Student Engagement
Our mission is to break down barriers to participation, ensuring every learner can access opportunities to grow, develop, and thrive here at Weston College.
We aim to create an inspirational environment where every learner can explore their passions, embrace new opportunities, and grow through meaningful development.
By offering engaging experiences outside the classroom, We help learners build future skills that shape confident individuals ready to thrive both within and beyond education.
Student Engagement at Weston College is split into 4 main strands and looks to offer activities outside of academic studies that appeal to the whole student body.
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Active Weston is our engagement activities that are physically active but outside of our performance sports academies. These sessions will be run across all our campuses over lunch times and built into some areas timetables to increase availability and attendance.
Active Weston is your gateway to staying fit, having fun, and making new friends through sport at Weston College – all for free!
All our sports-based activities are part of our Active Weston initiative. Whether you’re into Boxing, Football Basketball, or want to try something new, Active Weston offers a range of sports clubs and activities to suit every interest and ability level.
With no cost involved, it’s the perfect opportunity to stay active, de-stress, and improve your wellbeing while being part of a vibrant student community. Join a club, get moving, and make the most of your college experience!
Sport Weston is the chance for learners to participate in performance sport academies. This will give learners chance to represent the colleges sports teams in high level competition as well as access specialist training, analysis and strength and conditioning.
Our Sports Academy recognises the abilities and efforts of our top athletes and aims to support them to achieve their potential. As a student at Weston College, you will have the opportunity to combine your academic studies with high-level sporting provision, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself as a student-athlete.
Learn MoreOur Teams
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This strand of student engagement is our clubs and societies offer. This will encompass anything learners want to do that enhances social time together, including attending groups and clubs with others that share similar interests.
We are excited to be offering the opportunity to complete your Duke of Edinburgh award during your time here at Weston College.
Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications.
Learn MoreThis strand of the student’s union encompasses all opportunities for learners to get involved in making a positive change during their time at college.
“Your Weston” is the name of our Student Committee at Weston College. It brings together Student Reps, Apprentice Ambassadors, and the Student Leadership Team to form one united student voice.
The aim of Your Weston is to ensure every learner is heard, represented, and empowered to help shape the college experience. Whether it's giving feedback, leading initiatives, or supporting your peers, Your Weston is all about students driving positive change across the college.
Your Voice, Your Weston.
Student Comittee Roles
WESTON COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION
The Students' Union (SU) helps to drive improvements across the college, putting students first when important decisions are made and representing the student body.
The SU works closely with Wellbeing to ensure that the correct support is available to students in order to cover matters such as Health & Wellbeing, Housing, Finance, Libraries & Learning.
Scroll down to learn about the different roles within the SU.
Student Reps act as the voice of their peers within the college.
Their primary responsibilities include advocating for student
interests and concerns, and ensuring student perspectives are
considered in decision-making processes. They gather feedback from
students on various issues, such as academic quality, facilities,
and campus life, and present this information during Learner Voice
Campus Meetings.
This role requires a minimum commitment of around 5-6 hours per
academic year, which includes training and Learner Voice Campus
Meetings. There is no maximum commitment, so the opportunities you
can take on as a rep are limitless.
Apprentice Ambassadors represent and support apprentices within the
college. Their main duties include advocating for apprentice needs
and interests, promoting apprenticeships, and providing peer
support.
Apprentice Ambassadors, like Reps, gather feedback, share ideas, and
help shape the apprentice experience, but with fewer commitments and
more flexibility to fit around their busy schedules. Attendance at
Learner Voice Campus Meetings is encouraged and welcomed, but unlike
Student Reps, it is not mandatory.
The Student Leadership Team are a group of learners who provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Students' Union as a whole. The team is responsible for the SU's operations. They oversee the implementation of initiatives, manage budgets, develop policies and work to ensure that the SU effectively supports and represents the interests of the Student body on a broader scale. The current student leadership roles are President, Vice President, Communications Officer, Enrichment Officer, Sustainability & Inclusion Officer and Campus Officer(s).
TAs President, you’ll lead the learner voice at Weston College - chairing meetings, driving campaigns, and working with staff and students to improve the college experience. You’ll also sit on the Board of Governors, helping shape key decisions and ensuring student views are heard at the highest level.
As Vice President, you’ll support the President, help lead the Student Leadership Team, and ensure learner voices are heard across Weston College. You’ll step in when needed to represent learners at meetings and events, share campus insights, and help drive positive change throughout the college.
As Communications Officer, you’ll keep the SU team connected by creating meeting agendas, taking notes, and sharing key updates. You’ll also help run events, lead the Events Sub-Committee, and work with the Student Engagement Team to promote student news through social media, newsletters, and more.
As Enrichment Officer, you’ll help create a vibrant and inclusive college community by supporting clubs, societies, and social events across all campuses. You’ll lead the Enrichment Sub-Committee, work with the Student Engagement Team, and gather feedback to improve opportunities for all learners.
As Sustainability & Inclusion Officer, you’ll champion equality, diversity, and environmental responsibility across the college. Leading the Social Action Sub-Committee, you’ll support campaigns and initiatives that promote inclusion, raise awareness, and help build a respectful, sustainable community for all learners.
As Campus Officer, you’ll represent learners at your campus, acting as a key link between students and the Student Committee. You’ll gather feedback, raise campus-specific issues, and help promote events, clubs, and campaigns to build an active and supportive campus community.
Help plan and shape our brand-new end-of-year celebration. From music and food to activities and theme, you’ll have the freedom to create an event that reflects what learners really want.
From clubs & societies to tournaments and trips, you’ll play a part in promoting and supporting our Social & Active Weston initiatives and suggesting new ideas to keep them engaging and relevant for all.
Take part in campaigns, support and help shape RAG Week, get involved in volunteering, and lead student-led projects that create a positive impact across college and the wider community.
