29 July 2010
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Health and Social Care students have been a busy bunch this year with a long list of activities within the community that have helped to develop their knowledge and experience throughout their course.
Staff from the Rother Valley Campus Day Nursery recently received three Child Care Champions Awards at the annual ceremony held at the Magna Science Adventure Centre.
Maltby Lions present award for ‘Student of the Year’
Local fundraising organisation Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions demonstrated their support within the area when they presented their Student of the Year Award to Thomas Mullins.
The College and the Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions teamed up to show support for local charity Bluebell Wood Childrens’ Hospice during a cheque presentation at the Rother Valley Campus.
Art and Design Diploma Show 2010
Final year Art & Design students had the opportunity to exhibit their remaining assessed pieces of work at the Rotherham Arts Centre for the annual Art and Design Diploma Show, sponsored by Howells Solicitors.
Learning outside of the classroom
Students on the Prince’s Trust Team programme have recently completed a community project at the Dalton Youth Club, Rotherham.
Media students had the opportunity to view their work on the big screen during the annual showcase event at Sheffield’s Showroom cinema on Thursday 10th June.
MBE Awarded to Chair of Corporation Joan Brier
The College’s Chair of Corporation Joan Brier has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s 2010 Birthday Honours List for voluntary services to further education.
Music students to perform at Pop Music Showcase
A performance showcasing the talent of our music students will soon be held at the College’s Town Centre Campus to mark the end of year celebrations.
Rotherham Music Service Brass Ensemble perform for nursery children
Children at the Rother Valley Campus Nursery were entertained when the Rotherham Music Service Brass Ensemble paid them a visit to perform a musical interpretation to the famous story book ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ written by Eric Carle.
Nursery takes part in National Share a Story Day
Children at the Rother Valley Campus Nursery were able to widen their imaginations as they listened to a number of exciting stories on National Share a Story Day.
The Spring Showcase: A fun filled day for all the family
The sun was shining over us as we hosted our annual fun filled Spring Showcase event at the Rother Valley Campus.
Student enterprise ideas for a worthy cause
Our students are amongst several groups within South Yorkshire who are in the process of creating effective business ideas in order to raise money for charity.
Health and Social Care students have a Big Tidy Up!
Level 1 Health and Social Care students were able to make a difference within the community when they took part in a Big Tidy Up litter picking event, demonstrating their support for the Keep Britain Tidy campaign.
Celebration of the second Prince’s Trust programme
Prince’s Trust students had something to celebrate after they were the second team to complete the 12 week programme delivered at the College.
Recruitment for the next Prince’s Trust Team Coming Soon!
We will soon be recruiting for the College’s next Prince’s Trust Team.
‘A Clockwork Orange’ performed at Sheffield’s Brightside Project
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology and the Open Door Theatre Company have joined forces to create a memorable theatre performance at Sheffield’s Brightside Project venue.
Opportunities for South Yorkshire volunteers at 2012 Olympics
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are one of the latest education providers within the country to offer the Personal Best training and volunteer programme where candidates will have the opportunity to volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Mayoress of Rotherham Dines at Wharncliffe Restaurant
The College’s Wharncliffe Restaurant recently hosted a special dinner for the Mayoress of Rotherham Wajida Naseem and her chosen guests.
College celebrates long service of employees
A low staff turnover is a contributing factor towards the success of any organisation and the College considers this to be on our list of key strengths.
College host South Yorkshire Salmon and Trout Association dinner
The College recently hosted the South Yorkshire Salmon and Trout Association’s annual dinner in the Wharncliffe Restaurant at the Town Centre Campus.
College commitment towards gender equality
The College recently demonstrated support towards International Women’s Day by making the commitment to tackle gender inequality in the workplace and signing the CEO Charter with the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Media students produce College promotional DVD
The college recently held the launch of the brand new ‘Learn it, Love it, Live it’ promotional DVD produced by our very own Rotherham Academy media students who are currently studying the BTEC National Diploma in Media Production.
