Callywith College

It’s National Thank a Teacher Day!🎉

Today, we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our exceptional, caring and supportive lecturers, pastoral and learning support, admin, reception, premises, cleaning and senior management teams for all their hard work throughout the year and for making such a difference to so many of our students' lives!

Thank you for making our college OUTSTANDING!

Bursary applications for September 2024 are now open for new and returning students!

Callywith College subsidises the cost of bus transport for all and offers significant bursaries to reduce the costs for students from lower income households.

If you think you are eligible for a bursary you will need to complete a 2024-25 Bursary Application Form via www.callywith.ac.uk/transport

The closing date for bursary applications to guarantee processing in time for the start of autumn term is Friday 2nd August.

For help with bursary applications, please contact [email protected] or call Student Services on 01208 224000 and select option 4.

Bus Pass Payments:

Bus passes will be available to purchase from Monday 5th August at www.callywith.ac.uk/transport

Spaces on the buses are limited, and available on a first come first served basis. Please note that a travel pass provides access to the public bus network and does not guarantee a seat; some users of busy services may be required to stand at peak times.

If you have applied for a bursary before the deadline, your discount will automatically be applied at checkout stage.

Important things to do before your enrolment:

Upload your student ID photo at https://portal.truro-penwith.ac.uk/

Complete the parent/carer consent form (see invite to interview email).

Pay the College Enrolment Fee (£30) at https://callywith.collegestore.uk/

A Level Film Studies student Louie Warren has been shortlisted for a prestigious award after creating a moving short film about loneliness.

Louie will be heading to the British Film Institute (BFI) in London for the Media Magazine Production Awards ceremony in July after his short film 'Where I Belong' was shortlisted for the best drama short, competing against more than 130 other student entries.

Louie said: “After I shot the film, my perspective changed on what I wanted to do with my career. It would be a dream to work in the film industry. I’ve had great support at Callywith and my film teachers have been amazing.”

Louie is taking a year out after finishing his A level studies and has secured an internship with a media studio in Plymouth.

Well done Louie!

Over the weekend of 7-10 June, 36 Callywith students headed up to Dartmoor to undertake their Gold DofE expedition.

The students had planned their routes and menus, being independent and self-contained for the four days. They experienced a range of weather conditions including some heavy showers but carried on regardless.

During the expedition, students undertook a range of activities and projects ranging from a litter survey to recreating a murder mystery in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes.

All 36 students completed the event with just a few blisters and some memories to remember!

We had so much fun at Bodmin Pride today!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗

Thank you to everyone that came to visit us and to all of our wonderful staff and students who helped out throughout the day!🌈✨

📚The Callywith Big Book Appeal is back! 📚

Get a head start on your big summer clear out and donate any unwanted books to the Callywith Library!

Our lovely librarians are asking for donations to keep our library fresh and to give books a much-needed second chance to be enjoyed.

Both fiction and non-fiction books are very welcome. Please ensure books are in a good, readable condition, which means no damaged or missing pages with intact covers.

Please drop your books off at Temple Reception from 17th June.

Thank you for your support!

Celebrate Pride Month with us! 🌈✨

Join us tomorrow, Saturday 15th June, 11am - 5pm for a vibrant and exciting day at Bodmin Pride!

The day kicks off with a spectacular parade through the town centre of Bodmin, showcasing the UK's largest Pride flag.

Following the march, enjoy an afternoon filled with entertainment in Priory Park, including lots of fun activities on our stand!

It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion with the community.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic Cornwall Pride event! See you there!

Find out more at https://cornwallpride.org/celebrate-pride/bodmin-pride?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR11Yd45z26k2PW5ymzzvuc_D5lfzc9nK3jh8CXZjxcxhmzR1Fjff98DsDs_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Last week, second year Level 3 Creative Media Production Diploma students held their Final Major Project showcase in partnership with Games Design🎬📽️

Students showed off the skills learned over the two years, with a creative range of products produced including music videos, narrative shorts and documentaries.

The showcase included a one-hour screening in the lecture theatre, followed by an open exhibition which was attended by students, staff, parents and industry professionals.

The event was an enormous success! A wonderful way to see off a an incredibly talented group of young people.

