Staff Christmas Bake-off

Staff got into the festive spirit and did their bit for charity today as the first of what we hope will become a regular event took place - the Staff Christmas Bake off!

Staff were invited to get baking and make cakes, scones, biscuits and breads. It was a competition, judged by Catering Manager Darren Swadling and the resulting offerings were sold for charity.

More than £100 was raised by staff with the proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

Kulvinder Sandal, Psychology and Health & Social Care teacher, got the top prize for her fabulous chocolate gateaux. Well done Kulvinder and thanks to everyone who baked or even just bought an offering!

Grimm Tales

Budding actors at the College brought to life the exciting world of the Brothers Grimm in December with their production of “Grimm Tales”.

This production was originally adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and dramatized by Tim Supple. It includes movement, mime and comic characterization. It features favourite fairytales like Hansel and Gretel, The Golden Goose, Ashputtel (the original version of the Cinderella story), A Riddling Tale, in the tradition of puzzle (riddles) and The Magic Table, The Golden Donkey and the Cudgel in the Sack. All performed with imagination and a modern twist or two.

The students’ interpretation of this classic featured slapstick comedy, puppets, movement, dance and even audience participation!

There were four performances in total, including a matinee, which I enjoyed with students from Alderbrook School. If their reactions - which included much giggling - is anything to go by they certainly enjoyed the show!

New blogs at The Sixth Form College, Solihull

The Sixth Form College, Solihull is adding a new feature to its online presence, namely blogs!

Over the coming months you can expect to see updates about lots of things that are going on around College, from news in different subject areas to students activities and other events.