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Celebrating one hundred years
of learning
Fircroft College celebrated its centenary in style at a Civic
Reception at the Council House hosted by the Lord Mayor of
Birmingham and former Fircroft student, Councillor Chauhdry Rashid,
on 12 January 2009. The Civic Reception took place one
hundred years to the day since George Cadbury Jr originally founded
the College to provide educational opportunities for some of the
most disadvantaged and excluded members of society.
Nearly 200 current and former staff and students, as well as
dignitaries and representatives from the local Education community,
were there to mark the centenary and to
hear speeches from the Lord Mayor and from Fiona Larden
(Principal of Fircroft College), Indu Daji (Chair of Birmingham
Empowerment Training Initiative), David Cragg (Regional Drector of
the Learning and Skills Council) and Michael Taylor (Chair of
Fircroft Governors).
The
Civic Reception also saw the official launch of the
Fircroft College Centenary Appeal, aimed at developing new
and existing facilities, so that Fircroft can continue to enrich and
change people’s lives for many years to come. |
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Principal of Fircroft College, Fiona Larden, commented, ”We are
privileged to have the Lord Mayor of Birmingham host this Civic
Reception. I’m delighted that so many have gathered to celebrate the
history of this unique educational institution, and to recognize the
contribution it has made to many people’s lives.”
One hundred years on from its founding, Fircroft’s mission of
‘social justice’ is more relevant than ever. Around 1,500 students a
year come to Fircroft College, based in Selly Oak, many of whom have
few or no formal qualifications. Students can choose from a wide
range of short courses throughout the year, aimed at developing
their skills, confidence, knowledge and experience. There are also a
number of courses aimed at helping staff and volunteers from
voluntary and community organizations, as well as a full-time Access
to Higher Education course and a 10 week research programme for the
over 55s.
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For
more information on Fircroft College or to apply for courses, please
call us on 0121 472 0116.
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