To celebrate black history month (October 2023) Buxton & Leek held a competition for their students for the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card. Students were asked to create original artwork, sculptures, or digital art that portrays significant moments and influential figures from black history and culture. Janis Wild from the Union…
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BLC CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH ART COMPETITION AND QUIZ
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Buxton & Leek College (BLC) holds Open Event for students seeking advice
On Thursday 16th November between 5pm – 7:30pm, Buxton & Leek College is opening the doors of both its campuses to prospective students. A spokesperson for BLC says: “Our evening Open Events are a fantastic opportunity for students and their parents to speak to our staff and tutors about anything they need to know. From…
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Frankie is in the running for a top Derbyshire & Nottingham Apprenticeship Award
Franchescia Davies, a Buxton & Leek College Apprentice has been nominated for the Advanced Apprentice of the Year title for her outstanding progression during her Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship. Frankie started her 18-month programme at Buxton & Leek College in January 2022, working in the commercial, student-led, hair and beauty salon (Salon Inspire). Although…
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Say #HelloYellow for World Mental Health Day with BLC
To get involved with World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th October 2023, Buxton & Leek College is urging its students to wear yellow in support of the Young Minds campaign #HelloYellow. Students can put on their favourite yellow outfits to show their friends that they aren’t alone with their mental health, and you…
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BLC Open Event on Saturday 30th September
Buxton & Leek College is holding their first Open Event of the academic year on Saturday 30th September. Running from 10am – 1pm across both their Buxton and Leek campuses, school leavers, parents, and adult learners have the opportunity to tour their facilities and take part in live demonstrations. A spokesperson from BLC says, “We…
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FRESHERS FAYRE FUN AT BLC!
On Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th September, Buxton & Leek College held a Freshers Fayre for all BLC students to enjoy. Janis Wild, FE Student Engagement Coordinator from the Union of Students said about the event “The Union of Students together with BLC organised a college Fayre for the new and returning students. “Games, hot…