We can't wait to see what they produce in the future!

Some of our students have received excellent university offers recently! 🎉

Summer Degg, who is studying A Levels in Law, Psychology and English Literature has received five university offers, with her preferred choice being Exeter University to study Law.

Summer, who previously attended Launceston College, shared: “I’m very excited to go to university, mainly for the experience of living away from home and studying what I enjoy.

“Callywith has enabled me to explore new subjects and I have been encouraged to succeed. Studying Law has inspired me to further my education in this field."

A Level Psychology, Sociology and Fine Art student Emily Powlesland who previously attended Penrice Academy and has so far received three university offers to study Psychology, shared: “My top choice is Exeter University and I’m very grateful for the offer I have received. Now I just feel nervous towards making sure I get the grades. I hope my hard work and motivation will allow me to succeed.

“Callywith has supported me in many ways, my lecturers have been amazing and have always inspired me to pursue my academic interests. I have found all my courses fascinating and have loved learning them.

“My career aspiration is to become a Clinical Associate Psychologist in CAMHs (Child And Adolescent Mental Health service). This career will use all the skills I have learnt in my A Levels at Callywith to help young people."

Level 3 Performing Arts Diploma student Arbennik Webster has done incredibly well to receive university offers to study Acting at two prestigious universities - Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Arbennik, who previously attended Bodmin College and recently performed in his first professional show, ‘The Bakery is Closed Again’ at the Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, which is now touring across the country, shared: “I’m feeling a bit of a mix of nerves and excitement about going to university, as it’s a big next step.

“My lecturers at Callywith have supported me to apply for drama schools and gave me the skills and confidence to audition effectively.”

We are so proud of our second year Level 3 Games, VFX and Animation Diploma students for the wonderful displays they have prepared for their final show yesterday! 👾🎮

Games Lecturer Sam Wills shared: "Students' variety of portfolio work captured the attention of industry professionals and first year students who came to join us in celebrating their two years of hard work.

"Students were able to share their outcomes of their Final Major Projects, as well as conduct portfolio reviews and share their business cards at this brilliant networking event. A fantastic end to the year!"

Amazing work guys, well done to you all!

Three of our Digital Academy students recently entered the PA Raspberry Pi competition.

The competition is a celebration of STEM education, giving school and college students the tools and opportunity to invent products that can benefit society.

Using engineering and coding skills and a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, students are challenged to put their ingenuity to the test to come up with inspiring solutions to global challenges.

Students Toby Sanders, Kaden Furzey and Riley Coombe were challenged to invent a product that will help individuals to improve their health and wellbeing, and be able to do this wherever is best for them: at home, college, office or on the move.

The students invented a smart watch. Their brilliant video presentation below explains how this works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25UPqfRJmgE

Although the students were not finalists, the judges were very impressed with the team’s submission and provided some fantastic feedback saying: “Your video is great and demonstrates your excellent teamwork and individual roles undertaken; it also describes the project really well, including your motivation, and a working product demo, which is fantastic to see. Overall, a good idea and this project clearly showed your team’s excellent technical skills. Well done!”

Epic rowing challenge completed 🚣🏻💪👏

A massive shoutout to our Uniformed Protective Services students for tackling an incredible challenge, rowing a total of 200km on two rowing machines in just one college day!

So far students have raised an incredible £900 for the East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team thanks to the generous contributions from staff and students.

They’re still counting on your support! Every contribution makes a difference. Please support them by donating to their just giving page at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/callywithcollege-protectiveservices

Let’s keep this momentum going!

Callywith College’s Culture Café students and staff have organised a clothes collection with Bag2School to raise funds for the Boom Shewula Wula (BSW)👖👗🧣👚

BSW is a college-run fundraising group enabling orphans and other vulnerable children in Shewula, Eswatini, to access education. Some of our geography students will be visiting the area next month.

Bag2School pay according to the weight of the bags collected, and the group will then pass this money on to the charity, so the heavier the better!

