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News archive 2006
Green Group shortlisted for National Award
19 Dec 2006
North Devon College's Student Green Group was pleased to hear that they were amongst 31 higher and further education institutions shortlisted for the prestigious Green Gown Awards. The group have been shortlisted in the student initiative category for Regional Influence from Local Action, a student-led youth group, facilitated by Pete Jolly of the Student Support team, which has run successful campaigns and awareness raising sessions on environmental, social and sustainable development issues for both College students, teachers and undergraduates at the University of Plymouth.
Full DetailsCultural exchange visit
18 Dec 2006
North Devon College Motor Vehicle Department recently played host to an enthusiastic group of young Spanish students. This was the culmination of many months hard work liaising with the College's counterpart in Barcelona to arrange a series of planned cultural development visits. The focus is to engage with Industry both here and in Spain and for students from Spain to experience the real work environment here and for our students to experience life in Spanish workshops.
Full DetailsNorth Devon College to defend Devon Cup
18 Dec 2006
North Devon College have powered their way into the Devon Schools Rugby Cup Final for the second year running with a 16-5 win over Exeter School.
Full DetailsStudent wins £500 in Law competition
13 Dec 2006
Alexandra Moast has scooped the £500 prize in an essay competition sponsored by Barnstaple law firm Toller Beattie.
Full DetailsOutstanding result for North Devon and Torridge
5 Dec 2006
Alongside recent announcements for planned major developments in the area, the Communities of North Devon and Torridge can continue to celebrate after the Government has classed North Devon College as Outstanding in a recent inspection.
Full DetailsNorth Devon College students raise a grand for Ilfracombe Youth Canoe Club
26 Nov 2006
Six students studying on the Working Together course, which forms part of the Stepping Stones Life Skills programme at North Devon College, were very successful in raising funds for the newly formed Ilfracombe Youth Canoe Club.
Full Details14-16 Increased Flexibility Presentation Evening
22 Nov 2006
Vocational Pathways Class of 2004-2006 Wed 6th Dec, 6.45 pm, Stanbury Hall
Full DetailsA respectable build
10 Nov 2006
North Devon College student Lewis Webster has managed a very respectable fourth place at a recent national BPEC Skill Build competition. The BPEC (British Plumbing Employers' Council) Skill Build competition, this year held at Leicester College, is an intense competition comprised of two separate contests; the competition for Young Plumber of the Year in Pipework and the competition for Young Plumber of the Year in Sheet Lead. Lewis competed in the Sheet Lead competition and did extremely well against the nations finest students.
Full DetailsCards that change lives
6 Nov 2006
Amigos International have launched three unique Christmas cards this year to help raise funds for the Kira Farm Training Centre in Uganda.
Full DetailsChildren in Need 2006
6 Nov 2006
North Devon College has a long history of successful Children in Need fundraising antics and activities and this year promises to top the rest!
Full DetailsAll Beauty, no Beast at College Award Ceremony
23 Oct 2006
It was a glamorous affair at this year's North Devon College Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies Annual Awards and Reunion Ceremony held at the Park Hotel in Barnstaple.
Full DetailsEmployer Opportunities Event 2006
22 Oct 2006
Thursday November 16th Park Hotel Barnstaple
Full DetailsCollege makes History with first ever Graduation Award Ceremony
14 Oct 2006
Saturday 14th October 2006 will go down in the history books as the date of North Devon's first ever Higher Education Graduation Ceremony.
Full DetailsCollege prepare to perform on bigger stage
3 Oct 2006
Following their impressive Devon Cup victory last season, the North Devon College Rugby Academy has been working hard behind the scenes in order to raise their game in 2006.
Full DetailsCollege tour builds morale
3 Oct 2006
Sports students from North Devon College have been busy preparing for the upcoming season during a pre-season tour to Northampton.
Full DetailsA Night of Celebration at Award Ceremony
2 Oct 2006
Students from North Devon College's Supported Learning section have recently had an evening of celebrations with the sections annual award ceremony.
Full DetailsCollege Celebrates Languages
2 Oct 2006
North Devon College has recently celebrated the European Day of Languages with a variety of activities. The College joined with Pilton Community College, a specialist language school, in the celebration, with Pilton Students visiting North Devon College's main Sticklepath campus.
Full DetailsNew College at the heart of its community:
2 Oct 2006
Driving forward the economy of North Devon through learning and skills. After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, North Devon College and North Devon District Council are excited and pleased to unveil Seven Brethren as the proposed relocation site for a brand new college.
