-2008]

Catering Staff Cook Up Plan to Teach in Nepal

Two Catering lecturers at South Kent College aim to raise 2,000 pounds each to teach English in Nepal this summer.

[Posted on: 24-Jan-2008]

New Courses Start in January

A New Year, a new beginning - it's not too late to start studying with courses starting in January.

[Posted on: 8-Jan-2008]

Performing Arts students star in Christmas production 'Sharing'

Enthusiastic audience watch new South Kent College Performing Arts Christmas Production.

[Posted on: 18-Dec-2007]

Learn How to Create Your Own Computer Games

New courses offer students the chance to learn how to create their own computer games.

[Posted on: 18-Dec-2007]

Energy Centre Meets Training Demand for Solar Heating

The Energy Centre at South Kent College's Ashford campus is offering courses to train heating engineers how to install solar heating.

[Posted on: 6-Dec-2007]

Students and Staff Dress Up To Raise 1,500 Pounds for Children In Need

South Kent College students across all three campuses dressed up to raise more than 1,500 pounds for Children In Need.

[Posted on: 19-Nov-2007]

Young People Try Careers In The NHS

Young people from South Kent College and local schools check out different careers in the National Health Service.

[Posted on: 12-Nov-2007]

College Pilots Construction Training on Site

A 40 million pound regeneration scheme in Ashford has been chosen for the National Skills Academy, a pilot scheme for construction training.

[Posted on: 6-Nov-2007]

Come into College to Find Out about Courses

South Kent College is holding Open Days at all 3 campuses for young people to find out more about the courses on offer.

[Posted on: 29-Oct-2007]

Art School Opens its Doors

The highly-rated Ashford School of Art & Design is holding Open Days for young people to find out more about the courses on offer.

[Posted on: 26-Oct-2007]

Construction GCSE student in the Country's Top Ten

A construction student from Ashford has received the Top 10 Coursework Award at the Construction GCSE Awards evening.

[Posted on: 18-Oct-2007]

Free Studio Time for Bands

Music Technology students at South Kent College are offering two bands the opportunity to record a high quality master track of their music - free of charge.

[Posted on: 11-Oct-2007]

Girls Try Construction Jobs

Girls from schools in Sittingbourne and Ashford are enjoying a day at South Kent College to try out jobs in Construction.

[Posted on: 8-Oct-2007]

Free Hairdressing Kit for Part-time Students

A group of nine students from the Folkestone Academy were chosen to be the first to receive equipment from the Gemma Croft Memorial Fund.

[Posted on: 25-Sep-2007]

College Seeks Two Deputy Principals

South Kent College is seeking two senior professionals specialising in Curriculum and Quality, and Finance & Resources.

[Posted on: 20-Sep-2007]

New English Language Courses for Foreign Students

A new internationally recognised qualification in English is being offered by South Kent College from October.

[Posted on: 13-Sep-2007]

Students Praised by English Heritage for Walmer Castle Work

Students on the Working Out Initiative have been praised by English Heritage for restoring part of the gardens at Walmer Castle near Deal.

[Posted on: 6-Sep-2007]

Students Celebrate A Level Passes

Students at the 6th Form Centre at South Kent College's Ashford campus recorded 100% pass rates in 5 subjects.

[Posted on: 21-Aug-2007]

The Red Card That Gets You A Job

A Work Ready Award Does Exactly As It Says and Proves Students Are Ready to Work

[Posted on: 26-Jul-2007]

Tate Britain Director Opens ASAD Art Show

Tate Britain Director, Dr Stephan Deuchar, opens the Ashford School of Art & Design end of year exhibition at the Henwood Campus.

[Posted on: 2-Jul-2007]

Student Wins Community Service Award

A public services student has won an award recognising his voluntary work in the community.

[Posted on: 2-Jul-2007]

Student Wins Modelsearch 2007

A hairdressing student at Ashford has won the Kent Regional Newspapers Modelsearch 2007 contest.

[Posted on: 13-Jun-2007]

Top Awards for Students at the Regional Skill Build Contest

Students from South Kent College are through to the National finals of the Skill Build competition following their successes at the regional finals in Bexley.

[Posted on: 23-May-2007]

Food From Across the World on College Menu

The restaurant at South Kent College is offering a flavour of the globe with a new series of lunch time meals.

[Posted on: 3-May-2007]

Awards for the Dinner Ladies who came back to Class

School dinner ladies have been presented with their South Kent College catering certificates by the Minister of State for Children, Young People and Familes, Parmjit Dhanda MP.

[Posted on: 25-Apr-2007]

Prizes After Cross Channel Links Between Colleges

French and English joinery students have been awarded prizes after working together in joint projects.

