This year’s event will be bigger and better that the previous two, with more exhibitors than ever.

Whatever year you are in this is your chance to find out more about careers you might be interested in – what jobs there are, what qualifications you need to get into them, and what skills they look for when recruiting.

The Fire Brigade will be bringing a fire engine with them and the Army are bringing their BATAK machine – test your reactions by hitting the lights that come on randomly. An event not to be missed!

Clicking on the logos will take you to the relevant website, or to information about the role the speaker does within their company. Whilst looking at the exhibitors why not explore the other information that can be found on the FCC Careers website?

On Tuesday 26^th March, Felpham Community College hosted a (sell-out!) Charity Talent Show, raising money for ‘Save The Post Office’, a local appeal for the Felpham Village Post Office.

Students across year groups auditioned in February and then the chosen acts had one month to perfect their performances. A wide range of acts – 23 in total – including singers, a band, piano players, musical duets, dancers, gymnasts and even a balloon modeller! – then performed to a packed audience and a panel of judges. The judges then chose a first, second and third place at the end of the evening with the winning acts being awarded prizes.

The event raised well over £1000 which is fantastic – thank you to everyone for their support. Well done to all the Acts who performed, with specific mention going to:

1^st Place – Karina Natkinis, Year 8 – Performing Interstella by Hans Zimmer
2^nd Place – Emanual Makinson, Year 8 – Balloon modelling and comedy act
3^rd Place – Tali Swain, Year 10 – Self-written monologue

Ms Crocker, Dance Teacher at Felpham Community College commented:
“It has been fantastic to be involved with the show and to see the students grow in confidence from the audition night to the final event. They have all worked really hard and the talent and confidence they have is brilliant!

Our Sixth Form music students have supported the students, organising the backing music and mentoring some of the Acts, and our Sixth Form ‘Make A Difference’ Committee have helped organise the event and supported the evening – even compering in a very professional manner! Thank you to everyone who came to watch the show, the audience were brilliant. We are now looking forward to more showcase events next term including Move It! and our annual Summer Arts Evening.  Thank you to everyone for your on-going support”.

On the final day of the Spring Term, Thursday 28^th March, Felpham Community College hosted a non-school uniform day, raising money for Mount Noddy, the local branch of the RSPCA. Students and staff were invited to pay £1 for the privilege of not wearing school uniform for the day, with the chosen charity being voted for by the FCC community back in October.

The FCC Charity programme of events is organised through the Sixth Form ‘Make a Difference’ Committee, student volunteers from years 12 and 13 who help support younger students and events.

The FCC Student Council also play a vital part in the charity events with promotion and getting students across year groups involved. There is a Student Council for each year group at FCC and then a Whole School Council, which includes representatives from each Year Council. They have been instrumental with change and initiatives at Felpham, including designing posters to support younger students, promoting and supporting a huge donation drive for Bognor Foodbank last term, suggesting improvements around the school site, taking part in initiatives such as the recent ‘Big Plastic Count’ and supporting non-uniform fundraising events – by promoting them with their year groups and also helping to collect in the funds.

Mr Summers, Assistant Headteacher commented:
“Our Student Council goes from strength to strength and it has been great to see them develop the ideas and suggestions they have. The students are also influential in our charity events and always keen to help and support. They are fantastic role models for our students. We would also like to give a huge thank you to our Make a Difference Committee – lots of them who leave us after Easter as they are year 13.”