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Outstanding and inspirational students from Wilberforce College were recognised at a Celebration of Achievement evening on Wednesday 22 March 2023.…
Wilberforce Sixth Form College are excited to announce the launch of a new Football Development Academy in conjunction with North Ferriby FC β the first of its kind in the City.…
Wilberforce Sixth Form College present Careers Masterclasses across a range of subjects, focused towards students looking to find their career.…
Students gain a VIP experience with Hull City aces and an insightful talk from the Head of Strategic Analysis & Recruitment and the Head of Medical Services & Performance.…
DFN Project SEARCH provides internships and employment training for people with a variety of learning disabilities and Autism spectrum conditions aged 18-24. The programme lasts one academic year and…
Our second year full-time Performing and Production Arts students present an evening inspired by Joan Littlewoodβs pioneering satirical masterpiece βOh What a Lovely War…
The distinguished gentleman's ride is a global motorcycle event raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health programs on behalf of the Movember foundation.…
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WORK FOR US: Are you a dedicated teacher with the ability to inspire students? Do you want to join an ambitious College, with staff that are dedicated to helping students realise their potential?
Due to an increase in student numbers, we are recruiting outstanding teachers in a variety of subject areas. In return you can be confident of a friendly and positive environment, where both staff and students have opportunities to develop and excel.
To find out more about these vacancies, click on the linktree above π
WORK FOR US: Are you a dedicated teacher with the ability to inspire students? Do you want to join an ambitious College, with staff that are dedicated to helping students realise their potential?
Due to an increase in student numbers, we are recruiting outstanding teachers in a variety of subject areas. In return you can be confident of a friendly and positive environment, where both staff and students have opportunities to develop and excel.
To find out more about these vacancies, click on the linktree above π
BUZZING BIOLOGISTS π
Today @wilberforce_biologists were pleased to welcome back MSc research student Sophie Gibson to talk to Year 1 biologists about her previous degree, current research and the ecological importance of bees species. She also communicated her own career path in order to inspire our current students interested in pursuing their own careers in biological science.
Working with Dr James Gilbert from @universityofhull Sophie has installed a bee box on our campus and populated it with Mason bee cocoons within the nesting tubes, so that our students can monitor the resulting population that hopefully hatches. Flowering plants in the vicinity should provide a welcoming habitat for our emerging Wilberforce Bees and we can be part of this significant speciesβ conservation.
BUZZING BIOLOGISTS π
Today @wilberforce_biologists were pleased to welcome back MSc research student Sophie Gibson to talk to Year 1 biologists about her previous degree, current research and the ecological importance of bees species. She also communicated her own career path in order to inspire our current students interested in pursuing their own careers in biological science.
Working with Dr James Gilbert from @universityofhull Sophie has installed a bee box on our campus and populated it with Mason bee cocoons within the nesting tubes, so that our students can monitor the resulting population that hopefully hatches. Flowering plants in the vicinity should provide a welcoming habitat for our emerging Wilberforce Bees and we can be part of this significant speciesβ conservation.
TIME TO SHINE β¨
Good luck to all those students current and future who are sitting their #GCSE exams which start this week. We know how hard you have worked and now is your time to show it!
β οΈAttention to current Wilberforce students re-sitting your Maths GCSE tomorrow Fri 19 May:
FINAL REVISION SESSIONS
πThis evening (18 May) 4pm - 6pm with free pizza!
π₯Tomorrow morning (19 May) 8am - 9am with free breakfast!
Please be in the exam room no later than 8:50am, good luck!
#WilberforceForYourFuture
TIME TO SHINE β¨
Good luck to all those students current and future who are sitting their #GCSE exams which start this week. We know how hard you have worked and now is your time to show it!
β οΈAttention to current Wilberforce students re-sitting your Maths GCSE tomorrow Fri 19 May:
FINAL REVISION SESSIONS
πThis evening (18 May) 4pm - 6pm with free pizza!