Students on the Prince’s Trust Team programme from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have recently completed a community project at the Rosehill Victoria Park in Rawmarsh, Rotherham.
Hospitality students hold Fair Trade Dinner in Wharncliffe Restaurant
In collaboration with Rotherham Fair Trade Group, Hospitality students hosted a black tie dinner in the Wharncliffe restaurant for the 2nd year running.
Nursery takes part in World Book Day
Children from the Rother Valley Campus College Nursery were recently encouraged to become involved in the annual celebration of World Book Day.
Hospitality students compete in UK Barista Championship heats
Towards the end of February, Level 3 Hospitality students Shaun Green and Jason Childs competed in the Northern and Midlands heat of the UK Barista Championships which were held at the Millennium Galleries in Sheffield.
Andy Kershaw - BBC news reporter and a former College student
BBC Radio Sheffield Broadcast Journalist Andy Kershaw recently spoke highly of his experience with the College where he was able to further his education after leaving school with a few basic qualifications.
Drama student performing at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre
Nicola Taggart will be taking to the stage at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre this month in Henrik Ibsen’s ‘An Enemy of the People’.
Catering and hospitality demonstrations at Russums
The Catering and Hospitality department recently teamed up with Catering and Clothing and Equipment manufacturer Russums to demonstrate the benefits that can be gained from an ongoing working relationship.
Art and design students are all packed and ready to head off on a five-day study visit to Amsterdam.
Students Launch Lunchtime Concerts
Our students will soon be able to enjoy a mouth-watering live performance with their mid-day meal with a series of concerts planned in the refectory at the Town Centre Campus.
Student crowned the winner of Stafforce Recruitment’s Christmas card competition
Graphic design students recently took part in a Christmas card design competition for the company Stafforce Recruitment within Rotherham.
Celebration of the first Prince’s Trust programme
Prince’s Trust students had something to celebrate after they recently became the first team to complete the 12 week programme.
Graphic design student wins college Christmas card competition
National Diploma in Graphic Design student Jade Crawshaw has won this year’s College Christmas card competition.
Recruitment for the next Prince’s Trust Team Coming Soon!
We will soon be recruiting for the College’s next Prince’s Trust Team.
'Decades' concert at the Town Centre Campus Wednesday 16th December
Roland Academy students are planning a trip down a musical memory lane with their latest project.
Roland Academy’s Ballot of the Bands winner announced!
Roland Academy’s ‘Ballot of the Bands’ music competition came to an exciting finish when the winning band was chosen.
APSE Apprentice Awards Finalist
Plumbing apprentice Emma Pryce was one of the 16 finalists for the 2009 Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Apprentice Awards held in Stoke on Trent during November.
Ballot of the Bands final! – Live at Sheffield’s O2 Academy
Coming soon to Sheffield’s O2 Academy is the long awaited music competition finale of the season!
Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership students attend Fair Trade for Youth conference
Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership students attended a three day conference at Coventry University to explore Fair Trade issues.
The Clock Tower Bistro - officially declared “open”
The College’s Rother Valley Campus recently held the launch of the fully functional restaurant and training facility the Clock Tower Bistro.
The Prince’s Trust team work within the community
Our Prince’s Trust students have recently completed a community project for the Unity Centre in Rotherham.
Lending a hand at the Rotherham Festival of Food and Drink
Catering and Hospitality students were able to participate in Rotherham’s Festival of Food and Drink within the Town Centre of Rotherham recently.
South Yorkshire’s Ballot of the Bands – Tickets Available!
Coming soon to South Yorkshire will be the music talent competition of the season organised by our Roland Music Academy.
Stranger danger talk provided at RVC nursery
Staff at the Rother Valley Campus Nursery believe it is never too early for children to be made aware of the stranger danger risks that can occur within today’s society.
Business Administration Apprentice Laura Cusack recently won Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council’s Apprentice of the Year.
Sian Jeffries-Jones recently started at the University of Bradford to study a full time course in Make-up Artistry and Special Effects.
Oxford School of Drama Awaits!
