Author: Clair Hill

Digital Hub at the Stoop

Supporting our local communities is always at the heart of OHC&AT and is illustrated by the Digital School and their latest collaboration with The Harlequins Foundation. Together they offer a Digital Hub at Twickenham Stoop, home to the Harlequins Rugby …
17th October 2019

Banksy inspires student artist

Whilst learning about independent travel in Croydon, keen artist, Matthew came across a shop display of modern art by the graffiti artist ‘Banksy’. Matthew took time to look at the different window displays which were very visually engaging and really …
16th October 2019

Mobility Milestone

This week, VPC student Jessica attended a friendship group at Westcroft Leisure Centre library, but the really remarkable part of her outing was that it was the first time she has used her walking frame whilst out in the community. …
16th October 2019

Work Experience Success

This term Garratt House student, Billy started his first ever work experience placement in computer games specialist shop CEX in Croydon. Billy is very interested in computer games, so this assignment is the perfect fit. Billy confidently introduced himself to …
16th October 2019

Work Experience at VPC

VPC student, Redmond, has started his work experience in the Reception area of his college centre. Every Wednesday afternoon he assists with administrative tasks, such as; organising folders, photocopying and delivering stationary to classrooms. He said: “I like helping in …
27th September 2019

RideLondon-Surrey 100

Our Deputy CEO, Laurie Cornwall and Ashley Jordan-Diaper, Director of Post 16, CPD and Partnerships joined supporters of Orchard Hill College; Tony, Guy and Shaun to take part in Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. The leg testing, cycling challenge started at 05:45 …
17th September 2019

New College Prospectus and Open Events

Our new prospectus is available to download here and printed copies are available upon request. We have college centres across London and Surrey that provide a learning environment that is inspiring, educational, creative and individualised. We offer a range of …
17th September 2019

Media Day at The Stoop!

The Digital School took a group of lucky students to The Stoop last week, home to Harlequins women’s Rugby Team, where they took part in their media day. They had access to all areas and whilst taking a tour of …
16th September 2019

Artwork Celebrated

Students from VPC, Oxford Circus class have been creating stunning digital artwork this term using a cause and effect app on their iPads.  The results are so visually striking that they have gone on display in a gallery style at …
9th July 2019

Kingston’s Got Talent!

What a fulfilled day we had when OHC Beaconsfield and Kingston MENCAP got together to showcase their amazing talents. The audience was wowed by; dance routines, solo singing performances, a band, a comedian and even a dancing penguin! Performers were …
8th July 2019

Farewell Tea Party

VPC created the perfect summer tea party on their roof garden as they prepared for the arrival of their guest of honour. They hung out the bunting, placed fresh flowers in jam jars decorated with ribbons and set the tables …
2nd July 2019

Junk Art Workshop

Ochi, an independent artist and photographer joined Oxford Circus class at VPC for a Junk Art workshop.  An exciting array of junk had been collected in advance of the session, so students had lots of choice of non-traditional art utensils, …
24th June 2019