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Student Testimonies
//'I forget what I was taught, I only remember what I’ve learnt.' Patrick White//

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So what is it like to be a BTEC National in Sport student?
So, what is it like to be a BTEC in Sport student? Two second year BTEC students recorded their experiences over the course a typical day using a mobile phone camera. They recorded clips, interviews and took pictures which they then edited on a piece of FREE software called Moviemaker. Not quiet Hollywood but the students certainly enjoyed filming their experiences and at least you will get a good feel for what the course is REALLY like.

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Dean Faithful
"The BTEC National certificate in Sport (performance and excellence) offers a unique approach to sport, in which I have fully enjoyed. It has provided me with an insight into the opportunities available and the successes that can be made during your time at Tauntons. During the summer, I spent two months coaching soccer in the USA. Without this course, this amazing, eye-opening opportunity may have passed me by. The skills I have learnt during my time at Tauntons will be invaluable towards shaping my career.'' (BTEC National Certificate in Sport, AS Biology and AS Sports Studies).

Jamie Osman
"I think that the BTEC National Certificate In Sport (Performance and Excellence) has allowed me to develop and learn in many different ways. This course provides a variety of learning styles and identifies both group and independent work . I feel I have grown as the time has gone on and have become more responsible in my own learning." (BTEC National Certificate in Sport and AS Sports Studies.)

Luke Petley
"The BTEC National certificate in Sport (performance and excellence) is different from any other course in any other college. It allows you to learn about sport in a friendly and relaxed environment. It has opened my eyes to many opportunities that are available from this qualification. As well as providing me with a good education I have made many friends which I will keep in contact with for the rest of my life and this is invaluable!" (BTEC National Certificate in Sport and AS English).

Phil Day
"I think that the BTEC National in Sport (performance and excellence) has helped me challenge and expand my knowledge about sport. This course has provided me with the knowledge to persue my career choice and be successful. Also, I have shared this experience with all of my class mates and along with them, we have created some memerable moments that I will never forget." (BTEC National in Sport and AS English Literature).

Craig Phillips
“The BTEC National Certificate in Sports (performance and excellence) has given me the opportunity to further my knowledge of different areas of sport (Nutrition, Psychology, Training and Fitness). This course I feel is different from any other course though because you are treated like **an adult and given responsibility for your own learning** whilst also being encouraged to attempt the higher grades. It was the way we were taught that made the learning expereince enjoyable. This course also gave me the opportunity to go to Chicago for 2 weeks with a few of the lads, in which I had a great time and bonded with all of them. I hope to keep in contact with all the friends I have made through out the course.” (BTEC National Certificate in Sport).

Bill Puckett
"The BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence) gives you another perspective towards football and developing your learnings skills and techniques. This course has given me the chance to develop my presentation and evaluation skills, critical analysis and comparisons towards different footballing scenarios. I have found this course extremely interesting and has given me many opportunities outside of College. This course had given me the chance to go on an exchange to Chicago for two weeks where we stayed with another family and took part in soccer camp the first week and coached in the second. Not only was this a fantastic trip it allowed me to get closer and form stronger friendships with my class mates and make new friendships in another country! I am now getting ready to go out to America on a 4 year scholarship to Mckendree College which I have gained through Kristian Still's contacts and his persistant help." (BTEC National Certificate in Sport, AS Critical Thinking.)

**Sam James**
"This course has helped me to develop my learning skills and my ability to work both independently and in group situations. I like the fact that the course is assignment based as I feel this suits my learning skills. Thanks to my tutor and coach, Kristian Still, I have had the chance to go on a four year scholarship to America when I leave. I have also made many long term friends who have shared these experiences with me, therefore have become really good mates." (BTEC National Certificate in Sport, GCSE Maths and AS Psychology.)

"This course has helped me to develop different ways of learning with others and by myself. I also learnt ways to analyse my work and present it in different ways. This course enabled me to spend time working on other aspects of my life whilst at college which has now lead me towards what I am doing after college. I have made many new mates that I will keep in touch with for along time to come." (BTEC National Certificate in Sport, AS Business Studies).
 * Tom Hockenhull**

I think that the BTEC National Certificate in Sport developed my writing skills and taught me to proof read my work. But it is the people that ran the course that have changed my attitude the most, my attitude from the first year compare my second year as seen a significaint change this is mainly because of Alan Kirkup and Kristain Still and the talk that we had at the end of my First year. I have push myself from being predicted a PP to getting a MM profile which at times was hard but i'm proud of myself that i didnt give up. The way the course is run gave me the chance to meet some really good friends. I now go on to Bath University which was never an option when I started college and looking to the summer when i go out to America to coach.
 * Luke Yeates**

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I Think You Should Know
"What do you think your classmates, soon to be former classmates, should know about how they have contributed to your experience at Tauntons College. What and how will you remember them in years to come? What was their most significant contribution to you group or your friendship at Tauntons."