This year performing arts student Michael Turner was accepted into The Oxford School of Drama, a drama school which is ranked as one of most successful in the country.
HND in Computing Student of the Year
Matthew Ford was crowned Student of the Year within the Computing department after the progress he had shown throughout his HND in Computing course.
Maegan Williamson received this year’s ‘Student of the Year’ award from local organisation the Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions.
Compete in Roland Academy’s Ballot of the Bands!
Coming soon to South Yorkshire will be the music talent competition of the season organised by the College’s Roland Music Academy.
Travel and Tourism students were congratulated on their learning success during a recent certificate presentation at the Rother Valley Campus.
Congratulations to our GCSE Arabic students for their excellent results this year.
A number of our students had cause for celebration after recently receiving their AS and A Level qualifications.
Art & Design students successfully completed a coursework project which required them to produce art work for Stafforce - a Rotherham based recruitment company situated close to the College.
Students raise money for local charities
Business Administration students demonstrated how their hard work had paid off when they presented a number of cheques to four local charities.
Miss South Yorkshire 2009 competition
Media make-up students were able to put their creative skills to the test during their involvement in Miss South Yorkshire 2009.
College wins Warwick Platinum Award
The College was proud to receive the Warwick Platinum Award for Excellence in Enterprise Education.
Raising Money for Bluebell Wood
The College and the Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions teamed together recently to show their support for local charity Bluebell Wood.
Maltby Lions present award for ‘Student of the Year’
The Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions demonstrated their local support when they presented the Student of the Year Award to Maegan Williamson.
Our College is proud to be a part of VQ day, celebrating the success of vocational qualifications.
Catering team receive unionlearn Quality Award
The catering department were recently presented with the unionlearn Quality Award for the College’s NVQ course in Food Manufacture.
Art and Design Diploma Show 2009
Final year Art & Design students exhibited their remaining assessed pieces of work at the Rotherham Arts Centre.
Group design work is a success
Art and Design students gave a tremendous team effort on a design project for training provider Brinsworth Training.
The Spring Showcase was a great day out for all the family
The wet weather was certainly no problem when we hosted our annual fun filled Spring Showcase at the Rother Valley Campus.
Governor Vacancies on the Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Board
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are seeking persons interested in serving as Governors on the Corporation Board.
Catering and Hospitality students provide support at Rotherham PCT’s ‘Healthy Staff Day’
Catering and Hospitality students recently provided their support at a healthy staff day at the Rotherham Primary Care Trust.
Hospitality students reach semi-finals at Barista Championships
At the start of the year, Hospitality Supervision students took part in an internal competition to qualify for the UK Barista Championships.
Floristry student is highly commended
Floristry student Hannah Mackrory has been awarded the City & Guilds Medals for Excellence 'Highly Commended Award' for her coursework achievements.
Entry to Employment learners celebrate success
Entry to Employment learners recently celebrated success after achieving the first aid certificate through the E2E Health and Social Care programme.
Catering Students Meet HRH Prince Edward
Catering students were introduced to royalty when they were asked to prepare and serve afternoon tea for the opening of the Voluntary Action organisation within Rotherham.
MP opens new motor vehicle and construction workshops
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology officially opened their new £2.5 million motor vehicle and construction workshops on Friday 23rd January.
The College takes a step closer towards its vision
The College is pleased to announce that it has received planning permission for its proposed new Town Centre Campus building.
Catering and Hospitality students recently took part in an in-house Barista competition in the College’s Wharncliffe restaurant.
Business enterprise students win business award
BTEC National Certificate in Business students had tremendous success recently after winning the Rotherham Youth Enterprise Business Plan Competition.
Our students were recently given the opportunity to put their skills into practice at the Magna Science and Adventure Centre.
Student has artwork chosen for magazine front covers
Foundation Degree in Graphic Design student Gareth Spencely recently had his artistic creations chosen for the covers of two magazines.
Graphic Design Student designs College Christmas card
National Diploma in Graphic Design student Liam Ball had his artistic flare recognised in time for the festive season by winning a competition for the design of the College’s Christmas Card.
