News

Apart but together

VPC students may not all be physically together at college, but that has not stopped them learning and socialising together. With the power of Zoom they were able to enjoy a cooking session and a catch up. Curriculum Lead, Frances …
4th May 2020

Keeping in touch

Students at Wyvern House are still trying to keep in touch with as many of their peers as possible while they are not able to keep in contact. Student Evie said “I miss all my friends, so it is really …
29th April 2020

Students supporting the NHS

We have received numerous photos and video clips from students who are showing their support for the NHS. Jared has been painting rainbows and Evie has been making lots of noise for the NHS and all her teachers at Orchard …
29th April 2020

A hair-raising fundraiser!

One student from Beaconsfield has used the lockdown (and lack of haircuts that have come with it!) as an opportunity to raise money for causes that matter to him. Joseph took the plunge and shaved off his hair which, as …
27th April 2020

Student Newsletter

In this week’s edition of the Student Newsletter you will find more fun facts and stories as well as how to access FREE digital comic books from Marvel. You can also go on a virtual tour of the top 12 …
27th April 2020

Students make protective visors for local care home

Students at Orchard Hill College were keen to do something practical to help key workers and show their support to the NHS. After some discussion, staff produced a step by step guide on how to make protective visors. Materials were …
21st April 2020

Spread a little happiness

Students have been busy putting their creative skills to good use and producing some really colourful and uplifting artwork. Georgia, from VPC, made this bright, sunny positive picture to cheer up people who walk past her window.
21st April 2020

Student Newsletter

The Digital School have been busy producing a fun weekly student newsletter to keep you entertained. This week you can find out how to get FREE PS4 games, read two film reviews and take a virtual tour of the seven …
17th April 2020

A little bit of kindness goes a long way

Students and staff at Beaconsfield have been taking part in a ‘little bit of kindness’ project. The group has been making cards with lovely messages, alongside pictures and artwork around what makes them happy. They have also made flower bouquets, …
2nd April 2020

Circus Skills

Students at VPC were treated to a visit from Shaun the clown, founder member of Bezerkaz Circus and a PGCE qualified teacher. They got to try out lots of fun skills and enjoyed watching Shaun clowning around on his on …
22nd March 2020

Residential Trip to Exmoor

Students enjoyed their first residential trip of the year to Calvert Trust in Exmoor! Experienced Exmoor staff supported students to reach their full potential no matter what their level of ability. The activities participated in were fun and challenging building …
21st March 2020

Celebrating World Book Day

Following the success of the Christmas sensory story the Digital School were back in action this week with a multi-sensory celebration of World Book Day at Sutton’s central library. Creative Director, Simon Gale penned an original composition that took students …
6th March 2020