Torrington pupils learn about options at Bicton College
CHILDREN from Great Torrington School have had a visit from representatives of Bicton College who were showcasing courses to prospective students.
More than 200 students from Torrington had the opportunity to try their hand at a range of activities, including grooming a horse, feeding a lamb and handling bugs such as hissing cockroaches and stick insects.
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Amy Pearce grooms Oscah with Gemma Cooke of Bicton College. 0905-41-01
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DOG TRAINING: Grace Metherell and Katie Adamson take Darch the Springer around an obstacle course. Pictures: Jo Tibbles 0905-41-02
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SHEEPISH: Shannon Williams. Picture: 0905-41-03
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CREEPY CRAWLY: Adi Wood gets up close and personal with a cockroach. Pictures: Jo Tibbles 0905-41-08
Children also got to try dog training, floristry, planting lettuces and cabbages and outdoor construction. Plus they got the opportunity to ask questions about what the courses involved and what occupations and careers the courses could lead onto.
Mike Clarke, deputy headteacher from Torrington said: "Currently only a handful of pupils from the school attend Bicton when they leave, mainly because of the distance to the College based in South East Devon.
"However, the college has residential facilities and offers land based courses and outdoor pursuits up to Foundation Degree level.
"There is a lack of specialised courses for this employment sector in North Devon and so Great Torrington School and several other schools and employers in North Devon have been working with Bicton to put an environment and land based specialised diploma bid together."
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