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Frome Ex-Student Association Newsletter 2024

The Frome Ex-Students Association Newsletter 2024 can be found here 2024 FESA Newsletter
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Student Selected for Canoeing Squad

Huge congratulations to our talented student Maddie H on being selected for the British Canoeing England National Talent Squad (ENTS)! At just 16, Maddie is already making waves in Canoe Slalom:
Ranked 10th in UK Ladies J18 league
Impressive performance at the British Open against Olympic athletes
Demonstrated outstanding commitment and determination
Next up for Maddie: Training on the Paris Olympic course this December as she sets her sights on GB squad selection! We're incredibly proud of you, Maddie!
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ELP Students Receive Awards

Congratulations to our amazing ELP students! They've just received their first AQA Unit Awards in ICT Skills: Word Processing, mastering 9 different technical criteria. These certificates aren't just pieces of paper - they're the first step in building their academic portfolios! We're excited to watch them continue earning awards across all their subjects this year, adding to their Records of Achievement.
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Amazing Results from Non-uniform Day!

Amazing results from our non-uniform day! We raised an incredible £322.19 for the charity Little People UK ! Thank you to everyone who swapped their uniforms for casual clothes and donated to support this wonderful charity, helping people with dwarfism and their families across the UK. Every penny counts!
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CCF Raising Funds For Royal British Legion

Cadets from Frome College's Royal Navy CCF section made an impressive contribution to this year's Remembrance Day appeal. On Saturday, 26th October, they sold poppies in Frome town centre, and continued collecting in College the following week. Their efforts were a resounding success, raising £870.07 – a significant increase from their previous year's collection of £533.01. The funds will support the Royal British Legion's vital work in assisting veterans and their families.
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Poland Trip

Our students have recently undertaken a profound educational journey to Poland Students explored the fascinating Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending 135m underground to discover stunning salt chambers, chapels and sculptures carved deep beneath the Earth. A testament to human ingenuity and determination. A memorable walking tour through Kraków's historic Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) brought centuries of rich cultural heritage to life. Our students experienced authentic Jewish cuisine and enjoyed a spectacular live performance at the atmospheric Ariel restaurant.
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Speakers For Schools - Tom Dore

We were delighted to welcome Tom Dore, VP of the British Esports Federation who inspired our students yesterday with a talk organised by charity Speakers For Schools . Tom shared valuable insights into esports career pathways and transferable skills in this rapidly growing industry. An eye-opening session that showed our students just how diverse gaming career opportunities can be!
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Careers Talks

We're pleased to share the tremendous success of last Friday's Career Talks, where our students, including sixth formers, had the opportunity to explore diverse career paths through engaging sessions with industry professionals. Each student selected two talks that aligned with their interests and aspirations, providing them with valuable insights into potential career paths. The sessions offered practical advice, industry knowledge, and real-world perspectives that are invaluable for making informed decisions about their futures. The feedback has been outstanding, with students particularly appreciating: - Direct interaction with industry professionals - Real-world insights into various careers - Practical advice about entering different industries - Understanding the day-to-day reality of different professions A huge thank you to all the businesses who generously shared their time and expertise with our students.
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Theatre Company Visit For Second Time

Papatango Theatre Company were back again last week, to hold a young people’s play writing workshop with some of our lucky students. They sent a professional playwright in to work with them on how to write monologues, and when the students finish their writings, the company will edit and publish the scripts into our own Frome College Book of Plays! Not only that, but they will also record the plays, using professional actors performing the roles, and bring them back for the students to watch. WOW!
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Majorette Success

Huge congratulations to Lily T. who recently competed at the NBTA European Championships in the Netherlands! As the youngest member of her senior majorette team, she helped achieve 4th place in Parade Corp, narrowly missing out on bronze medal . From starting at age 4 to now competing internationally in both Bulgaria and the Netherlands, Lily's come so far.
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