One of Britain’s greatest Olympians has told students at an East Yorkshire college to grasp the opportunities ahead of them and fulfill their potential.
Former rower Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, said students at Bishop Burton College have been given the perfect platform to pursue their dreams.
Huge crowds attend the region’s biggest Lambing Sunday event this Mother’s Day
Thousands of people from across the country descended upon Bishop Burton College this Mothers’ Day to witness the birth of the new lambs, pet them and help with feeding at this year’s Lambing Sunday.
A “high performing” further education college has become only the third in the country to retain its overall grading of “good” after a full Ofsted inspection since the assessment criteria was changed.
Bishop Burton College has been praised for its impressive success rates, inspiring resources and facilities and strong links with employers and other partners, which ensure the vast majority of students secure work or a higher level of study at the end of their course.
Shortly after securing a prestigious Gold award at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show, six Bishop Burton floristry students have done it again and won a highly coveted title at RHS Tatton Park.
England Rugby World Cup winning player Matt Dawson MBE has told students at Bishop Burton College celebrating the end of their studies the future is “very, very bright” for them.
Bishop Burton College Foundation Degree students have successfully beaten off competition from universities and Colleges around the country to take home the top spot at this year’s Cereals
Thousands of families from across East Yorkshire and beyond flocked to Bishop Burton College at the weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day by meeting some of the first lambs of the season.
Denis Lane, 83, thought to be the oldest graduate from Bishop Burton in its 60-year history, was just one of the many students that graduated at Beverley Minster on Saturday.
In keeping with the cycling theme here in Yorkshire; Bishop Burton College welcomed Sir Chris Hoy as their special guest to present certificates and awards to deserving prize winning students.