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Hats off to Waltham Forest College Graduates

Students celebrated academic achievements at a higher education graduation ceremony held in the main hall at Waltham Forest College. Over 250 students were recognised for successfully completing their studies in a wide range of Higher National Diploma (HND), Higher National Certificate and Access to University courses. read more

 

Grandmother goes to uni

Annie Warner is testimony to the fact that age is no barrier to learning. At 66, she is off to university to study for a degree in fine art. read more...

 

Fashion show has an international flavour
Students drew inspiration from a world cup of nations when designing garments for a spectacular fashion show staged at Waltham Forest College. read more...

 

Students Prepare Pre-Ascot Breakfast for Children's Hopsice

A party of 20 women was treated to a mouth watering breakfast before setting off to enjoy the first day's racing Royal Ascot on Tuesday 15 June 2010. read more...

 

Fashion Student's winning T-Shirt Design on sale in H&M Stores

Luqman Ali, a budding fashion & design student from Waltham Forest College is aspiring to become the next new label on the High Street. read more...

 

College Fashion Students ‘Sock it to Me’ at Alternative Fashion Week

The creative work of fashion students from Waltham Forest College in North East London, was amongst those taking the catwalk on Friday 23rd April at Alternative Fashion Week 2010. read more...

 

Students at Waltham Forest College achieve the Jack Petchey Award read more...

 

Students sparkle on night of hair spray, lip gloss and eye shadow

With her silver streaked curls carefully crafted into a flamboyant crown, the Snow Queen had judges shivering with delight at a hair and beauty show at Waltham Forest College on Wednesday. read more...

 

Butchers get into top gear at Waltham Forest College

Butchers are getting to know all the best cuts at Waltham Forest College where they are learning to bring back traditional butchery skills to a supermarket chain’s meat counters. read more...

 

Waltham Forest Students Impress Top Catering Professionals
Hotelympia 2010 was a source of inspiration for students at Waltham Forest College. This prestigious catering event held on 28 February to 4 March, takes place once every two years, and is attended by some of the most famous celebrity chefs. read more...

 

The Olympic dream gets closer for Waltham Forest College students
A student at Waltham Forest College who has high hopes of taking part in the Olympic Games got a close up view of the arena where he aims to be competing in two years time. read more...

 

 

Dulux Decorator Centres stats nationwide search for its 'Apprentice of the year' in East London at Waltham Forest College

The search is on once again to find Dulux Decorator Centres’ Apprentice of the Year 2010, and the national competition, will be making a stop at Waltham Forest College, on 25th March 2010. read more...

 

 

Hideously diverse Britain: the college where histories collide

It was 1940 and the 200 students of South West Essex Technical College posed ramrod straight on the sharply inclined steps; ties stiff, uniforms crisp. They were RAF ­cadets learning science and ­engineering at the place that was dubbed the People's University. Unsurprisingly, those pictured were all white read more....
Source: The Guardian

 

Burns Night a Waltham Forest College Tradition
For the past 22 years Waltham Forest College has been the venue for a tantalizing Burns Night Supper, held in the honour of Scotland’s most loved poet, Robert Burns. read more...

 

Students at Waltham Forest College help support World Aids Day
On Tuesday 1 December 2009, the School of Vocational Care at Walthamstow Forest College hosted their first fund-raising event in support of World Aids Day.  World Aids Day has helped raise awareness and support the 33 million people living with HIV/AIDS today. read more...

 

Waltham Forest College student Ayrton Shaka Sukul reaches regional final of Future Chef competition

A scoolboy is making his mark as a budding chef after reaching the regional finals of a competition. read more...

Axed pool could re-open

The borough's axed premiere training pool may re-open in January, it has been confirmed. read more...

Waltham Forest College supports Colleges' Week

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Young Nate joins students to celebrate Black History Month

Energy, vibrant costumes, dance, and song were in abundance when the Student’s Union at Waltham Forest College staged a culture and music show in celebration of Black History Month. read more...

 

Black history goes back a long way in Walthamstow

Students who took part in a black history walk around Walthamstow learnt that black people have been living in the area for hundreds of years. read more...

 

Students turn plastic into something fantastic
Plastic shopping bags are recognised worldwide as an environmental hazard, but fashion students at Waltham Forest College have found a fascinating way to recycle them. read more...

 

Free training scheme helps the jobless get back to work

Jobless people who have been out of work for six months or more are queuing up to take advantage of free training on offer at Waltham Forest College. read more...

Record Numbers of Students Enrol at Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College, has seen a 16% increase in the number of students enrolling on courses this year when compared to this time last year read more...

 

Learning to take the fast track to success

WFC students achieve their Uni dream read more...

The practical alternative to A Levels

From as nearby as the University of East London to as far away as the University of Cumbria, students from Waltham Forest College are choosing universities across the country to continue their studies read more...

Training puts Mazda dealership on road to success

A Romford businessman has won the “Os-car” for being the best car dealer in the country after he introduced management and customer service training for himself and his staff. read more...

 

Fashion students make old socks glamorous
Country pursuits and the TV programme No.1 Ladies Detective Agency were among the inspirations for a spectacular fashion show staged by design students at Waltham Forest College. read more...

