NEWS

At the end of last term we hosted our annual Psychology Conference, where other local Sixth Forms are invited to join us for a day with Jean-Marc Lawton. Jean-Marc is a teacher and lecturer of Psychology and was Head of Psychology for several years at a...

Just before half term our Media Studies students were treated to a wonderfully insightful talk from professional TV and film Prop Buyer, and ex-DSFC student, Ayla Ash. Ayla left Dereham Sixth Form College in 2016 with A Levels in Photography, Film Studies and...

This morning, Year 12 students who are studying Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Psychology and PE, plus anyone else who was interested, were invited to meet and hear a talk from Tom Shand. Tom works as a Clinical Educator for Operating Department...

The envelopes were sealed, the awards printed and the cups polished. Last Thursday evening we held our annual Presentation Evening celebrating the achievements of our previous years' Leavers. After a welcome by College Director, Mr Atkin, the Evening was handed...

Christmas is a classic time for celebrities to release their autobiographies. Inspired by this, our Librarian, Rachel Chavez, runs an annual Christmas Competition where students and staff are asked whose life story they would like to find underneath their Christmas...

If you didn’t managed to attend our Private View on the 6th December, here is our A-Level Visual Arts Exhibition 2023. A fantastic array of photography, fine art, graphics and art, craft & design from our very talented students! Any of the photos can be...

Last week, seven students from our art and design courses went to The Sainsbury Centre for an Articulation Discovery Day. This is the National Gallery’s nationwide public speaking initiative for young people: “Articulation Discovery Days are free workshops for KS5...

Just before half term, our A Level Art & Design students across the four subjects (Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Photography) went to Cambridge for the day. The purpose of the trip was to observe and record from direct observation and...

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In preparation for their Gold Expeditions next spring and summer, 10 hardy Year13s completed their training on the windswept uplands of North Norfolk Coast last weekend. Travelling 25 miles over two days along country lanes, byways and the Coastal Path allowed them...

We would like to congratulate our students on the excellent examination results they have achieved this year. We are extremely proud of them. These results have been achieved through hard work, perseverance and true determination. We wish all our students every...

Table tennis, rambling, bowling, gaming, crafts, football, spin class and a tug of war. We had a full day of activities yesterday for our Sports Day. Students signed up for three activities during the day, then we all came together for a tug of war on the field....

Yesterday our students attended a carousel of different speakers who visited the College to support our Health and Wellbeing Day. We had sessions on: being a safer pedestrian, organised with Norfolk Police and Norfolk Council Council supporting study skills, from...

Last week, students studying Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology and Biology attended an Allied Health Professions Day run by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia. They participated in interactive workshops run by...

This morning our Year 12 A Level Law students had the chance to put their legal skills to the test when Mrs Elphick held a moot trial for each class. This is the scenario our court faced: The defendant, Ms Alison Fenchurch, has been charged with the murder of...

On Tuesday 11 July, the Art & Design department took A-Level students to Houghton Hall & Gardens - a historic Palladian mansion in North Norfolk: Built for Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, in the 1720s, Houghton Hall is now home to the...

Our Year 12 Geographers recently completed four days of fieldwork: "This is an integral part of the A Level course and is intended to provide the opportunity for students to practise a wide range of fieldwork techniques, both human and physical. Students may also...

As well as the video below, head over to our Exhibition page to meet some of the students and learn about their work in more detail....

Come along to our A-Level Summer Exhibition on Wednesday 21st June, 5pm - 7pm. We are showcasing the work of our Year 13 Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Art, Craft & Design and Resistant Materials students and the quality is always outstanding. You can view...

This summer National Book Tokens are running their big prize draw again, offering five schools the chance to win money for their libraries. Each winning school will receive £1,000 in National Book Tokens, plus one overall winner will also get £500 to help create a...

Congratulations to Shona and Grace from Year 13 who have both successfully had their work shortlisted in the Norfolk Art & Design Competition, organised by Norwich University of the Arts. The annual competition showcases student work from sixth forms and...

Mrs Elphick arranged for Sergeant Peak to visit her Year 12 A Level Law students this week. His visit provided information useful to a number of essays the students will be encountering next year, gave an insight into police roles and career routes, and gave the...

"Being the Head of the College Senate has been an absolutely amazing experience! I enjoyed taking on the extra responsibility and being involved with different events around College. Alongside my Heads of Committees, we have spent the past year focusing on making...

At DSFC we celebrate World Book Night which takes place every year on 23rd April. World Book Night brings young adults and adults from all backgrounds together to inspire others to read more. This year it fell on a Sunday so, for the week leading up to and after...

Last Thursday we hosted textbook author, teacher and ex-senior examiner Jean-Marc Lawton, along with around 100 students from Taverham High School, Ormiston Victory Academy, Attleborough Academy, Fakenham Academy and Reepham College for our annual Psychology...

On Wednesday, Mrs Wright had the pleasure of accompanying three of our Art & Design students to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts for the Regional Heat of the Articulation Prize. Due to an extra spot becoming available, Keziah Ansell was able to join Silas...

Matt Dickinson, our Writer in Residence with Northgate High School, spoke to Year 12 and Year 13 A Level Geography students on Monday, celebrating World Book Week and the importance of wider reading. He also presented a fascinating discussion on Antarctica,...