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03 Dec 2024

Lewisham College's Maths Competition 2024 was a resounding success, with over 200 participants across six faculties entering the contest. Initial entrants were tasked with answering 15 questions ranging in difficulty from Level 1 to GCSE Higher Tier, and included areas across Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Ratio and Proportions and Probability.

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02 Dec 2024

Lewisham College hosted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 50+ Jobs Fair aimed at individuals over 50 seeking employment in South London.

With over 20 exhibitors from various sectors, the jobs fair provided a comprehensive platform for job seekers to explore a wide range of employment opportunities. These opportunities included current vacancies and potential courses from organisations such as the South London & Maudsley NHS, Transport for London, Ardmore Group, Five Rivers Fostering, Zen Educate, the Metropolitan Police, TMS Protection, Mulalley, and Joe Brennan Training (JBT).

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28 Nov 2024

A group of Level 3 Electrical Installation learners from Lewisham College recently participated in work experience, hosted by Mace Group, a leading global consultancy and construction company. The week-long event, part of Mace Group’s Green Skills initiative, offered students the opportunity to explore sustainability in the built environment while developing vital skills for their future careers.

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21 Nov 2024

Lewisham College was delighted to sponsor the 'New Business Award' category at this year's Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards. The awards recognise organisations working hard to boost local economic growth and provide opportunities that benefit their local communities and the wider borough.

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15 Nov 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted a Learner Voice Training Day designed to equip Class Reps, Student Ambassadors and volunteers with the knowledge and confidence they need to represent their peers and have their voices heard. The event was packed with insightful training, inspiring discussions, and opportunities for learners to forge new connections.

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28 Oct 2024

Lewisham College welcomed learners from across the borough to its annual University and Apprenticeships Fair. The event aimed to provide learners with valuable insights into their options after college, featuring a diverse range of university and apprenticeship programmes.

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28 Oct 2024

Millwall Community Trust have confirmed a series of football trials for the Post 16 Football and Education Programme. Taking place at the Trusts facilities at St Paul’s Ground in Rotherhithe, sessions are planned for throughout the year. 

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15 Oct 2024

Staff and learners from both Lewisham College and Southwark Colleges recently welcomed representatives from City & Guilds, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), and Colleges of Excellence (CoE) of Saudi Arabia.

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19 Sep 2024

Lewisham College proudly hosted the South East London Chamber of Commerce (SELCC) Business Breakfast, bringing together local businesses, community stakeholders, and influential figures in Lewisham to exchange valuable insights and explore opportunities for collective growth. The event, which took place at the college's premises, featured inspiring keynote speakers, interactive networking sessions, and an enlightening panel discussion that delved into various aspects of the borough's future vision.

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11 Sep 2024

Lewisham College hosted a Welcome Fair for new and returning learners ahead of the academic year. More than 2000 learners attended the event, participating in a series of activities on campus. 

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06 Sep 2024

Lewisham College welcomed back Loud Speaker to deliver their brilliant ‘Game of Life’ workshop as part of the College’s Induction Week and NCG Guaratee activities to kick start the new academic year. The sessions sponsored by City & Guilds, gave new and returning learners the opportunity to engage in confidence-boosting workshops to develop skills that will carry them through their college life and beyond.

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22 Aug 2024

Learners and staff at Lewisham College celebrated their achievements on GCSE results day, with many achieving top marks in their English and maths and Level 3 courses. These achievements open opportunities for further education, including vocational, technical, and academic pathways. 

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08 Aug 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted a series of successful Employer Advisory Board (EAB) meetings, bringing together influential leaders from various sectors, including Construction, Hospitality, Early Years, Business and Finance, Healthcare, Creative, IT and Digital, and Sports.

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03 Jul 2024

Lewisham College held its annual Student Awards on 3 July 2024, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its young and adult learners.

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20 Jun 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted a unique art exhibition showcasing the distinctive work of its students from the Supported Learning Art and Design programme. The event celebrated the students' creative talents, featuring various pieces, including drawings, 3D, and photography.

The students used recycled materials in their pieces demonstrated their artistic techniques but also their environmental consciousness, truly incorporating the college's commitment to sustainability.

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19 Jun 2024

The talented students of Lewisham College's Skills for Performing Arts Level 1 programme presented a one-of-a-kind play that combined vampires and zombies in a hilarious and unique way. The spooky setting of a haunted school added an extra layer of thrill, keeping everyone, from the students' peers and families to the teaching team, on the edge of their seats.

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19 Jun 2024

Supported Learning students from Lewisham College, who are part of a program designed to provide additional support and resources to students with special educational needs, showcased their potential during an inspiring visit to BMC Radio. The visit was a hands-on learning experience that equipped the students with practical skills and boosted their confidence in the broadcasting and media production industry.

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18 Jun 2024

The Art and Design Summer Exhibition at Lewisham College highlighted the remarkable talent and hard work of Level 2 and Level 3 students from the Art and Design programme. The exhibition featured an impressive collection of artworks interpreting themes such as Exploring Inside/Outside and What Makes the World Go Around, What Goes Around the World.

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29 May 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted an inspirational open day at the Lewisham Way campus, where Supported Learning students warmly welcomed young people, families, and learners from three different schools. The event was a unique opportunity to explore the educational offerings that set the Supported Learning programmes at Lewisham College apart.

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23 May 2024

Lewisham College hosted a pivotal meeting of the Employer Advisory Board (EAB), a significant event aimed at enhancing the Hospitality curriculum to better meet industry needs and prepare students for successful careers.

