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WELCOME Our Graduation Ceremony celebrates the success of our Higher Education students. Today’s ceremony signifies the culmination and celebration of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Higher Education. It is a memorable occasion for you, your families and friends, and the staff who have contributed to your success. As a new graduate, you can feel proud of your achievements. You have worked hard to achieve your qualification. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, remember that your achievements today are not just a symbol of your past efforts but also a key to unlocking opportunities in the present and future. In today’s rapidly changing world, the importance of continuous learning and adaptability cannot be overstated. Embrace the mindset of lifelong learning, as it will enable you to thrive in evolving workplaces and industries. Stay curious, be open to new ideas, and continue to challenge yourself both personally and professionally.
Behind every successful graduate are family, friends and staff who have provided inspiration, support and help along the way. Today is also an opportunity to thank them for their contribution to your success. We also thank the employers who have supported your education, whether through time off or tuition assistance. We also thank our apprentice employers for supporting their employees to achieve at this high level. Their commitment to your growth and development is highly commendable. On behalf of the entire WCUC community, our dedicated staff and governors, I congratulate you once again and wish you all every success in the future.
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ORDER OF CEREMONY 1 0 . 4 0 A M Graduands and VIPs gather outside Salisbury Playhouse to form the procession 1 0 . 5 0 A M Graduate procession begins at Salisbury Playhouse
Including representatives from the following university partners:
1 1 . 0 0 A M Guests seated in Salisbury Cathedral 1 1 . 3 0 A M Welcome Address
Iain Hatt, Principal & CEO, Wiltshire College & University Centre 1 1 . 3 5 A M Graduation Ceremony 1 2 . 1 5 P M Guest Speaker
Paddy Bradley MBE, Chair of Governors at Wiltshire College & University Centre 1 2 . 2 5 P M Closing Remarks
Jo Grenfell, Deputy Principal, Curriculum & Quality at Wiltshire College & University Centre 1 2 . 3 0 P M Graduation concludes
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Please remember to switch off all mobile phones throughout the ceremony. Filming and photography is not permitted.
T O D AY ’ S G U E S T S P E A K E R Paddy Bradley MBE became Chair of Governors at Wiltshire College & University Centre in January 2025. He’s well known across Wiltshire as a passionate supporter of education, skills and local business. Paddy spent more than 20 years working in education, including time as a teacher, headteacher and inspector, before moving into local government as an education adviser and director of education, skills and economy. He later became Chief Executive of the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership, where he helped to strengthen links between education and industry across the region. He is now Chief Executive of the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership, a trustee of the charity Alabaré, and an Industrial Fellow at a regional university. In 2023, he was awarded an MBE for his services to Wiltshire’s economy and community. Paddy’s career reflects his belief in the power of learning, opportunity and working together - values that align closely with those of Wiltshire College & University Centre.
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Y O U R G R A D U AT I O N O U T F I T
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1 THE GOWN These are based on the gowns medieval scholars wore everyday over their clothing to help keep out the cold in draughty study halls. They had the added purpose of identifying university students or scholars and differentiating them from non-scholars. Now, they are reserved for graduations and other ceremonial occasions.
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THE HOOD
It is thought that the tradition of throwing caps or mortarboards in the air started in 1912 in Annapolis, when the first US Naval Academy students were commissioned as officers.
The hood is worn over over the gown. Its colour and design shows not only what level of qualification has been achieved, but also in which subject area.
The tassel on the caps may have been introduced by French scholars in the 14th century to help keep their hair out of their faces. Did you know that while most qualifications use the cap or mortarboard, there are some that have a velvet bonnet as part of their ceremonial outfit?
You will see a range of different hoods on display among our graduates today, as well as our lecturers and visitors on the stage.
