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What could you be doing after your GCSEs?
At Kirklees College, we have a team of people dedicated to helping you decide what you want to do after your GCSEs. From taster sessions, competitions, career advice, and activities, our team is there to answer all your questions and help you get the most out of every opportunity we have available.
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Taster Sessions
Taster sessions are an excellent way for you to try a subject area before you enrol on the course. Our taster sessions are available to years 9 – 13, and would normally take place in college either during the school day or in a twilight session after school.
What are taster sessions?
With so many options available to you, deciding what to do when you finish school can be a difficult decision to make. To help make your decision easier, the Student Recruitment team host a variety of activities across our different curriculum areas to see what you enjoy and make the move to college less daunting.
How do I book onto a taster session?
To book onto a session, download the booking form by clicking the button below and email a completed version to sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Alternatively, simply take a picture of your completed form and email it to sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
What are taster sessions?
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Student Competitions
Young Chef 2023
Kirklees College has launched its successful baking competition once again!
We would like to invite budding chefs from all our surrounding schools to take part in our Young Chef of the Year competition.
If you’re an aspiring young chef, we can help provide guidance and encouragement towards a cooking career.
The competition is open to students in years 9, 10 and 11 and we also have an online competition for students in years 7 & 8. The closing date for both competitions is Friday 17 March 2023 at 12pm. Please see the brief and guidelines.
Should you have any questions or want to register your interest, please contact us via sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Each contestant should create a restaurant-style plated dessert and email us pictures of:
- A) the recipe
- B) student making the dish
- C) student with the dish
- D) students’ final dish
Each contestant will have two hours to create and serve 4 portions of a restaurant-style plated dessert and sweet sauce of their choice.
Up to 16 students will be selected to compete. The heats will take place on 3 May 2023 with the final taking place on 14 June 2023. For more information, view the competition guidelines.
Photography Competition 2023
Do you have a passion for photography?
We would like to invite individuals from all our surrounding schools to get creative with our photography competition.
This year’s theme is Human Portraiture. We want you to capture a portrait of someone you know. You could use a friend, a family member or even do a self-portrait! Try to portray the persons physical attributes and their emotions. Look at the different types of portraiture that exist as you might decide to do your portrait as painting or sculpture rather than a traditional photo. If you do decide to do a painting or sculpture, please email us a picture of your finished portrait.
The competition is open to students in Years 9 – 11. Students should send us one image via email with an entry form. All entry forms must include a short summary of why the image represents ‘Human Portraiture’. The deadline for entries is Friday 21 April 2023 at 12pm.
Any questions or want to register your interest? Email sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Previous Winners
School Competitions
Esports at KC
Here at Kirklees College, we regularly run sport competitions for schools to take part in throughout the academic year. Kirklees College is inviting teams from surrounding schools to take part in the Kirklees College Esports inter-school team tournament which will determine the top student Esports athletes in the region. We invite schools throughout Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds.
It is a fast-paced round robin tournament played on the competitive Esports game Rocket League which will determine which school has the best teamwork, passion, determination and skills.
Tournament to take place on 20 June 10am – 1.30pm
Team forms should be submitted not later than Friday 19 May 2023
Kirklees College Sports 6-a-side Football Tournament 2023
Kirklees College is inviting teams from surrounding schools to take part in our 6-a-side football tournament, to determine which team has what it takes. We invite schools throughout Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds to compete, has your school got what it takes, to beat the rest and take home the trophy?
It is a fast-paced round robin tournament played on the competitive Esports game Rocket League which will determine which school has the best teamwork, passion, determination and skills.
Entry forms should be submitted by Friday 17th February 2023
Matchfit at KC
Has your school got what it takes to beat the rest and be the best?
Kirklees College is inviting schools from surrounding schools to take part in the Kirklees College Match Fit Competition. All schools will take part in sport and uniformed services activities, including sport challenges, assault course, command and control tasks and more.
Tournament to take place on Friday 28 April, 10am-1pm at Leeds Road Playing Fields.
Please call 01484 437092 or email sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk for more information.
Music Competitions
Welcome to the Kirklees College Music Competition booklet. This year we are offering students in Years 9, 10 and 11 the opportunity to take part in the following competitions.
- Battle of the Bands (must already be part of a band at school)
- Music track in a day (individual competition) Please read through this booklet as it will provide you will all the details you need to take part in competitions.
We look forward to your entries.
Battle of the Bands
We are looking for bands to take part in Kirklees Colleges Battle of the Bands competition. The competition is open to surrounding schools with established school bands and is designed to provide an exciting opportunity for finalists to perform in a high quality environment with a full PA stage and lighting rig. Your task is to prepare a set to perform in front of a judging panel.
Music track in a day
Challenge yourself to produce a track in a day using your own resources to create the demo. You could source your own backing track on U-tube (copy right free) or use one of your own backing tracks.
Feel free to experiment with different genres and styles. You can get creative with atmospheric effects and vocals.
Previous Winners