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23 May 2024

Lewisham College hosted an impressive London regional heat for the SkillBuild 2024 competition. SkillBuild is part of the World Skills competition, aimed at raising standards to bridge the gap between students and companies. Produced by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in collaboration with Go Construct, this popular multi-skills trades event allows learners and apprentices to showcase their skills and potential at the training level.

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21 May 2024

ESOL adult learners at Lewisham College showcased their linguistic skills and competitive spirit in the annual Spelling Bee competition organised by the ESOL department. The competition, introduced as a fun and exciting way for learners to learn in a competitive and focused environment, proved to be a rewarding experience for both the participants and the attendees.

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16 May 2024

Lewisham College students part of the Millwall's Post-16 Football Academy delivered a standout performance beating Millwall's Archbishop's Post-16 team 6-0 at The Den on Wednesday afternoon.

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08 May 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted a talk featuring six ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) alumni who shared their success stories with current learners. The alumni, who excelled in their respective careers after attending university, spoke about their experiences at the College and their gratitude towards the ESOL programme and the opportunities it opened in their lives. Their appreciation for the programme is a testament to its value and the impact it can have on one's life.

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07 May 2024

Representatives from The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) recently visited Lewisham College's Lewisham Way campus to deliver an engaging presentation on the various career opportunities available in the childcare sector.

The session provided a comprehensive overview of the roles within the Early Years education sector, from preschool to kindergarten programmes that prioritise children's holistic development. It also outlined the steps students can take to kick-start their careers, serving as a clear roadmap for their future.

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22 Apr 2024

Lewisham College hosted a dynamic business breakfast event that drew over 70 employers and community representatives from Lewisham and beyond. The event provided a pivotal platform for networking and exploring collaboration opportunities to support students and advance workforce development initiatives. 

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28 Mar 2024

Lewisham College proudly partnered with Forterra to host the prestigious annual Bricklaying Apprentice Challenge at its specialised Deptford Bridge campus. The event brought together 15 London-based apprentice bricklayers tasked with displaying their skills by constructing walls using a standard header bond.   

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12 Mar 2024

Lewisham College recently hosted an engaging and inspiring Hospitality Takeover Day in collaboration with Springboard to ignite the passion for hospitality among local students. The event successfully engaged young minds, challenged their perceptions of the hospitality industry and showcased its potential through hands-on experiences with industry experts.

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08 Mar 2024

Lewisham College, in partnership with ESG, hosted a competition at its specialised Deptford Bridge Campus to honour International Women's Day 2024. The event spotlighted the remarkable contributions of women in the construction industry, empowering more women and young girls to consider and pursue a career in the sector. 

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26 Feb 2024

Learners at Lewisham College are taking part in a mental health study that aims to address the increased demand for mental health support from young people.

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21 Feb 2024

Beauty students at Lewisham College were treated to an insightful workshop delivered by Kayley Rich, a beauty therapist from Eve Taylor London. The workshop was aimed at Level 3 Beauty students and covered the use of Eve Taylor’s products for both facial and back massages.  

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16 Feb 2024

Lewisham College learners were named winners at an annual national skills competition hosted by NCG, taking away three of the ten prizes. 

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25 Jan 2024

Lewisham College welcomed Investment 20/20 to deliver a talk on careers in Investment Management to learners on Business and IT courses. The workshop covered various aspects of the investment industry, including how investment and asset management companies operate, the different career paths available, and how learners can stand out when applying for apprenticeships and traineeships.

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15 Jan 2024

NCG's annual Skills Competition has opened an exciting opportunity for Lewisham College's Level 1 and 2 Hairdressing and Beauty learners. The competition's first rounds of heats were a chance for the learners to showcase their acquired skills and put their knowledge to the test in a practical, fun, and exciting way. This platform not only allowed the participants to display their expertise but also provided them with the opportunity to progress to the next stage of the competition.

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08 Jan 2024

The Supported Learning Skills for Performing Arts learners of Lewisham College recently put on an outstanding play titled "An Epic Journey" that showcased their life stories through creativity. The play was a culmination of the journeys of each learner, and the script was based on their unique experiences.

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12 Dec 2023

Young learners on the English and Maths GCSE course at Lewisham College put their creativity to the test at a writing workshop delivered by the Colleges’ Learning Centre team. Each learner was given the same passage which had multiple blank spaces throughout, allowing them to narrate and create their own stories by changing different words.  

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08 Dec 2023

Lewisham College hosted a 50 Plus Jobs Fair in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), catering to individuals aged 50 and over, seeking employment opportunities. Attendees were met with a range of exciting job opportunities and connected with employers looking for talented individuals.

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06 Dec 2023

Lewisham College proudly presented its Maths Competition 2023, drawing enthusiastic participants of both learners and staff to join in this popular annual competition.  

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16 Nov 2023

IGH Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies visited Lewisham College to deliver informative and engaging sessions and to give learners an insight into the industry and explore various career prospects.

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01 Nov 2023

Lewisham College kicked off the new academic term on a high note by hosting a Higher Education Fair that provided young people and adults with valuable insights into their next steps towards higher education. The fair was an excellent opportunity for learners to engage with university representatives, explore degree apprenticeships, and gain a deeper understanding of various career options.

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25 Oct 2023

 

Lewisham College welcomed Loud Speaker to deliver inspirational workshops to its learners at both the Deptford Bridge and Lewisham Way campuses. These sessions were aimed to empower learners, instilling in them the belief that they have the potential to become successful individuals, as part of a live tour across the NCG college group.

