Selby College Construction & Civil Engineering Newsletter Spring 2025
Department Newsletter
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Welcome
Greetings from Selby College’s Construction & Civil Engineering Department!
I am thrilled to welcome you to read our departmental newsletter, an exciting new publication designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest happenings, developments and opportunities in our amazing department.
As the head of the department, I am continually inspired by the passion and innovation that our students and staff bring to the world of construction. This newsletter is our way of sharing that inspiration with you.
In this edition, you can expect to find a wealth of information. We will bring you the latest news from our department, keeping you up to date with current trends and departmental achievements. It is an excellent way for you to stay connected and informed about the field.
We also believe in the power of real stories to inspire and guide. That is why we will be featuring student case studies, showcasing the journeys, challenges and successes of our students. These stories not only highlight the real-world application of our courses but also serve as a testament to the supportive and innovative environment that Selby College offers.
Suzanne Black Head of Construction & Civil Engineering
CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
Construction Students’ Accomplishments Celebrated at Annual Awards Ceremony
The hard work and achievements of the our Construction students were recognised as part of its Annual Student Awards Ceremony.
Acknowledging the dedication he’s demonstrated to his studies, Xander Norrie from Selby College was presented with the Gideon Schreier Bursary Award in Construction & Civil Engineering.
On hand to deliver the Construction Student of the Year award was Alistair McLoughlin, Joint Managing Director at Waystone Ltd, who said:
“It’s an honour to be able to present these awards in memory of Gideon Schreier and to continue his work in inspiring the next generation of construction workers. Seeing the exceptional talent of the Group’s Construction students makes me incredibly excited for the future of the industry.”
“Our students have demonstrated exceptional growth, commitment and excellence towards their learning, so it’s fantastic to be able to celebrate these remarkable achievements alongside their loved ones, staff across the Group and our employer partners. Many of our student winners have now moved on to some of the UK’s top universities, employment or higher levels of study with us here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, highlighting their significant development and progression.”
Sam
Wright
Principal and Chief Executive at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Hear from our Students
Alfie
“It’s always fascinated me how electrics work so the Level 2 Electrical Installation course was the perfect option, as it’s given me knowledge and skills of the sector which will stay with me forever. We’ve visited Drax to see how the Power Station operates and National Grid delivered a talk about the different career opportunities which are available. It’s inspiring to see and hear from large businesses like these as it demonstrates what is possible.”
Jay
After doing bricklaying with my uncle, I instantly knew that I wanted to pursue it as a career. I love how practical this course is, as that’s how I learn best.
Freshers Fair
When you join us in September, you will be able to take part in a fun-packed Freshers Fair. This year’s students got to enjoy a freebie pizza, candy floss and our friends over at Tim Hortons even donated over 300 donuts for our students!
Give Construction a Try 2025
Students from Barlby High School and Selby High School were amongst over 200 pupils from local schools that took part in this year’s Give Construction a Try event held at Castleford College.
As the construction industry looks to adopt more sustainable practices, the event showcased the range of green careers available to young people across the Wakefield district, which included sustainable-themed sessions such as a low carbon Lego house challenge, site planning for sustainability, carbon literature and more.
In addition to the sustainable workshops, pupils got to explore bricklaying, building information modelling, carpentry and joinery, clay tiling, electrical, plumbing, roofing surveying and more.
Apprentice secures third place in bricklayers’ competition
Year 2 Bricklaying apprentice, Jack Toes, secured third place in the Guild of Bricklayers Competition 2024.
Competing in the senior section of the competition, Jack went up against bricklayers from the East and North Yorkshire region. This is a great achievement for Jack and reflects his hard work and dedication to both his training and his craft over the last year.
Construction students embrace next-generation learning hubs
Construction Department Creates Remembrance Day Memorial
Our Construction & Civil Engineering Department did a fantastic job of arranging a Remembrance Day service, creating a sombre display to mark the occasion.
Representatives from North Yorkshire Police, Selby Fire Station, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Yorkshire North & West Army Cadet Force, St John Ambulance, Bright Start Day Nursery, the Women's Institute and Selby Royal Naval Association, laid wreaths as part of the service.