The following good-quality items for RE-USE can be donated:

· Clothes
· Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around)
· Handbags
· Hats
· Bags
· Scarves and ties
· Bras
· Jewellery
· Socks
· Belts
· Soft toys
· Household linen, curtains, towels and bedding

Members of the Culture Cafe group shared: “As well as raising vitally needed funds for children in Shewula, reusing clothes also helps the environment by diverting unwanted textiles away from landfill. The clothing will make journeys all over the world starting their new life! Whether it’s a second-hand store in South America, or a market stall in West Africa, this provides valuable employment, as well as affordable clothes for local people.

“Please take a look in your cupboards and don’t forget to ask friends and family to have a sort out as well!

“Bag2School will be collecting from Callywith College on 18th June 2024. Please bring your bag (or bags!) to Temple Reception by 9am.

“Thank you for helping us with this unique fundraising opportunity!”

Join us at the private view of 'Connections' the 2024 summer exhibition showcasing the outstanding work of Callywith College Art, Design and Photography students.

Callywith College, Garrow Refectory | Friday 14th June 2024 | 6pm-8pm

Please come and celebrate the amazing work that has been produced by A-Level and UAL Extended Diploma students across a wide range of creative disciplines including; Fine Art, Illustration & Graphic Design, Textile & Fashion Design and Photography.

Don't forget to get your tickets for the Callywith Leavers' Prom 2024! 🎉✨

Tuesday 25th June, 7pm to midnight at St Mellion Estate, Saltash.

It's time to celebrate the end of an era with your college friends in style. Put on your best outfit, dance the night away, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Join us for a magical evening filled with laughter, music, and fun!

The deadline to buy tickets is this Friday 7th June, tickets are limited. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Tickets are £35:

💃🤵Dress code – dress to impress!

🚘Arrive at St Mellion Estate for 7pm - if you want to arrive in style, be our guest and remember to walk the red carpet!

🎵DJ and dancing ‪from 7pm to midnight.

🍕Enjoy a fantastic finger buffet from 7:30pm.

📸Photo booth with fun props!

🥂Bar available (alcohol served to over 18s only).

🎟Tickets are for second years only who will have been emailed an invitation from Eventbrite with a link to purchase tickets. Only those invited can purchase tickets. Only one ticket per person.

Please bring a printout of the ticket or a copy on your phone with you. We will be checking at the doors of the venue so that we can allocate wristbands to over 18s (to allow you to purchase alcohol).

There will be security and Callywith staff on duty during the evening for your safety.

Students need to arrange their own transport to and from the venue.

If you have any queries, please email [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating your time at college with you all! 🎉🎉

First year Uniformed Protective Services students have begun their 100km River Relay Row challenge and have already covered an incredible 30km in just 2 hours! 💪👏

Pop over to Temple reception to cheer them on!

The two teams of 10 rowers are competing in the challenge to raise funds for East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team.

Their goal is to complete the challenge within 7 hours, raise over £1,000 and get close to the World Record time of 5:37:02!

They’ve already raised an amazing £500!

Be part of the action and help our students to make a difference! They'll be in Temple reception until 4:20pm (unless they complete the challenge sooner!)

To support our students and donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/callywithcollege-protectiveservices

Fantastic to see our OUTSTANDING students and staff in the Cornish Guardian this week! 🌈🏭

Health & Social Care and Children’s Play, Learning and Development Diploma students enjoyed an afternoon of singing and dancing at Castle Hill House Care Home at the end of half term.

Staff from the care home shared: “What a fabulous afternoon we have just had!!! The activities room was buzzing with excitement and joy - it was just one of the best afternoons ever!! A big shout out to the students for how well they helped the residents have such a good time!”

🌟Introducing Your New Student Council!🌟

Hi everyone, it’s your new Callywith Student Council here! 👋

We have so many ideas for the next year and we can’t wait to make a difference in the college for you all!

We thought we’d introduce ourselves and our goals for the council…

🗣️Ella Brooks-Richardson (Chairperson) - Hi!! I’m Ella and my role on the student council is Chair! I am a first-year student taking A Levels in Geography, History and Philosophy. I’m so excited to work on the Student Council and my main aim is to facilitate the connection between students and staff, working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team.

👥Kiera Liddicoat (Assistant Chairperson) - I study Politics, Philosophy and English, and hope to make the council an active role within the college. My aim is to make a body that can be used as a student mouthpiece, I hope the student council can encourage a vocal and vibrant student community.

