Before the end of term, 14 of our Economics students headed to the University of Cambridge for an unforgettable insight into collegiate life 🎓

Before Half Term we had a wonderful day at Drusillas with our Foundation Year Childcare students. We enjoyed seeing all the animals and had an educational talk with James- he showed us some animal artefacts that have been confiscated at Heathrow customs and talked about animal cruelty.

Last Friday, our BTEC Protective Services students attended The British Army South East's 'Military Career Inspiration Day'. The event gave students the opportunity to discover everything the military has to offer, as well as exploring the range of opportunities available in a military career.

Our annual Culture Week got off to a fantastic start with students taking part in Pin the Tail on the World Map at lunchtime. Organised by the Student Union, students added pins to a world map to indicate where they are from and to demonstrate how wonderfully diverse Varndean Sixth Form College is.

Great to welcome Dr Dexter Govan to Varndean Sixth Form College's Politics Society today - discussing the UK Constitution, reform of the House of Lords, protection of rights under codified constitutions, voting systems and skills employers would be looking for in students. #skills

Over 45 Year 1 Business Studies students attended a day of talks hosted by Brighton University's Business Department this week. Students were challenged to pitch a business idea to an audience. It gave the students a great insight into studying Business and Economics at university.

Wishing all our students, parents/carers and staff a very restful, enjoyable and healthy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing our students and staff again in the New Year. 🎊🎉 Festive ecard credit: Year 2 students Isobel Steele, Martha Phillips & Ruby Walker #varndeansixthformcollege

A Level & IB Spanish students are currently enjoying an enriching cultural trip to Madrid, where they are fully immersing themselves in the language, history, & vibrant culture of Spain, whilst also experiencing the city’s festive atmosphere.

Congratulations to Year Two students Isobel Steel, Martha Phillips, and Ruby Walker, who are the 2025 joint winners of our Festive eCard design competition. The design is being used as this year’s official Varndean Sixth Form College ecard and the winners each received a well-deserved gift voucher.

The work of Varndean English Literature tutor and Aspire Programme Coordinator, Jacob Lund, has again been published in the English Association journal, The Use of English. He was also commissioned by The Tablet, the international Catholic weekly, to write a feature on the subject of his new work.

Congratulations to Year 1 A Level Photography student, Ella Linscott, who has had her football image used by the Sussex Express. Ella is delighted that she has now been asked to take more photos for the reporter. #varndancollege #varndeansixthformcollege #alevelphotography #brightonandhovealbion

Varndean Foundation Year Students Begin Work Experience and Social Action Programme Last week, Varndean Sixth Form College’s Foundation Year students took part in their first day of Work Experience and Social Action activities.

Yesterday, we welcomed the wonderful Vanessa Marr back to College to view the work our Textiles students had created in response to her Domestic Dusters project. It's been an absolute privilege to get involved with this project and the more students learn about it the more special it has become.

Another day, another competition and another trophy for Rosie! Congratulations again to Year 2 Film Production student, Rosie Merat Brandwood who has recently won her age category in the YOUKI International Youth Media Festival in Austria, for her documentary ‘The Freedom of the Sea’.

Last week, 28 Geography and Environmental Science A Level students returned from an exciting four-day trip to Iceland! They were able to visit waterfalls, volcanoes, rift valleys, a glacier, a geothermal power station, as well as iconic locations such as the Black Sand beach and the erupting Geysir.

November saw Varndean Sixth Form College hold its annual STEM FEST. Speakers included a veterinary surgeon, an A&E consultant, Sussex Police, and an end-of-life nurse. The event aims to inspire students and showcase potential career pathways. #varndeansixthformcollege #varndeancollege #STEM

College Principal, Donna-Marie Janson, 12 International students & International Manager, Shaun Clark, were invited by James MacCleary MP to the Houses of Parliament. They took part in discussions on the challenges facing UK universities, expert panel talks, a Q&A, & tour of the House of Commons.

