Carlisle College FE Stars 2011

Final preparations are being made for the Carlisle College FE Stars 2011. The ‘glitzy’ event is a celebration of the achievements of its FE Students over the last academic year and is sponsored by a host of local and national businesses.

The Oscars style event will be held in the brand new Atrium of the College’s £9million campus redevelopment with catering provided by students.

Awards include Student of The Year for each curriculum area, Outstanding Student Achievement, Against all Odds and will culminate with the prestigious Carlisle College Student of the Year award.

College Principal Moira Tattersall said:
“The commitment and dedication shown by our students has been immense, and it is therefore fitting that we take the time to recognise their achievements, and that of the staff who have supported them in their time with us. I am delighted that we are able to host the event in the spectacular atrium.”

The event will commence with tours of the new facilities which include bespoke teaching spaces including hair, beauty and holistic salons, concept classrooms, specialist facilities for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and the new open plan atrium and gallery space.

Food prepared by College students will then be served prior to the presentation of awards at 7:30.

The College prospectus is available as a download from www.carlisle.ac.uk or can be sent via post for free, call 01228 822700.

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Timings for event:

17:30                     Welcome drinks and tour of facilities
18:00                     Dinner
19:30                     Welcome by David Carter, Chair of Corporation followed by presentation of awards by  Moira Tattersall, Principal

Photo and interview opportunities can be arranged. Contact Paul Walker, Head of Marketing and Communications – 01228 822727.                                                                                                                

The event is supported by:

Invest In Cumbria                                                            The Lanes Shopping Centre
Turner & Townsend                                                        Pirelli
Burnetts                                                                              System People
CN Group Ltd                                                                     Print Graphic Ltd
David Allen Accoutants                                                  Carlisle City Council
Story Group                                                                       West Coast Thermal
Carr’s Milling Industries                                                 Dodd & Co
KPMG LLP                                                                           Cumberland Building Society     
Iain Cameron Building                                                    National Skills Academy for Retail            

The event is also supported by Skills Funding Agency.                    

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For further information please contact Paul Walker, Head of Marketing and Communications pwalker@carlisle.ac.uk or 01228 822727.