HUNDREDS of prospective students and their families explored the campus and met teaching staff during Callywith College’s first open day in almost two years.
Young people visiting were also able to get first-hand experience of what learning and life is like from current students.
There have been just over 400 applications from students keen to join Callywith in 2022 in the two weeks since applications went live.
Assistant Principal Allyn Jefferies said: “In association with Truro and Penwith College, Callywith College has established itself as one of the best providers of post-16 education nationally. The results achieved by its students rank it as one of the very best providers of both A Level and Vocational courses in Cornwall. When you combine truly outstanding teaching with the highest level of student support, it makes for a brilliant learning environment.”
As well as informative talks from Principal Jon Grey, visitors also enjoyed a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations, including printmaking workshops in the art department and experiments in the science department.
The College’s Student Services team were also 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.
Prospective student Max Champness from Liskeard has applied for A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. His mum Claire said: “The teachers are all really enthusiastic about their subjects and they look like they are still excited about it all. The students were also really good to talk to because they give you the real news, they’re not hiding anything, they give you the nitty gritty.”
Online applications are now open for September 2022 at www.callywith.ac.uk/how-to-apply and the College will hold its next open event on Thursday January 20.