[Posted on: 20-Apr-2007]

Speed Camera Visits Public Services Students

One of Kent's mobile speed cameras visited Public Services Students at Dover

[Posted on: 30-Mar-2007]

Students Presented with Duke of Edinburgh Awards

South Kent College Students have been presented with Duke of Edinburgh Awards at a special ceremony in Folkestone.

[Posted on: 29-Mar-2007]

First Student to Qualify on Train to Gain Scheme

A painter and decorator has become the first South Kent College student to qualify on the Train to Gain scheme.

[Posted on: 7-Mar-2007]

Excellent Social Care for Kent

A massive drive to ensure social care workers in Kent get training was launched at a Conference in Ashford attended by 400 care home and agency managers.

[Posted on: 5-Mar-2007]

Ashford Students in Vital Transport Research

Students from South Kent College have presented vital research that could shape transport for Ashford in the future.

[Posted on: 26-Feb-2007]

Student Wins for College Christmas Card Design

A 17 year old photography student's design has been chosen for the South Kent College Christmas card.

[Posted on: 2-Feb-2007]

Plans Submitted for Ashford Learning Campus

Inspired by Ashford's historic links with the railways, architects have developed a stunning design for the Ashford Learning Campus.

[Posted on: 29-Jan-2007]

Celebrity Hairdresser Cuts Ribbon to Open New Dover Salon

Celebrity Hairdresser, Terry Longden, has formally opened the new Hair and Beauty Salon at the Dover Campus.

[Posted on: 19-Jan-2007]

SKC Wins £1/2 Million Contract for Health and Social Care Training

South Kent College has won a contract to deliver short courses in Health and Social Care Training across Kent.

[Posted on: 4-Jan-2007]

Women Win Top Marketing Awards

Three women from South Kent College picked up awards for attaining the highest marks in Kent on their courses.

[Posted on: 13-Dec-2006]

Residents See First Plans for Ashford Learning Campus

Residents of Victoria Road, the site of the new Ashford Learning Campus, were first to see outline plans for the new building.

[Posted on: 12-Dec-2006]

College Staff Transform Office Into Salon

The Property Services team at the Ashford Campus have transformed an office into a state-of-the-art hairdressing salon in just three weeks.

[Posted on: 7-Dec-2006]

College Presents BBC Sports Award

South Kent College presented the BBC South East Sports Award 2006 for Sporting Achievement.

[Posted on: 5-Dec-2006]

Travel and Tourism Students Impress British Airways Crew

Students on the Travel and Tourism course met British Airways air cabin crew on a visit to the Jemmett Road campus in Ashford.

[Posted on: 7-Nov-2006]

Local Bands Offered Professional Recording Sessions

Music Technology students are offering local bands professional recording sessions.

[Posted on: 2-Nov-2006]

Regional Student Award for Eurostar Manager

Regional Student Award for Eurostar Manager

[Posted on: 25-Oct-2006]

Kent Schoolgirls Build Construction Skills

South Kent College welcomed 60 local schoolgirls to find out about the world of construction.

[Posted on: 9-Oct-2006]

Brick and Plastering Move Onto Jemmett Road Campus

Students of Brick and Plastering at South Kent College are now in new buildings on the Jemmett Road campus.

[Posted on: 26-Sep-2006]

New Deputy Principal Role at South Kent College

South Kent College has welcomed a Deputy Principal.

[Posted on: 18-Sep-2006]

New Format For Student Enrolment this September

The enrolment process for students at South Kent College will follow a new format this year, stretching over three separate days at each campus.

[Posted on: 24-Aug-2006]

Students Celebrate A Level Passes

Students at South Kent College are celebrating their achievements in this year's A Levels.

[Posted on: 22-Aug-2006]

Bungy Jumping Introduces Students to College

The biggest team building event ever held at South Kent College gave would-be students thrills of a life time.

[Posted on: 3-Aug-2006]

European Funding for South Kent College

South Kent College is among 3 Kent further education colleges to win funding to improve links with similar centres in Northern France.

[Posted on: 20-Jul-2006]

Students Set Precedent for Duke of Edinburgh Award

Twelve Students from South Kent College have Set Precedent for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

[Posted on: 11-Jul-2006]

Big and Bold End of Year Show

The end of year exhibition at the Ashford School of Art and Design promised to be big and bold - and didn't disappoint!

[Posted on: 6-Jul-2006]

Foster Mum's Achievement Recognised

Busy foster mum, Tracey Belcher, gains NVQ in Caring for Children and Young People.

[Posted on: 29-Jun-2006]

Detailed Plans Being Drawn Up For Ashford Learning Campus

Detailed plans for the £46 million Ashford Learning Campus are now being drawn up with the aim of opening in September 2009.

[Posted on: 22-Jun-2006]

Non-Smokers Win iPods for Beating their Cigarette Addiction

Four students at South Kent College have been given engraved iPods for successfully giving up smoking as part of National No Smoking Day.