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19 Oct 2023

Jamie Stevenson, brand-new Principal of NCG’s Lewisham College, reflects on his passion for education, the important role that colleges play in communities and his priorities for his first year in the role.

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21 Sep 2023

 

Lewisham College hosted a Welcome Festival for its new and returning learners ahead of the academic year. More than 500 learners attended the festival and took part in a series of events and activities at Lewisham Way campus.

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21 Aug 2023

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has recognised Lewisham College's outstanding efforts in providing high-quality training within the construction and hospitality sectors. 

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24 Jul 2023

Lewisham College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Stevenson, as their new Principal.

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21 Jul 2023

Lewisham College partnered with Brockley Society for their 48th annual Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre. The event was a successful afternoon of outdoor entertainment for the residents of Brockley and beyond.

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04 Jul 2023

In commemoration of Get Further fifth Anniversary, Adulai Bai Mansaray, a Level 3 Business learner at Lewisham College, took part in a Q&A panel discussion at the Houses of Parliament, in Westminster.

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15 Jun 2023

Lewisham College's Level 3 Performing and Production Arts learners debuted Corporate Greed, a play based on a US energy corporation's accounting and auditing scandal as part of their end-of-year production.

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14 Jun 2023

The Windrush Foundation visited Lewisham College to share the history of Windrush with young learners on the Youth Entry to Further Education programme at its campus on Lewisham Way.

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12 Jun 2023

Media students at Lewisham College created a new talk show at Ravensbourne University London. Learners on Lewisham College’s Diploma in Creative Media Production (Media Sports Journalism and Marketing) Level 3 course attended a TV studio workshop at Ravensbourne University London, as part of a partnership to collaborate on a talk show project.

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09 Jun 2023

Lewisham College held a lively summer fair at its Lewisham Way campus to celebrate learners' hard work and achievements during the academic year, with learners and staff enjoying various games and delicious snacks made by the College's talented Catering & Hospitality learners.

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02 Jun 2023

Lewisham College's maths department hosted its annual Numeracy Challenge at its Lewisham Way Campus to encourage learners to test their maths ability and develop a strong appreciation of the subject and skills.

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15 May 2023

Lewisham College hosted the London and South East regional heats of the 2023 SkillBuild competition at their specialist construction campus in the heart of the Borough.

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24 Apr 2023

Lewisham College hosted a Jobs, Careers and Apprenticeships Fair to allow learners to meet with employers and training providers and learn more about the career opportunities available across various industries, including Hospitality, Healthcare, Finance and many more. Up to 600 young people and adults attended the event, interested in live job vacancies and training programmes.  

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06 Apr 2023

Supported Learning students from Lewisham College hosted an Autism Day Fair during World Autism Acceptance Week to fundraie for the National Autistic Society, raise awareness, and champion increased acceptance and inclusion for people with Autism in education, work and the community.  

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31 Mar 2023

Lewisham College's learners in the Art and Design and Performing and Production Art disciplines worked collaboratively to produce the Extra Ordinary art exhibition hosted in the College's art studios. The exhibition is an annual activity for learners in the Creative Arts faculty to display art pieces they have created as part of the end-of-term collaborative project in preparation for their final assignment. 

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30 Mar 2023

Performing and Production Arts learners from Lewisham College staged the theatre production, The Filthy Rakes, a comedy based on the Restoration period of 17th century England, where they showcased their talent and skills on a promenade performance piece. The play, attended by the College's community, the learners' family and friends and GCSE Drama learners from a local school, was centred on King Charles II, who made it possible for women to act in theatre at the time. The soundtrack chosen included popular songs from the 1980s and was complemented by dance choreographies from the era.

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22 Mar 2023

Performing Arts & Production Arts learners from Lewisham College attend a career planning workshop delivered by Jim Pope from Playing On Theatre Company, as part of the College's Aspiration Higher Education initiative. The workshop delivered in partnership with Rose Bruford College and is designed to enable learners to work collaboratively with industry professionals to plan their careers beyond college education and to support them in their next steps towards a career in the performing arts industry. 

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17 Mar 2023

Lewisham College's Youth Entry to Further Education (YEFE) learners attended a theatre workshop delivered by students on the MA Applied Theatre: Drama in Educational, Community & Social Contexts at Goldsmiths, University of London to help learners develop their presentation and communication skills in preparation for their next steps.

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09 Mar 2023

To celebrate International Women's Day, Lewisham College hosted a plumbing and electrical Buildsmart Skills Competition for female construction learners, trainees and tradeswomen this week at its specialised campus in Deptford Bridge. 

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03 Mar 2023

Lewisham College celebrated World Book Day and Storytelling week with a creative writing presentation from Electerical Installation learner, Vijay Bissessur. Vijay shared his shared his experience of writing his own book with learners from Lewisham College’s specialist construction campus in Deptford. The presentation was organised to inspire Vijay's fellow learners in construction to develop their love for reading and understand the art of storytelling in the world of work and in their personal life.

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23 Feb 2023

Lewisham College Hospitality Hub hosted their first Hospitality Jobs and Careers Fair as part of a recruitment campaign for the sector in the borough. Over thirty employers hosted Have a Go stands at the Fair, meeting over 400 young people and adults interested in the job vacancies they are currently advertising across Lewisham. Visitors were also able to hear more about training programmes available at the Hub, designed to help adults get back into work.

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13 Feb 2023

Umbrella Training, a leading UK training and apprenticeship provider, visited Lewisham College during National Apprenticeship Week to deliver a taster session to learners and present apprenticeship opportunities in the Hospitality and Tourism industries.  

