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Lincs Expertise Rocks Gibraltar 
July 17th, 2008
Extract from the Business News Supplement of the Grimsby Telegraph 15 July 2008.
 Award for Rising Young Ref Elliott 
June 9th, 2008
An award-winning referee from Grimsby is climbing the ladder towards the bright lights of the Premier League.
This is the reason for Tollbar choosing IB 
June 4th, 2008
Article from the Daily Telegraph 4 June 2008 University Introduces Tests for all Applicants Students applying to a leading university will have to sit an entrance exam because A-levels are too easy.
 Major universities warn ‘soft’ A-level students 
January 9th, 2008
Press article from The Daily Telegraph 7 January 2008 Major universities warn ‘soft’ A-level students Institutions including Cambridge and the London School of Economics have drawn up lists of subjects they say are not academically rigorous enough.
A-Levels Ditched For New International Diploma 
October 9th, 2007
A-level exams are officially being phased out and replaced at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College.
 Year 12 History Trip to the Jorvik Viking Festival and DIG Year 12 History Trip to the Jorvik Viking Festival and DIG 
March 9th, 2007
15th and 16th February 2007 Year 12 students currently study a course focusing on the Reign of Alfred the Great, 871-899.
Charity Day Aids Agriculture Charity Day Aids Agriculture 
February 26th, 2007
CHARITY DAY AIDS AGRICULTURE A Sixth Form Charity Day raised £134 for Present Aid which is run by Christian Aid.
 Pool Tournament 2006 Pool Tournament 2006 
February 26th, 2007
A pool competition ran throughout the Christmas term, and was open to all sixth formers and staff.
Keeper Scott Gets an England Call-up 
January 23rd, 2007
Scott Drury was delighted when a letter dropped through his door confirming his selection.
 ABRSM Examinations 
November 10th, 2006
If you play an instrument or sing and would like to develop your skills further, we have a team of highly qualified, professional musicians based at Tollbar ready to help you.
Lucy Leaves TBEC Lucy Leaves TBEC 
September 29th, 2006
Lucy Smith’s Journey to Light In Africa, Tanzania On Boxing Day 2004 I was with my family watching the after effects of the Indian Ocean earthquake.
 Firsts and Lasts 
August 21st, 2006
The current crop of A-level students at Tollbar Business and Enterprise College will be among the last to take the exams at the college.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma – an international experience The International Baccalaureate Diploma – an international experience 
July 25th, 2006
Preparations are well in hand for Tollbar Business & Enterprise College’s switch to the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
 Visit to Oxford and Cambridge Visit to Oxford and Cambridge 
July 11th, 2006
A visit to colleges in Cambridge and Oxford meant an early start for six Tollbar students.
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE ALL ROUND 
April 26th, 2006
A recommendation from his English teacher brought Vira Douangphouxay to Tollbar BEC – and the French assistant from Lyon likes England so much that he intends to make his career in this country.
 New practice manager 
April 5th, 2006
Grimsby’s leading accountancy firm Forrester Boyd has appointed Simon Beckett as practice manager at the firm.
Girls football team make last eight in country Girls football team make last eight in country 
April 4th, 2006
On a Friday 24 March 2006 afternoon TBEC girls football team beat Cheslyn Hay High School from Walsall 5 – 2 to go through to the semi finals in the national girls football team competition.
 African trip is chance of a lifetime 
March 28th, 2006
An adventurous sixth form student is jetting off to South Africa for three months' voluntary work.
2006 Global Adventures Project 2006 Global Adventures Project 
March 22nd, 2006
The experience of a lifetime awaits Rachael Keightley after she won a place on the 2006 Global Adventures Project - one of only 20 selected from more than 600 applicants.
 Six Goals see Tollbar U18 Girls to Victory 1/2/06 Six Goals see Tollbar U18 Girls to Victory 1/2/06 
February 27th, 2006
The day began with the team, suited and booted, piling onto the coach bound for Peterborough.
Preparing for universities 
February 10th, 2006
During the two-year IBD programme, pupils have to research and write a 4,000 word essay.
 Tollbar to abandon A-levels 
February 10th, 2006
Post-16 learning will change forever in the Grimsby area as a leading sixth form scraps A-level exams.
No more moving grades 
February 10th, 2006
Hours of thought and discussion have gone into the radical decision to scrap A-Levels in favour of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD).
 International Baccalaureate Diploma 
February 9th, 2006
Dear Parent/CarerWe are writing to make you aware of very exciting developments about to take place at the College in respect of post 16 education.
From Tollbar to Imperial From Tollbar to Imperial 
January 20th, 2006
As I’m just beginning the second term of my first year at Imperial College London, it’s time to reflect on a fantastic first term away from home.
 Melanie Mackie Reports on a Financially Challenging Competition Melanie Mackie Reports on a Financially Challenging Competition 
January 9th, 2006
Target 2,0 is a national competition run by The Times and the Bank of England.
Diversity is the Key for Tollbar Mature Student Diversity is the Key for Tollbar Mature Student 
December 19th, 2005
Simon Hunt (38) is proof that it is never too late for a return to studying.
 Hessle High School 3 TBEC First X1 1 
November 28th, 2005
ESFA Round 4 U/18 Cup Early Departure for TBEC First X1 On a cold and bitter afternoon TBEC First X1 battled hard in their efforts to continue their progress in this competition.
East Meets West at Tollbar East Meets West at Tollbar 
November 23rd, 2005
Thursday 10th October saw Tollbar College playing host to 14 lecturers from Zhengzhou Teachers College in central China.
 


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