๐จMain Hall and New Library Update ๐จ
Check out these progress pictures of the Main Hall and new Library ๐
Posts by Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Last week was the return of our annual Culture Week and this year students celebrated with a parade, cultural stalls and performances! ๐ Check out the full story below ๐ shorturl.at/MDj6G
Our Lower Sixth students took a big step toward their futures at our Higher Education Day the other week! ๐
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We would like to wish our students, staff and the wider community a 'Happy Saint Patrick's Day!' ๐
Weโre incredibly proud of Upper Sixth student Anisa, who is making a difference through her work with Bradford Councilโs Youth Ambassador Team. Check out the full story below ๐
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Our Lower Sixth A-level Business students recently visited Asdaโs Merchandising Centre for Excellence in Leeds, working alongside graduate programme employees to tackle real business challenges. Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/4bhcj4G
๐๏ธ We were delighted to welcome sports commentator Dave to Notre Dame recently. He shared stories from his career covering major sporting events and gave students valuable advice on breaking into the industry. Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/4lgb4XX
A brilliant real-world learning experience for our Upper Sixth Product Design students at MPM Ltd in Bramley, Leeds. From lean manufacturing to composite materials, the factory tour brought classroom theory to life. ๐ญโจ Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/4sodV3u
๐โจ Happy #WorldBookDay! โจ๐
Today, we celebrate the magic of books, their power to transport us to new worlds, spark our imagination, and inspire lifelong learning.
Drop your current read in the comments! ๐
So proud of our two Leeds Cathedral Choir students who performed with the internationally renowned Gabrieli Consort & Players at Leeds Cathedral recently! ๐ถโจ Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/4slYpFj
We are immensely proud to announce that 11 Notre Dame students have been offered a conditional place to study at the University of Oxford or Cambridge in September. ๐ Check out the full story below ๐ shorturl.at/pMaIp
Last week, the Media department welcomed Liv Berry, a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, to deliver an animation workshop with our T Level Media, Broadcast and Production students. Check out the full story below ๐ shorturl.at/VS12E
๐ญโจ Our BTEC Acting students wowed Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 at Meanwood Primary with three lively, interactive storytelling performances. A brilliant showcase of creativity and live theatre in action! ๐ Check out the full story below ๐ shorturl.at/O43Gp
โญ Meet Your College Month โญ
Weโre excited to announce the return of our Meet Your College Month webinars!
For more information and to register your place, click here ๐ shorturl.at/CHVqg
๐ Weโre proud to share that our Marketing Team picked up a Highly Commended award for Social & Digital Media Impact at the #FEFirstAwards in Birmingham! Huge congratulations to the team on their third award in two years! ๐ Check out the full story below ๐ shorturl.at/kDn5l
๐ข New Main Hall Floor Progress ๐ข
๐๏ธ Check out these progress pictures of the new floor in the Main Hall. The concrete has been laid and some of our staff have paid a visit to what will be the new Library and IT Suite! ๐
Watch this space for more progress pictures โจ
๐ฅ On Channel 4 News tomorrow (7โ8pm)
Some of our A-level Media Studies students recently took part in a filmed discussion with Channel 4 News, sharing their views on the impact of social media advertising on young people.
Tune in tomorrow!
Our T Level Business & Administration students enjoyed an inspiring talk from Charlotte Dimond, Director at Sidekick PR, who shared insights into PR, career journeys, and the value of saying yes to new opportunities.๐Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/3MpLe6V
โญ NOTRE DAME DAYโญ
We will be celebrating today with free porridge, samosas in the staffroom for staff, a treasure hunt and a celebration mass in the chapel. Staff and students will also be wearing blue or sunflowers ๐๐ป
Full news story to follow including why we celebrate Notre Dame day.
Our Health T Level students attended a bootcamp and took part in industry-led workshops, interactive afternoon sessions, and a networking lunch with health professionals. The day wrapped up with reflection on careers, roles, and progression in the health sector. ๐ง ๐ฉบ
Health T Level students recently attended a Manual Handling course designed to develop their knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques. The session was both fun and informative, giving students practical, hands-on experience in a supportive environment. ๐ฉบ
๐งฌ Our A-level Biology students enjoyed an inspiring talk from University of Leeds students on Chaperone Proteins, linking the syllabus to real-world applications.
Thank you to Alicia and Chahat for giving our students a valuable insight into studying science at university! ๐ bit.ly/4a6HNLs
Our T Level Media students enjoyed an inspiring talk from assistant director James Emmott, who shared behind-the-scenes insights from projects including Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs and Doctor Who ๐ฌ Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/3LPaFyr
Weโre proud to recognise David Wright for over 25 years of dedicated service to Catholic education.
David was awarded the Platinum Stella Maris Leadership Award and the Bishopโs Diocesan Medal in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service.
Read more๐https://bit.ly/3YEayJ6
Well done to the couch to 5k runners who all put a Christmas 5k in the sack! ๐They've all shown great commitment to running no matter what the weather. ๐โโ๏ธ
๐ฌ Our students went behind the scenes at Hyde Park Picture House last week ahead of their cinema takeover in January! They explored the projection room, learned about the cinemaโs history, and gained insight into film programming.
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Recently, our A-level Politics students had an inspiring day at the Leeds Youth Summit, presenting speeches in the council chamber and meeting local leaders while exploring how real decisions are made in government. ๐ฌ๐๏ธ Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/4prSJbJ
Notre Dame students and staff have smashed November fundraising - raising ยฃ1,000+ for various charities ๐ Check out the full story below ๐ bit.ly/3KmOyim
On 11th November, our college marked Remembrance Day with a morning Mass, the two-minute silence, and a Remembrance Box surrounded by handmade poppies. Staff and students came together in quiet reflection to honour all who have lost their lives in conflict. ๐บ Read more below ๐ bit.ly/4ptyObZ