The College Today
2008 saw a record number of students applying to the College with over 2000 students enrolling. The College is equipped with modern teaching facilities set in beautiful grounds. Both students and the general public have access to a newly refurbished sports and fitness centre (including gym), and Palmer's hosts a variety of events for children from local schools on its playing fields.
The Student Executive are the "voice of the students" within the college; they are responsible for organising many college events. The Student Executive of 2007-2008 raised £4,000 for Little Havens Children’s Hospice while The Student Executive of 2008/9 raised £3,000 for Cancer research UK as well as hosting various social events and fundraising days over the course of the year.
The school has a good record of students attaining places on the prestigious Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme. The school achieved its first two students in the inaugural year of the programme, 2008. In 2009 it had another successful applicant.
In 2006 Palmer's College celebrated its 300th anniversary and is proud to be able to trace its roots back over 300 years.
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