Sunderland College has appointed a new Faculty Director to lead its Digital and Creative provision into an exciting and ambitious future. Sheree Rymer has taken up the role following a rigorous selection process and replaces Jane Reed who has been successfully appointed Campus Principal at Hartlepool Sixth Form. With over 20 years’ experience in education, … Continued
Today, ecstatic A-Level students at Sunderland College discovered that they have gained the grades to progress and achieve their university and career ambitions, despite the challenges of the last 12 months. The sixth form at the college has achieved and impressive 100% overall pass rate for A-Level. In addition, the percentage of students achieving high grades which is A*- B is 65.4%. The results have enabled … Continued
Sport student Joao Gomes has signed his first senior contract with South Shields FC after starring for club’s youth team. The 18-year-old impressed while part of the Mariners’ Performance Pathway, delivered in partnership with Sunderland College, which provides elite football in education opportunities for talented players aged 16-19. As well as gaining a BTEC in Sports Performance and Excellence Joao also shone on the pitch, scoring four goals as South Shields FC Academy reached the FA Youth Cup … Continued
A former Sunderland College student’s unique interior designs have been honoured at the prestigious FESPA Awards. Beth Travers’ innovative use of printed materials and digital technologies to create a stunning new look for Leila Lily’s bar in Newcastle wowed the judges and beat competition from around the world in the ‘Printeriors’ category. The project features … Continued
School leavers are being offered the chance to take the first steps towards a career in sports coaching with Sunderland College and Durham County FA. The college’s new Coaching Academy, which starts in September, offers a combination of qualifications alongside industry experience to give students the skills and knowledge they need to progress straight into … Continued
A former Sunderland College art student has become a social media star after sharing her incredible make-up transformations. Shannon Farrer has been sharing her artistic skills on TikTok, turning herself into characters such as Harley Quinn and a superhero NHS nurse, with her videos receiving almost 500,000 views. In December, Shannon’s recreation of the Grinch … Continued
Two of the North East’s leading education and skills providers are teaming up give young people across the region greater access to qualifications, sports and employment opportunities. Sunderland College has partnered with Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light to support the charity’s football, futsal and coaching scholarships which gives 16-19-year-olds the opportunity to combine full-time study … Continued
Sunderland College student Harry Gardiner has signed a scholarship contract with boyhood club Sunderland AFC. Harry joined South Shields FC’s academy in 2020 through its partnership with the college and, despite difficult circumstances due to COVID-19, he has excelled both on and off the pitch. As well as studying Sport, History and Criminology, the 17-year-old has impressed during … Continued
Sunderland College alumni made a virtual return to campus to deliver a webinar to Sport and Exercise Sciences students. Cameron Lane, who owns his own sports therapy business as well as working with Sunderland AFC Ladies and the club’s official charity Foundation of Light, gave an insight into the industry as part of the students’ … Continued
