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Staff and students gather to support Olympic torchbearer Richard Dean
21 May 2012
Catering students go for gold in the Toque D’Or
15 May 2012
Daredevil drivers put on impressive show at Barnstaple Grand Prix 2012
15 May 2012
Support Petroc employee, Richard Dean, as he carries the Olympic Torch through Barnstaple
15 May 2012
Petroc students get creative for the Olympics
11 May 2012
Public Services students are put through their paces
11 May 2012
Check out Toby Williamson’s Blog about the TRT trip to Romania
10 May 2012
Fire up your engines for this year’s Barnstaple Grand Prix
9 May 2012
Kids’ fancy dress skateboard and scooter race at the Barnstaple Grand Prix
8 May 2012
Petroc students head to Romania to teach tag rugby to school children
4 May 2012
End of an era for Petroc’s Volleyball Academy
3 May 2012
Student set to profit from internship with multinational finance firm
3 May 2012
999 Academy clean up at charity car wash
2 May 2012
New construction course involves the whole family
2 May 2012
Babcock boys build racing machine
1 May 2012
Creativity in abundance at hair competition
27 Apr 2012
Motor Vehicle students demonstrate skills at open day
26 Apr 2012
Ping Pong Dom brings gold back to Petroc
25 Apr 2012
999 Academy members offer their services at charity car wash
24 Apr 2012
Catering students serve up the best of British food in Tiverton
20 Apr 2012
Read student Matt Rhymer's account of the BCS National Championships
20 Apr 2012
Motor vehicle students showcase talent at open day
19 Apr 2012
Plumbing workshop gets a Petroc-inspired facelift
17 Apr 2012
Former carpentry student’s talent recognised by City and Guilds
16 Apr 2012
New Petroc Portal for parents and carers
12 Apr 2012
School pupils offered a career head start with Petroc
12 Apr 2012
Stunning exhibition from the country’s leading wildlife artists
11 Apr 2012
Pedal car sparks engineering interest for school pupils
5 Apr 2012
Weird, wacky and wonderful creations at Petroc’s hairdressing competition
5 Apr 2012
Liam gets his wheels in motion for a commentating career
3 Apr 2012
Petroc students speak up for Children’s Hospice South West
3 Apr 2012
As the UK experiences a heat wave, students remind people of the dangers of sunbathing
29 Mar 2012
Petroc’s F1 in Schools team races to success in the UK National Final
29 Mar 2012
Sports massage students put their skills to the test for Sport Relief
27 Mar 2012
Students seeking adventure get advice at the Gap Year Fair
27 Mar 2012
Winter work experience for adventurous Petroc students
26 Mar 2012
Huge sense of pride at Petroc’s Art and Design Open Day
22 Mar 2012
Inspirational fundraiser from Petroc will carry Olympic torch through Barnstaple
22 Mar 2012
Petroc helps you make the most of your gap year
22 Mar 2012
Pampering promotions at Petroc’s Sanctuary Skin Care Centre
20 Mar 2012
Petroc’s netball academy show defiance at the U19 National Finals
20 Mar 2012
Work experience provides valuable insight for business students
20 Mar 2012
Award nomination for Petroc thanks to partnership with Babcock Marine
19 Mar 2012
Fitness: It’s a family affair at Petroc
16 Mar 2012
Bright future for visitors to Petroc’s Careers Exhibition
15 Mar 2012
Petroc gives Little Bridge House residents a Hollywood-style makeover
14 Mar 2012
Flashmob in the food hall
13 Mar 2012
Petroc appeals to employers in Tiverton to support work experience scheme
13 Mar 2012
Petroc’s Academic Academy gets an insider’s view of Oxbridge life
13 Mar 2012
Petroc students gain work skills on the slopes of Switzerland
12 Mar 2012
Petroc and Blundell’s team up for catering excellence
9 Mar 2012
Buildings boost for Petroc
8 Mar 2012
Personal training students get expert advice from professionals
8 Mar 2012
Petroc students swap the classroom for the great outdoors in Iceland
7 Mar 2012
Plan your future at Petroc’s Careers Exhibition
7 Mar 2012
Engineering apprentices excel at Petroc
6 Mar 2012
Learn street dance at Petroc
2 Mar 2012
From student to lecturer
1 Mar 2012
Grand Prix registration now open
29 Feb 2012
Petroc shares knowledge with hi-tech business
29 Feb 2012
Petroc is working on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Bideford-based Anglo-Krempel.
