Around 1,500 will be signed, sealed and presented this week in person, as Chelmsford College gets ready to recognise and celebrate students’ achievement as part of Celebration Week.

An entire week is reserved, every year at the College to pay tribute to students’ progress and success.

Thirteen events are delivered throughout the week, acknowledging students from every subject area and commending them on their progress.

Every student involved receives a certificate and special awards are given for outstanding contribution, improvement and effort.

Andy Sparks, Principal of Chelmsford College said: “It’s a real joy to celebrate the progress our students have made every year. Qualifications are important, but we also recognise how important confidence, positive attitude and work related skills are in our students’ success.

“Our students should be very proud of the commitment they’ve shown by investing in themselves, pursuing their dreams and consistently taking action to make their dreams a reality.

“Celebration Week is an incredibly important part of College life and we urge our students, friends, family and employers who’ve supported them to take stock and join us in celebrating their success.”

Celebration Week takes a lot to organise, with over 1190 completion certificates, 110 curriculum awards and 66 Principal awards over five days. The College has also chosen to award five Honorary Awards for individuals’ outstanding contribution to the College, their industry or specialist subject.

Honorary Award winners are: Graham Horwood, of Hairways for his outstanding support with employability sessions for level 2 and 3 students; Tom Pryor of Spring Broth, for his outstanding contribution to students with employment opportunities and commercial advice; Edith Miller of the Chelmsford Arts and Culture Festival for her outstanding contribution to Arts and Culture in Chelmsford; Sara Robson, Schools Sports Partnership Co-ordinator for Chelmsford for her outstanding support in enabling students with volunteering projects and Jackson King of Tui Airlines, a former student who successfully gained employment with Tui as Cabin Crew and has inspired students with his talks on employability.

Chelmsford College has around 3,500 students and the College’s focus is on “learning a living”. Chelmsford College offers courses in a wide range of subjects including Hair and Beauty, Catering, Construction and Engineering, Art, Design and Media, Sport and Public Services and Travel and Tourism.

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