Students from the Young Enterprise company – Splash of Colour – went to central London for the YE Company of the Year competition to present their product, focusing on their ethos of supporting mental health.
They highlighted how “a splash of colour” can serve as a form of therapy – offering a fun distraction from anxiety and a creative activity that could even be used during revision breaks.
The team spent hours carefully developing the optimal concentration of ingredients needed to create their bear models, which they sold on themed calendar dates such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Their hard work paid off: they made £500 and impressed the judges with their creativity. As a result, they received the Innovation Award, recognising their ingenuity in producing something unique.
After what will be six years with the college, our Principal, John Wilson, will be leaving us at the end of the current academic year to take up a new role at a school in Central London. We wish John well and thank him for his exceptional service and contribution to the college and his commitment to our students.