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03 Feb 2023

Lewisham College hosted the Springboard FutureChef final at its training kitchens, where young chefs from local secondary schools competed for first place in the final and the chance to join Springboard's employability programme.

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02 Feb 2023

Lewisham College hosted the annual Forterra Apprentice Challenge in bricklaying, with apprentices from various companies competing for first place. The competition consisted of bricklaying apprentices from companies from all over the UK, building a standard wall-header bond wall with detailed white bricks with a particular feature, LC for Lewisham College.  

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01 Feb 2023

Teachers from Turkey, Greece and Italy visited Lewisham College as part of Erasmus+ Programme designed to help raise awareness and tackle Climate Change. Teachers attended Lewisham College for the project, ‘Change Yourself, Not Nature’, to hear from learners raising awareness on Climate Change. During their visit, they also got an insight into the level of teaching and standards in England. 

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31 Jan 2023

Construction learners at Lewisham College participated in the Construction Maths Competition at the College's Deptford Bridge campus, organised to encourage learners to appreciate the importance of the subject within the construction industry.   

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25 Jan 2023

Standard Chartered Bank visited Lewisham College to deliver an apprenticeships workshop to Business and Access to Finance learners, discuss the Standard Chartered Apprenticeship Programmes and provide an overview of opportunities for future apprentices.

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13 Jan 2023

Learners in the Supported Learning Skills for Performing Arts course at Lewisham College performed Zones, a winter production showcasing their acting, dancing, movement, writing and costume-making skills. The show included a play and a music gig produced in collaboration with Rose Bruford College. 

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09 Jan 2023

Learners at Lewisham College curated and displayed an Art and Design exhibition, open to staff, learners, family and friends. The exhibition was put together to showcase the work created by the learners over the first termto help them explore creative techniquesand build on their confidence.

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12 Dec 2022

Lewisham College hosted its annual Maths Challenge at its Lewisham Way campus, organised by the College's maths department and designed to encourage learners to recognise and gain an appreciation of the subject.  

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04 Nov 2022

Lewisham College learner participated in a national storytelling project, StoryTrails, as part of an incredible 15-stop tour of the UK and a nine-day residency at the BFI IMAX in London.

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01 Nov 2022

Lewisham College celebrated and made the most of the opportunities of Colleges Week 2022 to bring staff, learners and higher education institutions and community organisations together to highlight the important work further education colleges do to boost businesses, build communities and support individuals.

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17 Oct 2022

Lewisham College is joining the Association of Colleges 'Love Our Colleges' campaign which takes place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 October to showcase and celebrate the crucial work further education colleges do to skill and shape the future workforce and support social mobility and economic growth.

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14 Oct 2022

A partnership between Lewisham College and the UK’s leading food-on-the-go retailer Greggs has been recognised by the Mayor of London at the first ever Adult Learning Awards.

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12 Oct 2022

Lewisham College and Millwall Community Trust held an awards ceremony to celebrate the success of learners who completed their first year in the Creative Media Production programme. This was the course's inaugural year, launched by Lewisham College in partnership with Millwall Community Trust to support young people in Lewisham and the surrounding areas to break into media, sports journalism and marketing. 

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03 Oct 2022

Lewisham College welcomed back learners for a special awards ceremony to celebrate the success of learners who have secured places in Russell Group universities, including Queen Mary University College, Leeds University, and Kings College London as well as Goldsmiths, London South Bank and Greenwich University to study a range of subjects such as IT and Computing, Nursing, Psychology, Creative Writing and Social and Political Science.

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06 Sep 2022

Lewisham College opened its doors to new and returning learners as part of the ‘Hello Lewisham’ induction week festival, which welcomes learners to the College and marks the commencing of the new academic year.

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02 Sep 2022

Lewisham College has opened its doors for enrolment and there are limited places on courses starting this month. If you are looking to secure a place on a course starting this September, drop in to enrol.

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26 Aug 2022

Learners at Lewisham College are celebrating their GCSE results day, with many being awarded top marks. Receiving these impressive results in their subjects has created opportunities for them to progress onto higher level education, with vocational, technical, or academic study now potential options for their future. It has also been a good year for Lewisham College as learners receive outstanding grades in their BTEC and vocational courses.

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11 Aug 2022

Supported Learning students have embraced nature at Lewisham College this term by taking part in an art installations project, Seasons Change, with the Friends of Brookmill Park and as part of the Lewisham Borough of Culture.

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03 Aug 2022

Lewisham College was a proud partner of People’s Day 2022, one of the biggest community events in the Lewisham calendar and Southeast London’s oldest free festival.

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20 Jul 2022

Young learners studying ESOL courses at Lewisham College were awarded for outstanding achievements and attitude throughout the 2021-22 academic year.

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01 Jul 2022

Lewisham College partnered with Brockley Society for their 47th annual Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre. The event was a successful afternoon of outdoor entertainment for the residents of Brockley and beyond.

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27 Jun 2022

Some of the best apprentices in bricklayers from London visited Lewisham College’s Deptford campus to compete in the Best in London Apprentice Challenge competition, sponsored by Forterra.

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16 Jun 2022

Business learners at Lewisham College organised and put on a summer sales event intended to help them translate their acquired theoretical knowledge into a practical setting with part of the proceeds going to support a local charity within the borough. 

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15 Jun 2022

The Additional Learning Support team at Lewisham College hosted the Additional Learning Support (ALS) Awards to celebrate the effort, commitment and achievements of learners who receive extra support at College. 

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14 Jun 2022

Lewisham College hosted a job, careers and apprenticeships fair to help learners explore their career options and decide on their next steps as well as facilitate conversations between learners, recruiters and professionals from various industry sectors. 