💰Noah Sleep (Social Secretary & Treasurer) - I study Law, Politics, and English Language & Literature A Levels. I hope that the Student Council can build a good relationship with the student body.

👫Maisy Pipe (Community Liaison) – I’m studying the Uniformed Protective Services Diploma, and as Community Liaison in the council, I hope to strengthen the college's connection with outside services and provide a student voice.

♻️Alex Jenner (Sustainability Representative) - I am studying Politics, Geography and Film Studies A Levels. I want to fulfil my duty to keep our college as sustainable and green as possible by engaging with the student population, and providing a voice.

🤝Evan Parnell (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Representative) - I hope to further strengthen the college’s accepting and welcoming community.

We are all looking forward to becoming an integral part of the college and a body that you, the students, can rely on!

This week, we hosted the last of our successful networking lunches of the year 💬🧑🏽‍💻🎮

Students explored the fields of IT, Software Development and Games Design accompanied by participants from Ver Facil Ltd, Buzz Interactive, GCHQ Bude Outreach, Seasalt Cornwall and Wildanet.

Open to all students, the event was the last of this year’s new series of sector-focused networking lunches hosted by the college which are designed to give students insights into various career paths and valuable networking experiences.

Among the attendees were specialists in a variety of roles including an IT Manager, Head of Service Delivery, Managing Director, and Junior IT Support Technician Apprentice.

It was also brilliant to welcome back former Photography Diploma student Aaron Upton who is now working as an IT Apprentice for Wildanet.

Following rotations in small groups, students engaged in one-on-one conversations with specialists in their area of interest to ask follow-up questions.

One of the participants, Rob Cartwright, Managing Director at Ver Facil, shared: “It was great to meet the next generation of IT and Software professionals in the early stages of their careers and were blown away with both their enthusiasm and their knowledge. Plenty of questions to keep us on our toes. The students got to learn all about Internet of Things, remote monitoring solutions and we learnt a lot about the skills coming out of the college.”

Junior IT Support Technician at Seasalt, Matt Bailey, who was also in attendance, shared: “The event had a really positive environment where students could have friendly conversations with people from various IT related backgrounds. It was great to be able to impart some knowledge which will hopefully help the students in their career journey after college. As an apprentice, it was good to inform the students of what apprenticeships entail and the various benefits of them.”

A big thank you to everyone that participated and contributed to making this year’s networking events a huge success.

We are looking forward to holding our next series of networking lunches at Callywith next year!

If you or your organisation would like to be involved in future networking and careers events at Callywith College, please email [email protected]

With 2 weeks to go until our first-year Uniformed Protective Services students’ ‘River Relay Row’, both teams have been training hard in preparation for the big event!

On Tuesday 4th June, in Temple Reception, two teams of 10 rowers will compete in a relay rowing challenge on Concept2 rowers, covering 100km to raise funds for East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team.

Their goal is to complete the challenge within 7 hours, raise over £1,000 and get close to the World Record time of 5:37:02.

Be part of the action and help our students to make a difference!

To support our students and donate, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/callywithcollege-protectiveservices

To express our gratitude to our wonderful Student Ambassadors for their support this year, we organised a special appreciation event.

Each student received a certificate and a gift from Callywith Principal Jon Grey.

Our Student Ambassadors have all done an amazing job throughout the year, providing essential support at our open events and school visits, Freshers' Fair, fundraising activities, and much more.

They have shared their experiences at Callywith with prospective students and their families and have played a crucial role in helping students settle into college life at the beginning of the term.

A heartfelt thank you to each of you!

Children’s Play, Learning & Development students recently welcomed members from Cornwall Council Portage and Disabled Children's Team.

The students learned about what portage is and working with 0-3s with additional needs, as well as targeted planning and team around the child meetings.

Students were given demonstrations around how to expertly gain the attention of children and work with them on specific targeted areas, using for example Attention Autism techniques and were shown how targeted planning helps children develop.

We would love to thank Kelly, Leah and Gemma for sharing their expertise with us...and their silly soap!

Some of our amazing staff recently completed the Bodmin Lions Ten Tors Challenge!

