Emma Challis Scoops Big Award in House of Lords Ceremony

11 November 2010

A former Wyke College Computing student has been presented with a highly sought after Helena Kennedy Foundation award in a ceremony at the House of Lords. Emma Challis received her award from human rights lawyer and peer Baroness Helena Kennedy QC in recognition of her achievements in reaching higher education.

Is this as high as it can get?

19 August 2010

In 2009, 99% of students taking A levels at Wyke passed. Surely that would never be equalled?

2010 students have risen to the challenge! 967 examinations taken, 964 passes. That's a 99.7% pass rate - an astonishing achievement. In 32 A level subjects and in the ICT National Diploma course we achieved a 100% pass.

Countdown to Languages

09 July 2010

The Wyke English Department proudly presented Susie Dent, from Channel 4’s Countdown Dictionary Corner, who talked to AS and A2 English Language students at the University of Hull’s Middleton Hall. Susie has also published a yearly Language Report, which charts effectively new vocabulary being used by everyday people, based upon her own research and that carried out by the Oxford English Dictionary.

Wyke College Youth Dance

09 July 2010

Dance students have been busy this term, particularly those involved in Wyke College Youth Dance. Following an earlier performance at Middleton Hall, University of Hull, students from Wyke took part in Unite, the 2010 Community Youth Dance Platform, at the Spa Theatre in Bridlington in May.

Wyke Sports Awards Evening 2010

09 July 2010

The annual Wyke Sports Awards Evening took place at the KC Stadium. This was a chance to reflect on this academic year’s sporting successes and present a variety of awards.