MP Positive For New Term
We had the pleasure of receiving Dr Ben Spencer, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, at our Weybridge campus. This was a positive meeting with our senior officials, discussing the preparations to safely reopen the College to students in September. Dr Ben Spencer remarks how schools and colleges in the local area have effectively supported students […]
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Grand Champions
Brooklands College is proud to announce that the Big Idea Challenge 2020, Schools & Colleges Grand Champion is Travel Pack! This innovative concept has been developed by our IT students Leila & Matthew. The ultimate festival backpack is made from recycled material and doubles up as a tent to make the most of the great […]
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£2,000 incentive for Employers
There are many reasons how taking on an apprentice could help your business grow. You could fill a skill gap, develop the skills of your team and reduce staff turnover. Apprentices must be over 16 however there is no upper age limit now, therefore apprenticeships are also a positive way to upskill your current employees. […]
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My Bricklaying Apprenticeship
The Brooklands College Construction staff and students continuously achieve great standards of work and success. The department regularly gains top places in national competitions and also holds loyal partnerships with numerous companies in the industry. We are proud to announce a new milestone for the College as we celebrate the department’s first apprentices to complete […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Following the Government announcement on the 18th March 2020, that schools and colleges should close amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Brooklands College is closed to on-site learning for most students. We are implementing our online learning strategy to ensure all students maintain their education by remote means. LINKS: Information for Parents/Guardians | FAQs | Employer Update […]
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#BCpositivity
Although we are all facing a difficult time in the world, there is lots of kindness and optimistic spirit around us. We would like to share these little moments of joy throughout this period to help brighten your days. Have you seen or done anything positive lately? Let us know! Reach For The Stars Staff […]
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Practice Interviews
Business students have been conducting practice interviews with their peers in order to develop their confidence and understand good interview techniques. As part of their ‘Recruitment and Selection’ unit, students have been conducting practice interviews with their peers in order to understand good interview techniques within an organisation. The students researched how companies recruit […]
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Support Our Students
Earlier this year, Brooklands College students proudly hosted the first round of The Big Idea Challenge, an enterprise initiative by London Metropolitan University. After pitching their innovative business concepts, two teams from the College have successfully made it through to the final stage of the annual competition. The students went on to be mentored by […]
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Stay Motivated While Remote Working
Staying motivated whilst remote working can be difficult for many. Our Level 3 Year 1 Childcare students have been discussing how to keep motivated during their time at home to ensure productivity is maintained. As part of their new “Motivate Me” unit, the class has put together these helpful ideas so that we can all […]
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Kindness Matters
Between 18th – 24th May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week championed the “Kindness Matters” value. The Brooklands College Student Enrichment team constantly look to positively develop young minds and encourage kindness between the students. For Mental Health Awareness week, our social media platforms were taken over by this campaign to promote positive thinking and […]
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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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