Final year Sussex University law students from the 'StreetLaw Clinic' team were delighted to work with Varndean A Level Law students on a bespoke 'Practical Legal Skills: Law in Context' programme. Full story on www.varndean.ac.uk/news/

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome inspirational artist, Vanessa Marr, to Varndean Sixth Form College this week. Vanessa introduced her ‘Domestic Dusters’ project to our A Level Textiles students and truly inspired everyone present. #VarndeanCollege #varndeansixthformcollege

Explore our latest AUTUMN UPDATE 2025 to read about the incredible achievements of our students and staff last summer term and this term! Read more on our website at: www.varndean.ac.uk/varndean-upd... #varndeansixthformcollege #VarndeanCollege

Computer Science students visited Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace, cyber & digital technology. They received an introduction to the company & a tour, met apprentice software engineers with a talk about apprenticeships, completed problem-solving exercises, plus a mock Assessment Day.

Come along and discover what an exceptional place Varndean Sixth Form College is, at our OPEN EVENING on THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER, from 4pm - 8pm. No advance booking necessary. For full details, visit our website at www.varndean.ac.uk/events/

We were delighted to welcome Lib Dem MP, James MacCleary to Varndean's Politics Society. Sudents asked questions on topics from AI to what the Lib Dems stand for, social mobility & education. Thank you taking time to come and visit us. #varndeansixthformcollege #alevelpolitics #GlobalPolitics

Last week was Freshers' Week, organised by our Student Union for new students. Events included Movie Monday, Twinning Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Table Thursday and Fest Friday. Yesterday, was then our Freshers' Fair with information available from a wide range of external local organisations.

We were delighted to welcome such an overwhelming number of prospective students & their families to our Open Day on Saturday. The event was an outstanding success. If you missed it, there will be a further opportunity to visit at our OPEN EVENING on Thurs 6 Nov, 4-8pm. No advance booking needed.

Come along and discover what an exceptional place Varndean Sixth Form College is to study at ... at our OPEN DAY on SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, from 11am - 2pm. No advance booking necessary. For full details, visit our website at www.varndean.ac.uk/events/

30 Year 2 A Level & IB Politics students attended a conference titled "Politics in a Changing World" at the University of Sussex last week. They engaged in lectures on Corruption in the UK, Populists in Power & the Psychology of Protest. A truly stimulating & thought-provoking day was had by all.

Varndean College is celebrating another phenomenal year of exam success, as students achieve outstanding A Level & vocational results. These impressive outcomes are a testament to the unwavering commitment, talent, and hard work of both students and staff. Full story at www.varndean.ac.uk/news/

Varndean College is proud to announce another exceptional year of achievement for students on the IB Diploma Programme. The May '25 cohort has once again demonstrated the dedication, curiosity, and resilience that define our thriving IB community. Read full story at www.varndean.ac.uk

As part of Green Week 2025, staff & students helped plant the Varndean Community Orchard! We've been donated 10 apple trees as part of Thatchers Community Orchard Project, to help community groups, schools & charities plant more trees. @thatcherscider.bsky.social #thatcherscommunityorchardproject

CONSTELLATION showcases an outstanding collection of Visual Arts work, created by our first year A level & IB students. Work includes 3D Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography & Textiles. You can visit the gallery between 17 to 27 March at Gallery 19a.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 As a host, you'll receive: ✔ £800 per month, per student ✔ Dedicated full-time support from our Iteam ✔ The chance to gain an insight into other cultures 📧 Email [email protected] 📞Call 01273 546646 🌍 Visit www.varndean.ac.uk/host-with-us

Are you a Year 10 student and looking at which college to apply to for September 2026? Visit our website to book onto our hugely popular Year 10 Days at: www.varndean.ac.uk/year10/ 🗓️ Friday, 4th July 🗓️ Tuesday, 15th July Places are limited, so early booking is advisable! #VarndeanCollege

Our students had an incredible time on Friday at our FE Sussex Festival of Careers live stream event with the legendary Fatboy Slim! 🌟 A huge thank you to our incredible guests and to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible. #FESussex #Careers

