Golden Ticket makes the rounds!
Another week, another selection of lucky students rewarded for their 100% weekly attendance with the golden ticket worth £100!
College Life
2 March, 2020
The latest dance practice from Mechanics' Performing Arts
Our Mechanics’ Performing Arts dance students killing it again with their latest dance video!
Performing Arts
25 February, 2020
Students at Rhubarb Festival 2020
Our dedicated Hospitality & Catering students taking time out of their half-term to get stuck in at Rhubarb Festival. They'll be helping out at the demo marquee all weekend.
Hospitality & Catering
22 February, 2020
Prince's Trust allotment project
The Wakefield College Prince’s Trust team are busy on our community project doing up the allotment at St George’s Community Centre.
Foundation Learning
21 February, 2020
Dance students collaborate with Royal Mail
Our dance students colloborated with Royal Mail for their Valentine’s video.
Performing Arts
12 February, 2020
Apprenticeship Awards 2020
What a great way to end National Apprenticeships Week with last night’s Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony!
Congrats again to all the winners and finalists and a huge thank you to all our hardworking staff for putting on such a great event to celebrate apprenticeships.
College Life
7 February, 2020
Apprenticeships Fair
We're at Wakefield Apprenticeship Fair over at Pontefract Racecourse today speaking to students about the potential of an apprenticeship.
College Life
4 February, 2020
Austrian residential
Check out some of these stunning photos from our public services Austria ski trip earlier this month!
Public Services
29 January, 2020
Gaskell’s Restaurant celebrate Burns Night.
Getting into the Scottish spirt for Burns Night.
We have a week of Scottish cuisine for our customers this week.
Hospitality & Catering
23 January, 2020
Guest Lecture: A star's life and death and the James Webb Space Telescope
A fascinating insight into a star’s life and death and the James Webb Space Telescope from Dr Olivia Jones tonight in our ASIC building! The second…
Maths & Science
16 January, 2020
Ridings mural by Art students
Check out the brand new mural over at the Ridings, designed by our very own Level 1 Art students!
Art, Media & Design
19 December, 2019
Live 10 hour gaming session
In aid of Teenage Cancer Trust some our brilliant Level 2 Games Design students are hosting a live 10 hour gaming stream to raise money!
Digital Industries
11 December, 2019
Question Time
Last week we hosted our very own Question Time with candidates from three of the major parties attending to discuss key topics and take questions from students and staff.
English & Humanities
10 December, 2019
Christmas make up challenge
How good is this make up....😮
Well done to our level 2 make up students, some fabulous work today!
Hair & Beauty
10 December, 2019
Christmas lunch is cooking
Christmas is in full force over at Gaskell's as our Hospitality & Catering students prepare some delicious Christmas dishes!
🤤🎄
Hospitality & Catering
6 December, 2019
Students make food hampers for those in need this Christmas
Students…
Childcare & Early Years
2 December, 2019
Blooming marvellous!
Our students have begun planting 9000 bulbs amongst the herbaceous perennials in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will provide some wonderful spring colour. 🌷🌹🌼
Horticulture
8 November, 2019
Construction Trade Events
We’re opening our doors for you to meet some of the future workforce in our district - our Level 2 learners! Take a tour of our fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, inspect the current work the learners are producing and meet the tutors and ask about the programmes of study. Enjoy free refreshments!
Carpentry…
Construction
5 November, 2019
A peek inside the former Registry of Deeds building...
Take a look inside the newly renovated former Registry of Deeds Building before it opens later this year!
College Life
1 November, 2019
British Heart Foundation gets a spooky makeover!
A group of Level 3 Business students decorated the British Heart Foundation store on Westgate for Halloween. Spooktacular...
Business & Management
1 November, 2019
Getting spooky with our Hair and Beauty students!
Getting spooky with our Hair and Beauty students!
Hair & Beauty
30 October, 2019
STEM Taster Day
Students from local schools took part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) taster session on Monday 28 October 2019, learning more about what the college has to offer.
College Life
28 October, 2019
Horticulture students plant new bulbs at The Hepworth
On 22 October 2019, our Horticulture students were helping to plant some of the 9,000 bulbs at The Hepworth Wakefield's new garden.
Students…
Horticulture
22 October, 2019
Airplane safety talk!
Airplane safety talk by travel and tourism students.
Travel & Tourism
16 October, 2019
Wakefield women triumphant in first Rugby 9s tournament
Wakefield women triumphant in first Rugby 9s tournament.
Sport
14 October, 2019
Construction students on trip to Nottingham
Level 3 Construction in the Built Environment students visited Robertson Construction's site in Nottingham on 14 October 2019. This was a fantastic…
Construction
14 October, 2019
Great work by the L3 chefs on the Governers Dinner.
Great lunch service with the L1 and 2 chefs and front of house team. What a great cohort.
Hospitality & Catering
10 October, 2019
Construction students visit the new Lifestyle site by Engie!
