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Fitness student snapped up by Arsenal Soccer Schools

3 Feb 2012

Sam SawyerPetroc fitness student Sam Sawyer has been appointed as an Arsenal Soccer Schools lead sports coach, one of only a few in the area.

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Sky News scholarship won by former Petroc student

2 Feb 2012

Jemma CollinsA former Petroc student has won the prestigious Sky Bob Friend Memorial Scholarship, one of the most valuable journalism awards for an undergraduate.

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Travel and Tourism students' charity success

2 Feb 2012

Travel and TourismTravel and Tourism students at Petroc present cheque to Devon Air Ambulance

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Petroc Netball Academy team are South West champions

1 Feb 2012

Netball AcademyPetroc Netball Academy has won the U19 Regional Schools Tournament

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Former Petroc student will carry Olympic torch

31 Jan 2012

Charlotte BroadheadA former Petroc student has been chosen as one of only 8000 inspirational people to carry the torch for London 2012 as it journeys across the UK.

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Foundation Degree student wins local photography competition

31 Jan 2012

Gianna GuarinoA second year Foundation Degree Fine Art student at Petroc has been recognised for her artistic eye in The North Devon Heritage Photographic Competition.

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Skateboarding is a hit with Petroc's supported learning students

27 Jan 2012

skateboardingAn action-packed skateboarding session was enjoyed by supported learning students, as part of the enrichment programme within their course.

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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.

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Brannams opens its doors for National Apprenticeship Week

25 Jan 2012

Apprentice ShowcasePetroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment (ACBE) is holding an open door event on Wednesday February 8, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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Petroc students are larger than life

20 Jan 2012

Tom DimelowStudents featured in the new artwork around the Barnstaple campus have fun posing next to giant images of themselves

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'Spectroscopy in a Suitcase' excites Petroc scientists

19 Jan 2012

SpectroscopyStudents at Petroc Tiverton learn about spectroscopy through hands-on experience, thanks to a national initiative run by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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Petroc's netball star chosen for national squad

17 Jan 2012

Rebecca PriestNetball Academy Captain Rebecca Priest will play for the British Colleges national netball team

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Petroc Students Celebrate Success

13 Jan 2012

Matthew HuxtableA Level students are awarded for their outstanding achievements in 2011 at a Presentation Evening in Barnstaple

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Petroc students join in Scott Centenary Celebrations

10 Jan 2012

Dulton BurtonStudents at Petroc Tiverton complete a sledge pull to mark the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole

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A is for awards at Petroc Tiverton

6 Jan 2012

A Level award winners at Petroc TivertonFormer students have enjoyed an emotional and inspiring A Level awards ceremony at Petroc's Tiverton Campus.

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From Africa to Petroc Tiverton

5 Jan 2012

Jamie BarrettA student from Petroc in Tiverton has been recognised for her outstanding progression on a carpentry course, following an inspiring trip to Africa.

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More money for young learners at Petroc

19 Dec 2011

More money is available to support young learners, through the 16-18 Bursary Fund.

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Petroc goes to Parliament

19 Dec 2011

Students from North Devon tell MPs about the benefits of National Citizen Service (NCS).

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Petroc student wins geographical study trip of a lifetime

19 Dec 2011

A Petroc student has won £4,000 towards her gap year adventure.

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Supersonic experience for Devon schools at Petroc

15 Dec 2011

Hundreds of school pupils, students and businesses enjoyed Petroc's STEM Bloodhound Conference.

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Petroc School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment awards

13 Dec 2011

Petroc’s School of ACBE held its annual Prize Giving Evenings, recently.

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New 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.

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Host families required in Barnstaple

6 Dec 2011

Are you interesed in earning extra money by looking after one of Petroc's students?

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Allsorts opens at Petroc Tiverton

5 Dec 2011

Kevin HazellStudents are running a new shop at Petroc's Tiverton Campus

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Entrepreneurial, innovative and inspirational students at Petroc

5 Dec 2011

Entrepreneurial, innovative and inspirational students at PetrocStudents from Petroc have successfully completed a Business Enterprise Challenge.

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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.

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Petroc Netball Academy retain the U19 County Schools title in a tournament held in Paignton.

