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  • Under 16 Boys Win Midlands Hockey Title
    Trent’s U16 boys continued their fine hockey season at Cannock Hockey Club on Monday 8th March by winning the Midlands Schools title.
  • Rugby Titans Tackle Reading
    Rugby players from Trent College have discovered a novel way to fit more reading into their school day.
  • World Book Day Celebrated in Style
    World Book Day is always a day to remember for Trent College and its Junior School, The Elms, and this year was no exception.
  • Trent Girls' Hockey Team - Under 16 Champions
    Trent College's Girls' Hockey Team were crowned Under 16 champions on Tuesday 2nd March at the National Girls Schools Finals, held in Staffordshire.
  • 'Spy Dog' Visits Elms Pupils
    Pupils from Years 2-5 at The Elms, were in for a treat this week, when award winning author Andrew Cope and his dog Lara, also known as ‘Spy Dog’ came to visit, creating a perfect start to the School’s World Book Week activities.
  • Speedy Skater Glides to Success
    A Year 8 pupil from Trent College has earned her place in the top eight speed skaters in Western Europe, one of only two British girls to do so.
  • Students Meet the Archbishop of Canterbury
    Staff and students from Trent College have met with the Head of the Church of England as part of their Religious Studies A Level course.
  • Tough Guys at Trent College
    Eight brave teachers from Trent College in Long Eaton have taken part in what is said to be the world’s most demanding one day survival ordeal, all in the name of charity.
  • Trent College Gears Up for World Book Day
    In preparation for the day on Thursday 4th March, pupils at Trent College’s Junior School, The Elms, have enjoyed a visit from a local children’s author, who inspired them to get reading!
  • Community Spirit as Trent Teams Up with West Park
    As the cold weather continues, students at Trent College have been in need of a warm and dry place in which to enjoy their traditional outdoor sporting activities. A collaboration with Erewash Borough Council means that this is now a reality!
  • Sporting Victories for Trent College
    Trent College’s Boys’ Hockey and Girls’ Netball teams have recently enjoyed a weekend of outstanding results.
  • 'As New Shop' on the Move
    Trent College’s ‘As New Shop’ has relocated to new premises within the School, still providing an excellent source of low-cost clothing and sporting equipment.
  • Chemistry Students Visit University of Nottingham
    Chemistry students from Trent College have had the opportunity to use state of the art equipment, which they would normally only read about in their textbooks.
  • Outstanding LAMDA Results
    Talented Trent College students have excelled in recent exams conducted by one of the oldest drama schools in the country.
  • Trent College Musical a Great Success
    Trent College’s annual School Musical has been performed to an audience of almost 800 friends and family eager to see the results of weeks of hard work and rehearsals.
  • Whole School Programme Attracts Prestigious Guests
    Trent College has recently attracted some esteemed guest speakers as part of its Whole School Programme.
  • UNESCO Declares Former Pupil 'Historic Icon'
    A former pupil of Trent College, who attended the School in the 1920s, has been honoured by an international organisation.
  • Lights, Camera, Action for Creative Trent College Students
    Trent College's Music, Art and Drama departments have had a very busy few weeks in the lead up to Christmas, with a number of events taking place to packed audiences.
  • Children in Need Capers at Trent College Raise Almost £10,000
    Students at Trent College in Long Eaton have been 'climbing Everest', 'breaking out of Alcatraz', and 'swimming the Channel', all in the name of charity.
  • Talented Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
    A talented Design and Technology student from Trent College has received a prestigious scholarship for his outstanding work.
  • Students Raise £500 for National Charity
    Sixth Form students from Trent College have already been doing their bit for charity ahead of Children in Need this Friday.
  • Elms Pupils Receive Rugby Coaching from Special Guests
    Pupils from The Elms, junior school to Trent College, have recently had some special guest teachers during their after school rugby club - players from Nottingham Rugby Club!
  • Chemistry Week at Trent College
    Students from Trent College have been taking part in food related activities as part of national Chemistry Week, stimulating their interest in science, and their taste buds!
  • Viewing Global Warming In Greenland
    A group of Year 12 students from Trent College in Long Eaton have had the chance to experience these scenes for themselves, during a month long expedition to East Greenland.
  • Swimmers Learn From The Best
    A former Trent College student and International swimmer has returned to the College to share her skills with younger students.
  • Fantastical Author Visits Trent College
    Students from Trent College were treated to a fantasy this week, with a visit from children's author Sam Enthoven.
  • Sound Advice From Media Experts
    Two former Trent College students who have gone on to work in the radio and advertising industry have returned to the school to share their experiences with current Sixth Form students.
  • Michaelmas Field Day 2009
    Trent College's Annual Field Day took place on Friday 25 September, with plenty of exciting and valuable pursuits for students to get involved in.
  • Attenborough Nature Reserve
    Attenborough Nature Reserve has been left spick and span thanks to Trent College students, who cleaned up in a sponsored litter pick during their annual Field Day.
  • Sven Goran Eriksson Visit
    Newly appointed Director of Football at Notts County FC, Sven-Göran Eriksson, visited Trent College this week as part of the highly successful Whole School Programme.