π₯Tomorrow morning (19 May) 8am - 9am with free breakfast!
Please be in the exam room no later than 8:50am, good luck!
#WilberforceForYourFuture
FOOTBALL CHAMPS π: Congrats to the success of both our 1st and 2nd teams for this football season. The 1st team were pipped to the top spot by @s6fadmissions by only 3 points coming 2nd in the AOC Mens Football League East A . Our fantastic 2nd team came top of the East B League, smashing the table by a phenominal 12 points. Well done lads, you`ve done us proud! β½ #AOCFootball
FOOTBALL CHAMPS π: Congrats to the success of both our 1st and 2nd teams for this football season. The 1st team were pipped to the top spot by @s6fadmissions by only 3 points coming 2nd in the AOC Mens Football League East A . Our fantastic 2nd team came top of the East B League, smashing the table by a phenominal 12 points. Well done lads, you`ve done us proud! β½ #AOCFootball
ORDER! ORDER! βοΈ
Last week some of our A Level and BTEC #Law students explored a Georgian gaol and took part in a mock murder trial when they visited the @justicemuseum in Nottingham.
Although they (hopefully) wonβt have to deal with being sent to the stocks in their futures, getting involved with the reality of a courtroom and learning about the history of the justice system is valuable experience for those that want to pursue a career in the legal sector.
ORDER! ORDER! βοΈ
Last week some of our A Level and BTEC #Law students explored a Georgian gaol and took part in a mock murder trial when they visited the @justicemuseum in Nottingham.
Although they (hopefully) wonβt have to deal with being sent to the stocks in their futures, getting involved with the reality of a courtroom and learning about the history of the justice system is valuable experience for those that want to pursue a career in the legal sector.
CORONATION HERO: π¬π§ We are extremely proud of former Public Services student Oliver Thompson, who not only had the call up to parade in the Kings Coronation procession this bank holiday π, but who has been featured in the national press for his quick reactions to a flag bearer who collapsed and fainted during the event. Oliver said β I saw out the corner of my eye that he wasnβt right, I asked if he was ok and the next minute, I heard his bearskin hat crash to the ground, so I rushed over to help"
Oliver popped into the college today to give his gratitude to teaching staff Claire and Dave for all their help in guiding him to a career in the Navy. He said β If it wasnβt for the guidance and support of my teachers to follow my dream of a career in the Navy, I certainly wouldnβt have had the opportunity to serve my country at such a huge event, they really pushed me and gave me the focus I needed to apply for the 10 week course which I passed out in, in March of this year" Well done Oliver, we canβt wait to follow your journey in the forces.
CORONATION HERO: π¬π§ We are extremely proud of former Public Services student Oliver Thompson, who not only had the call up to parade in the Kings Coronation procession this bank holiday π, but who has been featured in the national press for his quick reactions to a flag bearer who collapsed and fainted during the event. Oliver said β I saw out the corner of my eye that he wasnβt right, I asked if he was ok and the next minute, I heard his bearskin hat crash to the ground, so I rushed over to help"
Oliver popped into the college today to give his gratitude to teaching staff Claire and Dave for all their help in guiding him to a career in the Navy. He said β If it wasnβt for the guidance and support of my teachers to follow my dream of a career in the Navy, I certainly wouldnβt have had the opportunity to serve my country at such a huge event, they really pushed me and gave me the focus I needed to apply for the 10 week course which I passed out in, in March of this year" Well done Oliver, we canβt wait to follow your journey in the forces.
