Sunderland College putting athletes ahead of the game

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Sunderland College is helping some of the North East’s best young athletes reach their potential in education alongside achieving success in their sport.  The Sport England–backed Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a partnership between talented athletes, educational institutions and national governing bodies of sport, allowing the allows country’s exciting talents get the best from their sporting and academic careers without having … Continued

Christmas songwriting project hits right notes for students

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Sunderland College is using technology to provide its students with real-life industry experiences and showcase their skills. This week Music Performance students participated in a virtual masterclass hosted by North East musician, Will Jennison, who recently released his Christmas single ‘This Year’ with the support of Sunderland based Producers, ISG Global Music. Music has the … Continued

College partners with the Girls Network

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Sunderland College has partnered with The Girls Network to inspire and empower female students from disadvantaged communities. Six A-Level students from the college’s Sixth Form have enrolled on the programme, which aims to break down barriers to give girls greater access to opportunities whilst challenging stereotypes and building confidence in young women. Following an introductory … Continued

Performing arts students to light up ‘Lights Out’

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Sunderland College students are hoping to steal the show once again at the Light’s Out – Halloween in Sunderland event. Their zombie flash mob, in the main foyer of the Empire Cinema, was a highlight last year as the students wowed everyone with their rendition of Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller music video, along with taking … Continued

Sunderland College hosts online art exhibition

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Sunderland College’s visual arts students have launched a virtual art exhibition to celebrate their creative talents.  The innovative and immersive gallery displays over 200 pieces of work from across the college’s art & design, photography and graphics courses, some completed by students working from home during lockdown, and explores a range of concepts and subjects.  Replacing the annual end of year show held at Bede Campus’s Arts Academy and the Washington Arts Centre, attendees … Continued

TASS students take part in remote psychology workshop

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Student-athletes at Sunderland College recently took part in a virtual psychology workshop designed to help them overcome barriers and support their emotional health and wellbeing whilst face-to-face learning is suspended. Delivered by Dual-career Coordinator Carl Jones and Kelly Perry, Higher Education Programme Leader for Sport, the interactive session gave students on the college’s Talented Athlete … Continued

Football Development student signs first South Shields FC contract

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Sunderland College student-athlete Will Jenkins has been rewarded for his stand-out performances for South Shields FC by signing his first senior contract with the club.  The exciting midfielder, who is part of the college’s Football Development Centre, made an immediate impact in the Mariners’ first team by opening the scoring in December’s 3-0 win over Radcliffe in the Northern Premier League.  … Continued

Hat-trick of medals for student-athlete at national championships

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Student-athlete Caitlin Cambrook won gold and two silver medals at the Swim Wales Winter Championships which took place prior to the government restrictions on sporting events.  Caitlin smashed her personal best 50m butterfly at the annual gala in Swansea, taking the national title with a time of 28.24 seconds. The City of Sunderland ASC swimmer also reached the … Continued

Student and Youth Parliament member takes the lead for local community

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Sunderland College student and UK Youth Parliament member Harvey Gordon is supporting the elderly and vulnerable who are self-isolating by caring for their animals.  Harvey, 17, who was chosen to represent the views of young people across Sunderland earlier this year, has volunteered to walk the dogs of local residents who are unable to leave their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Following … Continued

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