Hastings Student Notices
OKAY… summer has officially arrived — hurahhh! ☀️
Hope you enjoyed a fab half-term and are looking forward to the final term of the year!
If you have any questions about events, clubs, or societies, please email me at paige.baker-carroll@escg.ac.uk — I’m always happy to help!
We’re excited to announce FREE Schools Passes for Hidden Beach Festival 2026 taking place at The Oval, Hastings on Saturday 8th August (12PM – 10PM.) This initiative is designed to give young people access to a positive day of music, creativity, cultural exchange and community activity by the sea as part of the wider Summer of Culture 2026 programme.
The festival will feature:
• Art
• Music
• Workshops
• Cultural Exchange
• Storytelling
• Games
Alongside family friendly spaces, live performances, DJs, creative activities and community experiences throughout the day.
The Schools Pass is available for students aged 11–18.
Students and families can register for free passes here
📱 Free Mobile Data Through the O2 National Databank
The O2 National Databank provides free mobile data, texts and calls for people who may be struggling to stay connected. To apply, you must be aged 18+ and receiving Universal Credit or another eligible benefit, so some students may need a parent or guardian to apply on their behalf.
Understanding Money, Markets and Risk – Financial Literacy Programme
A new opportunity is being delivered in partnership with the LSEG Foundation and Goldman Sachs through the launch of Understanding Money, Markets and Risk, an applied financial literacy programme for post‑16 students.
The programme is designed to give young people practical experience in making informed financial decisions, helping to bridge the gap between studying financial concepts and applying them in real‑world contexts.
Students take part in hands‑on learning by building and managing a £100,000 virtual investment portfolio. They simulate trading across FTSE 350 stocks, exchange‑traded notes and the top 100 ETFs, while analysing historic market data, company news and financial reports. This approach supports learning through realistic market scenarios and decision‑making.
The programme is delivered through modular learning on the F4S platform and is supported by short mentor videos explaining key concepts, alongside structured resources, group activities and presentation slides. It is fully curriculum‑aligned, PSHE‑ready and mapped to the Young Enterprise Financial Education Planning Framework.
The flexible, ready‑to‑use modules include built‑in progress tracking and support both independent and collaborative learning, helping students develop confidence, critical thinking and leadership skills. Two delivery windows are currently available, running from 8 to 26 June and from 29 June to 20 July.
There is no cost to take part, and all content is delivered online to ensure ease of implementation. Careers Hubs are encouraged to support schools in their regions to take part.
To find out more or to register students, contact Kiran Momi at kiran.momi@f4s.org.uk
🎬Channel 4 online work experience programme
Interested in TV, media, content creation or broadcasting? The FREE 4Skills Work Experience Programme from Channel 4 lets you explore real creative careers, complete industry-style challenges, and gain experience you can add to your CV—all online and at your own pace!
🏛️ Thinking about architecture or design?
The FAB Architects Summer School is a hands-on week in Brighton where you’ll learn sketching, model making, portfolio skills, and creative design techniques with real architects. Perfect for anyone considering architecture at university 🎨📐
🌟 Young Creatives Invited to Light Up Glow Wild 2026
East Sussex College has teamed up with Kew Wakehurst and Southern Rail to launch an exciting design competition, inviting 13–19 year olds to create lantern concepts inspired by the theme “What would nature look like if it glowed?”. Winning designs will be brought to life as illuminated sculptures on the renowned Glow Wild trail at Wakehurst, giving young artists a rare chance to showcase their work to thousands of visitors.
Key dates:
Submission deadline: Friday 5th June 2026
Winners notified: Tuesday 23rd June 2026