CALLYWITH College in Bodmin will open its doors on Saturday, January 27, from 10am to 1pm,  for its last open event of the academic year.

This event will offer prospective A Level and Level 3 vocational students the chance to meet the college’s staff and students and explore everything the Ofsted 'Outstanding' college has to offer.

The open event will provide future students the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art campus and outstanding facilities, talk to the exceptional teaching staff about the wide choice of courses and enrichment opportunities on offer and get first-hand experience of what learning and life is like from current students.

The college’s friendly support staff will also be available to help visitors with queries on the application process, transport, learning and personal support and more. 

Callywith principal Jon Grey is delighted to be able to open the campus to the public once again.

He said: “Our open events are a great opportunity to discover more about the college, to see our stunning campus and most importantly, to talk to our exceptional staff and students.

“If you’re deciding where to study after your GCSEs, we would love to meet you and show you why Callywith College was rated Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2020.”

Open event visitors will be able to experience a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations, including virtual reality in the computing and IT department and experiments in the science department, as well as discovering more about the college from the principal in the college’s Temple Lecture Theatre at 11am.

The college’s ‘Student Services’ team will be available to talk to students feeling nervous about starting college about any worries or concerns they have, as well as providing information on the support available during their time at college including mental health and wellbeing, careers and financial support. Visitors can even meet the college’s therapy dog Macy.

The college’s transport partner, Go Cornwall, will also be on-site to discuss the transport network that provides students with access to outstanding education from all over Cornwall and South Devon. Those wishing to attend the event will need to register at www.callywith.ac.uk/open-events

Callywith College offers the widest choice of A Levels and Level 3 vocational courses in North and East Cornwall and an extensive range of enrichment opportunities including sport, medics’ and academic academies, the Extended Project Qualification and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Students will be able to apply for all courses in the College’s Application Station in the Temple Learning Resource Centre (LRC) in T205 during the day with advice and guidance from the College’s admissions team.

With places at Callywith College filling rapidly, apply by February 18 to guarantee an interview for a place in September 2024. To apply and find out more about the college, visit www.callywith.ac.uk