NEWS 24-06-2024
Katy's blog - next steps, it's not as complicated as it may seem
Finished your exams and wondering what to do next? In her latest blog, our Principal and CEO Katy talks about the three main routes into further education, and how it's not as complicated as it may seem.
Katy's blog - next steps, it's not as complicated as it may seem
NEWS 16-07-2024
Pedal power!
A big well done to two groups of our Foundation Prospects students, who raced away with the Pompey Pedals fundraising event. They set out to raise £100 by completing 50 miles of cycling and walking – but managed to clock up 60 miles and raise a whopping £425.30!
Pedal power!
NEWS 16-07-2024
Rising culinary stars shine in intercollege contest
Our catering students really shone when they faced competition from Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Swindon and Basingstoke in an intercollege contest. They competed in a series of categories including knife skills, fresh pasta, rice, street food and New Forest strawberries & pancakes.
Rising culinary stars shine in intercollege contest
NEWS 16-07-2024
Business awards raise £7000 for Heartbeat charity
We joined around 400 of the region's leading businesspeople for the annual Central South Business Awards ceremony, which raised more than £7,000 for the charity Heartbeat. TV star and comedian Simon Brodkin (better known as prankster Lee Nelson) hosted the glittering charity event held at Southampton’s Leonardo Grand Harbour Hotel.
Business awards raise £7000 for Heartbeat charity
NEWS 03-07-2024
Exciting new King's Theatre collaboration announced
We've teamed up with Portsmouth’s stunning Kings Theatre to give performing arts students a real-life insight into the industry. The exciting collaboration will see students having part of their course delivered at the fabulous Grade II* listed theatre, which is home to world-class stage productions.
Exciting new King's Theatre collaboration announced
NEWS 02-07-2024
New UK-German college connection brings young people together
We've linked up with a German college in a new cross-cultural alliance. As part of the scheme, students from both countries will be able to take part in week-long exchange visits. Staff from the Sophie Scholl Vocational College in Duisburg have already visited Portsmouth, where they toured the COPC campuses and learned about local traditions.
New UK-German college connection brings young people together
NEWS 02-07-2024
Journalism students report on hustings events
In the build up to the General Election, our Sixth Form Campus hosted two Question Time style hustings events featuring candidates from all the political parties. Two of our Level 3 CTEC Digital Media Journalism students were there to report on them.
Journalism students report on hustings events
NEWS 25-06-2024
Award-winning journalist is in the news
Congratulations to Nathaniel Lawson, one of three high-achieving student journalists to win a prestigious award in an annual scheme in memory of NUJ stalwart Bob Norris. Nathaniel, who lives in West Sussex, completed the NCTJ fast track journalism diploma course here, and has already landed a job at the Henley Standard.
Award-winning journalist is in the news
NEWS 24-06-2024
Snakes alive! Miracle birth for Rainbow Boa Ronaldo
Staff and students were stunned to discover that our six-foot Brazilian Rainbow Boa snake Ronaldo had given birth to 14 babies. Not only was the 13-year-old snake believed to be male, it also hadn’t been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years!
Snakes alive! Miracle birth for Rainbow Boa Ronaldo
NEWS 19-06-2024
Politicians face first time voters at COPC hustings
Our Sixth Form Campus has played host to two lively hustings events in the run up to the general election. Organised by Politics Lecturer Steve Fitzgerald, the events featured candidates from Portsmouth North and Portsmouth South.
Politicians face first time voters at COPC hustings
NEWS 12-06-2024
Caring for veterans
A big well done to our Uniformed Protective Services cadets and staff who have already raised £665 by taking part in the Worthing 10k in aid of Care for Veterans.
Caring for veterans
NEWS 31-05-2024
Win free hair & beauty treatments
Our famous Eden hair & beauty salons are getting a £450,000 makeover. And to celebrate the September relaunch the team are offering a free treatment a week until Christmas for the person who comes up with the best new name for the fabulous facility.
Win free hair & beauty treatments
NEWS 22-05-2024
D-Day honour for Travel & Tourism students
Our Travel & Tourism students witnessed a historic event when they were invited along to the Flamme de la Liberté welcome ceremony at Portsmouth International Port. The flame of the French nation travelled through Portsmouth on its way to Arlington Cemetery in the US to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
D-Day honour for Travel & Tourism students
