News for 2008
Dec
College Christmas Concert fills Royal Memorial Chapel
A congregation of over 1000 filled the Sandhurst Chapel for a wonderful evening of Christmas music and readings
Dec
Class of 2008 celebrate achievements
New Chair of Ofqual, Kathleen Tattersall, presents certificates and awards.
Dec
College featured in Guardian Newspaper
Farnborough used as an example in a feature on the popularity of sixth form colleges
Dec
Extended Projects Presentation
Senior Qualifications Adviser presents bound projects to 150 students who undertook the Extended Project
Dec
Changing Steps Dance Spectacular
Enrichment students delight audiences with journey through the History of Jazz and Modern Dance
Nov
College student wins national computing award
Second year student Abhijit Chandgadkar has won a laptop computer after coming first in a national programming competition arranged by Manchester University.
Nov
World premiere of The Rooftopsmiths
Former student Helen Rowles' new film was greeted with critical acclaim at its World Premiere in Soho last night
Nov
New minister visits College
Sarah McCarthy-Fry visited Farnborough Sixth Form College today to see the new Diploma in action.
Oct
New Minister to visit College
The new Minister for Schools and Learners has asked to visit the College on 6 November 2008.
Oct
Higher Education Finance Talk Amended
Secretary of State changes thresholds: the amended presentation from the Higher Education Finance talk is now available to download.
Aug
Farnborough Sixth Form College and OCR issue nation’s first A stars
Students from Farnborough Sixth Form College were the first in the country to be awarded the equivalent of the new A star grade
Jul
Moving On Day inspires students
Over 120 visitors from the world of work discuss opportunities and careers with College students
Jul
College Operatic Production of Hansel and Gretel
Magnificent student cast excels in Engelbert Humperdinck Opera
Jul
College prepares students to move on
Over 120 representatives of the world of work gave seminars at exhibitions at Moving On Day
Jul
College Cricketers are Hampshire Champions
College wins a thrilling final against Alton College at the Rosebowl Stadium Southampton
Jun
Leavers' Ball 2008
Student Association mounts spectacular Leavers' Ball at Lakeside - view photos
May
Employers and College work together
Sir Alan Jones, Chairman Emeritus of Toyota, joined a dinner-discussion at the College with local employers to discuss employability skills
May
College awarded Fairtrade Status
Mayor of Rushmoor presents award to Farnborough's Fairtrade Students
Apr
Midsummer Night's Dream Spectacular
Students from the College and the Henry Tyndale Special School mount a novel production of Shakespeare's Comedy
Apr
Ghanaian students enjoy visit to College
Curriculum project focus for further partnership activity with the Presbyterian Secondary Technical School, Aburi
Apr
Farnborough 6 Fun Run Success
Students organise inaugural Farnborough Fun Run for the community
Mar
Ghanaian Partner School Students spend week in College
10 students from the Presbyterian Secondary Technical School, Aburi, arrived on Sunday 30 March to spend week in College
Mar
Student Haiku Competition launched
Japanese-style poetry to be embedded in glass in new building
Mar
One World Week at College
College students consider their responsibilities and responses to other countries, cultures and religions
Mar
Local business sponsors Fun Run
The student-organised Farnborough 6 Fun Run gets £500 boost from MUMS
Feb
World renowned pianist, Joanna MacGregor, visits College
Farnborough Music Society's renaissance in partnership with the College is greeted with acclaim
Feb
College in top 10 for Cambridge
Outstanding preparation of students for entry to Cambridge University
Feb
Students set Oxbridge Record
33 students have won places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities for entry in 2008
Jan
Students organise Community Fun Run
PE students from the College have planned a six mile fun run for the Farnborough Community on Sunday 30 March.
Jan
OCR National Students exhibit their work
This is Me: An Exploration of Identity through Form and Style at the West End Centre, Aldershot.
Jan
Students retain Public Speaking Title
College students win best overall team in Rotary Public Speaking Competition
Jan
Guardian Newspaper features College
The Guardian reports on the College's approach to the assessment of the Extended project