Teenagers from two Bournemouth colleges were given a taste of real life when they were put through a tough job seeking challenge. More than 220 Year 10 students from Avonbourne and Harewood colleges were tasked with applying for their dream job – and then sent off for job interviews conducted by a wide range of local and national employers. In … Read More
Entrepreneurial students show off their business skills
Youngsters aged four to 18 have been learning how education is key to unlocking success in business. The four academies of Bournemouth’s Avonbourne Trust – Avonwood Primary, Avonbourne College, Harewood College and Avonbourne Sixth Form – dedicated a whole week linking core academic subjects to the business world. As part of this the students were challenged to either make things … Read More
Students on path for an inspirational future
A group of Bournemouth students have been inspired to aim high after completing a year-long higher education and careers programme. The 31 Year 10 students participated in Avonbourne Trust‘s bespoke Inspirational Futures programme, which saw them take part in a series of workshops funded by the Southern University Network and supported by business partners. In recognition of their efforts, the … Read More
Avonbourne Trust celebrates great GCSE results
Avonbourne Trust is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results. At Avonbourne College there was a rise in the number of students achieving top grades, with a high proportion passing both English and maths. In English 83% passed and in maths it was 62% – with altogether 60% passing both key subjects. Avonbourne also saw 55% achieve at least two … Read More
Engineering an exciting future for girls
Four Avonbourne College students were on a crest of a wave after attending an inspirational careers day at the RNLI. The girls were visiting the Poole-based rescue service’s HQ to learn more about jobs in engineering. And as part of the event, organised to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, the students got to meet the RNLI female engineers who … Read More
Students let off steam during special education week
Students across two Bournemouth colleges were given the opportunity to let off steam during a week dedicated to science, engineering, maths, art and technology. More than 600 teenagers from both Avonbourne and Harewood colleges took part in ‘STEAM’ week where they extended their learning way beyond the classroom. The girls and boys were tasked with using their creative skills and … Read More
They’re hired – students pass interview challenge
Teenagers from two Bournemouth colleges were given a taste of real life when they were put through a tough job seeking challenge. More than 200 Year 10 students from Avonbourne and Harewood colleges were tasked with applying for one of 13 fictitious jobs – and then sent off for job interviews conducted by a wide range of local and national … Read More
College gives students a golden opportunity
A Bournemouth academy is encouraging more of its students to go for gold as a record number take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Avonbourne College has entered more girls than ever into this prestigious challenge, which encourages young people aged 14-24 to ‘be the best they can be’. And for the first time Year 9 students have been … Read More
Russian students experience British school life
For two weeks 13 students from Russia got to experience life in a British school, thanks to the hospitality of Bournemouth’s Avonbourne College. The academy welcomed a group of 12 to 16 year-olds, who came all the way from Cherepovets in the Vologda Region between St Petersburg and Moscow. During their stay the students followed the timetable of a typical … Read More
Making learning fun is not rocket science
Bournemouth primary school children are on the launch pad to an amazing scientific discovery. The youngsters at Avonwood Primary are members of the academy’s first ever science club, benefitting from expert teaching from fellow Avonbourne Trust academy, Avonbourne College. Avonbourne’s Head of Science, Tim Clench, is inspiring the little would-be Albert Einsteins and Marie Curies with his science based activities … Read More