NEWS 11-09-2024
So full of brilliant students we're fit to burst!
We’re no longer taking drop-in appointments at any of our campuses. A large number of our courses are now full and we're placing late applicants onto a waiting list. Please note we have limited spaces on a handful of courses.
NEWS 03-09-2024
The Victorious report - by student Hayden Smith
Our roving reporter, second year digital media student Hayden Smith, created an in-depth review of this much-loved festival after being one of fourteen music, photography and journalism students to be treated to free tickets for the whole weekend event.
The Victorious report - by student Hayden Smith
NEWS 03-09-2024
Intrepid students en route to silver awards
Congratulations to a group of seven intrepid students who’ve recently completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award assessed expedition. They successfully navigated three days and two nights of camping in the New Forest, walking a route they planned themselves and remaining self-sufficient throughout.
Intrepid students en route to silver awards
NEWS 22-08-2024
Level 2 students fly high
More than 300 students are today celebrating success in their Level 2 programmes with another bumper day of results for the College. A 100 per cent pass rate was seen in 23 subjects as diverse as plumbing, sport, early years, art & design and barbering.
Level 2 students fly high
NEWS 15-08-2024
She crochets because she cares
Since joining the COPC team three years ago, Senior Safeguarding Officer Lynn Counsell has hand-made literally hundreds of stress gonks and fidget sticks. She crochets them in her own time and happily hands them out free of charge to anyone who needs them.
She crochets because she cares
NEWS 15-08-2024
A picture of success
Professional photographer Matthew Clark couldn’t believe his luck when he was asked by the News Portsmouth to capture results day images at our Sixth Form Campus. The happy snapper was in the Class of 2015, studying sociology, photography and graphic design.
A picture of success
NEWS 15-08-2024
Third record year for Level 3 results
There were joyful scenes here today, with jubilant students celebrating an overall pass rate of 96 per cent across all campuses. Their success marked a third record year for the College, with more than 1,000 students achieving success in a total of 1,671 academic, technical and vocational qualifications.
Third record year for Level 3 results
NEWS 30-07-2024
Going the extra mile for our students
We've teamed up with First Bus to run two specially extended dedicated bus routes for our students. From the start of the new academic year in September, students can take advantage of the PC1 and PC2 routes.
Going the extra mile for our students
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
