Thursday, August 19, 2010
Students at The Manchester College are celebrating AS and A level examination results with excellent performances by many of the 1,542 students taking exams. The overall pass rate at AS and A level was 84.6% at grades A-E, which is an increase of 2.9% from last year.
Special mention should be made of Sreeharshan Thampy, studying at the college’s South Manchester Sixth Form, who achieved fantastic results. He received A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, plus an A grade in Advanced Extension Award in Maths.
Sreeharshan said...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Students from The Manchester College’s voluntary Prince’s Trust Team Programme have transformed the garden of a local care home in Newton Heath as part of their 12 week personal development programme. The Averill House Nursing Home, which primarily houses people with dementia, now has a tranquil garden for their residents to relax in.
The team of eight students from The Manchester College decided on the project themselves as they thought it would really benefit the residents. They changed an unused patch of grass into a stunning garden by...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Friday 16th July saw the presentation of The Manchester College’s first ever automotive student awards presentation.
The event took place at the Openshaw Campus’ automotive facility, and was hosted by David Spedding, head of automotive and engineering (adult segment).
There were approximately 40 learners, employers and parents in attendance at the awards which fell into eight categories, most sponsored by suppliers of the automotive department.
Top body and paint apprentice – sponsored by ARC Welding Supplies
Winner – Gareth Green (received...