Biology Olympiad 2023

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BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD The British Biology Olympiad is a national competition which stretches and challenges those students with a deep interest in Biology. It is a platform to showcase their talents in this field and allows them to be publicly recognised by the award of medals, certificates and other prizes. There is also the potential for...

Environmental Science. An A-level for our times

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In the early days of environmentalism there were often clear divisions between the environmental movement and the economists, industrialists, and political decision-makers that were often judged to be a big part of the problem. This is changing. With the growth in understanding of the importance of the environment and our reliance upon it, there is...

British Biology Olympiad Competition Awards

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The British Biology Olympiad (BBO) is a national competition run by the Royal Society of Biology. Thousands of post-16 students participated in the competition nationwide. Out of the ten Year 12 and Year 13 students entering the competition, six were awarded the following: 2 silver medals, 1 bronze medal, 2 highly commended awards and 1...

A level results out 2021

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On the 10th of August, Students at CTC got their A level results and we could not be more proud of our students. Having managed to excel in another hard year, we would like to congratulate everybody who put in the hard work. Here are the highlights 65% of the grades between A* and A...

Winners of the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

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We are always proud of our students who take part in the Olympiads. The Student below won awards at the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge held earlier this year. This competition aims to stretch and challenge students interested in chemistry, and will provide an excellent experience for anyone considering taking their studies further. Set by an experienced...

British Biology Olympiad at CTC

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The British Biology Olympiad challenges and stimulates students with an interest in biology to expand and extend their talents. It enables students to demonstrate their talent and to be suitably rewarded with publicly recognised certificates and medals. The BBO is open to students in post-16 education studying at school or college. The competition consists of...

International Foundation Year Medical Pathway on 20th April

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Please join the talk on the Medical pathways available through NCUK Foundation course. Joining us for this talk is Dr Emyr Bakker, a Lecturer of Medical Science at University of Central Lancashire, to discuss the opportunities that are available in his field. Students can progress to an MBBS degree at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)...

Classics in A level available September 2021

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Starting this year students will have the opportunity to study Classics at A level. Our A Level qualification provides students with a broad and rewarding study of the classical world. Students have the opportunity to study elements of the literature, visual material  and thoughts of the classical world while acquiring an understanding of their social...

Passing of former tutor John Norman

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Norman who passed away at home on Wednesday night following months of treatment for cancer. John joined the College in 1984 initially as Law Tutor but also later taught Government and Politics and IELTS. John was a pivotal member of staff and did...

Ex Principal David Wilson Passing

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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing away of David Wilson. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 78. All our thoughts are with his family. Many of you will know Chris his son who taught Computer Science at CTC. The old boarding house was named and opened in David’s...