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09 Jun 2022

Lewisham College hosted the annual Reading Challenge Awards to celebrate the success of learners from across the College who participated in the challenge, reading several items within a set period to develop their reading and comprehension skills.As part of the challenge, each learner chose six reads to record, rate and review in their reading diary. After completing the challenge, they received a certificate or a digital badge for their achievement. 

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31 May 2022

Learners at Lewisham College held the first student conference in May, bringing together representatives of the learner body and ambassadors to discuss important topics, including the learner experience at the College.

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30 May 2022

Learners and staff at Lewisham College got together to enjoy a range of activities and games at the College’s annual summer fair.

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26 May 2022

As a part of the end-of-year exams, Performing and Production Arts learners at Lewisham College showcased their talents in live performances over the course of two days. The shows were open to friends and family,as well as to students from local schools, who were able to see the progress of our learners, as well as get a taste of the Creative Arts courses available at the College.

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26 May 2022

Lewisham College recently welcomed Bubble Food to put on a culinary masterclass for catering learners to help them get an insight of working in the industry.

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24 May 2022

Business learners from Lewisham College travelled to Naples, Italy as part of an Erasmus+ trip focusing on tackling climate change.

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18 May 2022

Lewisham College hosted a Disability Confident Jobs Fair in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help young people and adults with a disability to discover employment opportunities and receive advice on finding the right pathway to help them achieve their ambitions.

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12 May 2022

This month Lewisham College welcomed investment management companies LGT Wealth Management and Vanguard to our campus to speak with IT and Business learners about careers within the investment industry.

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09 May 2022

Learners at Lewisham College are participating in ‘Drilling Diamonds’, a music, drama, and film project created by Playing ON in partnership with Rose Bruford College and The Albany as part of the Mayor's of London’s Borough of Culture award 2022.

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29 Apr 2022

Art and Design learners at Lewisham College created a multimedia time-based art installation taking inspiration from the five elements: fire, water, earth, wood, and metal. The theme was explored through various mediums such as sculpture, photography, film, and technology.

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11 Mar 2022

Lewisham College is proud to share the news that we have received a rating of ‘Good’ from Ofsted following a full inspection of NCG colleges in January.

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11 Mar 2022

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Lewisham College hosted electrical and plumbing competitions for female construction learners and tradeswomen this week at its specialised campus in Deptford Bridge.

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04 Mar 2022

Lewisham College, along with our colleagues across NCG, are saddened and deeply troubled by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and support their right to peace, freedom and sovereignty. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the conflict, both the brave Ukrainian citizens seeking shelter and safety, and the Russian citizens taking a stand against the actions of their government.

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28 Feb 2022

As part of the LGBTQ+ History Month celebrations, Lewisham College is proud to announce it has become a Stonewall College Champion.

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11 Feb 2022

Lewisham College celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with a series of events and workshops to highlight the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy and spread the word on how this nationally recognised qualification can help build a skilled workforce.  

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01 Feb 2022

Lewisham College is launching a Hospitality Hub as part of the Mayor of London’s Academies Programme to support Londoners into work by offering free training to help them progress in a career in hospitality and help close the skills gap to aid London’s economic recovery.

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24 Jan 2022

ESOL learners at Lewisham College organised a Foodie Fundraiser event to raise funds for the Ruth Hayman Trust which helps adults who have come to settle in the UK, and whose first language is not English access education.

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20 Jan 2022

ESOL learners at Lewisham College participated in Sonic Minds, a creative project led by Lewisham Music that aims to evaluate the connection between music and wellbeing.

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10 Jan 2022

Learners on the Bricklaying Programme at Lewisham College gained valuable on-site experience by visiting the historic Lots Road Power Station in Chelsea, London where they had the chance to gain an insight into building site conditions and to speak with professionals within the construction industry, including the brickwork contractor.

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16 Dec 2021

Learners at Lewisham College on the Supported Learning programmes hosted a Christmas fair last week to help raise funds for the new sensory room project and celebrate their achievements this term.

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16 Dec 2021

Lewisham College is excited to launch a new NVQ Level 2 Plumbing and Heating qualification starting in the new year. The course is designed to equip current tradespeople in the plumbing industry with the latest practical training and skills that meet the requirements of working within the sector.

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08 Dec 2021

Lewisham College hosted a ‘Get Creative’ event this week to mark the launch of Inspire Lewisham, a new initiative delivered in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London, The Albany and Do It Now Now that strives to support local residents looking to launch their career in the creative industries.

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06 Dec 2021

Lewisham College hosted a Maths Competition for learners to encourage them to recognise and gain an appreciation of the subject by using extracurricular activities during Maths Week 2021.

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02 Dec 2021

Lewisham College launched the Reading Ahead Challenge with a series of events to help learners improve their reading skills, boost their confidence, and enhance the opportunities available to them. This challenge requires learners to pick six reads and record, rate and review them in a personal reading diary.

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04 Nov 2021

Lewisham College hosted a Higher Education Fair last week to give learners the opportunity to speak to university representatives and participate in workshops to help them prepare for their next steps onto Higher Education.

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04 Nov 2021

Lewisham College hosted a Youth Hub Kickstart Job Fair in collaboration with Lewisham Council and the Department of Work and Pensions to help young people in Lewisham connect with local employers learn more about the Kickstart scheme.

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04 Nov 2021

Lewisham College has become a founding partner of Visionnaires, a not-for-profit organisation with the potential to help thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs across the UK.

