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On Monday 22nd of July at 7pm, there will be the Summer Stars music concert in the main hall of Witchford Village College. So why not come down for a lovely evening and see what the 'Summer Stars' are all about. 

Witchford Village College’s annual ‘Oscars’ Awards Ceremony took place last week. It was attended by students and their families who were given the full red-carpet treatment. Students had been nominated for awards by College staff in recognition of their achievements throughout the academic year. Two awards were presented for each subject area, with students being acknowledged for not only their academic success but also for their willingness and commitment to achieve. There were also Governor and Principal’s awards recognising students who are excellent role models and those that contribute hugely to college life.

Students at WVC have been able to take part in a large range of activities this week. Year 7 went on a travel and tourism trip to Cambridge, having the opportunity to visit Kings College and to ride on the open-top sight-seeing bus. Thorpe Park was the destination for our Years 8 and 9, they had a fantastic time and came back buzzing but tired after a very long day. Meanwhile, Year 10 headed for the Aqua Park having a go on the inflatable obstacle course and trying their hand at Wakeboarding.

Student Hope has been busy fundraising for next year’s college expedition to Greece to work with Archelon, the Sea Turtle Society. She has been sewing fabric pots and working with Re-Imagine to source some recycled fabrics and remnants that were destined for land fill. Since November, she has raised £1,600 by attending craft fairs and selling via her Facebook page ‘Hope for Turtles’.

WVC took ninety Year 7 students to The Big Bang Fair Eastern at The University of Hertfordshire. The event is really hands on with students taking part in experiments and practical tasks. They can book onto workshops such as "The Human Guinea Pig Show" and "Secrets of the Cell", as well as attending a show in the Planetarium. Students could win prizes for taking part in events and this is always a great draw and I am pleased to say many of our students came home with water bottles, bags, rechargeable torches to name a few of the goodies! A great day was had by all with the students really engaging in this journey of discovery into science, technology, engineering and maths!

Students arrived in style in various modes of transport from Ferrari supercars to vintage Ford Capris, one pupil even turned up in a search and rescue vehicle.

Witchford Village College recently welcomed Jon Crisp from Amey, at Waterbeach. He held an assembly with our Year 8 students about recycling and reducing waste. He informed them about the waste that goes to landfill and how long it takes to break down. He then gave them information about recycling and waste reduction.