At EKC Dover College, Community Week is all about giving back, supporting others and making a positive difference to our local community.
This week, students and staff took part in a range of social action activities, showing how small actions can make a big difference.
At EKC Dover College, Community Week is all about giving back, supporting others and making a positive difference to our local community.
Remembrance Service
Students and staff gathered by the memorial tree for a special Remembrance service to honour those who have served and sacrificed their lives.
Students’ Union President Milly delivered a speech before everyone joined together to read the Exhortation, followed by the Last Post and a two-minute silence at 11am. Harry and Ayla then read the war poem The Soldier. Veterans were also invited to join us afterwards for hot drinks and homemade cake, made by Milly.
Creating Our Woodland Walk
Working alongside Future Foundry, Automotive students helped enhance the College grounds by clearing the riverbanks alongside the River Dour.
The project will introduce new plants, natural seating and more bins, creating a welcoming space for students and members of the public to enjoy.
Student Experience Officer, Summer, who has been involved in the project, explained that it is about creating “a place where students and members of the public can just stop for a second” and enjoy nature.
Summer explained that social action helps students understand how “doing these little favours in life can go a long way”, encouraging them to take pride in their surroundings and help others.
Electrical Recycling Project
Our Electrical students and apprentices also got involved by collecting unwanted electrical items, sorting them into the correct recycling piles and donating them to a local business.
Community Week is a great opportunity for students to develop new skills, work together and see the impact they can have beyond the classroom. At EKC Dover College, we’re proud of our students for getting involved and making a difference!
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