News Archives - September 2005

The popular perception of Yoga is for relaxation and meditation. Iyengar Yoga founded by BKS Iyengar of Prune, India is a system of traditional yoga postures with a strong emphasis on correct alignment of the body. Practicing these postures, with the guidance of a qualified instructor will compliment sports and more traditional forms of exercise leading to a feeling of lightness and freedom of movement in the limbs; this in turn relieves stress giving a great sense of well-being and mental balance.

On Saturday 26 November, Totton College Lifelong Learning Department invite those interested in local Maritime History to attend a day focussing on six people and six ships and their contribution to transport, trade and defence. Those attending are asked to bring a relevant item, photo or postcard or just their memories to add to the topics for the day.

Totton College is celebrating another increase in it's A level pass rate to 97% in this summers examinations. The high grade pass grades also increased up to 63%. Twenty five subjects achieved a 100% pass rate. In the vocational A levels 98.4% passed with 68.8% at high grades.

The examination results in this year's AS and A level courses at Totton College have been graded as 'Excellent'. The results have been analysed by an independent National Educational Research agency and advisor to the Department of Education and Skills. They have compared the results of students in their courses throughout England in both Colleges and Schools. The results are compared to the ability of the students on entry to the College and are referred to as the 'value added' performance.

Pablo Paul (aka Paul Rapson) has lived in the Waterside area of the New Forest for the last 45 years. Picking up a camera for the very first time when he was 14, he then proceeded to teach himself the basics and discover the magic of the darkroom.