Support staff Kelsey, Lucy, Tamsyn and Mel (aka ‘Talkie Walkies’) and English & Languages Deputy Team Lead (DTL) Laura hiked up and down Bodmin Moor for 13 miles to raise money for their chosen causes.

Academic Librarian Tamsyn Symon's shared: "Thank you to everyone who supported us on Sunday and donated money which will be donated to Callywith for a new well-being and reflection outdoor area. It has made the blisters, aching muscles and loss of a toe nail all worth it. No denying it was a strenuous, VERY HOT and long walk - we walked a massive 14.9 miles!

“We are blown away to have not just reached our target of £500, but smashed that out of the ball park and have raised a whopping £760, so far. We are excited to now be making plans for the reflection area and seeing the benefits it will bring to students and staff here at Callywith."

DTL Laura said: “We (the tor-toises) took on the Bodmin Lions Ten Tors in aid of the Children's Hospice South West. There were 36 of us, all mums of children at Cubert School, near Newquay. It was a great day, beautiful weather and lovely to catch up with everyone as we walked. Luckily, the breeze kept us cool up on the moor and we all made it around in just over 6 hours, and without too many aches or blisters.

"We have raised an incredible £1848 so far! Thank you to anyone who has supported us.”

Well done to you all!

To make a donation, visit the below links:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Callywith-TenTors

www.justgiving.com/page/tortoises-1712495382357

Another beautiful day on campus 🩵

We’re so lucky to have such amazing outside spaces to unwind and relax 🌿✨

First year Level 3 Health & Social Care students were very lucky to be visited by Neil Bloxham - Paediatric Clinical Educator at Derriford Hospital and two of his current students studying at the University of Plymouth.

Neil discussed the role of a paediatric nurse, a day in the life, case study scenarios and the journey to becoming a children's nurse.

Students also had time to interact with the incredible specialist equipment he bought along ranging from children's manikins, stethoscopes, toy lego, nappies and much more!

We can't thank Neil and his students enough for the time and consideration for this amazing morning for our students.

To anyone interested in becoming a paediatric nurse, the three key elements to the role are desire, passion and understanding of the profession and remember "everyday is different!"

Earlier this year, the Callywith Equestrian team headed to Bicton Arena for the 90cm NSEA Arena Eventing Qualifier for the National Championship. 🏇

Despite having only 3 members, the team of Rosie Busby, Emilia Poet and Kaycee Gowing all completed amazing rounds to finish on a team score of 12 leaving them with a very well deserved 3rd place - just one place off qualifying 👏

There were some great individual results with Emilia 13th, kaycee 18th and Rosie 31st out of 51. Kaycee also finished in a respectable midway position in the 80cm.

Some fantastic riding from everyone!

This team are also super excited to be headed to the National NSEA Championships at Hickstead at the end of May in the 80cm Arena Eventing.

Well done to you all!

Shoutout to our incredible second-year Uniformed Protective Services students!

These future heroes went above and beyond by participating in a 5km mud run, raising over £500 for cancer research. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪

Their dedication, grit, and community spirit are exactly what we need in our future uniformed protective services.

Active citizens making a real difference!

Our lovely support staff are getting very close to their £500 target to donate to Callywith for a well-being and reflection outdoor area! ✨🌿

Kelsey, Lucy, Tamsyn and Mel (aka ‘Talkie Walkies’), who will be taking on the Bodmin Lions Ten Tors Challenge this Sunday 19th May, said: “What started out as a mad idea, that none of us thought would actually become reality, suddenly got real and we signed up!

“We are proud to be part of an outstanding college which has a very supportive culture and recognises that coming to college isn’t just about getting qualifications; it is also about enabling the students to become well-rounded and resilient young people so that they can go on to be successful adults.

“Our mission in tackling the Bodmin Lions Ten Tors challenge is to raise funds to donate to the College, for an outdoor well-being and reflection space that fits into the College ethos. We would like to focus on developing the area as a therapeutic space, so students and staff can benefit from connecting with nature. We would like to start by placing a bench for reflection in the well-being space.

“If you haven’t already please think about donating and if you have we would like to say a massive, massive thank you! And if you can’t for whatever reason please share this post instead it’s just as important as donating. Thank you!”

Best of luck to you all!

To make a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Callywith-TenTors