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Exhibition highlights diversity of creative talent at City College Norwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the opening night of City College Norwich’s creative arts end of year show, with the work of 240 students going on display in the Creative Arts Building.

25 Jun 2018

Professional Cookery students raise over £1,200 for the Teenage Cancer Trust with a fabulous Quiz and Chips night!

Professional Cookery Students, Ashleigh Reeve, James Barnes, Megan Bunn, Ruby-Mae Elsden, and Shaun Palmer wanted to do something to help young people whose lives are affected by cancer – and using their cooking skills, and front of house restaurant service experience, seemed the perfect way to do this.

21 Jun 2018

Former professional cookery student is contestant on Bake Off: The Professionals

Leanne De'ath, a former VRQ Professional Cookery student, who first came to the college aged 14 as part of our 14-16 provision, has progressed from City College Norwich to working in the kitchens of 5-star hotels – and is now a contestant on Channel 4's Bake Off: The Professionals.

08 Jun 2018

Plumbing apprentice wins HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year

Tony Iacovazzo, a plumbing apprentice with Anglia Gas Services Ltd, who trains with City College Norwich, has won this year’s HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year competition.

24 May 2018

Students’ giant quilt features more than 100 handmade messages on mental health

Health & Social Care and Health Studies students from City College Norwich have come up with a creative and eye-catching way to promote mental health awareness, making a stunning quilt made up of 102 individual messages of hope.

21 May 2018

Construction students given unique insight into sustainable building practices

R G Carter welcomed construction students from City College Norwich to Goldsmith Street - one of the UK’s largest Passivhaus housing developments in Norwich - to give them a unique opportunity to see sustainable building practices first-hand.

18 Apr 2018

Only The Brave: Sports students impress at charity obstacle run

More than 20 students on the level 1 sports course at City College Norwich got involved to support the Only The Brave obstacle run 2018, which raises funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

29 Mar 2018

Sports students to help spread clean sport message following UKAD course

Forty sports students from City College Norwich have become the latest ambassadors for clean sport after successfully completing a UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) course.

29 Mar 2018

Nursery children bring Easter gifts, songs and smiles to Norwich care home

A group of 3- and 4-year-olds from the City College Norwich Nursery dropped in on nearby Laurel Lodge Care Home shortly before Easter, treating the residents with Easter-themed cards, crafts and songs.

27 Mar 2018

Students’ professionalism praised as Debut Restaurant is highly commended

The team of hospitality students and staff at City College Norwich’s Debut Restaurant are celebrating a glowing review of their food and service, which has seen the restaurant receive a ‘Highly Commended’ AA College Rosette.

22 Mar 2018

Media Learning Company students’ film is finalist in National Charity Film Awards

A short film for local testicular cancer charity It’s On The Ball, produced by three students on the Media Learning Company course at City College Norwich, has reached the final stages in this year’s National Charity Film Awards.

21 Mar 2018

Phoenix Purple clean-up helps students’ employability and their community

A group of students on City College Norwich’s Phoenix Purple course have begun an environmental clean-up of the area around Cooper Lane, in Old Lakenham. The project will help students to develop invaluable employability skills as well as giving something back to the local community.

20 Mar 2018

Plumbing apprentice in contention to become UK Heating Apprentice of Year

Tony Iacovazzo, a plumbing apprentice with Anglia Gas Services Ltd, who trains with City College Norwich, has reached the grand final of the HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year 2018, after triumphing in the South East regional heat of the competition.

20 Mar 2018

Important opening information for Monday 19th March

All classes are expected to run and all college facilities will be open. Please remember to take extra care on your way in to college and remember to allow extra time for your journey.

16 Mar 2018

Awards celebrate outstanding Apprentices and Apprenticeship employers

City College Norwich held its annual Apprenticeship Awards at Norwich International Aviation Academy on Monday night, putting the spotlight on its outstanding Apprentices and the employers who have shown exceptional support for Apprenticeship training.

14 Mar 2018

City College Norwich will re-open on Monday 5th March

All City College Norwich sites (including Norfolk House, Eaton Vale, International Aviation Academy and the College Nursery) will re-open on Monday 5th March. All classes are expected to run and all college facilities will be open. Please take extra care on your way in to college and remember:

04 Mar 2018

City College Norwich is closed on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March due to severe weather

We hope to re-open on Monday 5th March.Any updates on arrangements for Monday will be posted on City College Norwich's website & social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

28 Feb 2018

City College Norwich will be open as normal today.

