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Hustings panel in CSM theatre

General Election Candidates Put on the Spot by Students at Hustings

Parliamentary candidates battling for General Election success were put on the spot by Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form College students. A hustings event was organised by college staff, where four prospective MPs for the West Bromwich constituency were given the opportunity to answer tough questions on education, health and the

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Principal Graham Pennington

National Recognition for College’s Health & Wellbeing Support

The Sandwell Family of Colleges – of which Central Saint Michael’s forms part – has been recognised for its commitment to Health and Wellbeing support at the annual Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) awards. The Health and Wellbeing category specifically acknowledges initiatives and programmes that prioritise the mental and physical

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One World performers on stage

One World Celebrated at Summer Unity Fest

One World played a hugely successful part of Summer Unity Fest – a celebratory week across the Sandwell family of campuses for everyone to unite, reflect and have fun. Sandwell College celebrated the festival week with an incredible showcase of diversity, talent and togetherness at its annual One World event.

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French students at the Louvre Museum

Bon Voyage for French Connection

Central Saint Michael’s A Level French students embarked on an exciting study visit to Paris, Amiens and Beauvais. Sandwell is twinned with Le Blanc Mesnil – a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris – and thanks to our involvement with the Sandwell-Le Blanc Mesnil twinning association, our students were

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CEO Lisa Capper MBE

New CEO and Principal for Sandwell family of colleges

The Sandwell family of colleges – of which Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form College forms part – is delighted to announce the appointment of its new CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE. Lisa takes up the position from Graham Pennington, who has held the post since 2014, transforming the family

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Adult student reading red book

Time To Be Adventurous and Try Out a New Subject

Which Careers Did Our Amazing Alumni Choose? If you need inspiration for choosing your degree destination after sixth form, take a tip from Central Saint Michael’s Class of 2023. Creative, scientific, business, health and humanities – they’ve got them all covered – along with the most popular career choices. In

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Still Time To Apply!

Worried about securing your college place before September? Worried you have missed the deadline to apply? Well, don’t worry anymore as you’ve still got time to apply for a place at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form College. Other colleges have already closed their applications but the best news is ours

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Careers Coordinator Andrew Farthing with Careers Award

Tenacious College Careers Team Clinches Prestigious Award

Central Saint Michael’s Careers team is celebrating the culmination of three years’ hard work by clinching a prestigious award for its high-quality provision. The Quality in Careers Standard recognises the team’s outstanding contribution to enhancing the employability of the college’s alumni, focusing on personal development, industry partnerships, and innovative career

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The official opening of Central Saint Michael’s: Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre

New £5.1m STEM Education and Training Centre Opens in West Bromwich

On Tuesday 19th March, we officially opened the new, £5.1m education and training centre for advanced courses in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in the heart of West Bromwich town centre. Funded by Sandwell College, the Towns Fund and the Department for Education, the ‘Central Saint Michael’s: Sandwell Science,

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Business & Law students ready for their mock trial

Legal Expertise On Trial

Our Business & Law Year 1 students enjoyed demonstrating their legal expertise at a Moot Court event. They put their case forward to our Acting Judge for the day, Paralegal Natalie Brown from the University of Derby. Students researched the Post Office Scandal and shared their understanding of what went

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