Sixth form students who are studying sports leadership have begun an exciting 12-week journey to achieve their Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award in partnership with Manchester City at the Etihad Sports Complex.

Committing two days per week, students are developing essential leadership qualities such as communication, organisation, decision making, problem solving and collaboration. With guidance from Manchester City’s expert coaches, they are learning how to plan and deliver short sports sessions across a variety of sports whilst using world class facilities.

In addition to practical experience, students must complete coursework and a final assessment to earn their Level 2 qualification. This incredible achievement will support students in a range of vocational careers, helping them take the next steps in their careers when they leave Melland.

As part of this course our Sixth Formers have been lucky enough to experience the Etihad with a tour of the iconic stadium and a peak behind the scenes as well as having the chance to take advantage of free tickets to both the men’s and women’s games courtesy of Manchester City.

A huge well done to our next Sports Leaders – we look forward to seeing what you all achieve next!

As part of the exciting new careers link with Hospitality Connect, KS5 students on the Hospitality and Catering Pathway were invited to visit Dakota hotel for the first of many future learning visits. Students were given a tour and critiqued and discussed the range of menus and menu designs on offer. The learners were able to take this experience back to the classroom and design their own menus for the launch of our next school cafe and event catering group! We look forward to the grand opening soon and many more exciting events to come!

On Friday 24th January those pupils on the Factory Project accessed another fantastic Aviva Studios experience. Both formal and blended groups were able to attend the David Hockney state-of-the-art projection exhibition, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

The pupils watched the four walls and floor come to life and see how Hockney experimented with perspective and using photography as a way of ‘drawing with a camera’, they also watched him capture the passing of time in his polaroid collages and the joy of spring on his iPad – and shows us why only paint can properly convey the hugeness of the Grand Canyon.

The pupils has an amazing time in the 50 minute immersive experience. We would like to thank the facilitators for ensuring that our pupils had an incredible time.