Twilight Tryouts

Starting to think about where you might want to go for college in September 2026? Our Twilight Tryout evenings are a great way to try things out before you make any big decisions.

These tasters are short after‑school sessions for year 10 students where you can have a go at different subjects, meet the teachers, and get a feel for what lessons are actually like. Each evening runs from 4:15pm – 5:45pm, and you’ll get two 45‑minute sessions to explore the courses you’re curious about.

Not every subject offers a taster, but lots of departments love running them so you can see what studying with us is really like.

25 February 2026 Twilight Taster Session options

  • Applied Law (BTEC)
  • Business (BTEC)
  • Criminology (BTEC)
  • Education / Early Years (T Level)
  • Graphics (A Level)
  • Health & Social Care (BTEC)
  • Photography (A Level)
  • Psychology (A Level)
  • Sociology (A Level)
  • Sport (BTEC)

It’s a chance to try something new, see what you enjoy, and get a better idea of which courses feel right for you.

How to Register

Spaces are very limited and are already being booked, once a subject is full, you’ll need to wait until the next Twilight Tryout instead.

You’ll need to select one ‘Session 1’ option and one ‘Session 2′ options, please make sure you select different subjects or you’ll end up in the same lesson twice. When filling in your details, ensure you use your parents’ email address so we can send them all the confirmation information.

Book on this registration webpage so you don’t miss out!

Twilight Tryouts
25 February 2026
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FAQs

There are two easy ways to get to your Twilight Tryout evening:

  • Get a lift – your parents or carers can drop you off.
  • Take the bus – lots of students choose this option. You can find all the bus route info on our website here.

If you get free school meals and would like to travel by bus, just send an email to Marketing@lighthouselearningtrust.ac.uk and we’ll sort out a bus voucher for you.

Yes! We’ll have light refreshments available – things like biscuits, tea, and coffee.

Parents and carers are welcome to wait in the canteen while you’re in your sessions. Our Curriculum Managers and Student Services Team will also be around to answer any questions they (or you!) might have.

You don’t need much, but these might come in handy:

  • A notepad and pen if you want to take notes
  • Your enthusiasm (always helpful!)
These sessions fill up really quickly — it’s first come, first served! Once a session is full, that’s it… you’ll have to wait for the next Twilight Tryout.

You can book your place hon our registration webpage.

To help you get a feel for what a real college classroom is like, we’d love you to arrive in casual clothes rather than school uniform. Just come in something comfortable so you can focus on enjoying the session.

Absolutely! We’ll be running one Twilight Tryout each month until May, so you can explore as many subjects as you like.
The sessions themselves are student‑only, but parents and carers are welcome to stay on site in the canteen. They’ll be able to chat with our college staff while you’re in your activities.

Please let us know on your Eventbrite booking form. Once you’ve submitted it, our SEN team will get in touch with you to make sure everything is in place for your visit.

Enter via the gates on Mill Lane, and park in the student car park. For travel info, visit: Getting to us

Once you’ve parked up, come through to the refectory where we will get you signed in and direct you to your taster session.