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National Careers Week 2020 started at WVC weeks ago with preparations to hold careers events for as many of our students and feeder primary students as possible. During assembly and form, all students took part in careers activities that linked nicely to our half term theme of Society.

Witchford VC’s round of the Debate Mate Competition, organised by Lucy Fraser MP QC, took place today. Our teams debated the motion ‘do prisons work?’. Students had to develop arguments that held despite personal beliefs which was impressive. The winners, Hope & Bethany will now go on to debate in Parliament with Alison as their reserve. Well done to Madeleine, Lottie, Adam and Alexander who debated well, and to Grace who played a supportive role.

The goal of keeping four pygmy goats at WVC has taken a step closer. Fundraising activities took place throughout the summer term to raise money to create a suitable environment for the goats and to fund their on-going costs. The goats will be school pets and college house mascots. The maintenance of their environment and welfare will be an ongoing duty that all students can contribute to, teaching them about responsibility.

We have been able to offer some of our Year 10 students the chance to take part in two creative sessions at Wicken Fen with a strong emphasis on wellbeing. This opportunity is run by Wysing Arts Centre and led by two of their artists, Lucy Steggals and Caroline Wendling.

“What, my dear Lady Disdain! are you yet living?” quipped Year 8 students partaking in the Lively Action workshop at the Globe theatre this week. Congratulations must go to all students who threw themselves into the roles of Benedick and Beatrice, following their study of Much Ado About Nothing in class this term. The day began with a coach journey to sunny Bankside and a quick stop at the gift shop for obligatory wooden swords and Jacobean flower crowns. Following a tour of the current 22-year-old Globe theatre and a brief history lesson on the demise of the former theatres, we stepped inside to watch the actors rehearse a production of Macbeth. For many, seeing a ‘behind the scenes’ taste of life on stage was a firm highlight of the day.

Witchford Village College were pleased to offer four Year 7 and four Year 8 students the opportunity to be part of an innovative programme in conjunction with East Cambs Community Safety Partnership called “Community Eyes and Ears”. The programme is dedicated to working with the leaders of the future to help build a safer and more tolerant society for all.

Year 8 Students have been taking part in a Taster Day. Witchford Village College was selected by Cambridge Regional College to host the event, giving students an insight into the range of subjects that they offer.

Valentine’s Day at WVC was a great opportunity for a pre- Prom fundraiser. Students and staff were able to secretly buy cookies for another member of the college community.