Our Construction students visiting the new Lifestyle site by Engie! Our level 3 Electricians were introduced to this amazing site, offering it's residents, among other things, adjustable worktops and a lift between floors - a fantastic over 55’s community!
Thank you for…
Construction
2 October, 2019
West Yorkshire Police/ SmartWater Technology visit
Our HE Public Services students learned how SmartWater is being used to catch criminals. Thanks to PC Chris Schofield from West Yorkshire Police and Steve Lloyd from SmartWater Technology Ltd for presenting!
Public Services
30 September, 2019
Alumna Lottie as she begins her Coronation Street journey
So proud of Mechanics Performing Arts alumna Lottie as she begins her Coronation Street journey as new character Jade! She started on screen this evening. So proud!
Performing Arts
27 September, 2019
Creative Cutting & Colouring Evening
Hair models required for a creative cutting & colouring event on Monday 25th November 2019 at Elements hair & beauty salon based at our Castleford Campus from 12noon - 8pm, in association with McDonald Waterfall & Wella.
If you or someone you know would…
Hair & Beauty
23 September, 2019
Garden Transformation
Students from Wakefield College brought smiles to the faces of residents at a local care home after they helped transform their garden and recreational area. Students from the construction team built several raised flower beds whilst art students transformed outside walls with murals at the Hazel…
Horticulture
10 September, 2019
Skillweld Finalist Brian Fisher
Huge congratulations to Brian Fisher who is a finalist for the second time running in Skillweld 2019 at the NEC Birmingham! Good luck from everyone at Wakefield College.
Engineering
20 August, 2019
College student reaches top ten in the World Women's Snooker tournament
Wakefield College student Stephanie Daughtery has reached 9th place in the international rankings of the World Women’s Snooker tournament.
Business & Management
17 August, 2019
Mechanics Performing Arts alumna Lottie
We are so proud of Mechanics Performing Arts alumna Lottie Henshall as she is about to star as a new character Jade in Coronation Street! Make sure you tune in to watch her... Well done Lottie!
Performing Arts
29 July, 2019
Chocolate Masterclass with Hospitality & Catering
This year Coeur de Xocolat visited Hospitality and Catering at Wakefield College again to bring his chocolate expertise to Gaskell’s Restaurant and work with students to create a delicious three course chocolate dinner! 😛🍫
Just one of the many unique hands-on experiences available to our students.
Hospitality & Catering
2 July, 2019
New music studios
New studios are taking shape! Still to go in main studios are the Focusrite Claret Pre X and Claret OctoPre’s. Our new home will have five 16-track studios, all running Pro Tools 2019, Logic Pro X, Cubase Pro 10 and Native Instruments Komplete 12 Ultimate. Looking forward to a creative 19/20 academic…
Music
21 June, 2019
Construction students take part in community project
A HUGE well done to our students who recently engaged in the community project at the Hazel Garth Dementia Care Home.
The Bricklaying students spent two days at the site, building seven brick planters. This project enabled them to put their bricklaying skills to good use whilst enhancing the…
Construction
20 June, 2019
Our annual Art & Design show is here!
Some of our students’ very best work is now on display in the Refectory and on the 1st floor of Radcliffe. The exhibition will be open weekdays till June 27th. Make sure to go check it out!
Art, Media & Design
18 June, 2019
We Will Rock You
The L3 MT’s have been doing their thing, and performed a medley from We Will Rock You today and yesterday, as part of the Children’s University graduation held at the Theatre Royal Wakefield.
Performing Arts
18 June, 2019
Fallen Angel
Our final dress rehearsal is well underway for tonight’s opening performance at
Performing Arts
15 June, 2019
Fallen Angel
What an amazing week we have had at Theatre Royal Wakefield. Fallen Angel has truly been a fairytale experience.
Performing Arts
15 June, 2019
Upload 2019
Big thanks to all the talented students and staff for making it happen.
Music
15 June, 2019
Hiking in Wales
A great effort shown by all our Level3 students today! Lots of happy faces and excellent skills shown by all!
Public Services
11 June, 2019
New Higher Education animal care courses starting in September
We are excited to announce our new HE courses in Animal Studies and Animal Management, Behaviour and Welfare for September enrolment.
Animal Care
7 June, 2019
Jack Croft making his Wakefield Trinity debut
So proud of this. Wakefield College Rugby Development student Jack Croft making his Wakefield Trinity and Challenge Cup debut on Saturday. Great effort and top try. Not bad for someone still in education.
Sport
4 June, 2019
Swedish Residential
Some of our Level 3 Early Years students have just enjoyed a traditional Swedish Smorgasbord meal in Tällberg. They are on work placement in the forest schools programme in Sweden!
Childcare & Early Years
24 May, 2019
Doncaster Rovers FCs Keepmoat Stadium visit
Another day another trip for Wakefield College sport students. This time at Doncaster Rovers FCs Keepmoat Stadium for a disability sport athletics competition. Fantastic effort from everyone involved. 👏🏻💪🏻
Sport
23 May, 2019
Garden developments
Pictures of the garden developments over the academic year 2018-19.
