English Summer School 2011 at Doncaster College

We're now recruiting for this year's English Summer School which will run from 27th June to 22nd July and costs £150 per week.

Please contact us if you would like more information.

You can download our Learn English brochure, which includes Summer School information by clicking the image above.

Students from Fah Moda complete placement

This spring Doncaster College welcomed another 4 students from Fah Moda Academy of Fashion & Design, Hannover to undertake a placement in the Fashion department as part of their degree course in Germany.

Anna (right) commented:

“We liked High Melton, and we were pleased with the facilities here. I found the LRC really useful – there was a good variety of books, and plenty in my field of Fashion which I found really useful.

The accommodation was good, and we were pleased that there were good transport links to the town centre.

Our study exchange was a good experience for us – we learned lots of things that will help us with our course in Germany, and found lots of inspiration here. The teachers were all really nice – we received a warm welcome from them and the international office, and we were pleased to meet some English students who we met whilst studying at The Hub.”

'Reach out to China' project launched

As a result of a request from one of Doncaster College's partner institutions in China, I have created a Facebook group with the goal of putting British students in touch with Chinese students.

Here are the details:

Ever wondered what life is like in China? Would you like to make friends with a Chinese person, or even improve your Chinese? Thinking of visiting there one day?

Reach out to China is a project to bring British and Chinese students together.

There are lots of Chinese students who would love to make friends with British students (and also non-students) and share their experiences and to help them with their language skills.

They'd like to know more about English culture and are looking for nice people in Britain to make friends with.

Facebook is restricted in China which means it is difficult for Chinese students to make contact with people in the UK.

Please join the group if you are interested and I will be able to put you in touch with a student in China!

Doncaster College win International Business Award

On Thursday 16th December Doncaster College won the Doncaster Chamber International Business Award for 2010. The event was attended by 650 guests and business members of the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce. The award ceremony was held at the Doncaster Dome; Harry Gration was compere at the event.

George Trow, Principal and Chief Executive of Doncaster College, said: "The International Team deserved the award for their professionalism and the judges commented on the high quality of the provision after visiting the University Centre at High Melton and the whole college approach to teamwork in International provision.

"Another great testimony to the outstanding work done in the College, I am sure you will all want to pass on your congratulations to Barbara Brodigan, Claire Wheeler and Ben Hales for all their efforts on our behalf."

The International Office, based at University Centre Doncaster, works with many partners around the globe.

http://www.don.ac.uk/news/latest_news/december_2010/international_business_award_w.aspx

Pavilion Health & Fitness Centre, High Melton

Update 22:11:10 - the gym will now be free for staff and students up until Christmas! Please make use of it as best you can to keep it going!

Update 17:01:11 - the prices for 2011 are just £1 per visit, or £5 for a two week pass. The new opening times are as follows:

Monday - 11am - 1pm 5pm - 8pm

Tuesday - 11am - 1pm 5pm - 8pm

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday - 11am - 1pm 5pm - 8pm

Friday - 11am - 1pm 5pm - 8pm

Click here to visit the Pavilion website.

Photos of High Melton - October 2010

Here are some photographs of High Melton woods and golf course, taken by work experience student Ole Dethmann from Lubeck, Germany.

15:12:10 - Christmas Carol Concert @ High Melton

The annual Christmas Carol concert will take place at St. James church, High Melton on Wednesday 15th December at 12:00 noon until 1:00pm.

Everyone is welcome - coffee and warm mince pies served after the service.