[Posted on: 19-Jun-2006]

South Kent College stages Olympics with a Difference

Why wait til London 2012? South Kent College in Dover stages a Different Olympics in June

[Posted on: 14-Jun-2006]

College Students Transform Unused Hospital Quadrangle

Carpentry students at South Kent College have made a new decking area for the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford

[Posted on: 23-May-2006]

College trains Young Book Keeper of the Year 2006

A South Kent College student has won the prestigious Young Book Keeper of the Year award at a ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.

[Posted on: 16-May-2006]

South Kent College Chefs Serve Up Success

South Kent College chefs served up success when they won the Flavours on the Region Young Chef Culinary Competition 2006.

[Posted on: 15-May-2006]

South Kent College Open Day Wednesday 17th May at Ashford, Folkestone and Dover 4pm to 8pm

South Kent College is inviting potential students to visit all its campuses on May 17, 2006.

[Posted on: 11-May-2006]

Teenage Students Visit Site of First Gas Attack in World War 1

Teenage students on the Public Services course at South Kent College's Dover campus have visited Flanders to see the site of the first gas attack in war.

[Posted on: 24-Apr-2006]

South Kent College shows schoolchildren the real NHS

Sixty schoolchildren from five schools around Ashford spent the day at the William Harvey Hospital to find out what careers are open to them in the NHS.

[Posted on: 30-Mar-2006]

South Kent College Energy Centre in Ashford Opens

The first students are expected at the Energy Centre at South Kent College in Jemmett Road, Ashford, after a successful opening event.

[Posted on: 30-Mar-2006]

Lecturers First in the UK to Pass Exams Without Paper

Five lecturers at South Kent College are the first in the country to achieve Level 3 Certificates in Delivering Learning Using a VLE.

[Posted on: 23-Mar-2006]

College student stars on the West End stage

A former South Kent College student is in rehearsals for a starring role in the West End production of the Lion King.

[Posted on: 22-Mar-2006]

South Kent College sponsors Major Maritime Event

South Kent College is offering catering support at the annual Dover Maritime Careers Festival taking place on March 24 and 25.

[Posted on: 16-Mar-2006]

Free Intensive Hairdressing Course

South Kent College is offering students the chance to study hairdressing - absolutely free of charge.

[Posted on: 7-Mar-2006]

Become A Governor of South Kent College

South Kent College is inviting motivated and dynamic people to apply to become governors.

[Posted on: 23-Feb-2006]

Win £50 at College Open Days

Experience College Life for a Day at Open Days - and get the Chance to win £50 in Vouchers

[Posted on: 21-Feb-2006]

Turn Talent for Art into a Career at ASAD

Discover if your flair for art could turn into a career at an introduction evening at the Ashford School of Art & Design

[Posted on: 14-Feb-2006]

One-Stop Learning at the New Energy Centre in Ashford

Engineers are putting the finishing touches to South Kent College's new Energy Centre on the Ashford Campus.

[Posted on: 9-Feb-2006]

South Kent College First for Health and Safety

South Kent College has won the £2,000 top award in a national Health and Safety Competition.

[Posted on: 26-Jan-2006]

Ashford School of Art and Design Tops National Student Poll

The Ashford School of Art and Design has been voted the best in the country by its own students.

[Posted on: 17-Jan-2006]

Kent Police Drugs Dogs Visit Dover Campus

A team of Kent Police officers and two sniffer dogs were invited to search the Dover campus for illegal drugs.

[Posted on: 10-Jan-2006]

Lasting Memorial to Young Student Unveiled by her Mother

The mother of 17 year old Gemma Croft who died in a car crash in the summer is unveiling a lasting memorial in South Kent College where Gemma was a student.

[Posted on: 8-Dec-2005]

New Courses for the New Year

Would be students who didn't sign on for courses in September have not missed their chance to learn at college.

[Posted on: 6-Dec-2005]

Outstanding students pick up Awards for their Achievements

Outstanding students have picked up awards in recognition of their achievements at a special ceremony at the Shorncliffe Road campus in Folkestone.

[Posted on: 30-Nov-2005]

Win an iPod nano every month with SkCENE

Details of all South Kent College's courses are being published in a new magazine called 'SkCENE' which features a monthly competition to win an iPod nano.

[Posted on: 15-Nov-2005]

Ashford student wins Gold and Top Trophy at 'Skills Olympics'

A student of plastering from Ashford has returned from the national skills contest in Scotland with a Gold Medal and the trophy for best young craftsman.

[Posted on: 10-Nov-2005]

Thinking of changing your college course or A Levels?

Make the right choice before it’s too late - save time, save money, stay local, go further!

[Posted on: 8-Nov-2005]

South Kent College Open Days

Practical demonstrations and hands-on advice are being offered at Open Days across all South Kent College campuses.

[Posted on: 8-Nov-2005]