Many Other Opportunities

The college moved to brand new £18m accommodation in January 2011. As would be expected this has provided staff and students with exceptional facilities and great scope for creative teaching and effective learning. As a sports college some of our most impressive facilities are of a sporting nature, including a six court sports hall, dance studio, third generation football pitch, Astro turf pitches, Floodlit tennis courts, 20 acres of playing fields and a fitness suite equipped with the latest fitness machines. In addition, the college has excellent facilities for Creative and Performing Arts with numerous music practice rooms, a recording studio, a dedicated performance area and 2D and 3D Art spaces. Other areas of note are the highly equipped Design and Technology areas and the Science area. The college is extremely rich in ICT equipment with all students having access to a PC or laptop should they wish to use one, and teachers having use of the latest interactive technology in all teaching spaces.

The college is rare in that it also has its own working farm with pigs, sheeps, goats, chickens, etc! as well as a large horticulture area. The experience of being involved in looking after animals and plants helps students to develop an appreciation of life and the environment. This facility provides an important educational resource for the College.

Students also benefit from having access to exceptional dining facilities which provide many tasty yet healthy eating options all served in attractive surroundings. The building and its resources provide numerous opportunities for students to get involved in activities outside of timetabled lessons. As would be expected of a sports college, students can take part in many different activities depending upon their sporting interest. Whilst outside of sport the Creative and Performing Arts are very popular, with students getting involved in school productions, bands and sculpture amongst other things. Equally as popular are our Science and Farm clubs.

The college does of course offer students a range of opportunities to take part in educational visits both locally and on the continent.