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'Spread the Sign' Website

‘Spread the Sign’ is a signed website in six languages for deaf people who want to work or travel in Europe.

Doncaster College for the Deaf is involved in a partnership with deaf colleges from five other European countries to develop a website for deaf people wanting to visit or work in a different European country. The site contains a visual dictionary showing a wide range of everyday signs and vocational signs used in Woodwork, Construction, Catering and Hospitality.

The site… Read more

Posted: Mon 17-Mar-2008 4:35PM

Catering trip to Paris!

Two weeks ago, Kevin Logue, Lucinda Waudby and Jonathon Artis went on a trip to France with the Catering Department from the Hub. They stayed in a hotel in the Clichy area of Paris.

On the trip they visited the Moet & Chandon champagne house where they were given a tour of the cellars- there are 200 miles of them! All full of champagne!

Their next visit was to a chocolate factory in Reims where they watched the chocolates being made before buying gifts from the shop for Mothers’ Day.

Fi… Read more

Posted: Wed 12-Mar-2008 5:01PM

Gold for Zoe

Gold rush for deaf Doncaster swimmer as Paralympics beckons

A deaf teenage swimmer from Doncaster is making waves in the Paralympic world after clinching two gold medals and a British junior record at a national swim event.

Zoe Clayton, from Scawthorpe, claimed gold and the record of 42.86 seconds in the 400m freestyle race at the Disability Sports Event (DSE) National Junior Championships, held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield recently. She also won gold in the 50m… Read more

Posted: Fri 07-Mar-2008 9:03AM

NaRS Pool Lifeguards

Huge congratulations to our 6 Sports Studies students who are all now qualified Pool Lifeguards. Claire Kamis, Jemma Townend, Zoe Clayton, Rachel Haywood, Harry Perry-Lewis and Chris Taylor have all been committed to the NaRS course since last November, giving up 2 hours on a Wednesday evening to attend classes in our swimming pool, and another 2 hours on a Thursday evening in lectures, to learn both the practical and theory aspects of saving lives. Since Christmas yet more hours were needed to… Read more

Posted: Thu 06-Mar-2008 11:28AM

Doncaster student building bridges at home

A deaf Doncaster student has set his heart on a career in construction after building a strong reputation with his hometown council.

Dominic Haldane, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, is currently studying City and Guilds Construction at the Doncaster College for the Deaf and spent two weeks work experience at Three Rivers Construction, a division of the Three Rivers District Council in Rickmansworth, Herts, as part of the course.

Dominic put into practice the painting, plastering and labou… Read more

Posted: Tue 12-Feb-2008 8:41AM

Master plasterer on the Mark with housing bosses

A deaf student from Doncaster is causing a stir in the construction industry after impressing housing bosses with his plastering skills.

Mark Chettleburgh, who is currently studying a City & Guilds course in construction at the Doncaster College for the Deaf, has been making a name for himself as a master plasterer following work placements with St Leger Homes and, most recently, with Stevenage Homes in his hometown.

Mark, 20, received a glowing reference from St Leger, the Arm’s Length Ma… Read more

Posted: Tue 12-Feb-2008 8:37AM

POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOL SET TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN DONCASTER

A Saturday School for Polish youngsters is set to open this week (December 8th) at Doncaster College for the Deaf.

The school will see more than 70 youngsters aged 3-15 learning Polish language along with Polish culture and tradition.

Bobbie Roberts, Chair of Trustees for Doncaster College for the Deaf said: “We are delighted to be able to play host to this Saturday School for Polish youngsters.

“Doncaster Deaf Trust plays an important role in the Doncaster community and we are always p… Read more

Posted: Tue 12-Feb-2008 8:36AM

Doncaster College for the Deaf is a Good College, say inspectors

Doncaster College for the Deaf is celebrating following a recent Ofsted visit, which gave an overall Grade 2 ‘Good’ report.

The report recognises the college for its achievements with high standards of learners work, good teaching and for offering a wide range of realistic working environments with opportunities to develop work related skills. The College was also recognised as providing outstanding enrichment opportunities whilst being good value for money.

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Posted: Tue 12-Feb-2008 8:33AM

'Bike Safe' training for students

Computer Hardware students took part in the recent Bike Safe Event which was held at the college. The competitive nature of the students came out as they tried to ride the course with as few penalties as possible. The best score went to Kevin Gibbons, with Kevin Flahavan a close second. Well done!

Posted: Tue 05-Feb-2008 11:44PM

Keep looking for an update on our Sporting Achievements

Our College is respected for its Sporting Achievements - during 2007 many activities and competitions took place. An update of those achievements will be posted soon. Keep looking!

Posted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 9:34PM

College celebrates students achievements CLICK here to view the latest photographs in the gallery

2007 was another very successful year, and the College prize day was a time for staff and students to celebrate their achievements during the last academic year. You will see from the gallery what a special day everybody had.

Posted: Wed 16-Jan-2008 9:25PM

PICTURE CARDS SET TO HELP FIRE SERVICE LIAISE WITH THE DEAF

A series of picture cards have been developed to help firefighters liaise with deaf and hearing impaired casualties.

The cards developed by the Doncaster Deaf Trust and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are now carried in all appliances.

Rick Rolt, Community Safety Officer, from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “These cards are an invaluable tool in enabling us to communicate with deaf or hearing impaired people who have been involved in accidents.

“As highly trained professionals we… Read more

Posted: Mon 17-Dec-2007 10:13AM

National Champions

On the 26th May 2007 Doncaster College Deaf FC lined up to play in the English Deaf Challenge Cup Final against St John’s Arsenal. Both teams struggled with the waterlogged pitch, finding it difficult to keep possession and chances were hard to come by.

It was St John’s Arsenal who took the lead with hard driven shot from former Doncaster student and rover’s trialist Daniel Ailey who rocketed the ball low inside the left post, beating a helpless Jon Atkinson.

Doncaster searched for the equ… Read more

Posted: Thu 14-Jun-2007 2:27PM

Prize Day 2006

We had a very successful 2006 Prize Day celebrated all the students achievements - to see the photographs and download your favourite click here

Posted: Mon 12-Mar-2007 7:02PM

Fantastic Sporting Year

2006 was a fantastic sporting year for Doncaster College for the Deaf - All the sporting achievements will be updated soon.

Posted: Mon 12-Mar-2007 7:01PM

Day Nursery

We have an on-site Day Nursery that includes a Baby Unit for Deaf and Hearing Children from birth to 5. http://www.deaf-school.co.uk/little-learners-nursery.html

Posted: Mon 12-Mar-2007 6:59PM