EXCELLENCE APPLICATIONS: π¨πΌβπToday our Excellence Programme students attended the βMaking an excellent applicationβ conference @johnleggottcollege
The focus of the conference is on making an excellent application to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and medical school. Guest speakers from Mansfield College and Oxford gave great insight in to what makes an applicant stand out from the rest. #excellenceProgramme #TalentProgramme #OxfordUniversity #RussellGroup
EXCELLENCE APPLICATIONS: π¨πΌβπToday our Excellence Programme students attended the βMaking an excellent applicationβ conference @johnleggottcollege
The focus of the conference is on making an excellent application to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and medical school. Guest speakers from Mansfield College and Oxford gave great insight in to what makes an applicant stand out from the rest. #excellenceProgramme #TalentProgramme #OxfordUniversity #RussellGroup
WHO DID IT?!: Today we were joined by the @pulsecsi team. Students had an exciting workshop aimed at building curiosity and awareness of `Forensic Science` and the applications, techniques and authentic processes used at a Crime Scene Investigation. Fantastic day!!! #CrimeScene #AppliedScience #Biology #Criminology #CSI
WHO DID IT?!: Today we were joined by the @pulsecsi team. Students had an exciting workshop aimed at building curiosity and awareness of `Forensic Science` and the applications, techniques and authentic processes used at a Crime Scene Investigation. Fantastic day!!! #CrimeScene #AppliedScience #Biology #Criminology #CSI
MEDICAL PROGRESSION: Olivia Smith who left Wilberforce College last year having achieved 4 x A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and EPQ came back to college to share her experiences as a first-year Medical student at Sunderland University. Her advice about the application/interview process, her current course and university life was well received by students who are also aspiring to become doctors. Great to see you Olivia ππ»
MEDICAL PROGRESSION: Olivia Smith who left Wilberforce College last year having achieved 4 x A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and EPQ came back to college to share her experiences as a first-year Medical student at Sunderland University. Her advice about the application/interview process, her current course and university life was well received by students who are also aspiring to become doctors. Great to see you Olivia ππ»
FERENS ART: This week A Level Art students took a local trip to the Ferens Art Gallery in the City Centre of Hull. Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art.
Students where also joined on the tour by artist in residence Louise Cope, who talked through her techniques of producing gallery worthy art.π©βπ¨
FERENS ART: This week A Level Art students took a local trip to the Ferens Art Gallery in the City Centre of Hull. Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art.
Students where also joined on the tour by artist in residence Louise Cope, who talked through her techniques of producing gallery worthy art.π©βπ¨
APPLY NOW: Due to an influx of applications, we have created more spaces for some of our A Level subjects including Film and Media, we also have new spaces for Hairdressing, T Level Digital and T Level Engineering*.
As well as available spaces for our Level 2 courses in Business, Public Services, Sport and Media.
If you are still undecided on your next steps, please get in touch to speak with our admissions team who will be happy to help. liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
*Don`t leave it too late, places are limited, we cannot guarantee places following the month of April.
APPLY NOW: Due to an influx of applications, we have created more spaces for some of our A Level subjects including Film and Media, we also have new spaces for Hairdressing, T Level Digital and T Level Engineering*.
As well as available spaces for our Level 2 courses in Business, Public Services, Sport and Media.
If you are still undecided on your next steps, please get in touch to speak with our admissions team who will be happy to help. liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
*Don`t leave it too late, places are limited, we cannot guarantee places following the month of April.
DANCE PROUD: Last weekend students from our upskilling dance team had a fantastic opportunity to work with @yorkshiredancepictures and artists Devika & Sam from @balbirsinghdanceco. They learnt a classical Indian dance style Bharatanatyam and incorporated this with a contemporary dance piece. Teaming up with students from @hull_dance the final arrangement looked fantastic onstage. Well done to all our students who worked to a professional standard. π
DANCE PROUD: Last weekend students from our upskilling dance team had a fantastic opportunity to work with @yorkshiredancepictures and artists Devika & Sam from @balbirsinghdanceco. They learnt a classical Indian dance style Bharatanatyam and incorporated this with a contemporary dance piece. Teaming up with students from @hull_dance the final arrangement looked fantastic onstage. Well done to all our students who worked to a professional standard. π