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27 Oct 2021

Staff and learners at Lewisham College came together to celebrate Colleges Week 2021, shining a light on the remarkable work Further Education colleges do. Part of the Association of Colleges’ ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign, the Week showcases the support colleges offer to learners and their local communities to help them gain the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their career goals.

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25 Oct 2021

ESOL learners and staff from Lewisham College joined Little Amal as she made her way through Deptford to support an international campaign to help young refugees access education and rebuild their lives.

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17 Oct 2021

Lewisham College is supporting the Love Our Colleges campaign this Colleges Week from Monday 18 – 22 October to highlight the critical role colleges play in skilling and shaping the future workforce and supporting economic growth and social mobility.

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08 Oct 2021

Lewisham College hosted a Freshers' Fair to welcome learners to the new academic year with a series of events and activities across its Lewisham Way and Deptford Bridge campuses.

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27 Sep 2021

Lewisham College hosted the launch of the Black FE Leadership Group (BFELG) mentoring scheme at a virtual event last week to support *Black individuals working in Further Education to step up into leadership roles to create and sustain an ethnically diverse FE education system.

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20 Sep 2021

Lewisham College and Millwall Community Trust launched a new partnership this week to support young people in Lewisham and the surrounding area to break into media, sports journalism and marketing. 

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17 Sep 2021

Lewisham College hosted a Safer Schools event with Community Police and Youth Engagement Officers to help young people in the borough to learn more about safety and careers in the Police force.

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07 Sep 2021

Are you thinking about going back to education to get ready to return to work, looking for a promotion in your current career or want to move into a new field? Lewisham College can help you achieve your goal with courses designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step in your career.

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06 Sep 2021

Open Enrolment has been extended at Lewisham College. Whether you have left school and are unsure about what to study next or are an adult looking to retrain to further your career opportunities, visit our campuses at Lewisham Way and Deptford Bridge to secure your place on a course starting this month.

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13 Aug 2021

Lewisham College learners are celebrating excellent results having achieved top scores for GCSEs and vocational qualifications with many progressing onto higher level study and others securing places at top universities across the UK.

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07 Jul 2021

To celebrate Refugee Week, ESOL learners at Lewisham College worked with Royal Museums Greenwich to produce a video sharing their individual experiences and interpretation of the 2021 theme ‘We Cannot Walk Alone.’

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06 Jul 2021

Level 2 Art and Design students at Lewisham College explored local greenspace, Brookmill Park, where they analysed its natural features to produce a portfolio consisting of visual pieces including paintings, sculptures, drawings, zoetropes, masks and 3D artwork.

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29 Jun 2021

On Tuesday 22 June, Level 3 Performing Arts students at Lewisham College collaborated with Royal Museums Greenwich to showcase a dance and spoken word performance at Queen’s House to commemorate Windrush Day and celebrate the contributions the Windrush generation have made to society.

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28 Jun 2021

Apprentices from Swift Brickwork, Flahive Brickwork and Lee Marley Brickwork competed to win medals and prizes at the Forterra Brickwork competition at Lewisham College's Construction and Digital Engineering campus in Deptford this week.

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25 Jun 2021

Performing and Production Arts students at Lewisham College stepped on the stage for an exclusive performance of the play RPG  to a socially distanced audience of family, friends and colleagues at Lewisham College.

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09 Jun 2021

Lewisham College and Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance celebrated their partnership at new creative facilities in the heart of the borough.

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03 Jun 2021

Lewisham College has introduced new courses for adults as part of the government's £95 million Lifetime Skills Guarantee. The National Skills Fund fully funds the courses which are designed to help those eligible to upskill and boost their career prospects or gain the necessary knowledge and skills to access new career opportunities.

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13 May 2021

Lewisham College students won the first ever national NCG Skills Competition, at an event which took place over three days, with students from ten different curriculum areas in NCG colleges across the UK competing against each other for the chance to enter WorldSkills UK and represent their College.  

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26 Apr 2021

Level 2 Art and Design students at Lewisham College created a time-based art installation featuring film collage, zoetropes, masks and hanging dynamic pieces to give the audience an immersive experience.

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24 Mar 2021

Lewisham College won a Double Gold Award for having over 400 students participate in the Reading Ahead Challenge, the highest number of participants in the country. This annual challenge requires participants to read six times of their choice and write a short piece about what was interesting in the book.

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05 Mar 2021

Students and staff at Lewisham College will be taking part in International Women’s Day (IWD) #ChooseToChallenge campaign to show their support, solidarity, and commitment to challenging inequality.

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04 Mar 2021

Lewisham College unveiled its new ‘Strategic Plan: Towards 2030’ at a celebration event this week, launching its vision for the future and setting out the College’s priorities and strategic objectives for the next ten years.

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01 Mar 2021

 
Lewisham College is celebrating National Careers Week this year with a series of virtual Career Q&A sessions hosted by industry professionals from across London. 

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15 Feb 2021

Throughout February, Lewisham College will be participating in a series of digital workshops hosted by the National Maritime MuseumQueens House and the Know Your Worth support programme. 

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03 Feb 2021

Lewisham College will run a series of Virtual Roadshows events for schools to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2021 and spread the word about the many benefits apprenticeships offer.

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27 Jan 2021

Trainees studying Bricklaying, Plumbing and Painting and Decorating at Lewisham Colleges Deptford Construction Campus took part in a qualifying competition in December 2020 for a chance to represent their course and College at the inter-college NCG Annual Skills Competition taking place later this year.

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25 Jan 2021

The South East London Mayor’s Construction Academy (MCA) has launched its first prospectus – highlighting the many construction courses and learning pathways available for people to enter and progress in this expanding industry. 