Varndean College Feminist Society's Cake and Lemonade Sale was held today to celebrate International Women's Day 2025. Supported by both staff and students, the sale was a real success, with the money raised to be donated to the Brighton Women's Centre. #IWD | #VarndeanCollege

♻️ Green Week 2025 ♻️ 📅 24th – 28th March 🔹 Inspiring speakers throughout the week 🔹 Clothes Swap running all week in Q1/Room 2 – drop off clothes & refresh your wardrobe sustainably Sign up for events via the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We’re beyond excited to welcome world-famous DJ & producer Fatboy Slim to Varndean College as part of the FE Sussex Live Festival of Careers! 🎧🎶 📅 Friday 7 March ⏰ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 📍 Livestreamed on YouTube & Twitch Tune in live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@fesussex

More than forty students of Classical Civilisation and Philosophy went on a trip to Greece in early February. The sunny weather fueled expeditions to awe-inspiring sites, like the Acropolis in Athens, the remains of the fortified citadel of Mycenae, the 'spa' complex at Epidavros. #VarndeanCollege

CONSTELLATION is a free exhibition opening soon at Gallery 19a. It celebrates Year 1 A Level and IB work from Art,Textiles, Graphic Design and 3D Design and has been curated by a group of Year 1 students doing their ART CURATOR enrichment course. Everyone welcome! #VarndeanCollege | #CreativeArts

Next in our FE Sussex Live Festival of Careers, Nicola Harvey will be delivering interactive Mental Health Awareness for the Workplace professional development for employers on Friday 28th February. #FESussexLive | #MentalHealthAwareness

Year 2 Dance student Luke Curran has had a very busy time at Varndean College since October, balancing his studies whilst working with the National Youth Dance Company (NYDC). Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DGDSj1INzt...

This Friday marks the launch of our Festival of Careers in collaboration with FE Sussex! Kicking off the series, scuba diver Gio Prince and Paralympian Will Bayley will be delivering inspiring talks as part of the first of five dynamic speaker and workshop sessions.

Varndean College Textiles departament had a fantastic time at Outfit Brighton last week for their first birthday celebrations 🧶 Our talented students had the fantastic opportunity to showcase their work to the public and see it on display! #ALevelTextiles | #VarndeanCollege

Yesterday evening four Varndean College Year 1 students took part in the Oxford Union Schools Debating Competition at Ibstock Place School in Roehampton. Taking on teams from prestigious independent schools, they all did brilliantly and absolutely loved the experience. #VarndeanCollege

Yesterday, Varndean College SU President Lysander Pierce joined politicians in the BBC studio to discuss the Citizens UK campaign for affordable housing. Lysander represented the college brilliantly in this vital conversation. Watch the full discussion here: www.bbc.co.uk/.../m00.../p...

A fantastic start to the year yesterday for our Men's Football 1st XI, securing a 3-1 victory in their first home fixture of 2025 against BHASVIC ⚽👏 Here’s to even more success in the year ahead! #varndeansport | #studentsuccess

Our Sociology students recently took a trip to UCL for a conference where sociologists talked about their research on a variety of topics including urban youth and schooling, health inequalities and LGBTQ+ groups, and the experiences of Afghan children being resettled in the UK. #VarndeanCollege

This week, our creative 3D Modelling enrichment students embraced the joy of the festive season by designing Christmas trees in their session. Take a look at this amazing design, crafted by student Oliver Bint in under 30 minutes! #VarndeanCollege | #3Dmodelling

Former student Josh Tarzi visited our Music Production Year 1 group yesterday to speak about carving out a career in the music industry. With BBC Radio 1 plays, a Select Radio slot, and a role at Fabric, Josh shared invaluable insights on promotion, networking, and grant funding.

Some very festive Health & Social Care students volunteered to help raise money for local charities on the Santa Bus in Saltdean recently. Great fun had by all and lots of money raised for local charities! #VarndeanCollege | #volunteering | #SantaBus