City College Norwich will be open as normal today. All classes are expected to run and all college facilities will be open. Please take extra care on your way in to college and remember to allow extra time for your journey.

26 Feb 2018

10th anniversary celebration for the RUGROOM

More than 50 students and staff, past and present, came together on 8th February to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RUGROOM, City College's specialist facility for students with autism.

09 Feb 2018

Paston College drama students given a unique lesson in character development from War Child ambassador

Twenty drama students from Paston College have been given a unique lesson in character development from fellow student and War Child Ambassador, Oscar, ahead of their production of Illyria which focuses on the life and struggles of those living in a war-torn country.

06 Feb 2018

Media Learning Company students to produce drama with former EastEnders writer

Cactus Media, who are a group of media students from City College Norwich, with former EastEnders writer Lilie Ferrari and Norwich-based Eye Film, are set to create a 5-part drama series exploring bereavement.

01 Feb 2018

City College student chefs’ takeover of Delia’s Restaurant & Bar

Twelve student chefs from City College Norwich will be aiming to match the normal high standards enjoyed by diners when they take over the kitchens, and front of house, at Delia’s Restaurant & Bar on Thursday 25th January 2018.

04 Jan 2018

Merger between Paston Sixth Form College and City College Norwich given the go ahead

Paston Sixth Form College and City College Norwich have confirmed that the merger of the two institutions will go ahead, with effect from Friday 1st December 2017, after both sets of governing bodies approved the merger.

29 Nov 2017

Student named as national finalist in Student of the Year awards for transforming his life through education

Jared Carpenter, 24, from West Runton, has been named as a finalist in the Association of Colleges’ national Student of the Year awards after completing an incredible 5 year journey with City College Norwich’s Sixth Form Centre and RUGROOM, a specialist centre for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

16 Nov 2017

Ticket students’ Advent calendar features Norwich Market traders

The colourful characters and diverse products of Norwich Market have been captured in a highly original Advent calendar for Christmas 2017, thanks to an enterprise project by City College Norwich’s Ticket students and their lecturer Jim Goreham.

10 Nov 2017

Applications Open for September 2018 Entry

Applications for September 2018 entry are now open! Apply online using our new and improved My CCN application process.

04 Nov 2017

Trainee teacher award for Early Years / Childhood Studies graduate

Marie Wright, a graduate of City College Norwich’s Early Years FdA and Childhood Studies Top Up degree, and proud mum of two, has achieved her lifelong ambition of becoming a primary school teacher – winning an outstanding trainee teacher award in the process!

27 Oct 2017

Special day for graduates as Higher Education achievements celebrated

The hard work and achievements of more than 500 students who have successfully achieved degrees and other Higher Education qualifications with City College Norwich was celebrated at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 21st October.

21 Oct 2017

Sports massage sessions available in November and December

Students on City College Norwich’s Level 3 Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science are offering 30-minute sports massage appointments throughout November and December, for just £5 per session.

11 Oct 2017

New Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeship launched

City College Norwich’s newly-launched Degree Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management has had an enthusiastic response from employers, with 28 apprentices from 12 different organisations starting the 3-year programme.

20 Sep 2017

Students’ achievements celebrated at Further Education Awards

City College Norwich toasted the achievements of 21 outstanding further education students from 2016-17 at the Further Education (FE) Awards at the Assembly House, Norwich, on Thursday 14th September.

18 Sep 2017

What are your options after GCSEs?

With all young people in England now required to continue in education or training until the age of 18, what are the main options that are available to you after GCSEs?

22 Aug 2017

GCSE Results Day Frequently Asked Questions

If you have completed a GCSE course at City College Norwich this year you will be able to collect your results from the StartUp Lounge on Thursday 24th August between 8am and 11am.

21 Aug 2017

A Level Results: Congratulations to all of our students!

Congratulations to all of our students who collected their A2 and AS Level results today!Our students celebrated another successful year after achieving a fantastic set of results with a majority of subjects getting 100% pass rates.

