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College Safeguarding and Administrator Sophie, tells us what has been her standout moments from last year.

"When I think back over this year, it's not the paperwork or meetings that stand out - it's the moments. Walking with students through the Purbecks, spending a day sailing around Poole Harbour, chatting, laughing, and seeing them challenge themselves outside the classroom. Those experiences remind you that education is about so much more than qualifications.

"The biggest privilege though, has been watching the students who started with me last September grow into confident and independent young adults. They've found their voices, supported each other, and become their own people. Seeing that transformation has been genuinely rewarding, and it's the reason I love being part of this college."

Curriculum Manager and windsurf lover, Jake Williams reflects on his first year at Rockley College and is already looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of students this September.

“This past year has flown by! It’s amazing to look back at the year and think about the number of achievements, and just how many different experiences we’ve managed to squeeze in - whether that's trips, activities, or professional development opportunities. All the students have been fantastic and have embraced every challenge that has come with participating in an Outdoor course, including those who had little experience in the outdoors before starting with Rockley.

"Next year is already shaping up to be even bigger and better. There really aren’t many Further Education courses like Rockley College out there, and the effort all the staff put in to ensure all learners have a memorable and enjoyable experience with us, is just astounding. It’s more than a college course, it's a community of people with a shared interest and passion for the outdoors.”

You can still apply for this September!

Apply here - https://rockley.org/college/apply

As we reach the end of another academic year, Mark, who has been a teacher at Rockley College for nearly eight years, reflects on the best aspects of his job.

"Although much of my job role is inside the classroom with the students, the highlights for me are always the days when I get to see the students out of the classroom setting and showing the skills and knowledge that they have developed during their time with us. These include running school sessions at Bryanston School for the Dorset Leadership Academy, when working with Rockley staff at the Dorset School Games and when completing work experience at each of our centres."

Huge congratulations to Helena and Freya for passing their RYA Dinghy Instructor course last week. A perfect end to their first year at Rockley College!

It's not too late! You can still apply for our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (Outdoors) starting this September.

If you love sport and the outdoors then this is the course for you.

✅ Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
✅ All coursework based - NO exams
✅ Campus on the beach
✅ Opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications as part of the course

Apply online - https://rockley.org/college/apply

Anyone would think it was the end of term! A great last week on the water with our year 1 students. Now go and enjoy your summer holidays!

At Poole High School today talking about our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (Outdoors)

End of term vibes! It’s been a great day at the New Forest Waterpark 🤪

It was lovely to welcome prospective students to our campus today and give them a taster of what Rockley College is all about, before they start in September.

It was a great opportunity for us to get to know them, for them to get to know us and for the students to get to know each other.

Lots of energy, fun and of course sunshine! A perfect end to a very hot week!☀️😎