Connor’s selection comes after a lengthy trial process spanning back to October.  Following his progression through both the South West and South trial, Connor went to the final trial at Lilleshall in December, where he was selected as one of two goalkeepers for the final squad.  Connor played his first game Australia U18 on the 29th January in Birmingham.  The game finished 0-0, with Connor making what he modestly described as a ‘handful of comfortable saves’, to keep a clean sheet on his International debut.  On the 12th February, Connor will travel with the English Schools squad to Spain to play La Liga club teams Villareal and Valencia U18’s.  Following this he will play fixtures against all the home nations at some prestigious grounds, such as St James’ Park where England U18’s will play Scotland U18’s.

This is a remarkable achievement for Connor in his final year at Richard Huish College, where he is studying BTEC Sport and A Level History.  Connor’s talents do not finish there, as he is also a member of the performance golf programme at the college, currently playing off a handicap of just four. Harry Lee, Assistant Sports Development Manager at the college said “Connor’s selection for the England schools squad is a fantastic achievement. For a young athlete to perform at such an elite standard at U18 level, across 2 different sports is remarkable. Everyone at the college wishes Connor the very best with England U18’s and his future sporting endeavours, whether that be his football, his golf or both!”

Following the presentation of prizes there will be a buffet and the chance to catch up with fellow students and staff. You will also be able to collect your A Level certificates.

For those who are unable to attend the evening, your A Level certificates are available to collect in person from the Exams Office at the college.

Dress Code: Smart Casual
Prize winners will have their photograph taken, so if you have been awarded a prize you may like to dress appropriately.

Eight Huish students made the final trial in total, once again reinforcing the College’s strong hockey reputation both regionally and nationally. The National trialists were Roo Rosenwald, Josh Clarke, Josh Hancock, Kate Reynolds, Laura Stone, Maisie Robertson, Bryony Goddard and Ellie Eastaugh. 

In the coming months Roo, Josh and Kate will get the opportunity to train with the National squad and play a number of fixtures against other representative teams before travelling on a tour to Europe. 

Assistant Sports Development Manager, Harry Lee said “To receive National honours is an extraordinary achievement by all the students and just reward for their hard work and commitment to their sport at the college. The players’ coaches must also gain recognition for their fantastic efforts in developing the players during their time at the college. We wish all three the best of luck and hope they gain a lot from the experience.”

A dozen upper sixth students have taken physics extension classes this year to help prepare them for entry into top universities and for the Olympiad competition. Six students qualified to take the three hour Olympiad paper and gained outstanding results.  Out of over 1600 of the best physics students nationwide, Jack Humphries and James Darby gained Gold awards, placing them in the top 150 students in the country.  Sam Dewfall and Ryan Potter gained Silver, awarded to the next best 150 students.  Olly Waldron and George Mitchell were also highly commended. 

Jack plans to read Physics at Imperial College in London, James and Ryan have offers for Cambridge whilst Sam and Olly have offers at Oxford.  George is planning to read Maths at Warwick. 

Curriculum Area Manager Nick Anderson, who runs the physics extension classes, said: “It is very satisfying to see this exceptionally talented group do so well.  Not only are they outstanding students at college, they have shown that they can compete at the highest level nationally and come out on top.”

Monday 30th – Tuesday 31st January 2012
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Shortly after the festival he was approached again by the BBC who offered him a role in the 2011 BBC Children In Need team helping with the outside broadcast at Weston-Super-Mare pier.   Matt said: “The evening was fantastic.  I was given the job of being a PA to one of the presenters and doing general runners work. I picked up yet more contacts, and they have said that when they are filming for BBC points west down in Taunton again they will give me a ring”. 

Matthew Pick, BBC Regional Broadcast Co-ordinator, who organised the volunteers at this year’s BBC History Festival and BBC Children in Need night, said:  “Getting experience by volunteering at events like BBC Children in Need is how many people make the first steps their broadcasting career.  We are grateful to all the students at Richard Huish College who gave up their time to help make the events a success and wish Matt Winlow, who showed enthusiasm and commitment, well in his chosen career of broadcast journalism.” 

Matt has always been interested in journalism, winning a competition in 2009 with ITV News b-live, called “Over to You” — a regional Search for talented young people.   Matt will continue to study Media, Sociology, English Language and Drama at Richard Huish College.  He plans to apply for the University of Bournemouth next year to do a degree in Multimedia Journalism and continue with a postgraduate degree in Journalism.

To achieve this highly respected status the Huish Business School had to meet a raft of criteria including proof of financial viability, evidence of structured learning programme and support for students, evidence of review of provision and results, competence of staff to deliver subject matter and a procedures for complaints. 

Once the desk review was complete, an inspector, Dorothy Wood (Head of Education at ACCA), visited in order to see the course and team in action and to speak to students about their experiences.  Dorothy found the course to be well organised, met all the set criteria and the students very happy and so Gold status was awarded. 

Dr Peter Avery (College Principal) said “I have been sure for a long time that this quality mark was within our grasp and it is hugely pleasing to have finally got there”. 

This sits along-side the Quality Partner Status that has been held for several years as awarded by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). 

Paula Judge, Head of Professional Accountancy said, “I am delighted for the team and the students.   This makes Richard Huish College the only FE College in the South West to hold both accolades for professional accountancy courses.” 

Accountancy courses (AAT, ACCA and CIMA) start in September, with some papers starting  January each year.  For further details contact the Huish Business School on 01823 320863 or visit http://www.huish.ac.uk/professional/courses.

A performance by Performance Enrichment, Dance Enrichment, Pop Music and Rockchoir students.

Tuesday 13th December and Wednesday 14th December 2011
7.30pm
Richard Huish College

Tickets available at the college box office: £6/£4 concessions

A Celebration of Christmas!

Festive choral and wind ensemble music, Christmas readings and congregational carols…

Thursday 15th December, 7.30pm
St Mary’s Magdalene Church, Taunton
Free Admission with a retiring collection