30 Nov 2011

Petroc Netball AcademyPetroc Netball Academy retained the U19 County Schools title on Saturday in a tournament held in Paignton. The team who are sponsored by Subway will now represent Devon at the U19 Regional Schools Tournament which is being held in Bournemouth on 28 January 2012.

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Petroc goes supersonic

29 Nov 2011

BloodhoundPetroc is inviting the public to enjoy an exciting evening of thrill-seeking, supersonic, scientific entertainment on Thursday December 8.

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Children in Need 2011

23 Nov 2011

Children in NeedStudents and Staff get involved in various activities to raise money for Children in Need

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Pyjama party at Petroc's Kingfisher Nursery in Tiverton

18 Nov 2011

Kingfisher Childcare CentreChildren and staff at Petroc's Kingfisher Childcare Centre in Tiverton have held a pyjama party in support of BBC Children in Need.

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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.

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Remembrance Day 2011

15 Nov 2011

Remembrance Day 2011Photo from Barnstaple Remembrance Service 2011

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Remembrance Day 2011

14 Nov 2011

Remembrance Service 2011Photos from Remembrance Day 2011 at Petroc's Tiverton Campus.

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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.

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‘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).

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Hands 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.

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Petroc 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.

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Petroc’s celebrates world class graduates of 2011

17 Oct 2011

HE Graduation Ceremony 2011More than 100 Petroc degree students graduated at a ceremony in Barnstaple on Saturday October 15.

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Petroc's new prospectuses for 2012/13

10 Oct 2011

Petroc has unveiled new college prospectuses for courses starting in September 2012.

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Petroc 2011 A Level exam results

7 Oct 2011

You can now view Petroc's A Level record breaking exam results from summer 2011 online.

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Vote 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.

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Former Petroc student makes recycling into an artform

3 Oct 2011

Former Petroc student Sarah Darling has turned recycling into an artform.

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Petroc supports Business Forum Mid Devon

29 Sep 2011

Petroc is among the organisations supporting Business Forum Mid Devon .

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Jerwood 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.

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SLDD Activity Programme: photo gallery

23 Sep 2011

SLDD Activity ProgrammePhotos from Petroc's Summer Activity Programme for students with learning disabilities.

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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.

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Record breaking A Level results at Petroc: 2011

18 Aug 2011

Ali Lawson and Emma Horton celebrating their A gradesPetroc’s students and staff celebrate record breaking A Level results!

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Petroc Pedal Car Grand Prix excites Barnstaple

15 Aug 2011

Lawn Mower racing hits Barnstaple Town CentreThe first ever Petroc Pedal Car Grand Prix got the crowds cheering on Sunday as committed teams raced their Pedal Cars and Lawn Mowers through Barnstaple Town all in aid of Childrens Hospice South West.

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Petroc’s Barnstaple Grand Prix

4 Aug 2011

Petroc has organised the first ever Barnstaple Grand Prix for Sunday August 14.

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Meet one of Petroc’s rising stars

2 Aug 2011

Matt HitchinsPetroc’s Matt Hitchins is about to become a Pastoral Tutor at the Barnstaple Campus and he’s looking even further ahead.

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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.

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Petroc 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.

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Petroc joins the Race for Life

11 Jul 2011

Race for LifeSunday July 10 was Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and runners from Petroc were among those who took part.

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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.

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Petroc 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.

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'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.

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Watch highlights from Petroc's Motorsport Fun Day

15 Jun 2011

MotorsportPetroc's recent Motorsport Fun Day was featured on Channel 4's 'Mobil 1 The Grid', last weekend and we have a link to the video.

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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.

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Updated student transport pages

13 Jun 2011

Student TransportPetroc has updated its student transport information for 2011-12, including details of the new College Transport Scheme.

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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.

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Vocational 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.

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Uffculme students' success at Petroc Tiverton

2 Jun 2011

Pupils from Uffculme School have successfully completed a hospitality course at Petroc in Tiverton.

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Petroc 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.

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Tiverton's got talent

26 May 2011

Creative Writing Competition WinnersPetroc has presented prizes to the winners of a creative writing competition, organised in partnership with Tiverton High School.

