The keys to the brand new Callywith College, opening in Bodmin in September, have officially been handed over, signalling the completion of the College’s Temple and Fox buildings.

Callywith principal Mark Wardle and assistant principals Jon Grey and Lucy Maggs were on hand to accept the keys from Kier Construction operations director Brian Rice, pre-construction manager Chris Couch and project manager Steve Lee.

With doors now officially open and access given to Callywith College staff, finishing touches will be made to classrooms, learning spaces and common areas in time for the first intake of students in September.

Members of the public will be able to get a first look inside at the College’s open event on August 19from 10am-3pm as well as get a first opportunity to meet teaching staff, hear from the principal and discover more about the College.

Callywith College consists of three buildings, all named after local tors; the Temple building which includes science labs, IT suites, art studios, a learning centre, theatre and refectory, the Fox building which contains classrooms and changing rooms and the Garrow building; containing a sports hall, classrooms, refectory and two learning centres. Additional facilities include a 3G dual-use football and rugby pitch, parking and landscaped common areas.

In its first year, the College is offering 28 A Level choices, including Environmental Science and Psychology, and 16 Diploma options including Health and Social Care and Games, Animation and VFX Skills, to 660 students. A range of additional opportunities are also available including Academic, Medics’, Football, Netball and Rugby Academies and Duke of Edinburgh.

Callywith College is still accepting applications. Visit www.callywith.ac.uk, call 01208 224000 or email [email protected].