The College is proud to take part in the inaugural Colleges Week celebrations.
College tutor’s health book is launched
Health care professional and College tutor Wendy Flynn had the opportunity to show off her achievements recently during a book signing.
Students get off to a flying start
Travel and Tourism students are on the runway to success since completing their OCNW Airport Customer Service Agent Skills/Air Cabin Crew Skills certificates.
Local students are amongst top ten in the country
A number of AS and A2 level students celebrated success this summer after achieving fantastic results in their Urdu examinations.
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology celebrate their top achievers
Photography students had a good cause for celebration when they received their GCSE exam results.
Maltby Lions present award for “Student of the Year”
Annabel Reeve received the Student of the Year Award for her outstanding achievements throughout the BTEC Early Years National Diploma.
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology NEBOSH students achieve way above the national average
A commendably high standard was recently set when a number of students achieved their National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certificate.
The College are another step closer to creating a new state of the art campus in Rotherham town centre.
Fashion students show off their designs and raise money for local charity!
Fashion students had the opportunity to show off their innovative creations during their end of year fashion show.
Art and Design students exhibit their work at the Rotherham Arts Centre
Students gained a great deal of satisfaction after creating an exhibition of their work at the annual Diploma Show.
Jamie Oliver encourages local students to “pass it on!”
Catering and Hospitality students were able to learn cookery skills from the master this week when celebrity chef Jamie Oliver dropped in.
Bluebell wood Business Students
Business and Administration students raised the £566.00 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
Catering Students Gain Licensing Qualification
Students had a fantastic week after all successfully passing their course with flying colours to achieve the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders.
LSC Backs Town Centre Campus Re-development
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology’s aspirations to create a new state of the art campus in Rotherham town centre, has received a boost following a decision by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to back the outline proposals.
Governor Vacancies on the Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Board
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are seeking persons interested in serving as Governors on the Corporation Board.
Spring Showcase: A Fun Day For All The Family
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology will be opening the doors of their Rother Valley Campus on Sunday 18th May.
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have introduced brand new training facilities for staff as part of the continuous support for professional development.
Baby Goats Born At Rother Valley Campus
Four new additions have been introduced to Rother Valley Campus this month and their names are Stavros, Sarah, Nancy and Nasha.
The College hosts News Hound Day
Rotherham school kids had the opportunity to be journalists for the day when they attended News Hound Day, hosted by the College.
Nominated for Young Athenian Award
Level 2 Childcare student Katy Jo Taylor was recently nominated for the Young Athenian Award which is issued by the Rotherham Young People’s Services Millennium Volunteers Project.
Nursery Wins Childcare Champions Award
Rother Valley Campus Nursery has recently been awarded the Childcare Champions Award after a nomination was made by a local parent.
Students help to raise awareness of road safety
Our students were given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to a live crowd last week, due to their involvement in a car crash reconstruction event organised by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
New facilities for Rother Valley Campus as planning permission is granted
A new construction and motor vehicle block is to be built at Rother Valley Campus following approval by Rotherham Borough Council’s planning department.
Graphic Design student Shane McGarrigle has beaten off competition from three South Yorkshire colleges to win the second Business Link South Yorkshire Design Works for student award.
Introducing ‘Inspire’ – The new brand name for the Hair and Beauty Salons
In January, the Hair and Beauty department launched their new salon brand ‘Inspire’ both at the Town Centre Campus and the Rother Valley Campus.
BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ comes to Rotherham College
Rotherham College of Arts of Technology is soon to have the privilege of hosting the lively, topical debate show ‘Any Questions’; a scheduled weekly broadcast from BBC Radio4.
College re-development proposals - your chance to share your views
The College is seeking to re-develop its Town Centre Campus and build a new state of the art campus on its present location at Eastwood Lane, Rotherham.
Celebrations for youth enterprise winners
Business studies students have proved they have got what it takes to be successful in the business world by winning the Rotherham Youth Enterprise competition.