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College Radio Station wins bid for brand new equipment

20 May 2011

Petroc's Fresh FM TeamStudents from Petroc’s radio station, Fresh FM, have won a bid of £7,027 which has enabled them to purchase brand new equipment.

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Photos of the Motorsport Fun Day

18 May 2011

MiniHave a look at some of the attractions that were at the Motorsport Fun Day held at Chivenor Airbase.

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Cancer Awareness month at Petroc

11 May 2011

Cheque presentationMay has been Cancer Awareness month at Petroc

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Roadshow helps students wise up to the dangers of driving

9 May 2011

Impact RoadshowThe number of Petroc students to have attended the Impact Roadshow, which aims to educate young people on the dangers of driving, has now reached the 1,000 mark.

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Students draw artistic inspiration from local beauty

19 Apr 2011

Students artworkStudents were inspired by the beauty of the local landscape during the new ECOMind Art on Prescription programme.

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Successful Season for Petroc's Volleyball players, Swimmers and Athletes at the 33rd BSC National Championships

19 Apr 2011

A successful 2010/2011 sporting season for Petroc’s 19 Male and Female Volleyball Players, 4 individual cross country runners and 3 swimmers reached its peak as the College’s athletes, sponsored by Subway congregated at Bath University to represent the South West Region at the 33rd BCS National Championship.

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A top class catering experience for the chefs of the future

18 Apr 2011

The Dorchester Experience Project groupStudents from local schools enjoy a week long catering project and produce top quality food

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Local Company Donates Equipment to Petroc

18 Apr 2011

Equipment donation from TDK-LambdaElectronics firm TDK-Lambda has generously donated over £5,000 worth of electronics equipment to Petroc

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Petroc Motorsport Fun Day back again even bigger and better

13 Apr 2011

Petroc are pleased to announce the line up and the launch of ticket sales for this years event

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Art students design the coffins of the future

11 Apr 2011

Coffin designArt and Design students were given an unusual creative brief when they were asked to create a design for a coffin.

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Petroc Water Polo Team Qualify for the National Finals

4 Apr 2011

Petroc Water Polo TeamPetroc Water Polo team competed at the English Schools Southern Plate Championships which was hosted by Charterhouse. Petroc produced outstanding performances and have now qualified for the National Finals.

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Talents unleashed at Petroc’s fifth Annual Hair Competition

31 Mar 2011

Nursery RhymesPetroc fifth Annual Hairdressing Competition resulted in some spectacular hairdressing styles and techniques

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Early Childhood Studies Students help raise money for Chicks for Change

30 Mar 2011

Chicks for ChangeThe Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies students have been up late baking and decorating cakes to help raise money for Amigos Chicks for Change.

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Petroc's Netball Academy take part in the E-Teach.com National Schools Netball Championships

30 Mar 2011

Petroc Netball TeamPetroc Netball Academy finished a creditable 7th in the recent E-Teach.com National Schools Netball Championships at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre.

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Former Apprentice teaches the next generation of trainee chefs

29 Mar 2011

Anthony WilliamsAnthony Williams came to Petroc as an Apprentice in 1976 to train to become a chef and now, years later, Anthony is back at college teaching the next generation of Apprentice Chefs.

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Motor Vehicle Students Learn their Trade Spanish Style

29 Mar 2011

Motor Vehicle student Michael Pepper Motor Vehicle students from Petroc will be visiting Spain this May to undertake work experience in garages in and around Barcelona.

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Petroc Celebrates World Book Night

29 Mar 2011

Virginia Havegal recieving a book from Diane TrembathPetroc recently benefitted from the generosity of Diane Trembath, one of The World Book Night ‘givers’, when she attended Petroc to present 48 copies of Half a Yellow Sun by Chimanmanda Ngozi Adichie for Petroc’s students to enjoy free of charge.

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Petroc Supports Earthquake Appeal

29 Mar 2011

Jo Goldsworthy and Lindsey Ellicott donating their skills for the Earthquake apealStaff and Students at Petroc Tiverton Campus will be holding a fundraising event on Thursday 31 March in order to help raise funds for those left devastated by the recent Earthquake in Japan.