Cheers mate for the good times in class. "Nite Nite" || One of the first people I talked to in the college and a life long mate. Luke Petley || The funny times in chicago still make me laugh (you singing in the car on the way to Wirly ball) lol. Craigy Phillips || Phil has been a good friend to me, just being there at the time was what I needed. Luke Yeates ||
 * **Name** || **Comments** ||
 * ANDREWS Euan || Being professional enough to complete the course.
 * BARTLETT Neil || Strength of character and reliability. ||
 * BOWERS Ben || Growth in person during the Chicago trip.
 * CAMPBELL Courtney || Having the courage to stay on the right side of the track.
 * CLARK Craig || The Reflective Practitioner practicals. ||
 * DAY Philip || An exceptional and warm young man.
 * DEAN Michael || Playing away to Hastings College. Great performance.

College wouldn't have been the same without you mate, funny times esp when we you and lee was singing when we was on the laptops. Don't think i've laughed so much in my life. Jamie Osman || Laurel is a great girl one of my best friends that i met through college. Luke Yeates ||
 * DIBDEN Laurel || Kindness and friendship to others.
 * FAITHFULL Dean || Determination and self-belief.

Got closer as mates during the 2nd year. Always keeps me smiling and laughing esp in P.E, will miss ya. Jamie Osman || College braught us two closer together and now a life long friendship..hopefully. Jamie Osman ||
 * GLASSPOOL Zach || King Zach. ||
 * HOCKENHULL Thomas || You most recent determination to do things the way they should be done. ||
 * JAMES Samuel || Handling the start of the season.
 * LOADER Daniel || Your commitment to the College football program. I can not remember you missing a session. ||
 * MAXWELL Callum || How you have developed a strong relationship with Piedad. ||
 * NEW Lee Kevin || Having the personal commitment to make choices. ||
 * OSMAN Jamie || Dealing with the 1st XI competition for places, always understanding and aspirational.

Modesty is your middle name son...respect you enormously...Dean Faithfull ||
 * PETLEY Luke || Your personal conduct and application to class. ||
 * PHILLIPS Craig || The improvements in your personal expectations have been significant. Been a great mate through out the time I have been here, you have also really grown as a footballer. Luke Petley ||
 * PHILPOTT David || Our 1 to 1 time, personal and sincere. ||
 * PUCKETT Bill || Lil Bill. Your development as a Captain of the 1st XI. ||
 * SMITH Daniel || The smiles and your GCSE English success. Always smiling, laughing and bringing smiles to others. Bill Puckett ||
 * WARD Harry || Learning that you can not always do it tomorrow. ||
 * YEATES Luke || I will keep that text. Going to University, I am very proud of you. ||
 * STILL Kristian || Thanks for the last two years Kristian. I have really enjoyed my time here and have become a better learner and footballer in the time I have spent here. Thank you also for the advice about Tenon. Luke Petley

Thanks for everything that you have done for me, you took me out of my comfort zone and push me and I cant say thank you enough. I will always remember you calling me an Enigma in my first year this got me thinking about who I wanted to be. All the conservations we had and advise that you gave me throughout the Two years mean alot and I will never forget them and I will keep the texts. My deepest fear at the beginning at college was "not getting out of me what everyone saw in me and being so afraid of failure that I wouldn't leave my comfort zone" at this moment in time I dont have a deepest fear until my next challenge arises, and I look forward to it. Without everything you have done for me, I wouldn't be the person going off to University and travelling to America to coach. **A true loser is someone that is so afraid they are not going to win that they dont even try. Dont be a loser** Luke Yeates

Thanks for a great two years at Tauntons. I don't think I would be how or who i am now if i hadn't have been through everything over the past two years. The way you respect and see the way I am with my family means an awful lot both to me and my family. I will always remember the phone call after the college game saying I have started to grow in to a young man. Given me opportunities and options throughout the two years that I would never experienced anywhere else. Thanks Jamie Osman

You know what I think but hope you know you current successes have surpassed what most people will achieve in a lifetime. Not your trophies, or your certificates, but in your ability to inspire people.Dean Faithfull ||
 * KIRKUP Alan || I will always remember the comment that you put on one of my assignments "You deserve better" Luke Yeates

"Big Al" much appreciated in the 1st year, shame to see him leave, has been missed by all the lads. Jamie Osman ||
 * ISSAC Richard || Cheers Richard for doing the third team, we had some highes and low, losing to Peter Symonds and moving so many players on to the second and first team.Luke Yeates ||
 * MORRIS Dave || Add ||