More Awards at CATS Canterbury

You will no doubt have seen the college has been shortlisted for even more awards this year! In November we were shortlisted for no less than five top UK awards - for Outstanding 6th Form Provision, Boarding, Educational Initiatives, IT and Outstanding Contribution to International Understanding!

We were also greatly honoured as a college by the City of Canterbury when they unveiled their new statue of Geoffrey Chaucer. Chaucer is known as the Father of the English Language, and in our role as Host for many international students here who are heading for top UK universities, the Principals name was added to the statue as one of the characters in the Canterbury Tales- the Host. It was a very exciting occasion and reflects again the high standing of the college here in Canterbury and throughout the UK.

What you need to do at Christmas - UCAS

Its an exciting time as we celebrate the Christmas season in Canterbury. Our Cathedral here dates from 549AD and today our students are in this amazing building as we reflect and approach the end of term. Its an amazing place that has been at the heart of English history for over a thousand years!

So what else do you need to do by Christmas? Well, students have all had a deadline of December to complete their Personal Statements and UCAS form for university entry. We have had nearly 90 university visits this term with lots of chances for students to speak to universities directly here in Canterbury. Personal Tutors have been supporting students with their university applications and there have been many workshops offered by our specialist university staff here at the college. It has been a busy time! Dawn Merriman our Head of Higher Education has also been offering individual appointments for students and the Principal has also been seeing students one to one for those who need additional help. We are also available on email for students who are worried as well as via our famous 'Tell Us' button on the CATS App! 

So make sure you keep in touch and we will be going over every student Personal Statement over the Christmas period to double check and help with any remaining issues. We are all here to help and support as students complete their work for university application.