Horticulture
23 May, 2019
Leeds Beckett visit
Great to visit Leeds Beckett yesterday with our Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science students yesterday, top facilities, staff and uni. Thank you 👏🏻
Sport
22 May, 2019
Performing Arts Summer Festival
Paul Dale introducing this year's Performing Arts Summer Festival!
Performing Arts
17 May, 2019
Star Wars Day with Mechanics' Performing Arts
May the Fourth be with you! Mechanics' Performing Arts celebrated May 4th in true Star Wars fashion.
Performing Arts
13 May, 2019
Deaf Awareness Week
It's Deaf Awareness Week and to help raise awareness, our BSL team have being teaching staff some basic sign language!
Languages
9 May, 2019
Dance Practice
Choreographed & performed by Mechanics' Performing Arts Performance Industries students - Leah Cheetham, Alexander Petts and Lucy Blaymire.
Sport
29 April, 2019
Create an Image
Some lovely work from our Level 2 beauty skills students today for their 'create an image', well done all!
Hair & Beauty
23 April, 2019
Sheffield Botanical Gardens visit
Level 1 and Level 2 horticulture students trip to Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Horticulture
19 April, 2019
Hosting Thailand footy team
Great to host the FBT international academy and a touring team from Thailand 🇹🇭⚽️. Great game this morning played in great spirit with some top talent on show.
Sport
1 April, 2019
The Welding Institute (TWI) Certified
Wakefield College has been approved by The Welding Institute (TWI) as a Certified Welder Training Centre making the College one of only a few Certified Training Centres in the whole of the Yorkshire and Humberside region!
Engineering
28 March, 2019
Learn ICT skills online or in workshops
Want to update your skills in ICT to get a job or make your life easier at work? Part-time classes in workshops or online modules available. Learn word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, from beginner to advanced level.
Computing
22 March, 2019
‘Give Construction a Try’ event
It was great to see so many employers and school students attend the Give Construction a Try event yesterday held at our Castleford Campus. A huge range of actiities; from trowel through joinery, BIM, drones and virtual reality!
Thank you to everyone involved and everyone who attended we hope…
Construction
21 March, 2019
Big in Japan - Music Video
Music video by one of our talented students (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology).
Art, Media & Design
19 March, 2019
Work placement with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Great to see a number of our Public Service Students selected for a work placement with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue! Well done guys great effort!!
Chris Shaw, District Support Officer invited Work Placement Team staff and students from Level 3 Public Services to Ossett Fire Station for an…
Public Services
15 March, 2019
CERN visit
Wakefield College students hunt for the Higgs boson at CERN.
Maths & Science
12 March, 2019
Hospitality & Catering students at the Rhubarb Festival
RUBY Rhubarb pops in to say hello!
Hospitality & Catering
23 February, 2019
Helping Katie
Helping out Katie Rushworth at Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival.
Hospitality & Catering
22 February, 2019
Art students partner with Cannon Hall Farm to celebrate 30th anniversary
Level 1 Art, Design and Media students have teamed up with Cannon Hall Farm to design a mural to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its opening this March.
Art, Media & Design
11 February, 2019
Photography Competition Winner
Huge congratulations to Megan Stockdale from Cockburn…
Art, Media & Design
31 January, 2019
Public Services students ‘on our way back’
Our students on our annual winter sports trip are safe back in England and are due to arrive back to @wakefieldcollege for 1730. Unfortunately we have been delayed due to the snow and we will remind students to contact their parents/carers when we are nearer home.
Public Services
19 January, 2019
Thank you Yamaha
Thank you Yamaha for the delivery of the new NIKEN 1000cc, we really appreciate your continued support and partnership with Wakefield College. We are very privileged to have been given this motor cycle, these motor cycles are only sold by specialised dealers throughout Europe.
Automotive
11 January, 2019
Drax Power Station visit
Our level 2 electrical installation learners during a trip out to Drax yesterday. It was a good visit that helped to embed knowledge that the learners need on their course.They learned about how electricity is generated, the different fuels used and where it comes from amongst many other interesting…
Construction
9 January, 2019
Chester Zoo visit
Animal Care students visit Chester Zoo and learn about exhibit design.
Animal Care
5 December, 2018
Motorcyle Live visit
Our level 2 and 3 Motorcycle students visiting the Motorcyle Live event at the NEC Birmingham this week
Automotive
21 November, 2018
The Academy of Sporting Excellence
We're proud of our elite athletes, who represent the College through our Academy of Sporting Excellence at Wakefield College. From our Double National Championship Men's rugby team, to our women's rugby - who have partnered with Wakefield Trinity Community Trust to become the first Women’s Rugby…
Sport
9 November, 2018
Crowncourt visit
And we're back at #Leeds #Crowncourt today with some…
Public Services
8 November, 2018
How to make Fondant Ruffles
If you’re an avid baker looking to build your skills, or a beginner wanting to try your hand at cake decoration, our course is the perfect place to do so.