Multi Faith - The Blackpool Sixth Form College

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5 March 2010

Student organised fashion show raises money for Cancer Research UK

Student organised fashion show raises money for Cancer Research UK.

3 March 2010

Former student and author returns to Sixth Form after 25 years

Comic fantasy novelist Jonathan Eaves returned to the Sixth Form today to speak to students about his book Rude Awakenings.

1 March 2010

Watch our Visual Arts & Media Promotional Film

This short film demonstrates the opportunities available for students studying Visual Arts and Media at Blackpool Sixth Form.

27 February 2010

Students enjoy musical success

Students take a tongue-in-cheek trip back in time as they take to the stage with their performance of Oh What a Lovely War.

26 February 2010

Students set for Jinx Fashion Show

Students have organised Jinx Fashion Show this Wednesday 3rd March at The Hilton Hotel in Blackpool.

Announcements

Pop Wannabe Live Final 2010 (Concert Hall)
11th March

Preparing for University Information Evenings for Upper Sixth Parents
17th March - 18th March

HE Information Evening for Lower Sixth Parents (NEW DATE)
25th March

Making Space for Faith!

The Blackpool Sixth Form College community is made up of people of many faiths. We are firmly committed to supporting students and staff of faith to achieve their full potential. Supporting the spiritual development of people's lives is central to the College’s core values.

Multi-Faith Worker

The Multi-Faith Worker is available in College to supports students and staff to explore wider issues about the world from their own perspective based on culture, religion or belief. The Multi-Faith Worker provides the following to those of all faiths or none at all:

· Exploration of spirituality

· Reflection on life experience

· Prayer and worship

· Discussion of ethical issues

· Help and Support on a 1:1 basis

· And much more ……….

Links with local faith community

The College has forged links with faith leaders from the local community to ensure that the needs of students from particular faith groups are met.

Buddhist

Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre
www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk

Christian

Reverend Robert Horn
Christ the King Catholic Church
bobhornctk@hotmail.co.uk

Hindu

Fylde Coast Hindu Society
Dr Kadaba Vasudev
vasudev@globalnet.co.uk

Jewish

Blackpool United Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi David Braunhold
Tel: 01253 392382

Muslim

Central Mosque and Islamic Community Centre
Maulana Ashfaq Patel
ashfaq_patel@hotmail.com

Facilities and Activities

A Prayer and Meditation Room

The College has a multi-faith Prayer Room for reflection that is available for students and staff who wish to pray, meditate or take a quiet break during the College day.

Feast of the Week

A weekly celebration of different religious feast days in the weekly staff/student newsletter

Food and Faith Days

An opportunity to try a traditional dish which represents a festival from a particular faith.

Faith Forum

Students are represented on the Blackpool Council’s Faith Forum

Inter-faith Week

The College worked with the Interfaith Youth Trust to provide a weeklong celebration of different faiths, values and beliefs.

Respect Week

The aim of Respect Week is to celebrate diversity and encourage a culture of tolerance and mutual respect. Respect Week has been running at the College for the last three years and continues to grow in size as more events are added to the programme.

The Christian Union

meet every week for collective worship.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

This is always an exceptional event in College’s calendar. The service takes place at St Chad’s Church, Poulton-le-Fylde.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Many of our Roman Catholic students take part in the annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. This event is fully supported by the College, with many fundraising activities taking place throughout the year.

Faith Visit

A visit to the diocesan youth centre Castlerigg, is available to all our students. This allows our students the opportunity to explore their faith.

Islam Awareness Week

Students from the Muslim community give presentation to their peers

Friday Prayers

A mini bus is now available for students who wish to attend Friday prayer at the Mosque.

Meditation

Members of the Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre offer meditation sessions for students and staff.

Further information

For more information please contact Louise Lavery, the college's multi-faith worker, Louise Lavery, on 01253 394911 or email LLavery@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk