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Student Investor Challenge Semi-finalists!
Monday, 24 February 2020

A team of Sixth Form students from Bournemouth & Poole College have succeeded in winning a place in the semi-finals of the Student Investor Challenge, organised by the London Institute of Banking & Finance. 

Students Gabriel Baraldi, Thomas Davies, Aidan Barker and Enya Kendall, under the team name ‘LIQDAS’, took part in the Student Investor Challenge, an online investment simulation for students ages 14 to 19 years old. The competition challenges teams of students to invest virtual money on the London Stock Exchange and trade stocks and shares to make a profit. 

From Dorset to Florence…
Monday, 24 February 2020

A group of our Level 3 and Degree Level students spent the week in Florence for the Digital Media department’s annual international study trip. 

Enhance your skillset with free online courses at Bournemouth & Poole College
Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Dorset residents are invited to boost their career by completing a free online course provided by Bournemouth & Poole College. Courses are available in a range of subjects, including team leadership, mental health, dementia care and digital skills.

We are proud to have a 99.6% pass rate for more than 20 nationally-recognised adult learning online courses, which members of the public can sign up to at any time. 

Performing Arts students take to the stage with Jack Whitehall!
Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Our Level 2 and 3 Performing Arts students had the opportunity to perform on stage with award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall for the finale of his shows at the BIC. 

The College were approached by Whitehall’s manager to perform in the finale of the comedian’s sell-out show in December and January. Due to the demand an extra day was added to the tour, which included a matinee and evening show, and our students were invited to perform in these shows too.

Bournemouth & Poole College reaffirms commitment to student engagement
Monday, 17 February 2020

On Thursday 13th February, Bournemouth & Poole College formally signed up to the Association of College’s (AoC) Charter for Student Engagement. 

The Charter, which outlines the College’s commitment to its students, was signed by Diane Grannell, Principal at the College, and Gabriel Lemos Finocchio Baraldi, President of the College’s Students’ Union. By signing the Charter, the College has committed to ten points, including:

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