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Professional Hypnosis Training Coming to North Devon

29 Mar 2011

The Institute of Clinical Hypnosis (ICH), one of the country’s foremost and prestigious hypnosis training organisations will be offering its Foundation Course in Clinical Hypnosis, over three weekends, in Bideford this September.

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Students Win Best Rookie in National Final

29 Mar 2011

Hats off to the ChampsFollowing on from their success at the Formula 1 in Schools regional finals, six students from Petroc won the Best Rookie Team of the Year Award at the National Finals held during the Big Bang Fair at the London Excel centre.

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Catering careers conference helps students aim high

25 Mar 2011

Mark DobsonAn Ambition Careers Conference Day was held at Petroc for Hospitality and Catering students

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Double celebrations for Babcock Marine

25 Mar 2011

Hard hat ceremonyBabcock Marine employees had two reasons to celebrate

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Petroc offer intense plastering course at new Brannams Campus

25 Mar 2011

Response to Redundancy ProjectA two week intensive basic plastering course at Petroc’s new Brannams Campus has just come to an end for 11 candidates

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Second year of prize giving success

23 Mar 2011

The award winnersSuccess for the College’s second annual prize giving event was held for the academic year 2009/2010

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Construction Students Celebrate Success

22 Mar 2011

Students Recieving their prizes from Optimum HeatingPetroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment held its annual Prize Giving Evening recently in celebration of the outstanding achievements and successes of their learners.

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Renowned British artist to Exhibit at Petroc

22 Mar 2011

Impressionist Imagery from Patrick JonesBritish abstract artist Patrick Jones will be exhibiting works from his collection at Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Roundswell between Monday March 7th and Friday April 8th.

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Staff and students pulled out the stops for Comic Relief 2011

21 Mar 2011

Iron Man ChallengeA sports challenge, nail art and a drastic haircut - all in the name of Comic Relief

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Visitors get all the advice and guidance they need for the future

21 Mar 2011

Exhibition hallPetroc’s Advice and Guidance Event on Wednesday 16 March saw around 300 visitors

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Awe-inspiring performance from the Petroc Male Volleyball Team

18 Mar 2011

After winning the quarter final of the British Colleges National Cup on 2 March 2011 against Peter Symons College in Winchester the Petroc male volleyball team travelled to Brockenhurst for the Semi-final on the 16 March 2011.

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Petroc Apprentice is a real bright Spark

18 Mar 2011

Apprentice of the YearStudent, Matt Stoneman has been named as the region’s Sparks Expo UK Apprentice Electrician of the Year 2011

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An active summer ahead for young people

8 Mar 2011

A summer activity programme for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities

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Local businesses get on board to offer advice and guidance

3 Mar 2011

SignageVisitors will be able to speak to both lecturers and local employers at Petroc's Advice and Guidance Event

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British Biology Olympiad success for Petroc Science students

1 Mar 2011

Successful Biology OlympiadsNine Petroc learners are to be congratulated on their success in the British Biology Olympiad

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New Gap Year Fair at Petroc Tiverton

1 Mar 2011

Find out more about opportunities to enjoy incredible adventures overseas at Petroc’s first ever Gap Year Fair

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Forches Youth Group get messy at Petroc

24 Feb 2011

Getting stuck inA group from Forches Youth Group spent the morning getting messy with plaster at Petroc’s Brannams Campus

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Best Rookie Award for Students in Formula 1 Challenge

21 Feb 2011

Students bag the Best Rookie awardSix students from Petroc were awarded the Best Rookie award at the South West Regional heats of the Formula 1 in schools competition

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STEM Conference Success

14 Feb 2011

The South West’s Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, Petroc, hosted the STEM Learning Fair.

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Writing Flair at Petroc

14 Feb 2011

Local children’s author, Amy Sparkes, will be running an evening class about writing for magazines.

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Perfect puddings win prizes

13 Feb 2011

Student participantsA catering student from Petroc’s Tiverton Campus wowed the judges with her delicious desserts at a prestigious competition, last week.

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Welcome to Tiverton Campus Sixth Form

8 Feb 2011

Donna TownsendDonna Townsend welcomes you to the new Tiverton Campus Sixth Form

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