Sandwell College

A memorable Shakespearean experience for our learners 🎭 This week, our English students from Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form had the incredible opportunity to attend a live performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. 🎭 The trip offered an enriching experience, allowing our students to engage with key themes like love, identity, and deception in a dynamic and immersive way. The unique production beautifully brought the play’s humour and complexity to life, deepening their understanding and appreciation of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic works. Thank you to the Royal Shakespeare Company for making this memorable experience possible! Councillor Dr Matt Lamb | Navjot Kaur (CMgr MCMI) | Sam Clare #Shakespeare #TwelfthNight #StudentExperience #Literature #Theatre #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

🎨✨ Celebrating creativity this Christmas! ✨🎨 A huge congratulations to our talented Level 3 Art & Design students, Malgorzata and Ladja, whose incredible designs have been chosen as the winners of the CEO & Principal's Corporate Christmas Card Design Competition - organised by Head of Creative Industries Michelle King! 🌟 Both designs beautifully capture the festive spirit in unique ways, showcasing the creativity and hard work of our students. These cards will represent our college this holiday season, spreading cheer and highlighting the amazing talent within our community. 🎄📩 Well done to everyone who took part – your creativity truly makes this season shine! ✍️🎁 #ArtAndDesign #StudentSuccess #Christmas2024 #SandwellColleges

👮♀️✨ Learning beyond the classroom! ✨👮♂️ Our ESOL 16-18 students recently had a fantastic day out at the West Midlands Police Museum. They explored the rich history of policing in the region, saw how the force has evolved over time, and got hands-on with police equipment like helmets and radios. They even learned how to take fingerprints correctly! 🖐️🔍 A highlight of the visit was hearing from PC Rani Gundhu, the longest-serving police officer in the West Midlands, who shared insights into British Values and the exciting range of career opportunities within the police force. This engaging trip not only broadened the students' understanding of law enforcement but also inspired them to think about future possibilities. Thank you to Maria Cori, Head of ESOL, for organising such a worthwhile trip.🚓✨ #ESOL #StudentExperience #BritishValues #WestMidlandsPolice #EducationBeyondClassrooms

We are excited to announce the opening of our newly improved Student Services facilities at Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form - part of The Sandwell Colleges 🎉 Lisa Capper MBE, CEO & Principal of The Sandwell Colleges, and Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, Principal of Central Saint Michael's, alongside Vice Student President Ethan, were proud to unveil the enhanced space. This upgraded area is designed to provide even better support for our students, with services including mentoring, counselling, safeguarding, coaching, and more, ensuring our learners have all the support they need to succeed. At Central Saint Michael's, we are committed to investing in the areas that matter most to our students. These services are crucial to their well-being and success, and we are proud to offer a supportive environment for every learner to thrive. 💙 #StudentSupport #WellBeing #InvestInStudents #EducationExcellence #CentralSaintMichaels

The Christmas spirit is alive at Cadbury Sixth Form College and Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form! 🎄✨ Our festive Christmas Fayres were a wonderful way to spread cheer and come together as a community to celebrate the many successes of the first term. From fun games and lively music to a special visit from our very own Santa, there was something for everyone to enjoy! These events truly highlight the incredible sense of togetherness at our Colleges, and we're so proud of everything our students and staff have accomplished so far this year. Here's to many more celebrations ahead! 🎉 #ChristmasCheer #CommunitySpirit #SuccessCelebration #CadburySixthForm #CentralSaintMichaels #StudentLife #TogetherWeThrive

🎶✨ A festive celebration at Sandwell College ✨🎶 Yesterday, the atrium at Sandwell College was filled with the magic of the season as we hosted our annual Carol Concert. The event was beautifully organised by Michelle King, our Head of Creative Industries, and featured a standout solo performance of Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Kirsty Leslie, Lecturer in Performing Arts. Our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE, opened the concert with an uplifting message about the importance of community and celebration. Guests enjoyed wonderful carol performances, all complemented by delicious mince pies. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special -from our talented performers to everyone who attended. 🎄✨ #SandwellColleges #Community #CreativeArts #Togetherness

Our Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre, funded by the Government Town's Fund and proudly supported by Sandwell Council, has been enriching futures in West Bromwich for a year now. 🌟 Already, the centre has supported hundreds of learners, equipping them with the skills and experience to excel in the ever-evolving world of engineering. Among them is Sienna, a passionate and driven Level 3 T Level learner in Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering. Sienna is thriving with the perfect blend of hands-on practical experience in our Festo Engineering workshop and in-depth theory. Her sights are set on big things…. next stop: a degree apprenticeship and then a career working on F1 cars. 🏎️✨ With Phase Two of the centre currently under construction, we’re excited to expand our facilities and empower even more learners to chase their dreams. 👀 Listen to Sienna’s story on the video below! #EngineeringExcellence #TLevels #SkillsForTheFuture #SandwellFamilyOfColleges #Manufacturing #ElectricalEngineering #DreamBig

👏 Our Adult Health & Social Care Department is proud to partner with Age UK, and this Christmas, our amazing staff and learners raised over £500 for the charity. Today, the College presented the cheque following a month of fantastic fundraising! 💙 We were delighted to welcome Shalini Basra, Business Development Manager at Age UK, to a special celebration where she received the cheque and expressed her gratitude for the fantastic efforts of our team. Justine Williams fCMgr, Head of Adult Health and Social Care, shared: "I am so proud of the dedication shown by both staff and learners in raising this incredible amount. Their hard work and compassion highlight the true spirit of our Health and Social Care team. Supporting Age UK has been a wonderful experience, and we’re thrilled to strengthen our partnership with them through fundraising and learner placements." 💚 A huge thank you to everyone involved - together, we are making a real difference in our community. Nisha Anhu | Simon Griffiths #FundraisingSuccess #AgeUK #HealthAndSocialCare #CommunityImpact #LearnerPlacements

🎄Our amazing career advisors are rocking around the Christmas tree (and all year round)🎄 This festive season, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Careers Advisers across Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, and Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form. From 1-to-1 guidance to workshops, careers events, and open days, they’re there every step of the way - helping students explore options, make decisions, and take their next steps with confidence. With over 100 recorded sessions each month, their dedication and passion truly make a difference. To our Careers team: thank you for inspiring and empowering our students every single day. Your hard work changes lives, and we’re so grateful for everything you do! 💼✨ Andrew Farthing | Jennifer Maxwell | Hannah Yates #ThankYou #CareersAdvisers #EmpoweringFutures #MakingADifference

Exploring future possibilities! 🚨 Our Public Services learners had the fantastic opportunity to visit Birmingham Newman University and take part in interactive sessions focused on Policing and Paramedic Science. From gaining hands-on experience to learning new skills, this visit gave our learners a real insight into what it’s like to study in Higher Education. Walking around campus and experiencing university life firsthand was a valuable step toward planning their future pathways. 👏 A huge thank you to Birmingham Newman University for hosting such an engaging and inspiring day! #HigherEducation #PublicServices #FuturePathways #Policing #ParamedicScience #BirminghamNewmanUniversity