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Welcome to this special end of term edition of Xtra Connected! As we approach the festive season, we take a moment to reflect on the fantastic achievements of our students this term. From academic milestones to exciting enrichment activities, our college community has been filled with energy, enthusiasm and success.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Lucy Reed
Deputy Principal
Grace Longden and Team Smoothwall Win Gold at WorldSkills UK Competitions!
A huge congratulations to Grace Longden, who won Gold at the WorldSkills UK Final for Health and Social Care! This is an incredible achievement and everyone at the College is extremely proud. Adding to this success, Matthew and Harry (Team Smoothwall) also triumphed, winning Gold in the WorldSkills UK Cyber Hackathon! A fantastic result for all involved.
Not only did Grace win Gold at the WorldSkills UK Final, but earlier this term, she also won Bronze in the European Triathlon Championships for Team GB!
Well done on these outstanding accomplishments, Grace, Matthew and Harry, the College is immensely proud of you all!
A huge congratulations to some of our other featured areas:
A huge congratulations to the following students who have been awarded “Student of the Month” for this term. Recognised for going above and beyond in their learning is a fantastic achievement.
We would also like to extend a thank you to our amazing student ambassadors, they have supported the College at our recent Open Events and being perfect ambassadors for our College.
This year we have had a fresh focus on Enrichment, with all new clubs and an exciting day out to Go Ape, Blue Planet, NERF Xperience and King Pins. Students have had the opportunity to develop new hobbies and to meet new people throughout their journey with us so far and we look forward to seeing what clubs and trips they would like to run in the new academic year.
Please keep an eye out for the next enrichment day coming soon!
Reminder – if your young person would like to join the student council please encourage them to email: Lucy.Cameron@macclesfield.ac.uk
Our students have benefitted from multiple trips and guess speakers across the entire college curriculum already so far this year we have had companies in such as; The Police Commissioner, Kids Planet, Dermalogica, Local Veterans, Nuda Creative and so many more!
Additionally students have been out on educational trips such as visits to universities, the Fire Station, Super bowl, the UCAS Expo, Birmingham City Centre, Macclesfield Cenotaph and much more. We cant wait to see where they go to next!
The College collaborates with the local Silk Life food bank, regularly making donations. If you’d like to support this cause, please feel free to leave a contribution at the College reception.
This year, we’ve already raised funds for several meaningful charities, including Red Nose Day, Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer Research and Festive Fit Day for Children in Need and Alzheimer’s UK. As a College, we believe it’s important to give back to our community.
We’re excited to share our partnership with the David Lewis Centre! Each week, Pathways students gain experience working in the cafeteria, serving customers and keeping the space tidy.
Students from the David Lewis Centre also attend the College weekly, working alongside them in the kitchen, preparing toasties and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
This collaboration builds practical skills, confidence and teamwork, creating a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new collaboration between Macclesfield College and Park Lane School.
The Bridge to Success project will see college students and apprentices working together to design and build a unique, inclusive play park for Park Lane students, featuring themes of Land, Air and Sea.
With Christmas coming up, it’s a great time to review your young persons devices and set up parental controls. Internet Matters offers an easy ABC Checklist to help:
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Parents Evening: 11th March 2025
GCSEs start: 15th May 2025
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