Airbus and Weston College Group today announced the signing of a formal lease agreement for the new Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus’ Filton site, marking a major milestone in strengthening national resilience through aerospace and advanced engineering skills.

Learners from the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development course recently took part in the West of England Transport Data Hackathon, a collaborative industry-led event hosted by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with AECOM.

Last week, our Music and Production students performed at their Winter Showcase, performing for their family and friends in the Michael Eavis Performance Suite at Loxton Campus.

Our Year 1 Level 3 Performing Arts students are showcasing their hard work with a Winter Showcase, performing over two evenings for their family and friends at Knightstone Campus’ Berkoff Theatre, whilst the Year 2 Level 3 Performing Arts students are touring local primary schools across Weston-super-Mare to give younger students the chance to see a pantomime of Cinderella Eco Warrior just before they break

Throughout this term, Weston College have hosted a series of Employer Advisory Boards and Industry Forums across a wide range of sectors. These events play a vital role in ensuring the College’s curriculum remains closely aligned with current and emerging industry needs, helping learners develop the skills, behaviours and knowledge required to succeed in the workplace.

This months featured Alumni Trailblazer is James McGuinness, a former learner who is now a Label Relations Manager for Youtube! 

James was also our Alumni Impact Laureate winner at this year's Celebration of Success, this celebrates our former students who exemplify the very best of the college community and recognises alumni who have achieved excellence in their chosen career path 

Earlier this month, our Travel and Tourism learners were visited by members of the Jet2 team from Bristol Airport, delivering an insightful talk that gave students a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities within a career in aviation. 

Last month, our Level 3 Year 2 TV, Film & Creative Production students immersed themselves in the fast-paced world of live television through this multi-cam event. From planning and scripting, to rehearsing and refining every detail, they worked collaboratively to produce a high-quality project that reflected their creative ideas.

Last month, Year 1 Media and Production students at Weston College showcased a series of original documentaries to their peers and staff, presenting several weeks of research, planning, and production.