Another record year for A Levels at York College

York College is proud to announce its best ever A Level results. There were nearly 1400 A Level exam entries this summer at York College. The overall pass rate was 99.1%, a significant improvement on last year’s results. This means that York College’s A Level results are above the national average for the sixteenth consecutive year.

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BBC at York College

This year York College students were featured on BBC national news on A Levels Results Day.

York College was chosen to capture student success and achievement as well as the excitement of A Level Results Day. The BBC arrived early to film live broadcasts for Breakfast News, featuring a handful of students opening their exam results live on air.

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York College named as one of the country's top ten colleges

In the recently published league tables, York College ranks in the top ten highest scoring Further Education colleges in the country.

Principal of York College, Dr Alison Birkinshaw says: "We are delighted with the college's continued success and achievement at all levels. Our students work very hard and deserve this national recognition, indeed many of them progress on to courses at prestigious universities. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the excellent teaching and support for students provided by all staff across the college. I feel privileged to be Principal of such a successful general Further Education College."

Triple Distinctions

This year a grand total of 178 triple distinctions have been awarded to students at York College (equivalent to three As at A Level), which is an impresive 50 distinctions more than last year. Triple distinctions have been achieved in the following areas; Art & Design, Media & Performing Arts, Business Management, Child Studies, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Sport & Public Services, Construction, Engineering, IT & Computing and Science.

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Antony wins York College Student of the Year 2010 award

Professional Cookery student, Antony Johnson, has won the York College Student of the Year 2010 title.

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York College Graduation Ceremony 2010

York College learners graduated at a ceremony at the Theatre Royal on 7 July.  Learners graduated in subjects ranging from Construction Studies and Computing to Sports Therapy, Fashion and Health Administration, with an audience of family and friends looking on.

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Elin wins York College Psychology prize in memory of ex-student, Caroline Stuttle

York College student, Elin Box, has been awarded the Caroline’s Rainbow Foundation Psychology prize.  The prize is presented each year in memory of ex-York College student, Caroline Stuttle.

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Triple SkillBuild success for York College students

Three students from York College triumphed at the regional competition of Skillbuild , the nationwide competition for young people training within the construction industry.

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York College Creative Show 2010

The Creative Show is an exhibition of Further and Higher Education work by students studying Fine Art, Design & Craft courses at York College, featuring work produced over the year. The exhibition shows the inspirational ideas and achievements of students in a range of disciplines; drawing, painting, print-making, glass, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, 3D, product design, films, digital imaging, animation, photography, fashion, design, graphics and excellent portfolios students have prepared for interviews at prestigious destinations across the UK.

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York College at the final of the Nestlé Toque d’Or® Competition, BBC Good Food Show

On reaching the final of the Nestlé Toque d’Or® competition six professional cookery students from
York College were allocated a day to run the Nestlé
Toque d’Or® restaurant at the BBC Good Summer Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

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York College celebrates Vocational Qualifications Success

York College joined in the national VQ Day celebrations by hosting a ‘Vocational Qualifications Student of the Year Awards’ evening at which individual students were recognised for their hard work and contribution to their vocational courses. The students were awarded Student of the Year certificates and a book voucher.

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York College Fashion Show 2010

Fashion students paraded their creations on the catwalk as a finale to their National Diploma and Foundation Degree Fashion courses at the York College Fashion Show held at York Racecourse. The students’ collections featured different themes ranging from Hysteria and Zany Zips and Doily Daze to the Little White Dress.

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National Recognition for Adult Learner

As part of Adult Learners' Week, Vicky Whitelock was presented with a National Adult Learners Certificate of Achievement on behalf of NIACE by Bob Saynor, Assistant Principal for Lifelong Learning & Higher Education at York College. The award is in recognition of Vicky's committment to learning and the progression route she has taken over the past three years. Vicky has also been nominated for a National VQ Learner of the Year award (Over 25 category).

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York College Equality Street

York College celebrated its cultural diversity, including Norwegian Day on Monday 17 May. Students and staff participated in a series of activities including quizzes, calligraphy and a celebratory meal, allowing them to discover more about the diverse cultures, religions and backgrounds of all the people in the college community. It was an opportunity to raise awareness of the cultural differences that make York College such a vibrant learning environment.

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