NEWS 11-09-2024
So full of brilliant students we're fit to burst!
We’re no longer taking drop-in appointments at any of our campuses. A large number of our courses are now full and we're placing late applicants onto a waiting list. Please note we have limited spaces on a handful of courses.
NEWS 22-10-2024
Wow! What a response to our latest Open Events
A massive thank you to everyone who came to our Open Events last week. It was great to meet you! Hundreds of potential students and their families dropped in to our Highbury, North Harbour and Sixth Form Campuses, with a record number of applications being made on the nights.
about Wow! What a response to our latest Open EventsNEWS 22-10-2024
Ukrainian artist Keira makes her mark
If you happen to be walking past our Arundel Campus in the Commercial Road area of Portsmouth, you can’t fail to miss the stunning window art. It’s the work of Ukrainian refugee and ESOL student Keira. Keira started by painting a fabulous autumn scene. That has now been replaced by poppies to mark Armistice Day.
about Ukrainian artist Keira makes her markNEWS 17-09-2024
Among the leaders in hospitality and events
Our own Jo Chaffin was among 40 women in leadership who gathered at the Club House in Southsea to talk about influencing and driving impactful change in hospitality and events. The networking event was organised by Samantha McGrath from Heard About Sam Ltd in conjunction with Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan.
about Among the leaders in hospitality and eventsNEWS 17-09-2024
The sun shone for our glorious graduates
Glorious sunshine graced the stunning surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral for our 2024 graduation ceremony. A total of 22 adult learners were there with their families and friends to mark the successful completion of their higher education courses.
about The sun shone for our glorious graduatesNEWS 03-09-2024
The Victorious report - by student Hayden Smith
Our roving reporter, second year digital media student Hayden Smith, created an in-depth review of this much-loved festival after being one of fourteen music, photography and journalism students to be treated to free tickets for the whole weekend event.
about The Victorious report - by student Hayden SmithNEWS 03-09-2024
Intrepid students en route to silver awards
Congratulations to a group of seven intrepid students who’ve recently completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award assessed expedition. They successfully navigated three days and two nights of camping in the New Forest, walking a route they planned themselves and remaining self-sufficient throughout.
about Intrepid students en route to silver awardsNEWS 22-08-2024
Level 2 students fly high
More than 300 students are today celebrating success in their Level 2 programmes with another bumper day of results for the College. A 100 per cent pass rate was seen in 23 subjects as diverse as plumbing, sport, early years, art & design and barbering.
about Level 2 students fly highNEWS 15-08-2024
She crochets because she cares
Since joining the COPC team three years ago, Senior Safeguarding Officer Lynn Counsell has hand-made literally hundreds of stress gonks and fidget sticks. She crochets them in her own time and happily hands them out free of charge to anyone who needs them.
about She crochets because she caresNEWS 15-08-2024
Third record year for Level 3 results
There were joyful scenes here today, with jubilant students celebrating an overall pass rate of 96 per cent across all campuses. Their success marked a third record year for the College, with more than 1,000 students achieving success in a total of 1,671 academic, technical and vocational qualifications.
about Third record year for Level 3 resultsNEWS 15-08-2024
A picture of success
Professional photographer Matthew Clark couldn’t believe his luck when he was asked by the News Portsmouth to capture results day images at our Sixth Form Campus. The happy snapper was in the Class of 2015, studying sociology, photography and graphic design.
about A picture of successNEWS 30-07-2024
Going the extra mile for our students
We've teamed up with First Bus to run two specially extended dedicated bus routes for our students. From the start of the new academic year in September, students can take advantage of the PC1 and PC2 routes.
about Going the extra mile for our studentsNEWS 16-07-2024
Pedal power!
A big well done to two groups of our Foundation Prospects students, who raced away with the Pompey Pedals fundraising event. They set out to raise £100 by completing 50 miles of cycling and walking – but managed to clock up 60 miles and raise a whopping £425.30!
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