Celebrations for top achievers
Sport and Recreation Management students based at Rother Valley Campus won the two top annual national awards from the Institute of Sports and Recreation Management.
Our BTEC National Diploma Photography students gained a rare insight into forensics looking for clues and solving crime scenes.
Touch screen technology in action
Youngsters at the Rother Valley Campus Day Nursery are taking advantage of some of the latest learning technologies, thanks to the introduction of a SMART Board.
Support for multi-award winning Adam
With support from onlookers including his tutors, fellow students and senior managers, aspiring cruise-ship chef Adam Lewis has been officially presented with the City and Guilds Outstanding Achievement Award.
Student crew join the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
There was plenty of cake eaten and coffee drunk at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology on Friday, September 28th, helping the new ‘Student Crew’ to raise £44 at their first charity event.
Celebrations mark the opening of a new community education centre
Keen learners in Rawmarsh can now take advantage of a new community education space in the picturesque Rosehill/Victoria Park.
Lessons in capturing pictures of crime scenes
Photography students have been given a rare insight into the work of a scenes of crime officer, thanks to a visit from South Yorkshire Police’s Detective Constable Richard Gagen.
New academy hopes to produce music stars of the future
Budding musicians in South Yorkshire and from across the North of England hoping to take the music industry by storm will now be able to perfect their talents in state-of-the-art facilities.
Celebrations for top achievers
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology students are among some of the top in the country, their GCSE results have shown.
Hard work pays off for Student of the Year Nicola
Dedicated Nicola Burnett is celebrating after being selected as the Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions Student of the Year at Rother Valley Campus in 2007.
Beauty therapy hopeful impresses competition judges
Trainee beauty therapist Beverley Whyman has been named one of the top 12 electrolysis students in the country, reaching the finals of leading electrolysis equipment manufacturer Sterex’s Student of the Year contest.
Art and design students from have been mastering their skills in a range of creative disciplines at specially-organised events led by professional artists and designers.
Creating a snapshot of Rotherham in 2007
Construction and engineering students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have been putting their newly-learned lead-building skills to use to create a time capsule for a new community project.
Gourmet lunch served for Rawmarsh youngsters
School pupils from Rosehill Junior School in Rawmarsh have been treated to a special three-course meal in a bid to encourage them to try different foods.
Foundation in Catering Skills students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology took their friends and family to the Wild Wild West for an evening and raised £204.50 for charity.
Students unveil their works of art
Fine art, graphic design, printmaking, photography and fashion work produced by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology’s students will be under public scrutiny this month in the College’s annual Diploma Art Show.
Students make their own fashion statements
Fashion students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology were hoping to set new trends when they showcased their latest clothes collections in the College’s annual fashion show.
Night of music in aid of hospice fund
Business Administration students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are bringing vocalist Donna Purdy to the stage at Dene Brooke Pub in Dalton in a bid to raise cash for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
Two awards acknowledge Claire’s blooming talent
Floristry student Claire Roddison is celebrating after being named one of the top achievers in the country at the Society of Floristry awards.
Showing cattle is all in a day’s work for animal care students
Animal care students have successfully competed in a professional highland cattle show, where they have been judged on their ring craft and ability to handle and show their animals.
Mounted police called in to offer careers advice
Officers and horses from South Yorkshire’s Mounted Police Section paid a visit to Rother Valley Campus in Dinnington this week to spread the word about their work.
Enterprising teams raise awareness and cash for charities
Business administration students have donated £191.22 to good causes following a successful fundraising day at Rother Valley Campus in Dinnington.
Clifton Comprehensive pupils shine in cook-off
Young chefs from Clifton Comprehensive School were crowned queens of the kitchen after battling it out with school pupils from across the Rotherham borough to create delicious dishes in a Ready Steady Cook style contest.
New bikes encourage cycling for all
Young people with learning difficulties and disabilities have been given the opportunity to enjoy the scenery at Rother Valley Country Park by cycle thanks to the use of specially adapted bikes.