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25 Jan 2021

A Lewisham College Teacher has been awarded the ‘Contribution to the Promotion of the Positive Image of Africa and Africans through Education’ at the Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards

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22 Jan 2021

Lewisham College welcomed Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance alumni Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng and Jessica Hung Han Yun, who studied Stage Management and Lighting Design, to deliver a talk to Production Arts students and share their experience of breaking into the creative industry. 

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18 Jan 2021

At the end of the Autumn term, Art and Design students at Lewisham College created an exhibition to shine a light on their impressive work to date, gaining experience of showcasing to the public during the pandemic.

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08 Jan 2021

Maths teacher, Divanio Crooks received the Mayor of London’s Volunteering Award on International Volunteer Day 2020 for his work with Southside Young Leaders Academy (SYLA) to support communities during the lockdown. The award recognises the invaluable contribution that volunteers make to creating safer, stronger and more resilient communities.

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16 Dec 2020

Performing and Production Arts students at Lewisham College worked together to reinvent the Pantomime and deliver a digital experience as a response to the cancellation of this year's Variety Show. 

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07 Dec 2020

Mental Health issues are becoming more and more prevalent in the modern world, with 1 in 4 people experiencing a Mental Health issue each year. In the wake of this, Lewisham College has joined the Association of Colleges (AoC) Mental Health Charter to ensure a consistent and positive approach to staff and students’ wellbeing.

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25 Nov 2020

Production Arts students at Lewisham College have been working behind the scenes to incorporate innovative ideas to adapt their annual Variety Show with a filmed Pantomime performance.

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09 Nov 2020

Lewisham College celebrated Black History Month throughout October to commemorate, raise awareness and mark the contributions, culture, history and achievements of Black people in the UK and across the world.

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05 Nov 2020

Lewisham College will be meeting prospective students through a series of Virtual Open Days this term. During these interactive online events, attendees will meet teaching staff, and the Student Services and Careers teams who will be on hand to answer questions about our range of courses and student support.

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30 Oct 2020

The inaugural performance took place at Lewisham College to celebrate All Hallows Eve, the first of the year for the College’s Performing and Production Art students. The show entirely created by the learners, included a promenade performance where attendees heard tales of a terrifying vampire, murderous myths and grisly legends.

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26 Oct 2020

Lewisham College is proud to join this year’s Care Leavers’ Week, which takes place from 26 October to 1 November to celebrate the successes of care leavers from across the UK, and to inspire them to achieve their full potential.

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19 Oct 2020

Lewisham College is joining the Association of Colleges (AoC) Love Our Colleges campaign this Colleges Week - which takes place from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 - to celebrate and showcase the crucial work further education colleges do, day in and day out to skill and shape the future workforce and support economic growth and social mobility.

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06 Oct 2020

Lewisham College and Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance are delighted to announce their partnership with a new creative and performing arts provision. This new provision includes a range of courses for 16-18s and adults, which are designed to nurture young creatives and performers to develop skills in performance, production, art and design.

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20 Aug 2020

Lewisham College is celebrating the excellent achievement of students who undertook GCSE studies during the past academic year and the hard work of teachers who supported students through a particularly challenging year.

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13 Aug 2020

Students at Lewisham College celebrated the end of their vocational studies today, on results day. The College has a strong reputation for its vocational qualifications with students achieving an overall 91% pass rates in Health & Social Care, Sport, Business with students achieving 100% pass rates in Health & Social Care, Sports and Business courses.

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12 Jun 2020

Lewisham College hosted the first of its Virtual Open Days helping young people and adults to find out how they can become a student and explore their career options during lockdown.

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21 May 2020

This Mental Health Awareness Week Lewisham College has partnered with Fika mental fitness to bring its students a tool to help them stay motivated, productive, focused and connected during this unusual time.

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18 May 2020

Health and social care students at Lewisham College have successfully completed their work placement during lockdown while helping their local communities through Lewisham Local. 

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07 May 2020

In response to the Coronavirus crisis, Lewisham College is launching a range of free employability courses to support the local community to gain new skills and prepare to enter or re-enter the workplace. 

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20 Apr 2020

 

Lewisham College will introduce a new creative arts and design provision this September with a range of courses designed to help you develop your skills in production, performance and design.

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24 Feb 2020

Taking a different approach to ‘traditional’ revision techniques, ESOL students at Lewisham College took part in a Spelling Bee competition. 

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12 Feb 2020

Lewisham College, along with the Department of Work and Pensions invited local people to a Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week on Thursday, 6 February. Known as one of London’s most successful Apprenticeship providers, the College set out to bring a range of opportunities to the public. 

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22 Jan 2020

Organised for staff members to begin the new year ready to start afresh, Lewisham College put on a Staff Development Day.

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22 Jan 2020

Lewisham College students had the opportunity to talk about health with representatives from Healthwatch Lewisham.

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11 Dec 2019

 
ESOL students raised over £600 in a Foodie Fundraiser for the Ruth Hayman Trust.

Cupcakes, fruit cakes, savory muffins, pasta, and rice dishes were among the variety of foods sold to students at Lewisham College, with long queues that resulted in some foods being sold out within 30 minutes.

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11 Dec 2019

 

Lewisham Beauty Therapy students turned local community venue, The Green Man, into glam central during ‘Makeover Takeover’.

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21 Nov 2019

My name is Lukas. I came to Lewisham College on a work-related learning course. It was really helpful to have prior experience of what to expect on a course.

