News Archives - October 2005

Totton College was delighted to have 16 Totton College students receive their Foundation Degree in Healthcare at Southampton University recently. The Totton students joined 36 gradates from 3 FE colleges in the region. Many have moved on to employment and others have joined the second year of a degree in Nursing or Podiatry.

Totton College was delighted to have two representatives at last nights glittering awards ceremony in London for the STAR Awards. The Department For Education and Skills developed the awards to recognise the work of the unsung heroes in the learning and skills sector who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality of learning that millions of people in England receive every day.

The work of artist Pauline Bradbury, a past student of Totton College, will be on display at Hanger Farm Arts Centre from Monday 24 October - Tuesday 1 November.

Deciding what and where to study after your GCSEs can be tricky. With such a huge number of courses to choose from, where do you start?

Totton College Principal Mark Bramwell lead the way on Jeans for Genes day last week by sporting a novel mix of formal and non-formal wear. Remaining seated in his office like a newsreader he kept his jeans hidden until tempted outside for a picture.

To celebrate Black History Month in October, Hanger Farm Arts Centre will be hosting a series of cultural events offering local people the chance to experience African culture.