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10 February 2012

Sixth Form Rugby Academy Boss gets Olympic posting

Blackpool Sixth Form College’s Rugby Academy director, Paul Moran, has been selected to help coach and support Team GB’s...

7 February 2012

Blackpool Sixth brings Classical Civilisation into the 21st Century

A level Classical Civilisation students are making use of 12 new Kindles.

30 January 2012

Watch our Return to the Forbidden Planet trailer

Watch the trailer for our Performing Arts Department production of Return to the Forbidden Planet

23 January 2012

Read our latest newsletter

Download our Spring Newsletter 2012 and read about our recent college news.

20 January 2012

Four Students recieve offers from Oxford and Cambridge

Four students have had confirmation of offers to study at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in 2012.

Announcements

Course Advice Evening
29th February 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Return to the Forbidden Planet
6th March 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Taster sessions - click here to book your place
7th March 3.45pm - 4.45pm

Faith at Blackpool Sixth remains a focal point for many of our students.

The Christian Union meets on a regular basis to explore and offer support regarding many of the issues faced by young Christians today. Students from the Christian Union enjoyed the experience of celebrating mass with Pope Benedict at the beginning of the year.

The Buddhist centre continue to be regular visitors at the college offering support through meditation sessions. The sessions are designed to reduce stress round the time of exams and always prove a popular activity with students.

Pictured right: Religion, Ethics and Philosophy students thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Rome where they explored the ancient roots of Christianity in tours of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Catacombs. Students were treated to seeing the Pope deliver the Angelus.

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

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