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W H AT O U R S T U D E N T S S AY
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Graduating feels like a real achievement for all the hard work I have put into my training, and I am grateful to the College and tutors for their support. The course has given me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge and skills, as well as develop my confidence and courage as a practitioner. I would like to continue to build my business and continue to learn and grow through my work and further training. - James Benjamin, Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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I thought I was done with education, but through the encouragement of my family and lecturers, I pushed through. What started as an initial hurdle became a supportive community. I am eager to combine my background as a conservationist with education, taking groups of young people on international conservation and community projects and exposing them to life-changing experiences. - Ruairc Willis-Foster, Learning & Skills Teacher
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Graduating is a really proud moment, having balanced studying with a full-time role and raising three children. I hope it shows my children that learning doesn’t have an expiry date and that you can keep challenging yourself at any stage of life. Completing my CIPD Level 5 has given me the confidence to challenge my own thinking and develop a deeper understanding of the profession. I’ve already started my CIPD Level 7 and want to continue progressing towards a People Director or Chief People Officer role. - Lauren Rowles, People Management
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It means a lot to graduate today, having spent four years at the College studying Sport and Exercise Science, two of which were for my HND. The course gave me the opportunity to do what I wanted, with great lecturers, strong student-teacher relationships and a positive personal experience. My plans for the future are to study to become a Sports Massage Therapist, whilst also working for Wiltshire FA. - Josh Burns, Sport and Exercise Science
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BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
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BA (HONS) FILM PRODUCTION A N D C I N E M ATO G R A P H Y Storm Baid Edward Bailey Jude Boddy Leah-Grace Boonaert Robert Browning Adam Carr
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Max Chorley Samuel Cooke Max Delaney Lewis Evans David Glukh Josephine Grylls-Brine
Oliver Hislam James Hough Verity Minns Jake Telford Emelia Wilson-Worswick
F I L M P R O D U C T I O N A N D C I N E M ATO G R A P H Y Chrysoula Athanasiadi
Joanna Kucharska
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OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
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B A ( H O N S ) E A R LY Y E A R S C A R E AND CHILDHOOD STUDIES (TOP-UP) Ruby Dangerfield Jade Hurn Ashley May
Emily Webb Natalia Wierzbowska
BENG (HONS) MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY (TOP-UP) Stefanos Adamou Jodie Buxton Michael Callan
Aston Cassidy Rhys Clift Ewan Durrant
Benjamin Flannery Simas Jurevicius Leon Parks-Dee
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W I LT S H I R E C O L L E G E & UNIVERSITY CENTRE
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HND IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT ( B E H AV I O U R A N D W E L FA R E ) Caitlin Gibbs Maddie John
Owen McKendrick Karen Sullivan
H N D I N E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C A T I O N A N D C A R E Chloe Arnott Amelia-Jayne Bale
Megan Bell Abigail Laird (Marks)
Eloise Ribeiro Phebe Williams
HND IN COMPUTING HTQ Thomas Gray
HND IN SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE Josh Burns Lleyton Edwards
Bryn Griffiths Lucy-Anne Skinner
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C I P D L E V E L 5 A S S O C I AT E D I P LO M A IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Aby-Lee Adams Hayley Bell
Victoria Craven Kelly Eyles
Stacey Perry Lauren Rowles
CPCAB LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING Rebecca Birch Hannah Christopher Kayley Deacon-Church Anna Jones
Sophie King Yasmin Lewis Nicola Morgan Dominic Murray
Samuel Plowright Sarah Slarke Michael Tansey Gemma Walker
CPCAB LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING James Benjamin
N C F E L E V E L 4 C E R T I F I C AT E F O R T H E A D VA N C E D PRACTITIONER IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Claire Westmore 20
C M I L E V E L 7 D I P LO M A I N S T R AT E G I C LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (QCF) Lisa Michelle Ryan
L E V E L 5 O P E R AT I O N S M A N A G E R Kellie Angell
L E V E L 4 A S S O C I AT E P R O J E C T M A N A G E R Angus Allen
Kayleigh Kenchington
LEVEL 5 LEARNING & SKILLS TEACHER Chelsea Bryar Anthony Clegg Alexander Edwards Robert Garraway Holly Gibbs
Stephen Howarth Stacey Pamplin Georgia Stevens Lauren Stone-Symes Ruairc Willis-Foster
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LEVEL 4 CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE A N D FA M I L I E S P R AC T I T I O N E R Rachel Gilbert
LEVEL 4 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Caitlin Johnstone
FELLOWS Adam Harper
Tracy Mitchell
SENIOR FELLOW Chris Thompson
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Our thanks to the Cathedral staff, without whose support our Graduation Ceremony would not be possible. All information in this programme was correct at time of publishing.