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Surrey Hills Country Fair 2025

Immerse yourself in the heart of Surrey’s countryside at the Surrey Hills Country Fair
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Merrist Wood College School Partner Tour

Haven’t applied yet? Come explore Merrist Wood College’s top-notch facilities and discover your future!
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Taster Sessions – Landscape

Introducing our NEW Taster Session Programme for Year 10 and 11 students!
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News and updates

May 9, 2025
Activate Learning Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

May 7, 2025
What is Activate Alumni?

May 6, 2025
Merrist Wood College Triumphs Again at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025

April 17, 2025
Horticultural students from Merrist Wood College take part in This Morning’s Front Garden Facelift

April 11, 2025
Merrist Wood College Students Set to Inspire at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

April 7, 2025
World Health Day 2025

March 18, 2025
From Banbury to Guildford: Activate Learning staff embark on epic 177km run for men’s mental health

March 10, 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2025 – Take a Break

March 7, 2025
Oxwell Survey – Have Your Say on Health and Wellbeing

March 6, 2025
Colleges Week 2025: Breaking down barriers to opportunity: Empowering learners to succeed

March 5, 2025
Colleges Week 2025: Education is Key to Keeping Britain’s Streets Safe

March 3, 2025
Colleges Week 2025: Embracing the mission to kickstart the economy: Activate Learning’s Online GCSE English and maths provision

February 21, 2025
Supporting your child’s success: Why attendance matters

February 21, 2025
Making progress in your studies: Why your attendance matters.

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Professional Cookery

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Business and Enterprise

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Games Development

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Construction

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