New Student Welcome July 3 Event Guide
Hello!
We’re really excited to welcome you to our vibrant Poole Campus for New Student Welcome!
You’ll have the opportunity to meet your tutor, get to know your classmates, enjoy the festivities and kick off your journey at Bournemouth and Poole College!
What to Expect
Arrival and Check-In
When you arrive to our Poole Campus, head straight to the welcome desk outside of reception to sign and collect your goody bag to start your student journey.
Course Activities
(1.5 hours)
Join your chosen course area for your introduction. You’ll meet your lecturers, get key information about your curriculum area and get to know your new classmates.
Lunch and Festivities
After your session, enjoy free time over lunch to explore all of the exciting festivities and stalls around campus.
Event Ends at 2pm
Our event officially ends at 2pm, however you are free to leave whenever you please during the lunch period.
Arrival Times
Your designated arrival time is listed here. We please ask that you do not arrive earlier than this to ensure a smooth flow of students through the college.
9.30am
Creative and Professional Services
Industries
Art & Design, Music, Performing Arts, ESOL, Digital & Computing, Esports, Games Development, Media, Hair, Beauty, Hospitality and Catering.
10am Science, Health, Care, and Building Services
Early Years, Science, Health, Brickwork, Carpentry, Plastering, Business and Psychology, Criminology and Law.
10.30am Engineering, Professional Services and Construction Skills
Automotive, Engineering, Marine, Sports, Travel & Tourism, UPS, Plumbing and Electrical.
Subject Area Activities
Art and Design
Automotive
Beauty
Brickwork
Business
Carpentry
Digital and Computing
Early Years and Care
Collaborative Art & Creative Expression
Build a go-kart
Nail Art & Hand Scrub Making
Lego Challenge
Belbin Assessment
Making Bottle Holders
VR App Design
Introduction to Early Years Practitioners
Electrical Wiring, Clipping Cables and Terminating
Engineering
ESOL
Esports
Games Development
Hairdressing
Health and Care
Health - T Level
Hospitality and Catering
Marine Engineering
Marshmallow Catapults & Watermelon Challenge
Flags of the World
Retro Verses: Live Game Show Experience
3d Modelling
Introducing a Career in Hairdressing
Simulating Wounds and Basic First Aid
‘Who Done It?’
Food Identification & Napkin Folding
Make a Keyring using Hand Fitting Skills
Media Introduction to 2D Animation
Music Get Creative with Music Production!
Performing Arts Take the Stage!
Plastering
Plumbing
Mould Making
Water Experiments and Pipework
Psychology, Criminology & Law ‘Who Done It?’
Science
Sports and Fitness
Travel and Tourism
UPS
‘Who Done It?’
Introducing a Career in Sports
Holiday Pitch
Introducing a Career in UPS
Lunchtime Festival FunExplore, Eat & Enjoy!
After your course welcome session, the campus transforms into a minifestival packed with exciting activities and entertainment! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Free Food from Tuckey’s Catering
Grab a hot dog or burger on us! Served up by Tuckey’s, run by one of our amazing former students.
Ice Cream Van
Bring some change and cool off with an ice cream!
Snap and Share
Selfie Pod: Strike a pose and share across your socials!
Photo Board: Perfect for that first day pic.
Lush Bath Bomb Workshop
Join Lush for a hands-on experience making your own custom bath bomb to take home.
Caricaturist
Get a fun cartoon portrait drawn of yourself.
Live DJ
The soundtrack to your afternoon!
Stilts & Fire Artists
Roaming performers will showcase their incredible fire tricks and stilt skills.
Support and Student Life
Zone
Meet your Students’ Union, Student Support teams, Careers and Guidance (CAG), and Work Experience (WEX) teams. Get advice, ask questions, and find out how to make the most of your time here.
Poole Campus
NORTH ROAD
Getting to the College
We’re proud to say that our Poole campus is easily accessible by both bus and train, making it simple for you to join us at our New Student Welcome.
Bus Routes
Our campus is well-connected by local bus services, stopping just outside of our main entrance. Whether you’re coming from the town centre, or nearby locations, there’s likely a direct or connecting bus route for you.
M1: Poole to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Castlepoint.
M2: Poole to Southbourne, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Boscombe.
20: Poole to Castlepoint, serving: Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Charminster and Muscliff.
15: Poole to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Wallisdown, Winton, Moordown and Castlepoint.
All single bus fares are currently just £2, whilst young people can get unlimited bus travel in Zone A for as little as £1.75 per day for unlimited trips, very verification through the MoreBus App.
Train Stations
We’re fortunate to be situated by two train stations, making travel by rail incredibly easy. Both stations are within walking distance of the college, offering fast connections to and from surrounding areas.
Parkstone Train Station:
Just a 15-minute walk from campus, with direct services from Weymouth and London Waterloo.
Poole Train Station:
A mile from our Poole Campus, with a taxi rank just outside platform 1.
Bournemouth Campus
Lansdowne, Meyrick Road
Bournemouth, BH1 3JJ
Poole Campus North Road, Parkstone Poole, BH14 OLS
Fulcrum Centre Unit E, Vantage Way Poole, BH12 4NU
