Enrichment
At Warrington & Vale Royal College we provide an enrichment programme that is engaging and challenging for all our students.
Through enrichment, you’ll be given the chance to learn a variety of new and interesting skills, which will aid you when applying for jobs or places at universities.
There’s always something you can get involved in!
Check out our Gym timetable here
- Fundraising activities throughout the year including Red Nose day, the Poppy Appeal and Children in Need.
- Sporting activities such as football teams.
- Tourist attractions such as the zoo or Alton towers.
- Outdoor activities ranging from walks and visits to outdoor pursuit centres.
- Residential or day trips that form part of your course.
- Volunteering opportunities to hep you develop personal and employability skills.
- Overseas visits - near & far!
- Student Council contribute your ideas and help with important decisions around the college.
- Big Voice - to have your say!
- Themed events to raise awareness for worthwhile causes. Coffee mornings, dress down days, fun runs and collections for the homeless and local food banks. The latest collection has been for the people of Ukraine!
Meet our Student Engagement Officers
Gina Armstrong
“As a former sport lecturer, with 6 years experience working in further education, my goal in life is to make a difference to the lives of young people and give them the opportunities I wasn’t fortunate to have. I want all our students to benefit from the wide range of enrichment activities at the college.
I enjoy building great relationships with students and supporting them in the development of their life skills."
Courteney Ford
“Whilst completing a degree in dance, I worked with Warrington Youth Club as a Youth Worker on their National Citizen Service programme.
After graduating, I worked as a private dance school teacher, a passion that still gets fulfilled running the college dance club!
I love how creative this job allows me to be - ensuring as many students as possible leave college with all the life skills and prospects they need, to do what they want in life.”
If ever you need a break from studying, there are places to relax at all our campuses or you could join us for a quick game of table tennis between lessons or challenge your friends on air hockey, connect 4 or table football.
We hope that all of the activities we run will enable you to socialise outside of your classes and help you to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
Activities take place all year round and are designed to help you with your studies whilst allowing you to have fun and feel relaxed.
We also allow students free access to our on-site gym and fitness suite. You will need to take part in a gym induction first. Please speak to a gym instructor or the Student Engagement Officers for further information.
We always welcome new suggestions from our students on how we can further enhance your college experience.
At Warrington & Vale Royal College we want to ensure that the voice of our students is heard.
Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to have your say in a variety of ways including taking part in Big Voice and our Learner Voice survey twice a year.
We also have a dedicated Student Council who meet on a regular basis with our Executive Leadership Team.
The Student Council take part in exciting trips and visits to places such as Westminster and the Houses of Parliament, as well as engaging with the local community through initiatives such as litter-picking.
You will be given the opportunity to join our Student Council once you start college!