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WKC News 2009-2010
 

There is always something new and exciting happening at Westminster Kingsway College, with the students and staff being involved in a wide range of projects and events. Here is a selection of the latest news and events from the College.

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Royal visit to Westminster Kingsway College marks centenary celebrations
HRH The Prince of Wales today (Tuesday 9 March) launched the centenary year celebrations at Westminster Kingsway College's School of Hospitality.

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Royal visit marks centenary celebrations

Westminster Kingsway College staff and students showcase their talents at Hotelympia 2010
The young chefs and hospitality students at Westminster Kingsway College in central London have participated in one of the biggest culinary events of the year.

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Hotelympia

Chef Apprentices from Westminster Kingsway College poach tips from top chef Marco Pierre White
Two talented Chef Apprentices from Westminster Kingsway College met Marco Pierre White at the launch of a new advertising campaign for Apprenticeships.

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Marco Pierre White

Westminster Kingsway training day at J.A.R.E Airline Training Partnership
Westminster Kingsway Travel and Tourism students travelled to Birmingham for an airline activity day at the J.A.R.E Airline Training Partnership.

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Travel and Tourism Airline Training

Science Week at Westminster Kingsway College
Westminster Kingsway science students explored a new field of astrobiology for Science Week, including a master class on possible life on other planets.

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Science Week

Help Haiti Variety Show at Westminster Kingsway College
Westminster Kingsway Performing Arts students came together yesterday to put on a variety show in the King’s Cross Centre Theatre to raise money for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake disaster.

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Westminster Kingsway Performing Arts students

Westminster Kingsway College students get creative to produce their own 'zines' at the Regent's Park Centre
BTEC National Diploma Music and BTEC National Diploma Digital Media first year students have been taking part in a pilot project to design, contribute to and produce their own independent zine, AudioVisual; a youth culture zine.

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zines

Student Achievement Awards at Westminster Kingsway College
Westminster Kingsway College held its second annual student awards at the King's Cross Centre last week.

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Camilla Monck

BBC launches its first apprenticeship scheme in London to train for 2012 with Westminster Kingsway College
The BBC is launching its first apprenticeship scheme in London with WKC specifically aimed at people who want to gain a qualification whilst working rather than through the traditional university-based route.

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The BBC is launching its first apprenticeship scheme in London with WKC

London businesses urged to support apprenticeships by Mayor of London Boris Johnson
During National Apprenticeship Week 2010, Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has encouraged employers to get on board by offering more apprenticeships for the young people of London.

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London businesses urged to support apprenticeships by Mayor of London

Korean education partners visit UK Further Education Colleges specialising in vocational training
Westminster Kingsway College has welcomed a group of Korean education delegates to London.

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Korean education partners visit UK Further Education Colleges

Former Westminster Kingsway student wins Spanish Young Chef of the Year 2010
Former Westminster Kingsway Professional Chef Diploma student, Selin Kiazim, has won the title of Spanish Young Chef of the Year 2010.

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Selin Kiazim

Westminster Kingsway presents 'The Cranberry Chronicles'
Westminster Kingsway BTEC National Diploma Acting students performed 'The Cranberry Chronicles' to a sold-out audience this week at the College's new King's Cross theatre.

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The Cranberry Chronicles

Newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians celebrate at Westminster Kingsway College
Westminster Kingsway College has celebrated the achievements of adult learners who have achieved their BTEC National Certificate NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.

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Newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians

It’s behind you!
Westminster Kingsway students delivered the must-see performance of the Christmas season last week with their version of the classic Pantomime Aladdin.

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Pantomime Aladdin

College ESOL learners participate in drama project at the Hampstead Theatre in North London
Adult learners from Westminster Kingsway College have taken part in a 10 week educational drama project with the prestigious Hampstead Theatre in North London.

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Drama project at Hampstead Theatre

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 at Westminster Kingsway College
Business Students at Westminster Kingsway College marked Entrepreneurship Week 2009 with a series of events across all Centres to discover new ideas about business models and planning.

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Global Enterprise Week 2009

Hungarian Lecturers welcomed to Westminster Kingsway College for education and cultural exchange visit
The vocational teachers, who are all specialists in hospitality, travel and tourism, are from colleges and schools all over Hungary.

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Hungarian Exchange

Former Westminster Kingsway chef student wins NZ-UK Link Culinary Challenge 2009
Former Westminster Kingsway College Professional Chef Diploma student, Luke Fouracre, has won the 2009 NZ-UK Link Foundation Culinary Challenge which was held at the College’s Victoria Centre.

