Blogs

Student sits in front of sewing machine

With London Fashion Week returning to the capital this week, the spotlight is once again on the people shaping the future of fashion.

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Fashion student with mannequin

Every year, World Fashion Day (21 August) celebrates the creativity, innovation and self-expression that fashion brings to our lives.

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Students looking into camera through photography camera

Today (19 August) is World Photography Day, an annual celebration of the history, creativity and technical skill behind the lens. It’s a chance to shine a spotlight on the importance of photography – as both a powerful storytelling tool and an expressive art form.

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Students build forest school den

Today (Wednesday 5 August) is National Playday, the UK’s biggest celebration of children’s right to play and a powerful reminder of just how vital play is for healthy development, creativity and wellbeing.

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Student applying lipstick to another student

Today (29 July) is National Lipstick Day, a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the rich cultural history of one of beauty’s boldest icons.

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Fashion students walking down a runway

All students who applied for university after completing our Level 3 Fashion & Design course have received an offer from their first‑choice!

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dartford-acting-student-acting-as-scientist

Here at North Kent College, our professional theatre, run by industry-background teaching staff, gives our Acting course students the perfect place to break their first leg (metaphorically speaking of course!).

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Sports students racing between cones

Every July, National School Sports Week (6-12 July 2026), highlights the positive impact that sport and physical activity have on young people across the UK.

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Student in photography dark room

Ready, aim, capture! It’s time to zoom in on creativity this National Camera Day, celebrated annually on 29 June.

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