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10 Oct 2019

The excellence of Lewisham College’s mental health and wellbeing services has been recognised with a highly prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Commendation in the AoC Beacon Awards 2019-20.

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13 Sep 2019

It is business as usual for the 999 Club on Wednesday morning as those in need drop into its day centre for support.

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09 Sep 2019

Today is the first day of the new term at the College we were busy welcoming new students, showing them to their induction classrooms and introducing them to their tutors.

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29 Aug 2019

Lewisham College is welcoming school leavers and adults to Enrolment up until 7 September, so if you’d like to take your first step towards your dream career, there’s no time like the present!

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23 Aug 2019

Lewisham College students have scooped great results in their GCSE exams, opening the door for further study and employment.

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16 Jul 2019

A ‘College for its Community’ was the phrase on everyone’s lips at the official launch event held on 12 July. Vicky Foxcroft, MP the guest of honour was on hand to reveal a plaque commemorating the evening.

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02 Jul 2019

Rosa Ndong Osa and Helen Elizabeth Garcia, both studying ESOL GCSE at Lewisham College, have co-written a ground-breaking drama which is being performed to mark the fifth anniversary of the fatal stabbing of James Hunter in Sydenham.

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01 Jul 2019

Sabastina Agyapong, who is studying a Health and Social Care diploma at Lewisham College, scooped first prize in the Maths and English GCSE Poster Competition, which aimed to improve attendance by promoting the all-important exam dates.

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24 Jun 2019

On Monday 24 June, Level 3 Business Administration students from Lewisham College supported by their course tutor Michael Armoogum, put on an employment rights and responsibilities event for other students at the college. The students have completed units on Personal Rights & Responsibilities and Organising an Event during their course and decided that their project would consist of a large-scale event opened up to the whole college.

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24 Jun 2019

Proud students from Lewisham College and Southwark College, and readers from local libraries gathered at the Deptford Lounge on Wednesday 19 June to celebrate.

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24 Jun 2019

Lewisham College held its annual Student Awards 2019 on Thursday 20 June, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our learners who have ‘gone the extra mile’.

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24 Jun 2019

Level 2 Business students at Lewisham College have donated £375 cash and around £400 worth of essential supplies to Lewisham Foodbank, having run a campaign to encourage their fellow students to support the programme.

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19 Jun 2019

Summer’s finally here – even if the sun isn’t always shining – and Lewisham College celebrated in style at its Summer Fair on Wednesday 19 June.

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19 Jun 2019

Jack Tombs, who is studying Sport at Lewisham College, was runner up at the Kent County RFU Young Rugby Ambassador of the Year award in recognition of his hard work and dedication as a volunteer. Jack was presented with the Award by ex-England rugby captain Jeff Probyn at the Volunteer Awards Dinner, which was held on 6 June.

 The Young Rugby Ambassador award is given to a club member who has driven the core values of rugby within their community.

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17 May 2019

Students and staff enjoyed a visit from the local policing team today, as officers brought a wide range of leaflets, promotional items and also some hats/helmets for visitors to try on for themselves.

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10 May 2019

Students at Lewisham College have joined forces with learners from other London colleges for a high level programme aimed at reducing the devastating knife crime which has become a daily reality in the lives of young people.

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24 Apr 2019

Lewisham College was an early adopter of CISCO Networking Academy, setting it up in 1999, in dedicated rooms on the IT floor. Since then, thousands of students have been through the academy, allowing them access to some of the best Networking Technology jobs available.

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05 Apr 2019

Lewisham College held a special event to mark National Autism Week on Wednesday 3 April, celebrating the achievements of students who are on the autistic spectrum, and the contribution they make to the rich life of the College, as well as the issues they face.

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27 Mar 2019

Sports students from Lewisham College came out in force to support the Vitality Big Half Marathon on Sunday 10 March, with 22 students volunteering their time to ensure that the event was a huge success.

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14 Mar 2019

Lewisham College has announced the appointment of a new Principal, marking an exciting new era for the institution.

Asfa Sohail, who was previously Vice Principal of Havering College of Further and Higher Education, took up the post of Principal of Lewisham College on 4 February.

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05 Mar 2019

In proud partnership with DWP Employer Engagement Team, The Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair welcomed students, local employers and Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham residents interested in finding out more about apprenticeships and jobs in the Borough.

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01 Mar 2019

On 1 March, 29 sport students were awarded with certificates to recognise their excellent attendance both on their subject based classes and also maths and English lessons.

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27 Feb 2019

Hospitality and Catering students at Lewisham College proudly returned from their work experience placements last week, managing to put all the skills and theory they’ve learnt into practice.

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Vicky Foxcroft and Vanessa Packham National Apprenticeship Week 2019

18 Feb 2019

Vicky Foxcroft, MP for Lewisham Deptford, will visit Lewisham College as guest of honour at its apprenticeships and careers fair on Monday 4 March. Marking the beginning of the 12th National Apprenticeships Week, the fair will kick-off five days of activities across both Lewisham College and its sister institution Southwark College.

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31 Jan 2019

For many years we have welcomed and supported students with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities, so World Autism Week is something we are keen to participate in.

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10 Dec 2018

We’re proud of our leading role in ‘Learning for Life’, a new video produced by ITN Productions which highlights the huge value of Further Education (FE) for society and our economy.

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06 Dec 2018

This Autumn, multiple classes of ESOL students took part in a scheme designed to get more local people into the Tower of London to enjoy this amazing attraction.

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06 Dec 2018

Lewisham and Southwark Colleges have new Principals at the helm following a double appointment.

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Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.

Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/