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York College Calendar 2017-2018
York College Calendar 2018-2019
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January 2018
Tuesday 16th, Thursday 18th & Wednesday 24th January: Taster Days, 9.00am - 4.30pm (students must book onto this event)
Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th January: Career Changer Events, 5pm - 7pm, York College
Monday 22nd January: York College Hair and Beauty Competition, York Racecourse, Ebor Stand, 12noon - 6.00pm
Wednesday 31st January: Business Breakfast Employer Information Session, Guest Speaker: Heather Towse, a healthcare professional with many years’ experience delivering training in mental health-related illnesses, will give an overview of the importance of recognising symptoms of the mental health illness in both the workplace and education. Ashfield's Restaurant, 7.45am - 9.00am
Wednesday 31st January: Musical Theatre Year 2, Supper & Songs, Ashfields restaurant,6.00pm
Wednesday 31st January: Centenary Dance Show (Year 1), Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 2.00pm & 7.00pm
February 2018
Thursday 1st February: Centenary Dance Show (Year 1), Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Thursday 8th February: York College Open Event, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, York College
Monday, 19th & Tuesday 20th February: Classical Duologues (Acting Year 2), Bedern Hall, 7.00pm
Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st: Northern Tracks music concert, The Hive, Manor Academy, 7.30pm
Thursday 22nd February: A Bucket Load of Time (Level 2 Performing Arts Show), Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 2.00pm & 7.00pm
March 2018
Thursday 1st March: PGCE primary and secondary talk with Keither Parker, Director of Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education at the University of York St John, York College, from 6.30pm
Friday 2nd March: AS Theatre Studies , Group Pieces, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, shows throughout the day
Monday 5th March: Leeps Apprentice Recruitment Fair, The First Direct Arena, Leeds, 4pm - 8pm
Week commencing 5th March: National Apprenticeships Week - activities throughout the week more info available here, York College,
Wednesday 7 March: Apprenticeship Showcase Event, more info available here, York College
Friday 9th March: A2 Theatre Studies, Group Pieces and Monologues, Alan Aycbourn Theatre, shows throughout the day
Monday 19th March: Community Matters - Let's Talk, Issues faced by our young people in education with Dr Alison Birkinshaw OBE Principal and Chief Executive of York College, St Edward's Church, Tadcaster Road, York, from 7pm
Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd March: Musical Theatre Show (Year 1), Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 7.00pm
April 2018
Tuesday 10th April: Aiming High event, Guidance for students hoping to apply for highly competitive destinations including Oxford and Cambridge, and subjects such as medicine, York College, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Wednesday 11th April: Parents & Carers progression day, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, York College
Wednesday 18th April: York College Musical Soiree, Bedern Hall, 7.00pm
Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th April: Acting Year 1 Show, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 1.30pm & 7.00pm
Tuesday 24th April: York College Open Event, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, York College
Wednesday 25th April: York College A Level Music Recital, National Centre for Early Music, 7.00pm
May 2018
Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th May: Aesop's Fables Dance Show (Year 2), Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th May: York College Major Music Project, The Hive, Manor Academy, 7.30pm
Thursday 10th May: York College EPQ Celebration, York College, arrive from 6.00pm, event is 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 12th May: Adult Learning Taster Morning, York College, 9.30am
Thursday 17th May: York College Fashion Show, Principal Hotel, York, 4.30pm start & 7.30pm start, tickets £5
Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th May: Acting Year 2 Show, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Wednesday 23rd May: Supper & Songs, Ashfields restaurant, 6.00pm - NOW SOLD OUT
June 2018
Saturday 9th June: St Leonard's Hospice Midnight Walk, starting at York College
Tuesday 12th June: York College Final Music Showcase, Music Department York College, 7.30pm
Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th June: Musical Theatre Year 2 Show, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, 1.30pm & 7.00pm
Thursday 14th June: York College Construction Awards. Construction & Skills Centre, doors open 6.30pm for 7.15pm start
Friday 15th June - Wednesday 20th June: York College Creative Show (Foundation Diploma & Vocational) at York College, 10.00am - 5.00pm (Saturday: 10am - 12noon) and Private View: Thursday 14th June, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Monday 18th June: York College Music Summer Soulstice, Basement Bar City Screen, 8.00pm
Wednesday 20th June: York College Open Event, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 21st June: Skillbuild at York College, registrations from 7.30am, York College
Friday 22nd June - Tuesday 26th June: York College Creative Show (BA (Hons) Degree Courses) at York St John University, 10.00am - 5.00pm (Private View: Thursday 21st June, 6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Saturday 23rd June: Summer Sounds in the Park, Rowntree Park, 12noon
Monday 25th June: VQ Awards at the Merchant Taylors Hall, Aldwark, York - 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Tuesday 26th June: Business Twilight Employer Information Session featuring guest speaker Mike Gillespie from Advent IM who will be giving compliance advice on GDPR, Ashfield's Restaurant, 5.00pm - 6.45pm
Tuesday 26th June: Progression Event, 9.00am - 3.30pm, York College
Friday 29th June - Wednesday 4th July: York College Creative Show (A Level and Access courses), 10.00am - 5.00pm (Saturday 10.00am - 12noon) at York College. Private View: Thursday 28th June, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
July 2018
Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th July: New Student Days, York College
Monday 2nd July: Vocational New Student Day, Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies, Business & Professional Studies, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Health & Social Care, Science, York College York CollegeTuesday 3rd July: A Level New Student Day, York College
Wednesday 4th July: Vocational New Student Day, Art & Design, Media, Music & Performing Arts, Sport, Public Services, York College
Thursday 5th July: Vocational New Student Day, Early Years & Education, Construction, Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Digital Technologies, York College
Friday 6th July: Access New Student Day, York College
October 2018
Thursday 11th October: Business Breakfast Employer Information Session, Guest Speaker: Gareth Bullen from the London Centre of Excellence who will be speaking about the business courses we offer. Ashfield's Restaurant, York College, 7.45am - 9.30am
