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Events at Furness College

Furness College hosts a number of events organised by external groups which are relevant to schools and colleges. Many of the events include interactive activities which are aimed at promoting STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

Events Offsite

We attend a number of events offsite which provide the opportunity to help raise aspirations for local schools and colleges.

Events Hosted by Furness College

We attend a number of events offsite which provide the opportunity to help raise aspirations for local schools and colleges.

Big Bang

Hosted by Furness College – 10 and 11th March 2020

Primary Engagement Day

Hosted by Furness College – 6th December 2019

Furness Lego League

Hosted by Furness College – 15th and 16th January 2010

We look forward to welcoming you and your pupils.

Approximate timings are from 1 hour 
Age group: All years

Groups of students, teachers and parents are very welcome to visit Furness College’s campuses to tour the superb facilities on offer. To book a tour, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.

Areas of interest:

• Cafes
• Clinical Room
• Construction Workshops
• Engineering & Motor Vehicle Workshops
• Gym and Fitness Suite
• Green Room
• Libraries and Learning Hubs
• Mac Suites
• Science Labs
• Sports Halls
• Study Areas
• Subject Specialist Classrooms
• The Restaurant and Professional Kitchens
• The Salon
• University Centre
• Virtual Nursery
• AMTC
• Centre of Excellence for Art and Design
• The Theatre

… lots, lots more.

We offer a wide range of Twilight Tasters at both of Furness College’s campuses available to Year 10 and 11 pupils. These were introduced for the first time in 2015 and have proved very popular with young people. Students commit to two, three or four weeks of after-school activities – the length and times are different for each curriculum area. These sessions are very hands-on and provide information about career opportunities in the sector.

Places are limited and given on a first-come-first-served basis.

Channelside Tasters:

Barrow Sixth Form College (Rating Lane Campus) Tasters:

Full days within the College campuses 
Age group: Year 10

These taster sessions provide students with the opportunity to experience a range of subjects at our Rating Lane campus and take part in a range of fun and interactive challenges linked to curriculum areas at our Channelside campus. This gives students an insight into college life and the chance to explore the fantastic facilities available to support their learning. Schools will be invited to book in their Year 10 students.

Dates available:

Channelside campus: 26th June, 27th June, 1st, 2nd July 2019.

Rating Lane campus: 25th, 26th, 27th June 2019. 28th June 2019 (Year 11 Applicants day).

A member of the School Liaison Team is available to attend these events to offer information and guidance to students and parents regarding post-16 options and university degree programmes provided at Furness College.

Approximate timings from 30 minutes 
Age group: All years

These school visits provide an interactive lesson based on specialist subject areas. They provide information about course content, entry requirements, progression routes, career opportunities and enrichment activities.

Approximate timings from 30 minutes 
Age group: Year 9, 10, 11

A more in-depth workshop session will include further information about courses, entry requirements, apprenticeships and student life at college. Students will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered and receive advice on the application and interview process.

All presentations and workshops can be tailored to suit the needs of the school.

To book a visit to your school, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.

Approximate timings 20 minutes maximum 
Age group: Year 9, 10, 11

We can provide a short presentation (suitable for assemblies) which gives an overview of both campuses’ facilities and the courses available.

To book a presentation for your school, contact our School Liaison and Events Officer on 01229 844814.