Full DetailsPart-time Enrolment Session
3 Sep 2006
North Devon College Thursday 7th September, 10 am - 8 pm
Full DetailsA Level Results 2006 - Top Class Results
23 Aug 2006
North Devon College students and staff are celebrating after receiving top class A Level and National Diploma results which exceed the national average, helping to reinforce the College's position as one of the top performing college's in the country.
Full DetailsPart-time Enrolment Session
22 Aug 2006
Green Lanes Shopping Centre Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September, 9 am - 5 pm
Full DetailsWomen into Construction
11 Jul 2006
Craft Taster Days 11th, 12th & 13th July 09:30 - 16:30
Full DetailsMusical Mania 2006
19 Jun 2006
Wednesday 21st June 2.30 pm and 7.00 pm College Theatre (G Block)
Full DetailsNorth Devon College Race for Life
19 Jun 2006
North Devon College are entering several teams for this years Race for Life. Following the success of last year, staff recognised that many ladies from the College had entered individually, so this year decided to enter three teams with over 30 people involved to achieve the 5km walk/run for Cancer Research UK. The College has teams in both the morning and the afternoon races.
Full DetailsRegional Skills Competition held in Barnstaple
14 Jun 2006
North Devon College recently hosted the BPEC Plumbing Skills 2006 South West Regional competition, which turned out to be a highly competitive and adrenaline-pumping competition. The BPEC Plumbing Skills competition has been running for over 20 years and tests the sheet lead work and copper pipe work skills of some of the best apprentices in the region. The competition offers apprentices valuable experience in working in a timely and accurate manner whilst allowing them to demonstrate their considerable talents in their own disciplines.
Full DetailsBacks are safer at North Devon College!
7 Jun 2006
As part of the College's new staff initiative titled 'Staff Wellness Campaign', North Devon College has recently held a 'Healthy Backs Week', a week dedicated to informing and helping staff look after their backs.
Full DetailsFoundation Diploma Art and Design - Summer Show
7 Jun 2006
13th June - 6th July 9am - 3pm daily (7pm Thursdays)
Full DetailsFoundation Diploma Art and Design Summer Show
7 Jun 2006
Once again our well established and highly successful Art and Design Foundation Diploma course draws to its annual conclusion with a spectacular exhibition of Art and Design work of nearly seventy students in our huge art barn studios.
Full DetailsLocal Artist Gifts College Student Work Experience
7 Jun 2006
North Devon College National Diploma in Art and Design student Jessica O'Farrell has been given an opportunity of a lifetime, thanks to internationally acclaimed Ceramics artist Sandy Brown and Connexions South West. Jessica, formally of Holsworthy Community College, has been awarded two months work experience with Sandy Brown after winning a competition set up by Connexions.
Full DetailsNorth Devon College ranked joint 6th best in the Nation
7 Jun 2006
For the second year running North Devon College has been recognised in the prestigious Good Schools Guide as one of the top performing Colleges in the country for its AS Level and A Level provision.
Full DetailsNorth Devon's 2006 Oscar Ceremony
7 Jun 2006
North Devon College Film and Media section recently held its fifth annual 'Oscar' ceremony. Film, Media & BTEC Video students enjoyed a glamorous award ceremony which saw many of them accept awards and certificates for a range of outstanding films, print designs, web designs and audio work. The ceremony was the accumulation of a year's hard work by students on a range of full time Media and Film programmes including Media (Moving Image) National Award, A Level Media Studies and A Level Film Studies. The evening gave students the opportunity to promote their skills and abilities, screening their work to an audience of family, friends and other guests.
Full DetailsTen Tors 2006
7 Jun 2006
Two teams from North Devon Colleges' Supported Learning Section took part in the 2006 Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge. The group slept under canvas on the Friday night, which for some was their first experience of camping. As indeed was the unique adventure of a visit to the Ten Tors portaloos! It was an early wake up call with Chariots of Fire playing at 5am, but after a delicious bacon sandwich the students were ready to start the challenge.
Full DetailsNational Men's Health Week - 12-18th June
30 May 2006
Various events being held for male staff and students
Full DetailsA Degree on Your Doorstep!
24 May 2006
You Don't have to go far, to go far! Come and visit us on Wednesday 24th of May.
Full DetailsThe Last Cuppa
18 May 2006
Damian Ellis, who is on an Illustration Foundation Degree programme run at North Devon College in Partnership with the University of Plymouth, has found himself in the limelight after his art work successfully combined classic illustration techniques with a local modern day project.
