New College News http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/ Latest news stories from New College e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 3.2.2-r1 (www.e4education.co.uk) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:38 GMT Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:38 GMT Local Councillor supports Student Voice and only Student Sabbatical President in Shropshire http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=98 New College Telford Student Council and the college’s newly appointed Student Sabbatical President Tayla Pound met with Councillor Paul Watling (Telford & Wrekin Councillor and Lead Member for Children, Young People and Families) on Wednesday 27 June 2012. Photo shows New College Telford Student Council members, Councillor Paul Watling (6th from left) and newly appointed New College Telford Student Sabbatical President, Tanya Pound (7th from left – front row).]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:15:15 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=98 New joint programme off to a flying start http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=114 Mayor of Telford & Wrekin, Councillor Kevin Guy talks to children and staff at the first meeting of the Supplementary School.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:04:18 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=114 CBI Regional Director meets New College Telford business students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=123 Photograph shows New College Telford students Dan Winfield (left) and Liam Frances (right) with Richard Butler, Director for the CBI West Midlands.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:38 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=123 New College students aim higher http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=62 Two hundred New College Telford students have been offered the chance to attend the prestigious Aston University Higher Education convention on Thursday 30 June 2011.
Students get the opportunity to meet specialist staff from over 140 Universities and Colleges from across the UK and attend a range of workshops.
]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:20:17 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=62 New College students rock Telford Shopping Centre http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=64

Wednesday 6 July 2011 saw six students from New College Telford taking centre stage at Telford Shopping Centre. The prime spot outside Marks & Spencer and Primark saw a series of performances by music students during the day.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:31:01 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=64 College says ‘Bun Venit!’ - Welcome to Romanian International Study Programme visitors http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=118 Photo shows the fifteen visitors from Romania pictured at the college together with local International Study Programme Organiser, Barbara Thurston (front row - sixth from left), with New College Telford student Andra Lupuian (front row - fourth from left).]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:40:09 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=118 Enrichment opportunities make the difference for students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=120 Wide range of enrichment opportunities available for New College Telford students developed with and supported by  Tayla Pound (photo), Student Sabbatical President, New College Telford.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:03:55 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=120 Politics students get valuable advice from former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=122 Photograph show students from New College Telford and Charlton School together with (front centre from left to right) Wayne Denfhy, Deputy Headteacher, Charlton School, Garry Phillips, Principal, New College Telford, The Right Honourable Jacqui Smith, Chay Davis, Headteacher, Ercall Wood Technology College and Cllr Mike Ion.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:02:59 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=122 Students‘ fundraising gig supports the Hayley HigginsonTrust http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63 Friday 1 July 2011 sees the innovative end of year show by a group of music students at New College Telford.
The ‘Hairship Enterprise’ music gig takes place at the Hayward Arts Centre on Kings Street, Wellington. Tickets costing £3/£2 are available on the door and the 2 hour event starts at 7pm.
]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:23:41 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63 Science day goes with a real bang... http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=65

This week has seen students at New College Telford taking part in a series of workshops on a wide range of Science topics. Specialist speakers came in to lead sessions from the Universities of Wolverhampton, Keele, Staffordshire and Birmingham as well as from the Centre for Further Mathematics.  

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:38:27 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=65 Spanish and Mexican students get a taste of New College http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=66
Eight Spanish-speaking students have been taking part in activities at New College Telford during July 2011.
The photo shows Cathy Pritchard, Telford School of English and Mayte Perez Olivates, Principal of Colegio Indoamericano, Mexico visiting the college.
]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:04:45 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=66 Band Building day strikes chord with students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=67

New College music students have been running a series of workshops with students from the local Charlton School in Wellington.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:49:38 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=67 New art display for Telford shoppers http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=68
A free exhibition of student work is now on in the Telford Shopping Centre. The work on display covers the areas of Fine Art, Fashion & Textiles, Photography, Graphic Design, Design Crafts and Product Design.
]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:14:15 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=68 Students‘ fundraising gift to the Hayley Higginson Trust http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=69

 The photo shows Jo Adlington (left), Course Leader for Music at New College Telford presenting a cheque to Lisa Higginson of the Hayley Higginson Trust at New College Telford.

