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Shania's big chance to shine at the O2
A London South East Colleges student has been chosen to perform as a support act for former X Factor winner Louisa Johnson at London’s O2 Arena later this month. 18-year-old Shania Kathapurmall from Plumstead will take centre-stage and walk out in front of hundreds of fans to sing three songs on Friday 18 May.
The Kentish Hare leaps into BR6
Award-winning restauranteurs, Chris and James Tanner, joined forces with the BR6 Restaurant student team this week to host a special charity dinner.
Makita 'Be Safe' Workshop comes to Holly Hill
Last week, students and apprentices from our Holly Hill Construction Skills Campus took part in a training workshop focusing primarily on workplace safety when using power tools. The ‘Be Safe’ Workshop was delivered by tool giants Makita UK.
Students earn their Career Advantage at London South East Colleges
A group of students at London South East Colleges, who have excelled at the College this year, were this week presented with their much-coveted Career Advantage gold and silver awards. The students were invited to a ceremony at our Bromley Campus lecture theatre for an afternoon of engagement, praise and great networking opportunities with employers such as the British Science Association, London Borough of Bromley, SureCare and Ellenor Hospice.
Students embrace bigger and better 'have a go' day at Kidbrooke Construction Skills Centre
London South East Colleges, working in partnership with Berkeley Homes, welcomed over 50 students from across three schools in the Royal Borough of Greenwich - Stationers' Crown Woods Academy, Thomas Tallis School and The Halley Academy, to take part in an exciting 'have a go' day this month. The students were given a taste of two very popular trades to promote construction as a potential career choice.
Sports students win Achievement Awards after proving just how powerful friendship can be!
Friends Paige Greaves and Katrina Chambers-Jones, who are students at London South East Colleges' Bromley Campus, have both won Achievement Awards from the Jack Petchey Foundation. Katrina suffers from an illness which affects her mobility but doesn’t let it stop her from achieving, especially with the help and support of her friend, Paige. The girls’ peers and teachers believe Paige and Katrina are deserving of this recognition as they work well as friends to overcome struggles and work to the best of their ability at college.
Frighteningly good work on display at the Hair Show
Hair and beauty students based in the ‘enhance’ salon at London South East Colleges’ Bromley Campus put their technical and creative skills into action this week and produced a show full of stunning creativity, colour and imagination as they competed for prizes at the College's annual Hair Show. This year, the themes were horror for level 2 students and international culture and tradition for the level 3s.
Holocaust survivor delivers important lesson from the past
Ruth Barnett escaped and survived one of the most horrific events in history - namely The Holocaust. This week (on Wednesday 18 April) she made her way to London South East Colleges’ Greenwich Campus to address a packed audience about her and her brother Martin’s ordeal at the hands of the Nazis prior to the outbreak of World War II. She also paid tribute to her parents and prominent figures at the time such as Nicholas Winton, Wilfrid Israel and Frank Foley whose kindness, heroism and bravery led to their survival.
Julia's fantastic journey leads her to top US university
Julia Olawumi is an amazing student from the Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma course based at London South East Colleges’ Orpington Campus. She is currently completing her final exams and assessments before taking a huge leap towards her career goals and sporting ambitions.