Department Newsletter
CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
castleford.ac.uk
Welcome Greetings from Castleford College’s Construction & Civil Engineering Department! I am thrilled to welcome you to read our departmental newsletter, an exciting new publication designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest happenings, developments and opportunities in our amazing department.
Home Secretary tours new construction development at Castleford College Secretary of State for the Home Department and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley and Altofts, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, visited Castleford College in February to see the progress of its brand-new construction facilities.
As the head of the department, I am continually inspired by the passion and innovation that our students and staff bring to the world of construction. This newsletter is our way of sharing that inspiration with you.
The development is an expansion of the College’s existing construction facilities that feature state-of-the-art brickwork, carpentry and electrical workshops, which Yvette also visited.
In this edition, you can expect to find a wealth of information. We will bring you the latest news from our department, keeping you up to date with current trends and departmental achievements. It is an excellent way for you to stay connected and informed about the field. We also believe in the power of real stories to inspire and guide. That is why we will be featuring student case studies, highlighting the journeys, challenges and successes of our students. These stories not only highlight the real-world application of our courses but also serve as a testament to the supportive and innovative environment that Castleford College offers.
Principal and Chief Executive, Sam Wright and Local College Director, Steve Harrison, provided the Home Secretary with a tour of the development, which aims to provide a large space for students from a range of construction disciplines to enhance their learning using new innovative technologies.
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Construction students’ accomplishments celebrated at Annual Awards Ceremony The hard work and achievements of our Construction & Civil Engineering students were recognised as part of our Annual Student Awards Ceremony.
the exceptional talent of Oliwia and Zak, makes me incredibly excited for the future of the construction industry.”
Acknowledging the dedication they demonstrated to their studies, Oliwia Loc from Castleford College and Zak Newton from Wakefield College, were presented with the Gideon Schreier Bursary Award in Construction & Civil Engineering.
Suzanne Black
Head of Construction & Civil Engineering
On hand to deliver the Construction Student of the Year awards was Alistair McLoughlin, Joint Managing Director at Waystone Ltd, who said: “It’s an honour to be able to present these awards in memory of Gideon Schreier and to continue his work in inspiring the next generation of construction workers. Seeing
Alistair McLoughlin (left) presenting Oliwia Loc (right) with the Gideon Schreier Bursary Award in Construction & Civil Engineering