College Students Triumph On Challenging Tors Trek
A group of intrepid students from Aurora Boveridge College, in Dorset, are celebrating after successfully completing a gruelling 15-mile trek at the weekend.
A group of intrepid students from Aurora Boveridge College, in Dorset, are celebrating after successfully completing a gruelling 15-mile trek at the weekend.
The half-day conference combined fun zoo-based activities alongside more formal lectures to give students an insight into Marwell Zoo's conservation efforts, both inside and outside the zoo.
At Wild Explorers, an outdoor area in the zoo, students explored 'Marwell's Role.' They learnt about conservation field skills and real-life examples using animals they could see.
“Students learnt about conservation field skills.”
In the zoo's Lecture Theatre, students learnt why genetics are important for breeding programmes and overall conservation efforts.
To make sure they understood everything, students took part in the 'Snow Leopard Case Study.' This session looked at the issues faced by the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEPP) in protecting these vulnerable species.
“A huge well done to our students for stepping out of their comfort zones.”
A huge well done to our students for stepping out of their comfort zones, engaging in lectures, and taking part in group activities - including some hands-on experiences! And of course, they wrapped up the day with a fun walk around the zoo to see these incredible creatures up close.
The Conservation Conference at Marwell Zoo was a brilliant day out for our Aurora Boveridge College students. With new knowledge and skills, they're now advocates for wildlife conservation
With thanks to Marwell Zoo for permission to use their photography.
Heidi Stanley started working at Aurora Boveridge College in February 2022 as an Education Learner Support Practitioner. In October 2022 she changed roles and is now working as an Employability Assistant, supporting students on an individual basis with securing work experience placements and helping them with all aspects of employability.
Following on form the internal heats, FutureChef finalists from Aurora Foxes, Boveridge College and Hedgeway attended the first ever Aurora FutureChef Grand Final on 23 February at the Grove Kitchen and Restaurant at Weston College, Weston-super-Mare.
Foxes, Boveridge College and Hedgeway held their in-house FutureChefs competitions recently to decide which student chefs will be going forward to the final competition which will be held at Weston College, Weston-super-Mare, on 23 February.
Springboard FutureChef is a national schools-based competition designed to kick start culinary careers.
Liz Scott, Vice Principal of Aurora Boveridge College been shortlisted for the Central Team Leader of the Year award.
Liz says;
“It’s incredible to be nominated by colleagues, and shortlisted, for the Tes award. It’s one of the highlights of my career and I feel proud to have this opportunity, and that my work has been recognised. It’s an exciting time for me – I‘m going to the ceremony, which will probably be a once in a lifetime occasion. I cannot quite believe it... I smile a lot more at the moment!”
Boveridge College are thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories by the Natspec Innovation Awards, which recognise and celebrate innovative practice in the specialist further education sector.
The categories they’re shortlisted in are Innovative Partnership Working for their Beyond Boveridge project, and Innovative Use Of Technology for their Techno English.
Clare Howard, Natspec CEO said: “We had over 50 entries for the awards this year and were very impressed by the innovation on show.”