Sunderland College students celebrate outstanding results

Students at Sunderland College are celebrating making the grade after collecting their A-Level and vocational results. Hundreds of the college’s students received their results today (Thursday 18 August) with many accepting offers from some of the country’s leading universities, progressing to higher level apprenticeships, or starting a new career. Sunderland College Sixth Form’s overall pass … Continued

Sunderland College and Foundation of Light extend partnership

Two of the North East’s leading education and skills providers have extended a unique partnership which will give hundreds of young people greater access to qualifications, sports and employment opportunities.   In 2021, Sunderland College teamed up with Foundation of Light to support the charity’s Football and Futsal Scholarships through a dual-career pathway which combines full-time … Continued

Harry nets professional contract at Sunderland AFC

Sunderland College student Harry Gardiner has signed his first professional contract with boyhood club Sunderland AFC.  The 18-year-old forward impressed the Black Cats during a trial while part of the college’s Football Academy in partnership with South Shields FC and initially joined the club on a scholarship in 2021.  After standing out for the club’s … Continued

Career event brings digital to life for Sunderland pupils

Sunderland Software City recently hosted an event at Sunderland College to showcase the exciting and wide range of career opportunities available in the digital sector. More than 80 pupils from local secondary schools were invited to Bede Campus as part of the Sunderland Digital Careers programme to help young people understand digital career pathways and … Continued

TASS student Olivia has sights set on karate medal glory

Sunderland College A-Level student Olivia Reid is hoping for more medal glory this year after stepping up to English Karate’s U21/Senior Kata squad.  The History, Psychology and Politics student has excelled both in her sport since joining the college’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, ranking in the top 200 in the world, performing the Kata in … Continued

Students have designs on new safeguarding initiative logo

Students from Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College were recently challenged to create an innovative logo that would be used as part of an exciting new safeguarding and wellbeing initiative across the College Group.   Stay Safe, a newly developed function at the College that enables students to report any concerns directly to the … Continued

TASS student selected for British Swimming World Class Programme

Sunderland College student Pru Hubbard has been identified as a potential international star after being selected for an elite swimming development programme.  Talented athlete Pru, from Whitburn, has enjoyed an outstanding season with Gateshead and Salford artistic swimming clubs, winning two silver medals at April’s national junior and senior championships in addition to claiming two … Continued

Pupils enjoy innovative Science Week at Bede Campus

Pupils from Grangetown and Mill Hill primary schools celebrated all things science during an exciting and interactive visit to Sunderland College.  The Year 6 youngsters were invited to Bede Campus as part of British Science Week, where they took part in an array of engaging activities with the college’s science specialists.  During the day, which … Continued

Students to donate 100 Easter eggs for disadvantaged children

Children from families in need will be able to enjoy Easter eggs this year thanks to thoughtful students at Sunderland College’s sixth form. A-Level students at Bede Campus are giving back to their local communities by collecting 100 Easter eggs which will be donated to Sunderland Food Bank to pass on to parents receiving benefits … Continued