Full DetailsHealthy Backs Week Coming Soon for North Devon College Staff and Students
26 Apr 2006
15th - 18th May
Full DetailsBJ12 Business from North Devon College given local support
25 Apr 2006
North Devon College Team Enterprise students are celebrating after their new entrepreneurial venture has been given the backing by local businesses including the Barnstaple branch of Barclays Bank.
Full DetailsCharity gig a huge success
25 Apr 2006
A student led open gig and fundraising day at North Devon College saw nearly 400 people attend in aid of the East African food crisis. Moved after receiving an appeal from the charity Oxfam, second year A Level student Ruth Clinch, decided to do her bit and help raise some money for Oxfam and their efforts in East Africa, especially as Ruth has friends in Tanzania, an area affected by the food crisis.
Full DetailsUCAS Exhibition proves a hit
25 Apr 2006
Foundation Degrees and Higher Education (HE) at North Devon College proved to be a hit at a recent UCAS Exhibition held at WestPoint in Exeter.
Full Details2-Day Conference Exploring Contemporary issues in Science
4 Apr 2006
26th & 27th April Stanbury Hall
Full DetailsTop of the Brass
28 Mar 2006
A North Devon College A Level student has been awarded a place in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. Zoë Alexander, formally of Great Torrington School, has played the Cornet since the age of 8 years, starting in Torrington Silver Band.
Full DetailsAdventure @ North Devon College
20 Mar 2006
Jeff Allen - Around South Georgia by sea kayak - an illustrated talk Thursday 23rd March, 7.30 pm
Full DetailsA truly diverse week!
13 Mar 2006
North Devon College held its first ever Diversity Week, which proved to be a real success with students and staff from across the College experiencing a range of different cultures and lifestyles.
Full DetailsPioneering E-Learning at North Devon College
13 Mar 2006
To address the skills shortage experienced by manufacturing and engineering companies and to provide flexible access for employees who cannot attend courses, North Devon College is leading a partnership of F.E. Colleges across Devon in the development of engineering e-learning.
Full DetailsThe Magnificent Seven
9 Mar 2006
Seven North Devon College A Level students are celebrating after they all received conditional offers to study at either Oxford or Cambridge University.
Full DetailsFitness Students Survive 6 Hour Ordeal
7 Mar 2006
Members of the North Devon College Fitness Academy recently travelled to Torridge Leisure Centre, Northam, to complete a 6 hour long training session which included an arduous range of fitness based activities under the supervision of Northam's personal instructors.
Full DetailsBrend's serve up quality competition
2 Mar 2006
The Brend's Hotel Group held its annual master-chef competition at North Devon College, which saw top chefs from Devon and Cornwall compete in a tense and highly competitive event
Full DetailsRecognition of Success
1 Mar 2006
Two prize giving events hosted by the Technology and Computing Department at North Devon College have celebrated the achievements and successes of part time and full time students studying Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Construction.
Full DetailsNew Student Shop
16 Feb 2006
Supported Learning students at North Devon College are back in business after the launch of their new retail outlet called the WSR Shop. The WSR Shop has been launched as part of the Integrated Work Skills Programme, a post 19 Supported Learning course for students with disabilities.
Full DetailsHigh Performance as standard for North Devon College
14 Feb 2006
The School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables for 2005 were released recently, with North Devon College continuing to show why it's one of the top colleges in the Country.
Full DetailsTuition Fees for Higher Education Courses
13 Feb 2006
New information for full and part time students
Full DetailsHarry cooks his way to Regional Final
1 Feb 2006
Harry Otto, a Chulmleigh Community College pupil, is another step closer to the finals of the Springboard Young Chef of the Year Competition, after cooking up a delight in the local heats held at North Devon College.
Full DetailsCollege expands student facilities
31 Jan 2006
North Devon College has expanded its student facilities by opening a brand new Student Social Area. The new building, which is yet to be named, will benefit Part Time and Full Time students with a place to unwind.
Full DetailsCollege gains a second 'Centre of Vocational Excellence'
23 Jan 2006
North Devon College is celebrating another accolade after a formal presentation confirming its status as a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in Construction Trades. The College, which was awarded CoVE status in Manufacturing and Engineering in 2003, is the only Construction Trades CoVE in the South West of England, a real boost for North Devon.
Full DetailsAll smiles at award ceremony
5 Jan 2006
The Supported Learning Section of North Devon College held its annual award ceremony for adult part-time learners who were presented with well deserved certificates. Students in the Towards Independence and The Rural Living Skills groups received certificates recognising their achievements. The learners, who have learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities, enjoyed a festive celebration of their success.
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