Award-winning floristry students
Budding florists from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have brought home the silver prize from the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2007 with their floral interpretation of Alice in Wonderland.
Past performing arts student becomes Saturday night television star
West End hopeful and former Rotherham College of Arts and Technology student Rob McVeigh is among the last 10 contestants in hit BBC1 television show Any Dream Will Do.
Four stars for the Wharncliffe Restaurant
Hygiene standards at the Wharncliffe Restaurant have been praised by the Council’s environmental health officers, who have given it four stars in the new “Scores on the Doors” scheme.
Fishing for success in seafood contest
Aspiring chefs Gemma Frith and Daniel Clarke are putting under-used fish onto the menu in their bid to win the National Seafood Championship 2007.
Soaking, surprises and singing for Comic Relief – The Big One!
Student mentor at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology, Gemma Hewitt, braved the icy cold winds to have buckets of cold water thrown at her in aid of Comic Relief 2007.
Former student helps youth project to top television poll
Animation by a former Rotherham College of Arts and Technology student has been voted top quality by viewers of a music television channel.
First lambs arrive at Rother Valley Campus
Spring has sprung at Rother Valley Campus in Dinnington with the births of the first lambs of the season on the College’s farm.
Professional pointers for art and design students
Professional textile artist Seiko Kinoshito was on hand to give Rotherham College of Arts and Technology art and design students some top tips during their visit to the Millennium Galleries.
Competing to make the perfect cup of coffee
Hospitality supervision students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology competed against professional coffee makers in a bid to serve up the best expressos, cappuccinos and signatures coffees at the northern regional heat of the UK Barista Championships
Designer desks exclusively donated to Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Innovative desks designed by a Rotherham College of Arts and Technology tutor are proving to be a hit with staff and students alike as they are put to the test in the College’s Eastwood Learning Centres.
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology celebrates high exam scores
Achievement by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology students has put the College at the top of the college achievement and attainment table in South Yorkshire.
Nursery scores across the board ‘good’ grades
Staff at the Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Day Nursery are celebrating after receiving the thumbs-up from inspectors for the quality of their care and education.
College report creates springboard for the future
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has been praised for its excellent financial management and very good learner progression by inspectors.
Graphic design students impress art show organisers
Budding graphic designer Joe Lane has set a high standard for the first Rotherham Open Art Exhibition by producing an impressive show programme.
Festive buns raise Christmas cash for local hospice
Attempts to serve Christmas in a bun have raised £175 for local charity Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
£1 million facilities enhance students’ learning experience
Students in Rotherham and Dinnington are now able to take advantage of state-of-the-art learning facilities thanks to more than £1 million of investment by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.
Father Christmas jetted in to see the children at the Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Rother Valley Campus nursery by aeroplane this year during their festive celebrations.
Flying high at Rother Valley Campus
Air cabin crew hopefuls at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology can now learn the skills they will need in the travel industry in a 20-seat air cabin, which has been specially installed in their classroom at Rother Valley Campus.
Budding photographers given tips in black and white
A professional photographer with more than 30 years experience of taking pictures has visited Rotherham College of Arts and Technology to deliver a master class in photography.
Enterprising beauty therapy students raise £1,300
Beauty therapy students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have raised more than £1,000 towards the cost of a residential trip to Switzerland by spending hours pampering their clients.
Youngsters dress up for Hallowe'en
Visitors to Rother Valley Campus Nursery may have noticed some strange goings on this week as pupils and staff celebrated Hallowe’en.
Top results for language students
Three successful GCSE Arabic students are celebrating after finding out they were among the top 10 highest scoring candidates in their exams this summer.
Coffee and cakes in aid of charity
Staff and students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology raised £120 for a leading cancer charity on Friday, September 29th by drinking coffee and eating cake.
Creative pair support local charity
Art and design students Karl Burden and Lee Smith were given the opportunity to brush shoulders with some of the areas top artists when they exhibited their work at a charity art show.
