Our Community Weeks give students the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and get involved in projects that support local people, organisations and public spaces.
This autumn, students across the College took part in a range of activities, and you can read below to find out more about some of the great work they achieved.
Beauty students raise funds for Unstoppable Girls
Beauty students spent Community Week combining practical learning with fundraising as they supported ‘Unstoppable Girls’, a local charity that supports girls with ADHD.
Throughout the week, the department opened its practical beauty sessions to clients, offering manicure and facial treatments, with all proceeds donated to the charity.
Students also organised a cake sale, raffle and “Guess the Name of the Bear” competition, encouraging staff, students and visitors to get involved and raise additional funds.
The activity gave students the opportunity to put their skills into practice while supporting an important local cause.
Personal Social Achievement students welcome local veterans
Students who take part in our PSA (Personal Social Achievement) sessions, hosted an afternoon tea for local veterans at the College.
Guests were treated to a selection of sandwiches, cakes and tea, prepared and served by students, creating an opportunity for veterans to come together and enjoy an afternoon of conversation.
The event formed part of the students’ Community Week activities, allowing them to develop their planning, organisation and hospitality skills while welcoming members of the local community into the College.
ESOL students refresh station planters at Ashford International Station
ESOL students partnered with the Kent Community Rail Partnership to help refresh the barrel planters at Ashford International Station.
Therese from Kent Community Rail Partnership, Kyle, the Station Manager and Matt, Southeastern’s Community Relations Manager, welcomed the Sudanese, Afghani and Libyian students and their lecturers in the station foyer before the group got to work.
While waiting for soil and plants to be delivered, students learnt how to use the station’s electronic departure boards to identify train times and platforms.
The gardening activity provided practical experience of planting and caring for flowers and, for some students, it was their first experience of gardening.
From raising money for charity and welcoming local veterans to improving community spaces, we’re glad to see that students have once again used Community Week as an opportunity to make a positive contribution beyond the classroom.
We are incredibly proud of all the students and staff involved and the enthusiasm they have shown throughout the week.
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