Coronavirus outbreak ahead of half-term Anyone travelling over half-term is reminded to ensure that close attention continues to be paid to hand-washing, good respiratory hygiene and keeping surfaces and touch-points (like light switches) clean. Please be advised that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to…
Advice re Storm Ines The following advice has been issued regarding Storm Ines for tide and wind warnings for Jersey: Weather situation: A red tide warning has been issued by Jersey Met for tomorrow’s (Thursday’s) high tide at 9:19am with a height of 11.5m. At the time of high tide…
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Storm Ciara update Dear Parents and Carers, We are working hand-in-hand with colleagues in the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department this evening to monitor Storm Ciara, which has built significantly over recent hours. The Island is now facing a red weather warning with Force 10 winds forecast….
Social work photo competition opens Amateur photographers of all ages are being invited to enter their work into a photography competition to celebrate World Social Work Day on Tuesday 17 March. Photographers are being asked to submit photos on the theme of ‘Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships.’ A…
Inspiring more girls to study STEM A service club that aims to improve the lives of women and girls has partnered with Highlands College to encourage more girls to study male-dominated subjects. Soroptimist International Jersey Charitable Trust is offering three bursaries of £1,500 to girls studying STEM (science, technology,…
Sports students promote active Island Students are learning from the Island’s sports professionals as part of a degree-level course that prepares University College Jersey (UCJ) students to play an active role in making Jersey a healthier and more active place. University College Jersey’s Higher National Diploma in Sport, which…
Learning about further education Career changers and islanders looking to develop their skills or study for a new qualification are being encouraged to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of Highlands College this week. On Thursday [14 November] evening, the college opens its doors to the public, who can explore the…
A parade of student success St Helier businesses are being encouraged to take to the streets of town next week to congratulate this year’s cohort of University College Jersey students who are graduating. At around 5pm on Thursday, 10 October, over 300 people will represent our 107 graduates by…
Sports students to meet industry partners Students from the Higher National Diploma in Sport course at Highlands College will meet with members of the sports industry, at a meet and greet event, to discuss career options and expectations. The course was designed alongside key members of the sporting community…
HEAT: The finalists are announced for HEAT 2020 The finalists have been announced for the culinary college competition HEAT, that is back this March for a fourth year. Top colleges in the UK have competed to win the opportunity to reach the final of this prestigious culinary competition in Jersey…
World Children’s Day – Wednesday, 20 November 2019 Jersey Putting Children First campaign The Government of Jersey has launched an island-wide campaign today – on World Children’s Day – to encourage everyone in Jersey to support the Pledge to Put Children First. The Government launched the eight-point pledge to Put…
16+ Transition Day: Monday 24th June Students invited to attend the Highlands College Transition Day must report to the Hall (situated in Turner Building) at 9.45 on the day. Information evenings for parents/guardians of Transition Day students will be held on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th of June….
Highlands College Begins its Rights Respecting Journey Highlands College is working towards gaining recognition as a ‘Rights Respecting College’, an award given on behalf of Unicef UK, which recognises that the rights of children and young people are at the heart of our ethos and culture. Unicef is the…
INTERNSHIP AT JERSEY REDS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE JERSEY SPORT STUDENTS JERSEY REDS have announced that as part of their ongoing commitment to student development and as a key partner to Higher Education at University College Jersey, they will be offering an exclusive internship to students on the Higher…
The Craft Guild of Chefs has revealed this year’s HEAT finalists as Bangor, Middlesborough, Farnborough and Jersey colleges. Open to culinary colleges across the UK, the 11-man teams (comprising kitchen and restaurant students) will now go head-to-head at Highlands College (Jersey) 5-6 March. They will each have to cook a…
Students from University College Jersey (a part of Highlands College) will be celebrating in style this week as they come together for the 2018 graduation ceremony. The event, which is kindly sponsored by MasonBreese, will be hosted by Highlands College Principal, Steve Lewis in the company of His Excellency, Air…
Sophie Boxall, Commercial Business FM Manager at G4S Secure Solutions (Jersey) Limited In June this year, we were delighted to announce a business partnership with G4S Secure Solutions (Jersey) Ltd. They are proud sponsors of our Sixth Form College and we are working together to find new ways of nurturing…