Animal characters brought to life by college students
Popular fictional friends Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad were in Rotherham last week for a special promenade-style open air performance of The Wind in the Willows.
Art in the Park invites for creative pair
Art and design students Karl Burden and Lee Smith will be brushing shoulders with some of the areas top artists when they exhibit their work at a charity art show.
Cash bonus for apprentice Peter
Engineering apprentice Peter Bellis has been given a firm pat on the back by his employers, who presented him with a surprise cash reward for his hard work and achievements over the last year.
Youngsters film their own anti-bullying messages
Students from Thrybergh Comprehensive School and Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have taken their places in front of, and behind, film cameras this week in a bid to spread an anti-bullying message to Rotherham school pupils.
Magnificent Natalie picks up Skills for Chefs award
Chef in training Natalie Fox was given the opportunity to mingle with some of the country’s leading industry professionals at a top catering conference for free after demonstrating her commitment to her studies.
Students’ films honoured with top gong
Computing students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have attended their very own film premiere where they unveiled a series of short animations they produced with volunteers from Sheffield Hallam University.
Childcare students snap up overseas volunteering opportunities
Armed with their passports and the childcare skills they have learned on their courses, three Rotherham College of Arts and Technology students are on missions to care for some of the world’s poorest children over the Summer.
Window designs to feature in children’s hospice
Talented art and design students will be seeing their stained glass window ideas turned into reality after they were selected to be made and installed in the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
Ex-Rotherham College of Arts and Technology student Sean Bean wins Gold Award
The Association of Colleges recently awarded Sean Bean with a Gold Award to celebrate his success through further education. The awards were held on June 14th 2006, at the House of Commons in London. His daughter Lorna Bean attended the event on behalf of Sean, who unfortunately couldn’t attend due to filming commitments.
College achieves top financial status
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has been given top marks for its financial health from the Learning and Skills Council South Yorkshire. It has been awarded financial category A status, the highest grade of financial assurance possible for a college.
We’re sponsoring Hallam FM’s podcasts!
College adverts and songs written and performed by students are now available to download from the Hallam FM website thanks to an exciting new sponsorship deal between the radio station and the college.
There really is nothing like Yorkshire grub
A themed Yorkshire evening organised by students at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has helped to raise £186.50 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The event, a treat for the students’ family and friends, was entitled Nothing Like Yorkshire Grub.
Display of students’ creativity
Art and design students will be showcasing their work at the annual Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Diploma Art Show later this month.
Gold medallions for college trio
Three students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have received gold medallions from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board after getting the top exam results in the country.
Angela leads the way for female engineers
Engineering apprentice Angela Blueitt is not going to let her gender stop her from succeeding in the male-dominated industry – and she is showing her determination by working hard and gaining plenty of praise from her employers.
Students get creative in multimedia project
Media animation and games design students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are offering their skills to a project which will see a novel turned into a musical.
Charity benefits from student challenge
A group of catering and hospitality students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have handed over more than £500 to Wickersley charity Phase Worldwide, which supports the people of Nepal by improving housing and the education system.
Will it be a green pepper or red tomato day?
Youngsters from across the Rotherham area will be battling it out to prepare and cook an original and exciting dish from a bag of set ingredients in a Ready Steady Cook style competition in Rotherham College of Arts and Technology's Wharncliffe Restaurant.
Three Early Years students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have received Childcare Champion awards to recognise their achievements and commitment to their studies
A group of floristry students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology wowed judges at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2006 with their floral interpretation of the story Beauty and the Beast.
Showcasing catering careers with the Big Buffet
An ethnic-style buffet will be on the menu at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology's Wharncliffe Restaurant as it opens its kitchens to local school pupils.
College supports student in rugby championship
Student rugby star Kaveh Bahadori was given a little help from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology to represent Scotland in a nationwide rugby league championship over Easter.
Blessed advice for college's performing arts students
Reknowned actor Brian Blessed returned to his roots in South Yorkshire as he made a special appearance at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.