]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:01:02 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=69 New College students celebrate A Level success http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=72
1240 students are today receiving A Level and AS results at New College Telford. At A2, the A Level pass rate topped 98%, with over a third of entries achieving the highest A*-B grades. The proportion of A*-C grades improved to over 64%.
The photo shows Cory Binnersley (four A* grades) and Stephanie Rippon (three A grades) celebrating their A Level successes - and gaining their university places - Cory at Manchester University to study Physics and Stephanie at Warwick University to study Biochemistry.
]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:19:24 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=72 Rotary Club aids local sixth form students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=73 Wellington Rotary Club have, for several years, given bursaries to deserving local 6th form students from New College Telford or the Blessed Robert Johnson school who have applied to the club to be considered for the award. ]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 11:43:06 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=73 Extra advice Saturdays offered to meet growing demand http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=74

New College Telford is offering additional advice sessions on Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th September to meet the needs of young people who have not yet got a place on a 2011/12 course.

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 11:02:04 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=74 New College students celebrate European Day of Languages http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=75 Monday 26 September saw the tenth anniversary of the launch of European Day of Languages. The photograph of Henna hand painting in action shows Rukhsana Ahmed from Hadley Learning Community painting the hand of New College Telford student Shawnie Weston.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:48:30 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=75 Students‘ award winning textile designs on display http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=76 The photo shows first-prize-winning New College ex-student, Rebecca Cartwright, with her design which was chosen from the 50 entries for the Shrewsbury Drapers Company 2011 awards. Rebecca successfully completed her Fashion and Textiles A Level in 2011. The ‘Highly Commended’ design on the left is from another previous New College student, Louise Cameron. ]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:11:28 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=76 Students enjoy real taste of Germany http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=77 Students studying A Level German at New College Telford visited the German market in Birmingham on Friday 2 December 2011. ]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:24:32 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=77 Stunning New College Christmas Dance Performance http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=81 The evenings of Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th December saw the end of term Christmas performances at New College Telford.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:20:52 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=81 Soul Music Show sells out http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=82

Six bands from New College Telford have performed on stage in a live Soul Music show. The sell-out end of year performance, called ‘Dancing in the Street’ was held at the Hayward Arts Centre at New College.

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:58:40 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=82 New College students visit Royal Society http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=83 Students from New College Telford have visited the Royal Society Science Exhibition in Carlton House Terrace, London. ]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 09:23:46 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=83 New College students reach new heights http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=84

New College Students on the Advanced Level Subsidiary Diploma in Outdoor Education are developing their rock climbing skills. The photograph shows New College students (top to bottom): Adam Castle, Steven Monk, Luke Roberts and Matt Hutchings at Wolf Mountain indoor climbing centre, Compton Park, Wolverhampton.

]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:51:46 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=84 New College student solving extraordinary problems http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=86  

Cameron Millard is currently studying A Level Maths, Computing and I.T. at New College Telford.

With a score of 88 in the UK Maths Trust’s Senior Challenge, Cameron has achieved the highest score within New College. He has now gone forward, together with selected students from across the UK, to the prestigious Maths Challenge known as the Senior Kangaroo.
]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:46:56 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=86 Holocaust Survivor and Olympic medallist visits New College Telford http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=87 Over 300 members of the local community, students and staff came to the Holocaust Memorial event at New College Telford on Monday 30 January 2012. Photo shows Ben Helfgott presenting A Survivor's Story at New College Telford. ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:03:07 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=87 Ex-New College Telford student David Wright MP challenges students to ‘think like a politician‘ http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=88

On Friday 10th February 2012, Telford’s local Labour MP David Wright returned to his former Sixth Form College - New College Telford - to view the new facilities and to talk with current students.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:36:52 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=88 New College Product Design students visit Land Rover World HQ http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=89 Product Design students from New College Telford visited the Land Rover World Headquarters in Solihull on Monday 20 February 2012. Students experienced the full production process from start to finish.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:13:50 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=89 New College Telford students visit Barcelona http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=90 Thirty students from New College Telford visited Barcelona from Tuesday 21 February to Friday 24 February 2012.

