Easton College

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Our Level 3 Year 1 and 2 Animal Management students are coming to the end of their once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa, where they have left the Nambiti Big 5 Conservation Research Reserve behind. 🐆

On their last full day at Nambiti, the group were lucky enough to see the endangered black rhino on a rhino survey, and while predator monitoring they spotted a cheetah with her cubs...we are all very jealous back home! 🦏

They then made their way to Zingela Wildlife Reserve, helping to support the Zingela Conservation Research Progrogramme. The reserve covers a whopping 12,500 acres of predator free, pristine African bushveld. Their time at Zingela has involved everything from hiking and paddling on the river, to giraffe surveying and going out into the local community to practice their animal management skills.

Our students have had such a fantastic time in South Africa, learning invaluable skills and creating memories to last a lifetime! 🥰

22/05/2026

Our Level 3 Year 1 and 2 Animal Management students are on a fantastic educational adventure in South Africa! 🦏🐆🦎

Our students are spending 10 days working across two reserves - starting at the Nambiti Big 5 Conservation Research Reserve, a magnificent 23,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness boasting the Big 5 and incredible biodiversity.

Our students are working alongside field guides and the conservation team, carrying out tasks such as reserve maintenance, elephant and rhino monitoring, anti-poaching awareness, camera trapping, bush walks and herbivore condition and health checks.

This is a great opportunity for our students to put into practice the knowledge learnt at college into a real world situation, whilst supporting local community projects! 💪

21/05/2026

Inclusive Learning students and staff, and invited guests, came together yesterday to celebrate the official opening of Growing Grounds! 💚🌱🎉

With a smart new allotment and tree nursery (with close to 500 trees now growing), Growing Grounds is a brilliant outdoor learning resource for our students to develop horticultural, life and employability skills.

Green-fingered students on our Ticket, Future Aspirations, and Rural Enterprise courses are opening future possible employment pathways here. What’s more, Growing Grounds is available to all our Inclusive Learning groups to benefit from, or simply to visit as a wellbeing space.

The transformation of this corner of our campus has been made possible thanks to Karen Dunlop and colleagues, and their students, who have worked incredibly hard over the past 3 years to turn the Growing Grounds vision into reality. 👏👏

We’re also extremely grateful to the Norfolk Community Foundation, Dudgeon Community Fund’s STEM Programme, and Norfolk County Council, for grant funding, and to The Tree Council for donating trees to help get the tree nursery up and running. 🙏

And finally, our thanks to Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, who joined some of the students in planting an apricot tree to mark the occasion. 🌱

20/05/2026

📢 Travel update for students - the Semmence bus route 13 will be changing operator and route number from 1st June.

🔁 Route 13 will become Route 59 operated by Sanders Coaches (taking over Semmence operations)
✅ The route and timetable remain unchanged
🚌 All existing Semmence bus passes will continue to be valid
📝 Norfolk County Council are aware and will update their systems when issuing new bus passes

If you travel on this service, please note the new route number when planning your journey!

19/05/2026

Bark & Basics, our General Enterprise student shop, now sells

📚 GCSE exam books
✏️ exam packs
🪴 gardening supplies and gifts (including plants grown by students at the Growing Grounds)
🥫 a wider selection of food and drink items

Pop into the shop, next to Dog Grooming reception, to check out the new products and for your everyday college essentials and pet treats! 🛒🐶

Bark & Basics is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 3.30pm, and Friday mornings from 9.15am to 12pm.

12/05/2026

We couldn't resist sharing these adorable pictures that our students snapped yesterday! 📸

What better way to spend a spring day than a stroll with the alpacas?!

Want to kickstart your Animal Studies journey this September? Why not head over to our website to explore our range of courses 👉 https://ow.ly/Ilub50YY2xv

12/05/2026

If you’re an experienced commercial professional who thrives on creating opportunities and making a real impact, this could be your next step 📢

We’re excited to be recruiting a Commercial Director at City College Norwich – a senior leadership role driving income generation, building innovative partnerships, and shaping the future of the college’s commercial activity. Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy:
✅ Developing and leading commercial growth strategies
✅ Creating innovative partnerships with real impact
✅ Diversifying income streams across a large organisation
✅ Maximising the use of assets and commercial opportunities
✅ Working strategically to support local and regional growth

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/Su9h50YXXaN

12/05/2026

What time is it? It’s Open Event time!📣

Join us on Saturday 27th June, 10am-1pm, and discover what it’s like to study at Easton College.

This event is the perfect opportunity to explore your options. You will also have the chance to take a tour of our campus, speak to students and staff about college life, and find out more about student support.

Whether you’re a Year 10 looking to get a head start, or a Year 11 still considering your options, you won’t want to miss out!

To book your place, visit our website at www.easton.ac.uk/summer-open-event-2026
We’ll see you there 😎

📍Easton College, Bawburgh Road
🔗 www.easton.ac.uk/summer-open-event-2026
🕰️ 10am-1pm

08/05/2026

Our Level 3 Agriculture students, studying on the Arable pathway, recently had a fantastic time on a trip to CLAAS UK's headquarters in Bury St Edmunds!

A huge thank you to Lydia and the team at Claas UK for an extremely valuable and enjoyable trip. 🚜