LGBTQ+ Society (Wyke Proud) | Enrichment @ Wyke 6th Form College

INTRODUCING THIS EXCITING ENRICHMENT

Wyke Proud is an organisation run by LGBT+ people for LGBT+ people and allies. We meet once every other week to discuss LGBT issues and for fun an informative sessions. We also work towards supporting the Student Executive collaboratively with our annual Wyke Pride event, held in June each year.

The society is a safe space for people to be themselves, free from the worries of discrimination or intolerance, and a chance to meet new friends that share similar interests.

The society is run by students with staff support, offering real leadership and organisation opportunities and development, which looks good on any application for higher education, jobs or apprenticeships.

HOW OFTEN DOES THIS ENRICHMENT TAKE PLACE?

This enrichment takes place every other Friday lunchtime.

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF THIS?

You can meet LGBT+ people, and there are opportunities for leadership roles. You can also develop other life skills as you will have a hand in organising LGBT+ themed events around the college including Wyke Pride.

IS THERE A COST OR ANY REQUIRED RESOURCES?

There is no cost associated just come along. Friends and allies also welcome.

KEY CONTACT

Victoria Hodges, victoria.hodges@wyke.ac.uk

My experience at Wyke has been an overwhelming success. I thought that moving from a small school to a larger college would be a daunting experience yet it wasn’t at all. Everyone is so friendly and approachable. Flyers has provided me with so many useful skills and experiences which I will never forget.

Sam Winstanley, Former The Market Weight School Student

Study Programme at Wyke: Maths, Chemistry and Geography
Current Destination: University of Nottingham, Chemical Engineering

The independence and opportunity to meet new people was why I chose to study my A Levels at the College. I enjoyed being able to complete an EPQ as it allowed me to research and write about a topic I found interesting.

Lucy Moir, Former Beverley High School Student

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Magda Wilson, Former St. Mary’s School Student

Study Programme at Wyke: Media Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Current Destination: University of Edinburgh, Sociology & Social Anthropology

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Bryan Yalung, Former Vale Academy Student

Study Programme at Wyke: Biology, Chemistry and History
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