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Official Bluesky account of Varndean Sixth Form College, Brighton & Hove

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Final year Sussex University law students from the 'StreetLaw Clinic' team were delighted to work with Varndean A Level Law students on a bespoke 'Practical Legal Skills: Law in Context' programme. Full story on www.varndean.ac.uk/news/
October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We were incredibly fortunate to welcome inspirational artist, Vanessa Marr, to Varndean Sixth Form College this week. Vanessa introduced her ‘Domestic Dusters’ project to our A Level Textiles students and truly inspired everyone present. #VarndeanCollege #varndeansixthformcollege
October 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Explore our latest AUTUMN UPDATE 2025 to read about the incredible achievements of our students and staff last summer term and this term! Read more on our website at: www.varndean.ac.uk/varndean-upd...
#varndeansixthformcollege #VarndeanCollege
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Computer Science students visited Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace, cyber & digital technology. They received an introduction to the company & a tour, met apprentice software engineers with a talk about apprenticeships, completed problem-solving exercises, plus a mock Assessment Day.
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Come along and discover what an exceptional place Varndean Sixth Form College is, at our OPEN EVENING on THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER, from 4pm - 8pm.
No advance booking necessary.
For full details, visit our website at www.varndean.ac.uk/events/
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We were delighted to welcome Lib Dem MP, James MacCleary to Varndean's Politics Society. Sudents asked questions on topics from AI to what the Lib Dems stand for, social mobility & education. Thank you taking time to come and visit us. #varndeansixthformcollege #alevelpolitics #GlobalPolitics
October 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Last week was Freshers' Week, organised by our Student Union for new students. Events included Movie Monday, Twinning Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Table Thursday and Fest Friday. Yesterday, was then our Freshers' Fair with information available from a wide range of external local organisations.
September 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We were delighted to welcome such an overwhelming number of prospective students & their families to our Open Day on Saturday. The event was an outstanding success. If you missed it, there will be a further opportunity to visit at our OPEN EVENING on Thurs 6 Nov, 4-8pm. No advance booking needed.
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Come along and discover what an exceptional place Varndean Sixth Form College is to study at ... at our OPEN DAY on SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, from 11am - 2pm. No advance booking necessary.
For full details, visit our website at www.varndean.ac.uk/events/
September 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
30 Year 2 A Level & IB Politics students attended a conference titled "Politics in a Changing World" at the University of Sussex last week. They engaged in lectures on Corruption in the UK, Populists in Power & the Psychology of Protest. A truly stimulating & thought-provoking day was had by all.
September 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Varndean College is celebrating another phenomenal year of exam success, as students achieve outstanding A Level & vocational results. These impressive outcomes are a testament to the unwavering commitment, talent, and hard work of both students and staff. Full story at www.varndean.ac.uk/news/
August 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Varndean College is proud to announce another exceptional year of achievement for students on the IB Diploma Programme. The May '25 cohort has once again demonstrated the dedication, curiosity, and resilience that define our thriving IB community.

Read full story at www.varndean.ac.uk
July 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As part of Green Week 2025, staff & students helped plant the Varndean Community Orchard! We've been donated 10 apple trees as part of Thatchers Community Orchard Project, to help community groups, schools & charities plant more trees. @thatcherscider.bsky.social #thatcherscommunityorchardproject
March 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
CONSTELLATION showcases an outstanding collection of Visual Arts work, created by our first year A level & IB students. Work includes 3D Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography & Textiles.

You can visit the gallery between 17 to 27 March at Gallery 19a.
March 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲

As a host, you'll receive:
✔ £800 per month, per student
✔ Dedicated full-time support from our Iteam
✔ The chance to gain an insight into other cultures

📧 Email [email protected]
📞Call 01273 546646
🌍 Visit www.varndean.ac.uk/host-with-us
March 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Are you a Year 10 student and looking
at which college to apply to for September 2026?

Visit our website to book onto our hugely popular Year
10 Days at: www.varndean.ac.uk/year10/

🗓️ Friday, 4th July
🗓️ Tuesday, 15th July

Places are limited, so early booking is advisable!

#VarndeanCollege
March 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our students had an incredible time on Friday at our FE Sussex Festival of Careers live stream event with the legendary Fatboy Slim! 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible guests and to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible.

#FESussex #Careers
March 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Varndean College Feminist Society's Cake and Lemonade Sale was held today to celebrate International Women's Day 2025.

Supported by both staff and students, the sale was a real success, with the money raised to be donated to the Brighton Women's Centre.

#IWD | #VarndeanCollege
March 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
♻️ Green Week 2025 ♻️

📅 24th – 28th March

🔹 Inspiring speakers throughout the week
🔹 Clothes Swap running all week in Q1/Room 2 – drop off clothes & refresh your wardrobe sustainably

Sign up for events via the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We’re beyond excited to welcome world-famous DJ &
producer Fatboy Slim to Varndean College as part of
the FE Sussex Live Festival of Careers! 🎧🎶

📅 Friday 7 March
⏰ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
📍 Livestreamed on YouTube &
Twitch

Tune in live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@fesussex
March 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
More than forty students of Classical Civilisation and Philosophy went on a trip to Greece in early February. The sunny weather fueled expeditions to awe-inspiring sites, like the Acropolis in Athens, the remains of the fortified citadel of Mycenae, the 'spa' complex at Epidavros.

#VarndeanCollege
February 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
CONSTELLATION is a free exhibition opening soon at Gallery 19a. It celebrates Year 1 A Level and IB work from Art,Textiles, Graphic Design and 3D Design and has been curated by a group of Year 1 students doing their ART CURATOR enrichment course.

Everyone welcome!

#VarndeanCollege | #CreativeArts
February 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Next in our FE Sussex Live Festival of Careers, Nicola Harvey will be delivering interactive Mental Health Awareness for the Workplace professional development for employers on Friday 28th February.

#FESussexLive | #MentalHealthAwareness
February 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Year 2 Dance student Luke Curran has had a very busy time at Varndean College since October, balancing his studies whilst working with the National Youth Dance Company (NYDC). Read more here: www.instagram.com/p/DGDSj1INzt...
February 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This Friday marks the launch of our Festival of Careers in collaboration with FE Sussex! Kicking off the series, scuba diver Gio Prince and Paralympian Will Bayley will be delivering inspiring talks as part of the first of five dynamic speaker and workshop sessions.
February 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM