Originally opening in 1974 in College Road, Waterlooville, South Downs College has always been a popular choice for the people of Portsmouth and wider areas to continue their education.
It was primarily an A-level driven campus, but the college now also offers vocational courses, T Levels, apprenticeships, and adult/part-time education.
From catering, engineering and music courses, the college is also known for its Air Cabin Crew training course and adapted one of their classrooms into a makeshift aeroplane cabin kitted out with oxygen masks with food and beverage carts.
The college is now called Havant and South Downs College after it merged with Havant Sixth Form College in August 2017 and later merged with Alton College in 2019, now offering students the choice of three campuses.
Flashback through the noughties to see how much life has changed over the last 20 years:
5. Jacked Up
Servicing and repair course students, Drew Campbell (16) (left), and Paul Burden (17) (right), at South Downs College, College Road, Purbrook, installing the flywheel of a car gearbox, during their training in March 2003. Picture: Michael Scadden | The News
6. We Can Be Heroes
Mark Granfield (25) of Kensington Road, North End, Portsmouth, who will conduct the first David Bowie course for students to learn abouth the pop legend, at South Downs College, Purbrook, in September 2003. Picture: Michael Scadden (034438-0017) | The News
7. Let's take to the skies
Cabin crew training at South Downs College, Purbrook, with (left to right) student Angeline Newbold (17), lecturer Jacqui Picton, student Danielle Edwards (17) and course manager Claire White, in the purpose equipped room to emulate an aircraft interior in October 2003. Picture: Michael Scadden (035300-0003) | The News
8. Healthier School Meals
Healthier meals for the children - school dinner workers (left to right), Karen Lock from Bourne Community College, Clive Bagley from Cams Hill School and Carol Gerrard from Milton Cross School, pictured at South Downs College, College Road, Purbrook, with chef lecturer Paul Mansfield (right) in 2006. Picture: Michael Scadden (060300-0011) | The News