On the sunny evening of the 16th October the intrepid Launceston College Humanities Department staff ventured out to Bude as part of their staff training. We arrived en mass at Crooklets beach, having spent the journey from Launceston exploring the links between some mysterious objects related to Cornish history. With Mrs Gowing as our fearless […]
The ARB students were recently lucky enough to experience two taster days – sailing around Plymouth Sound on the Island Trust boat ‘Tectona’. The students learnt all about marine conservation and ocean life, whilst gaining hands on experience putting up the sails and even steering the boat. They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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The start of the autumn term for Launceston College Sixth Form has been hectic. Congratulations to all the new Year 12 students who have settled in well to their demanding studies, and to the Year 13 students who have returned with renewed enthusiasm to complete their studies sucessfully, and prepare for the next stage of […]
As part of the Aspire Programme, a range of students from Year 9 to Year 13 were invited to a workshop hosted by Fiona Mozley. Having attended a comprehensive school in Yorkshire, which she described as strikingly similar to Launceston College, Fiona studied History at Cambridge University before working part time to facilitate the writing […]
The Trevithick Year 7 residential took place last week. Our students excitedly boarded the bus at Launceston College on Wednesday and we were soon unloading our bags at the Dartmoor Training Centre. Following a quick lunch break we began taking part in activities that taught us about orienteering, navigation skills, team work and setting up […]
The college construction team were delighted to receive a visit from Christopher Ward from Jewsons this week. The local building supplies company delivered 10 brand new safety equipment kits for the students as part of a health and safety awareness project.
An introduction to the day by Mr Bazely: During the Immersive Learning Day on Tuesday the 18th September year 10 students at Launceston College had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Christian and Islamic faiths. Students met key local people from both these faiths, whilst exploring varying beliefs on contemporary ethical issues. Other […]
On Sunday 7th October Mr Daymond, Mr Machin and Mrs Shute escorted a group of students to Plymouth to take part in the Schools Challenge 5K race. The 5K followed on from the 10K and between the two races over 3000 runners descended on to Royal Parade to start the race. Launceston College were the […]
On Wednesday, 19th September, the Rescorla leaders got together and made Apple Crumble, from the apples on the Rescorla apple trees. Students and teachers that bought this crumble were known to have eaten it in record time. Special mention to Izaac, who ate his before the others had finished cooking! The money made from these […]
12 Feb 2019
On Thursday the 31st of January, I spent a morning with our local police team (before the snow arrived Read more →
11 Feb 2019
Students Emily, Dylan, Sam and Nicole were on Dartmoor again, this time for their expedition 3, walking from Postbridge Read more →
7 Feb 2019
As part of your child’s preparation we are to run to a study skills event; it is designed to Read more →