17 Aug 2017

Determination and support help Josh overcome barriers and realise his dream of getting a job

Determined not to be held back by autism and anxiety, 19-year-old Josh Southgate from Worlingham has realised a huge personal ambition by landing a job at the Tesco superstore in Beccles. This represents the culmination of a remarkable 3-year journey for Josh, supported by his grandparents, City College Norwich and...

15 Aug 2017

A Level Results Day Frequently Asked Questions

If you have completed an AS or A2 Level course at City College Norwich this year, you will be able to collect your results from the StartUp Lounge on Thursday 17th August.

08 Aug 2017

City College Norwich and Students’ Union show their support for Norwich Pride

City College Norwich was once again proud to demonstrate its support for Norwich Pride by flying the rainbow flag over Pride weekend.

03 Aug 2017

Enrolment information and 2017/18 term dates

We are looking forward to welcoming all new and returning students to City College Norwich for the start of the 2017-18 academic year.

02 Aug 2017

Students unveil creative work at End of Year Show

City College Norwich’s Creative Arts students unveiled their latest creations as hundreds gathered for the private view of their annual End of Year Show on Thursday 22nd June.

20 Jul 2017

Student make-up artists place 1st and 2nd in WorldSkills UK heat

Two student make-up artists from City College Norwich – Autumn Hughes and Jess Maskell – put in an outstanding performance in the WorldSkills UK midlands regional heat at Walsall College by coming 1st and 2nd respectively.

19 Jul 2017

Celebration for college's Access students as they move on to Higher Education

City College Norwich celebrated the achievements of 200 Access to Higher Education students on Friday 14 July, when students were presented with their end of year certificates at St Andrews House.

19 Jul 2017

Primary and college students host screening of work at Cinema City

Sixty Year 6 students from Eaton Primary School hosted a special screening at Cinema City on Wednesday 21st June that featured a series of the children’s adverts, music videos and short films made in conjunction with City College Norwich’s creative media department.

18 Jul 2017

Civil Engineering students see tidal barrier under construction

Second year HND Civil Engineering students were given a rare glimpse of a tidal barrier construction project when they recently visited the site of the Ipswich tidal barrier on the River Orwell.

07 Jul 2017

Civil Engineering Apprentices visit landmark science and medical development

A group of Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprentices from City College Norwich have been given a behind-the-scenes look at progress on the high profile Quadram Institute building, which is being built by Wates Construction at the Norwich Research Park.

06 Jul 2017

Employers’ key role in success of new Information Technology and Computing course

City College Norwich is delighted with a successful first year for its revamped Information Technology and Computing course, saying that the input of employers has been crucial in preparing its students for a wide range of tech job opportunities.

05 Jul 2017

Media Makeup students’ Warpaint Championships success

City College Norwich’s Media Make Up students showcased their skills at the Warpaint Championships, held at the ExCeL London convention centre last term, returning to Norwich with three top 3 places and as winners of the College Cup.

29 Jun 2017

Students get crafty to promote positive mental health

Dream catchers, stress balls and a “Things to do when you are blue” pot filled with positive activity suggestions, were among the items that Supported Learning students made during their MIND ‘Crafternoon’ event held at the college.

28 Jun 2017

Hairdressing students’ clean sweep at inter-college competition

Three Level 2 hairdressing students from City College Norwich did themselves, and the college, proud, in claiming 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in an inter-college competition held at Suffolk New College recently.

27 Jun 2017

Sports science students achieve accredited UK Anti-Doping Advisor status

Five level 3 sport and exercise science students are now able to educate athletes on the values of clean sport after completing a qualification to become accredited UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Advisors alongside their course.

30 May 2017

Students reveal life behind the curtain at first Technical Theatre Expo

Over 20 level 3 production arts students from City College Norwich unveiled a series of interactive exhibits that gave guests a taste of what life is like behind the curtain of live theatre, performance and events at their first Technical Arts Expo (TXPO) on Tuesday 18th April.

30 May 2017

Carpentry students reach final of business competition

Five carpentry and joinery students will represent City College Norwich in the final of the Market Maker competition with their idea for a new brand of life skills training aimed at young people.

30 May 2017

Students to showcase life backstage at first Technical Theatre Expo

Over 20 production arts students from City College Norwich will be showcasing the backstage world of live theatre, performance and events at their first Technical Arts Expo (TXPO) which will take place on Tuesday 18th April from 5pm – 8pm in Stage Two at Norwich Theatre Royal.

30 May 2017