The Whittingham Road Campus will be open for evening visitors on both Friday 7 November from 4pm until 8pm and all day on Saturday 8 November from 10am until 4pm.
Along with highlighting our exceptional range of 16-19 courses and outstanding facilities, we are promoting our facilities for students with disabilities. There will be a host of activities during the events including:-
- Wheelchair Basketball “Have a go sessions” - interactive sessions on this high profile/high octane Paralympic sport with an industry professional
- Archery “Have a go” sessions where visitors can meet Silver medallist Paralympian Mel Clarke and take part in Archery sessions - Prizes for taking part!
Also an opportunity to come and see the Olympic torch!
- Win an iPad competition – visitors can win a brand new iPad for successful completion of a quiz on aspects of disability!!
- Ice bucket challenge and fundraising event for the Motor Neurone Disease Charity
- Visit to Careers Centre and talks in the Business Studies Area by Jane Hatton, a disabled businesswoman and entrepreneur from Kingswinford who is CEO of ‘Evenbreak’, a highly successful and award winning recruitment firm which specialises in finding employment for people with disabilities
- Equality and Diversity stand celebrating the College’s approach to inclusivity and signposting activities
- Live Music, Theatre and Dance performances
- Interactive Sports and catering events
- Curriculum areas promoting student successes, including case studies on high achieving students
Alex Griffin, Student Experience Director at Halesowen College, said: “The College is always striving to break down barriers for young people wishing to progress their education. The forthcoming open events provide a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore our excellent facilities, meet dedicated staff teams and talk to our talented students about their successes.
Thousands have flocked to previous Open Days, seeing record numbers of potential students through the doors.
Altogether the College has spent £20m upgrading facilities over the last few years, which have included three new state-of-the art teaching blocks for Health & Social Care, Animal Care, Science, IT, Travel & Tourism and specialist teaching accommodation for students with learning difficulties.
There is also a new all-weather sports pitch, a fitness trail and an outdoor gym.
The newly built University Centre also provides further outstanding learning resources for 19+ students undertaking High Education and Access programmes.
Halesowen College offers the widest range of courses in the area, ranging from entry level to Foundation Degrees and enjoys an excellent reputation, record breaking results and an outstanding campus.