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June 2025

Surrey Hills Country Fair 2025

Immerse yourself in the heart of Surrey’s countryside at the Surrey Hills Country Fair

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July 2025

Merrist Wood College School Partner Tour

Haven’t applied yet? Come explore Merrist Wood College’s top-notch facilities and discover your future!

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July 2025

Taster Sessions – Landscape

Introducing our NEW Taster Session Programme for Year 10 and 11 students!

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October 2025

Merrist Wood College October Open Event

Save the date for our October Open Event!

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Activate Learning Sports Students Soak Up Rio’s Culture and Sport on Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip

Activate Learning Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

What is Activate Alumni?

Merrist Wood College Triumphs Again at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025

Horticultural students from Merrist Wood College take part in This Morning’s Front Garden Facelift

Merrist Wood College Students Set to Inspire at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

World Health Day 2025

From Banbury to Guildford: Activate Learning staff embark on epic 177km run for men’s mental health

Young Carers Action Day 2025 – Take a Break

Oxwell Survey – Have Your Say on Health and Wellbeing

Colleges Week 2025: Breaking down barriers to opportunity: Empowering learners to succeed

Colleges Week 2025: Education is Key to Keeping Britain’s Streets Safe

Colleges Week 2025: Embracing the mission to kickstart the economy: Activate Learning’s Online GCSE English and maths provision

Supporting your child’s success: Why attendance matters

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