The college celebrated over ten years of working with Anglian Water by hosting an industry showcase day for students. The occasion also saw learners team up with Claret Civil Engineering to learn new skills and discuss future opportunities. The event…
A charity in Suffolk is able to support more people after finding a new home at a college in Bury St Edmunds. Make 2nds Count is a national organisation that offers monthly tea and chat sessions to anyone who has…
An engineering specialist based in Suffolk has teamed up with a college to help promote apprenticeships. E Rand and Sons Ltd turned 100 in 2015 and has been supporting apprentices for decades. Working side by side with West Suffolk College,…
In November students from across the Eastern Education Group participated in two Youth Effect Hacks, one in Ipswich and, for the first time, one in Bury St Edmunds at Abbeygate Sixth Form College. Delivered on behalf of Suffolk’s Director for…
An apprentice who trains in Suffolk and lives in Cambridgeshire has just been crowned one of the top carpenters in the country. Harry Kempton, 21, from Swaffham Bulbeck, is on a level three apprenticeship in carpentry craft, working for a…
A talented teenager from Suffolk has won a national award for a film that she made. Eliana Whitcomb, 17, from Kesgrave is studying on a level three interactive media course at West Suffolk College. She sent one of her creations…
A new film called The Sheriff that recently rode into town has won two top awards and some international recognition. Directed by Ben Pryke with support from students and staff at West Suffolk College, the 15-minute creation has recently received…
The classic romantic comedy follows gamblers and performers as they navigate love and money in a mythical New York City. With upbeat musical numbers and spectacular choreography, this show brings enough energy to ‘rock the boat’. Students will be whisking…
Students from across the Eastern Education Group have had the opportunity to take part in three Youth Effect Hacks in Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds (held at Abbeygate Sixth Form College). These Hacks were delivered on behalf of the…
A review by Aimee Hartley As a Greek geek myself, this show did not disappoint. With stunning costumes and inventive props, Conservatoire EAST’s ‘The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza’ was action-packed with modern humour and even the odd musical interlude. The cast…