Full DetailsPetroc students get a taste of the Army life
28 Feb 2012
Petroc: The smart student's choice
23 Feb 2012
Foundation Degree student forges career in the local community
22 Feb 2012
Street dance workshop at Petroc Barnstaple
21 Feb 2012
Petroc students give champion surfer's van a makeover
20 Feb 2012
Youth Academy lays the foundations for a career in construction
16 Feb 2012
Unwind with a sports massage at Petroc's Sanctuary Spa
13 Feb 2012
Apprenticeship event at Petroc draws in the crowds
10 Feb 2012
Andy's hair-raising challenge for Sport Relief
9 Feb 2012
Petroc gets inspired by London 2012
9 Feb 2012
Petroc students support heart awareness campaign
9 Feb 2012
Fitness student snapped up by Arsenal Soccer Schools
3 Feb 2012
Sky News scholarship won by former Petroc student
2 Feb 2012
Travel and Tourism students' charity success
2 Feb 2012
Petroc Netball Academy team are South West champions
1 Feb 2012
Former Petroc student will carry Olympic torch
31 Jan 2012
Foundation Degree student wins local photography competition
31 Jan 2012
Skateboarding is a hit with Petroc's supported learning students
27 Jan 2012
Students and businesses say Petroc is the best college in Devon
27 Jan 2012
New figures released by the Government put Petroc top of the class for Devon’s students and businesses.
Full DetailsBrannams opens its doors for National Apprenticeship Week
25 Jan 2012
Petroc students are larger than life
20 Jan 2012
'Spectroscopy in a Suitcase' excites Petroc scientists
19 Jan 2012
Petroc's netball star chosen for national squad
17 Jan 2012
Petroc Students Celebrate Success
13 Jan 2012
Petroc students join in Scott Centenary Celebrations
10 Jan 2012
A is for awards at Petroc Tiverton
6 Jan 2012
From Africa to Petroc Tiverton
5 Jan 2012
More money for young learners at Petroc
19 Dec 2011
More money is available to support young learners, through the 16-18 Bursary Fund.
Full DetailsPetroc goes to Parliament
19 Dec 2011
Students from North Devon tell MPs about the benefits of National Citizen Service (NCS).
Full DetailsPetroc student wins geographical study trip of a lifetime
19 Dec 2011
A Petroc student has won £4,000 towards her gap year adventure.
Full DetailsSupersonic experience for Devon schools at Petroc
15 Dec 2011
Hundreds of school pupils, students and businesses enjoyed Petroc's STEM Bloodhound Conference.
Full DetailsPetroc School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment awards
13 Dec 2011
Petroc’s School of ACBE held its annual Prize Giving Evenings, recently.
Full DetailsNew year, new courses, new you at Petroc
8 Dec 2011
If you’re over 16, Petroc has courses starting in January 2012 at its Barnstaple and Tiverton Campuses.
Full DetailsHost families required in Barnstaple
6 Dec 2011
Are you interesed in earning extra money by looking after one of Petroc's students?
Full DetailsAllsorts opens at Petroc Tiverton
5 Dec 2011
Entrepreneurial, innovative and inspirational students at Petroc
5 Dec 2011
Win a break on Exmoor in Petroc’s charity auction for Devon Air Ambulance
2 Dec 2011
Petroc travel and tourism students have organised a silent auction to raise money for Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Full DetailsPetroc Netball Academy retain the U19 County Schools title in a tournament held in Paignton.
30 Nov 2011
Petroc goes supersonic
29 Nov 2011
Children in Need 2011
23 Nov 2011
Pyjama party at Petroc's Kingfisher Nursery in Tiverton
18 Nov 2011
Help with HE finance for Petroc students
17 Nov 2011
Student Finance England is providing extra help with the complicated world of Higher Education finance and funding.
Full DetailsRemembrance Day 2011
14 Nov 2011
Christmas art and craft events at Petroc’s Brannams Campus
11 Nov 2011
Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Barnstaple will be open for a festive day of arts, crafts, music and comedy on Saturday December 10, 2011.
Full Details‘Life’ at Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery
11 Nov 2011
Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery is hosting 'Life', an exhibition exploring the human figure through the eyes of several local artists, later this month (28 November 2011).
Full DetailsHands on Learning at National Grid Former Gasworks Site
21 Oct 2011
National Grid has teamed up with Petroc to run several events to bring the classroom alive for local students from Barnstaple.
Full DetailsPetroc Tiverton charity events raise over £700
17 Oct 2011
Charity events led by students at Petroc in Tiverton have raised over £700 for two charities.