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NZ-UK Link Competition

High levels of achievement celebrated on Childcare courses during Colleges Week 2009
Adult Learners from Westminster Kingsway College’s Childcare courses celebrated their new qualifications with their teachers and assessors at a presentation held at the College’s King’s Cross Centre during Colleges Week 2009.

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NVQ Childcare

Westminster Kingsway College staff and students feature in 2009 STAR awards
Westminster Kingsway College has been recognised by the 2009 Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)

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STAR Awards

Westminster Kingsway College student wins award at inaugural ‘Aspiring Manager Awards’ with the Institute of Hospitality
Westminster Kingsway College Hospitality Management student, Tom Allcock has won one of the inaugural awards at the Institute of Hospitality’s ‘Aspiring Manager Awards’.

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Aspiring Manager Awards

Westminster Kingsway College Higher Education Graduation Ceremony 2009
Westminster Kingsway College has held its annual graduation ceremony for Higher Education courses.

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Higher Education Graduation Ceremony 2009

Lord Mandelson visits Westminster Kingsway College to launch Colleges Week 2009
Westminster Kingsway College has launched Colleges Week 2009 with a visit by The Rt Hon Lord Peter Mandelson.

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Lord Mandelson visits Westminster Kingsway College

Food and Beverage Professionals from the hospitality industry visit Westminster Kingsway College to see students in action
Westminster Kingsway College’s Food and Beverage Lecturers welcomed experts from the hospitality industry.

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The Vincent Rooms

Westminster Kingsway students learn ‘home is where the holiday is’
With the UK tourist industry booming, BTEC National Diploma Travel & Tourism students visited Haven Leisure Park in All Hallows, Kent to learn the benefits of a ‘staycation’.

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WKC students at Haven Leisure Park

Over 60s writers showcase their talents to the Mayor of Camden with ‘Young at Art’ performance at Hampstead Theatre
A group of over 60s playwrights from Westminster Kingsway College have had their plays performed by professional actors at the prestigious Hampstead Theatre in North London.

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Over 60s writers showcase their talents

Westminster Kingsway College at the Mall Galleries
Westminster Kingsway BTEC National Diploma and Advanced Diploma Hospitality students supported the Jubilee Sailing Trust at the Changing Lives Charity Gala Reception at the Mall Galleries in London.

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Westminster Kingsway College at the Mall Galleries

Westminster Kingsway hosts its first Mental Health Awareness Day
Westminster Kingsway College organised its first Mental Health Awareness Day at the King’s Cross and Victoria Centres for both staff and students to mark International Mental Health Day.

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Mental Health Awareness Day

Westminster Kingsway College Culinary Arts Graduation 2009
Culinary Arts students at Westminster Kingsway College celebrated another year of fantastic results at the 2009 Graduation Ceremony at St Stephen's Church, London.

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Culinary Arts Graduation 2009

Freshers' Fayre kick starts the new term at Westminster Kingsway College's King's Cross Centre
Westminster Kingsway College students celebrated the start of a new term by enjoying a wide range of activities at its first ever Freshers' Fayre.

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Freshers' Fayre

Westminster Kingsway College excels in Army kitchens
A Westminster Kingsway team beat off stiff competition from ten military teams and two other colleges to win a military cooking challenge at Colchester Army Barracks.

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Colchester Army Barracks Competition

Westminster Kingsway students take a look at Hospitality and Tourism in Lisbon on their European field trip
BTEC National Diploma Hospitality students took a four day Residential Study Trip to Lisbon in Portugal this September as part of their Travel and Tourism modules.

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Westminster Kingsway students in Lisbon

Westminster Kingsway College students to showcase their talents at The Restaurant Show 2009
Westminster Kingsway College Professional Chef and Hospitality students and their lecturers will be showcasing their talents at the Restaurant Show 2009, held over three days at London’s Earls Court.

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The Restaurant Show 2009

A Night to Remember with TWC
Westminster Kingsway College Hospitality students gain vocational work experience at The Westminster Collection’s 2009 Autumn networking event.

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A Night to Remember with TWC

Westminster Kingsway launches Enrolment at Notting Hill Carnival
For the fourth year running, Westminster Kingsway College joined Europe's biggest street festival.

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Notting Hill Carnival

The results are in!
Westminster Kingsway students are celebrating after receiving
their results at the College.

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The results are in!