HNC Policing Students Launch Foodbank
HNC Policing students are asking staff and fellow students to donate to the Runnymede Foodbank. Ellie-May Simmons explained “ As a group, we really wanted to help others over the festive period. We have allocated ourselves tasks to get the campaign started and are looking forward to delivering the items to the charity in December. […]
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Colleges Week 2021
Following on from the success of last year’s ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign, Brooklands College is dedicating 18 – 22 October to Colleges Week 2021 and highlighting the amazing work colleges do and why long-term investment is crucial if the government is to ‘level up’ all areas of the country.
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Official Opening of Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon
On 30th September 2021, we were delighted to hold the official opening event for Brooks Hair & Beauty in Ashford, Surrey. The department and the college have been very pleased to see the building and development of the brand new salon located on Ashford High Street over the past year.
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I Choose Local
On 23rd September 2021, Brooklands College Business and Media learners were selected as finalists for The Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2021, hosted at BP in Sunbury.
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Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy
The world of work is ever-changing with industries, careers and jobs growing at a rapid rate and brought on largely by new technologies and a greater shift towards ‘agile’ working.
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Councils launch Youth Hub in partnership with Brooklands College
Brooklands College, Elmbridge Borough Council and Runnymede Borough Council have launched a new Youth Hub to provide expert support for 18-24 year olds to help find employment or training.
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New Year, New Vision
We’ve had a fantastic start to the new academic year, especially after the ongoing challenges of the COVID pandemic. There is now a happy buzz on campus once more with learners able to develop their skills in practical training as well as safely socialise with each other.
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Welsh Guards Visit
The Welsh Guards kindly visited our Level 3 and our HNC students in the recent term. The aim of their visit was to further the students' knowledge regarding surveillance and techniques along with understanding the correct protocol for operating during a surveillance stint.
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Sue’s RAF Cake
The RAF Small Arms Association turned 100 this year and to commemorate the occasion, our Hospitality & Catering Lecturer Susan Haskell presented the Association with a special cake for their celebrations.
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Acing Archery
As part of their land-based activities unit, Uniformed Public Services students headed over to Woking Archery Club in the recent term. Throughout their course students are expected to practice key characteristics such as leadership, discipline, strategic planning, coordination, teamwork and a plethora of other skills which are required in this line of work.
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Student Enrichment Week

Published on 13.05.2020

4th – 7th May 2020, Brooklands College students had an enjoyable experience sharing and learning a variety of skills. The week was extra special as our learners have been continuing their education at home. Therefore, the occasion gave staff & students the opportunity to come together virtually and celebrate all the hard work across the recent months.

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Fitness

Monday, 4th May: A motivational start for the week with our exercise programmes to help viewers get into shape. Claire Desroches shares a demonstration on the foundations of movement in fitness and strength conditions. She then delivers a full body circuit workout routine. Claire Desroches is a Sports Nutritionist, trainer and sports massage therapist.

Our BTEC Sport students follow on with focussed training. Jacob Keers and Callum Gracey demonstrate how to correctly do press ups, planks & lunges.

Lifestyle

Tuesday, 5th May: Students were encouraged to develop their skills with our variety programme. Nicole Kemp gives an insight into understanding and making use of lighting for photography. She continues on from this, providing tips on how to take a good selfie. Nicole is a Business lecturer at the College and also owns the Studio At No. 9 photography company:

Next, Christian Hatherall-Good demonstrates how to attach a string line to a corner block. Christian Hatherall-Good is a Brickwork lecturer at the College.

This is followed by Level 3 Catering student George Warner sharing a tutorial on making a basic Swiss Roll dessert.

Hair, Beauty & Arts

Wednesday, 6th May: With a burst of creativity, this programme aimed to open up the mind and boost self-confidence. To start off, Beau gets everyone up on their feet with a lively dance tutorial. Beau is a training performing arts specialist.

Next up, our Level 3 Special Effects Make-Up student delivers a tutorial on how to create a realistic bruise make-up effect. This is followed by Hairdressing student Tiarna Smith explaining how to curl hair using straighteners. Finally, our Level 3 Special Effects Make-up student presents a tutorial on achieving a colourful festival make-up look.

Entertainment

Thursday, 7th May: The students finished the week with a light-hearted programme to relax and have fun. Assistant Principal Simon Lovegrove hosted a pop quiz with staff and students participating against each other.

This is followed by professional demonstrations on how to perfect the current trending challenges on social media. Sport & Public Services Lecturer James Plowright gives a lesson on how to successfully perform the T-Shirt Handstand Challenge. Brooks Restaurant Manager Jamie Chantry teaches everyone how to master the Omelette Challenge.

Music

Brooklands College Theme Music
Track: TerraNation – Travel

Lifestyle – George Warner’s Swiss Roll
Track: DMIZE – Untitled

Hair, Beauty & Arts – Beau’s Dance
Track: Samantha Sandle – Hoops

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