Full DetailsPetroc’s celebrates world class graduates of 2011
17 Oct 2011
Petroc's new prospectuses for 2012/13
10 Oct 2011
Petroc has unveiled new college prospectuses for courses starting in September 2012.
Full DetailsPetroc 2011 A Level exam results
7 Oct 2011
You can now view Petroc's A Level record breaking exam results from summer 2011 online.
Full DetailsVote now for Petroc's Barnstaple Grand Prix!
5 Oct 2011
Petroc’s Barnstaple Grand Prix is up for a NatWest Community Award and we need your votes.
Full DetailsFormer Petroc student makes recycling into an artform
3 Oct 2011
Former Petroc student Sarah Darling has turned recycling into an artform.
Full DetailsPetroc supports Business Forum Mid Devon
29 Sep 2011
Petroc is among the organisations supporting Business Forum Mid Devon .
Full DetailsJerwood Painting Fellowship exhibition at Petroc
26 Sep 2011
A prestigious touring exhibition of new works by the inaugural Jerwood Painting Fellows is now on display at Petroc’s Goodwin Gallery.
Full DetailsSLDD Activity Programme: photo gallery
23 Sep 2011
Petroc nominated for TES FE Award
15 Sep 2011
Petroc is in the running for the Outstanding Practice in Sustainability prize at the 2011 TES FE Awards.
Full DetailsRecord breaking A Level results at Petroc: 2011
18 Aug 2011
Petroc Pedal Car Grand Prix excites Barnstaple
15 Aug 2011
Petroc’s Barnstaple Grand Prix
4 Aug 2011
Petroc has organised the first ever Barnstaple Grand Prix for Sunday August 14.
Full DetailsMeet one of Petroc’s rising stars
2 Aug 2011
Petroc on the move
1 Aug 2011
Petroc has announced changes to its Honiton Campus and the School of Management in Barnstaple, as well as a number of exciting building and refurbishment projects.
Full DetailsPetroc student enjoys a technological trip to Cardiff
20 Jul 2011
Petroc student William Garnett spent four days in Cardiff studying the engineering behind modern mobile communications, recently.
Full DetailsPetroc joins the Race for Life
11 Jul 2011
An inspiring day for school pupils at Petroc in Tiverton
7 Jul 2011
Petroc’s Tiverton Campus has hosted an Inspiration Day for pupils Tiverton High School, Cullompton Community College and Court Fields School, Wellington.
Full DetailsPetroc praised for young people's health services
27 Jun 2011
Petroc’s health services for young students in Tiverton and Barnstaple have been given the Government seal of approval with 'You're Welcome' accreditation.
Full Details'Futureproof your Business': top designer visits Petroc
22 Jun 2011
Fashion designer turned sustainability guru, Wayne Hemingway is one of the guest speakers at 'Futureproof your Business' - a major LSIS STEM event, organised by Petroc, on Thursday June 30, 2011.
Full DetailsWatch highlights from Petroc's Motorsport Fun Day
15 Jun 2011
Pigments, Pixels and Particles at Brannams Campus
14 Jun 2011
Art and design students based in Barnstaple have launched their end of year exhibition at Petroc's Brannams Campus.
Full DetailsUpdated student transport pages
13 Jun 2011
Artists and designers of the future at Petroc’s Tiverton Campus
9 Jun 2011
The annual Creative Industries Expedition at Petroc's Tiverton Campus opens on Saturday June 18, 2011.
Full DetailsVocational Skills Open Day at Tiverton Campus
8 Jun 2011
'Have a go' at a range of activities, find out more about your local College and enjoy a great day out: Petroc’s Vocational Skills Day in Tiverton, Saturday June 18, 10am to 2pm.
Full DetailsUffculme students' success at Petroc Tiverton
2 Jun 2011
Pupils from Uffculme School have successfully completed a hospitality course at Petroc in Tiverton.
Full DetailsPetroc Mark National Food Safety week
26 May 2011
National Food Safety Week begins on June 6 and to coincide with this Petroc are hosting a Food Industry Event, as part of the South West Regional Skills Project, where local businesses can learn more about current legislation and gain specialist industry advice from top industry professionals.
Full DetailsTiverton's got talent
26 May 2011
What's new
- Richard Dean carries Olympic Torch through BarnstapleCongratulations - Richard Dean, Petroc employee, carries Olympic torch through Barnstaple.
- Ofsted 2012Ofsted Report 2012
- Leaving School this year?Still undecided or have questions? Then get in touch with us on advice@petroc.ac.uk or apply online today.
- myNCS@PetrocIf you are in year 11 and want to do something different this summer, then have a look through the NCS pages!
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