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Term One Enrichment Group Events


As a Doncaster College student you will benefit from access to a wide range of additional learning opportunities, including trips and visits that help to make your time at College both educational and fun.

Term One Student Groups Enrichment Timetable

Friday 20th September Food Bank

Food Bank

A chance for student and colleague voice to input to local and national food bank resources and requirements.

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room N/A

Tuesday 08 October Young Minds – Hello Yellow Colour Walk

Young Minds – Hello Yellow Colour Walk
An opportunity for students and colleagues to stand together to provide awareness and raise money for Young Minds and the College SAFE fund.

Location Duration Capacity
Doncaster City Centre 30

Thursday 10 October Young Minds – Hello Yellow Colour Walk

Young Minds – Hello Yellow Colour Walk
An opportunity for students and colleagues to stand together to awareness and money for Young Minds and the College SAFE fund.

Location Duration Capacity
Doncaster City Centre 30

 

Thursday 10 October Tea and Talk – World Mental Health Day

Tea and Talk – World Mental Health Day

– Refreshments and cupcakes available for students in a relaxing environment
– Stands from various organisations
– Hand massages provided by hair and beauty students
– Wear something yellow on the day and make a small donation
– Handout quiz for colleagues and students to take part

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room N/A

 

Monday 21st to Friday 25th October Enigma Escape Rooms

Enigma Escape Rooms
Book in groups of up to eight students at a time to escape the classroom. A great teamwork building activity for everyone to take part in.

Start times: 30 minutes slots from 09:00 – 15:30

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room 30 Minutes 8 students per booking

Tuesday 22nd Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th Daniel James – Five Things I Wish I Knew Sooner

Daniel James – Five Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
Inspirational international guest speaker Daniel James is on campus to provide a 45 minute session with students to inspire and motivate.

Tuesday:          10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Wednesday:   10:00, 11:00

Thursday:       10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room 45 Minutes 200 per session

Monday 21st to Friday 25th Five days of five-a-day

Five days of five-a-day

The first one hundred students can claim a voucher to claim free fruit from the Food Hall.

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room N/A

Monday 21st to Friday 25th Student work showcase

Student work showcase

A chance to show work or accomplishments of students so far this year.

Location Duration Capacity
Common Room / Atrium N/A

Activities and Opportunities

We believe enrichments develop key social skills, as well as employability & technical skills and are designed to help you have a go at something new to develop your confidence.

    • Glider plane flying
    • Colour run
    • On campus obstacle course
    • NLC Hawks skydiving club
    • Nerf Wars
    • Dance Company – NLDC
    • Drama club
    • Music club
    • Sport academies including football, rugby, netball and boxing
    • FIFA tournament
    • Cooking on a budget
    • Rounders
    • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
    • Table tennis
    • Pool
    • Cricket
    • Access to our campus gym
    • Student Engagement Team

     

    • LGBTQ+
    • First Aid
    • Personal Training
    • Student Parliament
    • Musical Theatre
    • Music, jamming session
    • Student newspaper
    • International Day
    • Active Minds
    • Charity fundraising
    • Community Engagement
    • Film
    • Staff vs students’ competitions
    • Hair and Beauty treatments
    • Mixed Martial Arts
    • Weightlifting
    • Talent show
    • Sector-specific skills shows and competitions

    • The Deep
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • The Emmerdale Studio Experience
    • Alton Towers
    • The Houses of Parliament
    • Donna Nook Nature Reserve
    • Botswana
    • The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour
    • AirKings

     

    • Bruges Christmas Market
    • Chester Zoo
    • Go-karting
    • Amazon (the company not the jungle!)
    • Disney
    • Bowling
    • Donington Park
    • National Holocaust Centre
    • Etihad Stadium

     

    • University Open Days
    • Work Experience
    • Award ceremonies
    • National Apprenticeship Week
    • Freshers’ Week
    • Student Ambassador
    • Careers Fair
    • Employer Talks and Visits
    • Annual Progression Week
    • Student Association
    • Be Well
    • Sector-specific enrichments
    • Competitions
    • DN Colleges Group Varsity
    • WorldSkills UK Competitions

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