 

Vision and Focus12 achieve National Healthy School Status
An awards ceremony was held at Waltham Forest College on Thursday 25 June to celebrate Vision and Focus12 achieving the National Health Schools Status award. read more...

 

Waltham Forest College Art Exhibition 2009
Waltham Forest College hosted a reception evening to launch this year’s annual end of year art exhibition on Tuesday 9 June at its Forest Road site. read more...

 

Award Ceremony Celebrates Students Achievements

Waltham Forest College’s School of Service Industries held its annual awards presentation ceremony on Wednesday 27 May 2009. Certificates, trophies and cash prizes were presented to 32 students. read more...

 

Student’s Union Raise Funds For  A Worthy Cause Every year Waltham Forest College’s Student’s Union organises a series of events to raise funds in support of a worthy cause.  This year, the charity Disability Action Group in Waltham Forest was selected to benefit from the monies to be raised. read more...

 

Charity Bike Ride by Staff Waltham Forest College
On Sunday 6th May eight members of staff at Waltham Forest College took part in a 20 mile fund raising bike ride. Braving the inclement weather conditions, they raised in excess of £200 which will be donated to Essex based The Little Haven Children’s Hospice. read more...

 

Waltham Forest College Has Got Talent

The Waltham Forest College Has Got Talent Show brought together an array of artistry including singing, rapping, beatboxing and comedy. Auditions were held prior to the main showcase which took place in May. 17 students attempted to wow a panel of judges who would determine whether they had the talent to perform. read more...

 

Adult Learner of the Year announced at Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College, which has about 7,000 adult learners, kicked off Adult Learners' Week, by celebrating the achievements of adult learners at an awards presentation ceremony held at the Mallinson Restaurant at its campus in Forest Road, Walthamstow. read more....

 

Proving that it’s never too late to be what you want to be

A mother of three who has been out of work for two years and a woman who has two degrees but is only able to find part time work were among those who attended Adult Learners’ Week workshops at Waltham Forest College. read more...

Improving Your Career Opportunities

The economic downturn will affect many of us but it is a fact that those with a good skills base are more likely to improve their career opportunities. As a result, greater numbers of people are acquiring new skills through retraining. read more....

 

Waltham Forest College Fashion Students take part in Alternative Fashion Week
An inspirational clothing collection produced by Waltham Forest College’s fashion students was amongst those taking the catwalk at this year’s Alternative Fashion Week.  This year, out of hundreds of applications, 70 collections were chosen to show at the event which took place at Spitalfields Traders Market in East London during the period 20 - 24 April 2009. .read more....

 

Summer University 2008 Certificate Presentation Evening
Waltham Forest College and the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) Youth Support Service teamed up to celebrate the success of students who attended the Summer University in 2008. An awards presentation ceremony was held in the College’s Mallinson Restaurant on Tuesday 31 March. read more....

 

Judges Wowed by College Total Look Hair and Beauty Competition
The zebra look wowed judges at a hair and beauty show staged by students at Waltham Forest College on Wednesday 25 March 2009 read more....

 

Comic Relief Fun Run at Waltham Forest College

Staff and students representing many departments from Waltham Forest College took part in a range of activities to raise money for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day, Friday March 13. The 20-strong group of fundraisers set off from the College steps at 11:30, they ran, jogged and walked the 1 mile distance to the College’s Café Horizon located in Lloyd Park. read more....

Lawyers are a learner’s best buddy

Marieta Manova wants to be a judge, and she has just been introduced to a lawyer who can help her achieve her ambition.

She is one of nine students at Waltham Forest College who are taking part in a mentoring and buddying programme set up by a prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service.....cont.

College Students Support Fairtrade Fortnight

The Forest Café held a Fairtrade Coffee Morning on Thursday 26 February in support of Fairtrade Fortnight. This annual national event takes place this year between 23 February and 8 March 2009. Organisations and community groups are staging a variety of activities to encourage people to switch to Fairtrade products. read more....

Blind-date students pick their Valentine
Love was in the air when students at Waltham Forest College turned back time to stage a “blind date” game show to celebrate St Valentine’s Day. read more...

 

Savoy Hotel seeks to recruit Waltham Forest students for re-opening
The Savoy Hotel is seeking to recruit students from Waltham Forest College in readiness for its re-opening this summer following a £100 million restoration. read more....

 

College launches support project for sacked Woolworth’s workers

Waltham Forest College has swung into action to support the hundreds of Woolworth’s workers throughout East London who have lost their jobs. read more....

 

Students serve up a traditional Christmas feast for walkers and many others

Catering students at Waltham Forest College have been serving up a five course festive feast for more than 800 hungry customers this month. read more....

 

Top Class Graduation for Junior Chefs at Waltham Forest College.
Eight aspiring young chefs proudly received certificates and medals during their graduation ceremony, which took place on Saturday 6th December at Waltham Forest College. read more....

 

College hits back at fashion teaching criticism
FASHION teachers and students in Waltham Forest have hit back at criticism that colleges are failing to teach young people the practical skills needed to succeed in the tough industry. read more.....