The photo shows Bethanie Hill with a mosaic lizard reflecting the intricacy of Gaudi’s designs.
]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:18:24 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=90 Impartial careers advice is key to future success http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=70
New College Telford is offering impartial, free careers advice to all applicants and enquirers – whether or not they choose to go on and study with the college. Photo shows Graham Clark, Principal of New College Telford. To read more, including Graham Clark's comments on this service, please click below. 
]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:49:05 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=70 Students and staff busking at Morrisons flushed with success http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=79

New College Telford students and staff have been raising money for Oxfam Unwrapped at Morrisons supermarket in Wellington by singing Christmas songs.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:52:14 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=79 Advice evening designed to help school leavers take the next step... http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=91 New College Telford is holding an Advice Evening on Thursday 15 March 2012 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend the evening, which is being held at New College Telford, King Street, Wellington TF1 1NY. ]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:31:35 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=91 New College students bring School of Rock to life http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=92
Inspired by the film ‘School of Rock’, featuring Jack Black, music students from New College Telford are presenting a live show based on the film.
 
]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:39:33 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=92 New College Telford artist‘s exhibition http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=93 Housmans cafe bar in Church Stretton is the venue for an art exhibition by local artist Luby Cunningham throughout April and May 2012.]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 11:02:53 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=93 Former student visits New College Telford http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=94 The photograph shows Beryl Haggett (Underwood) - who came to study in Wellington in 1941 - at New College Telford, Spring 2012. ]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 16:37:51 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=94 Outdoor adventure students‘ expedition challenge http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=97

Students at New College Telford are now preparing for their end of year expedition to Ireland. The photograph shows New College Telford students during an outdoor adventure trip to Loch Ness, Scotland.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 11:16:08 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=97 ‘Mardi Gras‘ Family Fun Day at New College Telford on Saturday 7 July 2012 http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=99 Percy Simmonds, Wellington Town Crier, will be opening New College Telford’s Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 July at 12.00 noon.

]]> Fri, 6 Jul 2012 10:06:49 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=99 New College Telford students celebrate A Level success! http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=100 1276 students receive A2 Level and AS Level results at New College Telford on 16 August. 

At A2, the A Level pass rate is 97%, with over a third of entries achieving the highest A*-B grades. The proportion of A*-C grades has increased again this year to 66%.
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:41:56 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=100 New College Telford students heading for Cambridge celebrate A Level success http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=101 New College Telford student Bethany Craik, Previously from Charlton High School, took 5 subjects at Advanced Level...

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:46:45 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=101 Extra drop-in Advice Saturdays to meet growing demand http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=102 These events are designed to meet the needs of young people who have not yet got a place on a 2012/13 course – or who are looking at the options again after getting their results...]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:05:24 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=102 99% pass rate for New College Telford students at GCSE in 2012 http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=103 The pass rate achieved this year is 99%. This matches the rate achieved in 2011...

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:17:41 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=103 New College Telford Freshers‘ Fair 5 September 2012 http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=104 Freshers’ Fair at New College Telford marks the start of college life for new students at New College Telford. Over 800 students are expected at the event which runs from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday, 5 September. This event is being held at New College Telford, King Street, Wellington TF1 1NY.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:10:22 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=104 Nashville based Bluegrass duo inspire New College Telford students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=105 Photo shows Jeff and Vida demonstrating their approach and techniques to music students at New College Telford during their visit on 12 September 2012. ]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:09:35 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=105 Students going Further with help of Maths... http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=106 Photo shows Further Maths students Sophie Willett and Joshua Cotton together with Head of Maths, Ashley Griffiths...]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:39:31 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=106 Making the right choices has never been more critical http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=109 New research reveals that school teachers and parents are struggling to give appropriate careers guidance...

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:59:32 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=109 Outstanding attendance and a great result http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=110 Photo shows Learning Mentors John Greenroyd (left) and Chloe Smith (right) with New College Telford students: Emily Batham, James Millerin and Euan Jackson, who all achieved outstanding attendance and were presented with tickets for the England-Finland Under 19 International Football match on Tuesday 13 November 2012.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:29:35 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=110 New College Telford supports local market initiative with art display http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=111 Friday 30 November saw a display of art and design work by New College Telford students in Wellington town centre. The photo shows New College Telford display at the art and craft market.

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=111 Stunning Dance Performances by New College Telford students http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=115 Photograph shows New College Telford first-year students performing the contemporary dance piece ‘Swimming with Dolphins’ to an appreciative audience at this end of term dance performance.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:16:33 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=115 New College Chorale to perform at Shrewsbury Abbey http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=96 The photograph shows the New College Chorale at New College Telford, Spring 2012.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 15:38:58 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=96 New College Telford students support major local music festival http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=107 New College students and staff took part in this year's Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival at the Shropshire Showground in Shrewsbury. ]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:20:49 GMT http://www.nct.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=107