Open Events
Our Open Events are a fantastic opportunity for you to view our campus and meet tutors to find out more about the courses you are interested in. Events run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Thursday 29th September - A Level Open Event
Monday 10th October - Full College Open Event (Year 11) for A Levels, Vocational Programmes and Apprenticeships
Monday 17th October - Apprenticeships Open Event
Monday 14th November - Full College Open Event (Year11) Specialist Advice and Applications Evening. If you require a personal Advice Session* on this evening, please contact our Admissions Team on 01282 440272 or admissions@nelson.ac.uk (*Places are limited) for A Levels, Vocational Programmes and Apprenticeships
Monday 6th February - Full College Open Event - Information for A Levels, Vocational Programmes and Apprenticeships
Monday 20th February - Apprenticeships Open Event
Monday 14th May - Full College Open Event (Year 9 and 10) - Information for A Levels, Vocational Programmes and Apprenticeships
If you are interested in attending one of our Open Events and would like further information, please call Admissions on 01282 440 272
Can't make it to one of our Open Events? Or would you like another look round our campus? Call our School Liaison Team on 01282 440 370 to arrange a personal tour!
Why attend an Open Event at Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form?
Open Events are a fantastic opportunity for you to tour our campus, meet our tutors and current students and learn more about the fantastic array of courses on offer. Activities take place in most subject areas, with presentations in the Business Studies department, styling demonstrations in the Hairdressing salons, experiments taking place in the Science labs and sports demonstrated in our fantastic Sports Hall.
Find out more about:
- Pre-Professional Programmes for Medicine, Teaching, Journalism and Law
- Sports Academies
- Extra Curricular Programmes
- Student Services and Support
You'll also be able to find out how we help gifted and talented students to stand out from the crowd when applying to the best universities and most competitive courses. Our Student Services Team can offer you help and advice on the correct course for you and also our range of financial support packages.
Case Study
Rose Pashley
Mathematics at the University of Oxford
Former student of Colne Park High School. A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Economics. She gained outstanding results; 3 A*s and 1 A and won the prize for Outstanding Achievement in Further Mathematics and the Fort Prize, offered to the highest performing A Level student at the College's Annual Sixth Form Awards Ceremony. She has now progressed to the University of Oxford where she will read Mathematics.
In addition to attending a UCAS event aimed at giving students an insight into the different universities and courses available, Rose has participated in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, which is offered as part of the College’s extra-curricular programme.
A talented Mathematics student who gained 100% in her Maths exams, Rose has worked hard and shown true dedication to her studies. Rose said, ”Nelson and Colne College is in a different league to other colleges! Everyone is really friendly, eager to learn and helpful. The atmosphere is amazing.”