Youngsters sample careers in a restaurant
School pupils were given a taste of what it is like to work in a busy restaurant when they spent eight hours helping to prepare and serve a three course meal in the Wharncliffe Restaurant.
Initiative will encourage students to believe in themselves
Having fun and thinking positive will be at the top of the agenda for students at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology next week as they explore the benefits of having an optimistic outlook on life.
Photography student gets great exposure
A photographic study by a Rotherham College of Arts and Technology student has gone on display at the prestigious National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.
Icing on the cake for catering student Simon
Budding chef Simon Sandford has cleaned up at the South Yorkshire Celebration of Learning Awards (CoLa), beating off stiff competition to be named the winner in the Hospitality, Sports, Leisure and Travel Achiever category and claim the title of CoLa Outstanding Achiever.
Female staff and students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are gearing up for a day of fun as they celebrate the achievements of women past and present to mark International Women's Day.
Promoting a love of reading and writing during Literature Week
Students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology will be getting creative with the written word in a packed calendar of events to celebrate Literature Week.
Performing arts students join forces with radio stars to launch innovative partnership
The atmosphere was buzzing at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology as well-known radio presenters worked with performing arts students to officially launch an innovative partnership between education and industry.
Budding radio stars learn from industry professionals
College students in the Rotherham area are being given the opportunity to pick up top tips from leading radio professionals following an exciting partnership between industry and education.
Student commended for saving tourist's life
A student from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has been presented with a special certificate by South Yorkshire Ambulance Service to commend her efforts in helping to save someone's life only weeks after completing a first aid training course.
Students' Intention is a success!
Budding playwrights attracted crowds of people to Rotherham College of Arts and Technology's studio theatre as they showcased their talents in their own imaginative production.
College celebrates apprenticeship link with business
Managers of a local site of a major engineering company have agreed to take a series of apprentices from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology after being impressed by the high calibre of students recommended to them by the College during recent recruitment.
First goats born at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
There were celebrations this week as staff and students at Rother Valley Campus in Dinnington welcomed two baby goats into the world. They were the first kids ever to be born at the college despite the fact that many lambs have been born on the farm at the campus in previous years.
Budding chef hoping to cook up a storm and win Celebration of Learning Award
Learning from top chefs Rick Stein and James Martin has helped a catering student from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology reach the finals of a new regional awards programme.
Wickersley artist becomes youngest exhibitor ever at city art gallery
An artist who studied at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has now become the youngest person to show his work at a Leeds art gallery.
Singing, dancing and drama as students take to the stage
Talented performing arts students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology wowed audiences with an energetic show full of singing, dancing and drama.
Enterprising teenagers enjoying business success
Website enthusiasts Tom Packer and Mike Beech have set up their own web design company while they are both still teenagers.
Successful fundraising for New York trip
Art and design students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology are celebrating after raising more than £300 for an educational trip to New York.
Award of excellence for floristry student
Budding florist Clare Roddison has scooped a prestigious award for her creative flare and commitment to her college studies.
Rotherham students and lecturers do their bit for Asian earthquake victims
Staff and students at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology have dug deep into their pockets and donated hundreds of pounds to an international charity helping victims of the Asian earthquake.
HallamFM partnership with Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology and HallamFM have recently formed a partnership, endorsing the College's new Radio Development course. The course has been designed to enable students to develop their skills in media and radio.
The College raises over £1200 for Bluebell Wood
The proceeds of a fundraising event held by the College have been handed over to Bluebell Wood's Hospice, after over £1200 was raised at Rother Valley Campus in association with the Maltby (Rother Valley) Lions, through an open day involving local people.
Chef Idol winner whips up a treat with celebrity chef James Martin
South Yorkshire 's first Chef Idol whipped up a tasty treat with James Martin at the 'Deliciously Yorkshire' Food and Drink Festival recently.
College presents DVD player to prizedraw winner
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology was pleased to present a personal DVD player to lucky prize draw winner Charlotte Green this week. The College invited Mr David Rhodes, the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for the IMS group, to draw the prize winner.
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