Callywith College in Bodmin is offering prospective A-Level and Level 3 vocational students the chance visit on Saturday.

The open event between 10am and 3pm will provide future students the opportunity to tour the campus and facilities, talk to the teaching staff about the choice of courses on offer and get first-hand experience of what learning and life is like from current students.

The college’s support staff will also be available to help visitors with queries on the application process, transport, learning and personal support and more.

Callywith principal Jon Grey said: “Our open events are a great opportunity to discover more about the college, to see our stunning campus and most importantly, to talk to our exceptional staff and students about the wide range of A-Level and vocational courses in addition to all the extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

“If you’re deciding where to study after your GCSEs, we would love to meet you and show you why Callywith College was rated outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in 2020.”

Open day visitors will be able to experience a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations, including virtual reality in the computing and IT department and experiments in the science department.

They will also be able to find out more about the college, which accepts students from across South East Cornwall, from the principal in the lecture theatre at 11am and 1pm.

The college’s student services team will be available to talk to future students about any worries or concerns they have.

The team will also provide information on support that is available including mental health and wellbeing, careers and financial support. In addition, visitors can meet the college’s therapy dog, Macy.

Go Cornwall will also be in attendance to discuss the transport network that provides students with access from all over Cornwall and South Devon.

The college offers A-Level and Level 2 and 3 vocational courses and a range of extra-curricular activities including sport, medics’ and academic academies, the Extended Project Qualification and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Students will be able to find out more and apply for all courses in the college’s application station in the Temple Learning Resource Centre (T205) during the day.

To find out more about Callywith College, visit www.callywith.ac.uk