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New College Telford is 'Good' - it's official!

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New College Telford is 'Good' - it's official!

The College has been rated as 'Good' following a visit by inspectors from Ofsted (The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) who were on site at New College Telford for 4 days in March 2013. They visited a range of lessons and met with students, staff, employers and governors...

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CBI Regional Director meets New College Telford business students

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Photograph shows New College Telford students Dan Winfield (left) and Liam Frances (right) with Richard Butler, Director for the CBI West Midlands.

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Health fair gives students latest information and advice on healthy lifestyles

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Health fair gives students latest information and advice on healthy lifestyles

Over 600 students from New College Telford visited the annual Health Fair. Photo shows from left to right, New College Telford students Sarah Higginbotham, Cllr Leon Murray, Deputy Mayor of Telford & Wrekin, and New College Telford students: Hollie Hildred, Olivia Reece, Lilly Thomas and Danielle Gallier.

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Enrichment opportunities make the difference for students

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Enrichment opportunities make the difference for students

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.

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Open Evening showcases wide range of opportunities

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Open Evening showcases wide range of opportunities

The Open Evening on Thursday 7 March includes presentations by the University of Oxford on applying to competitive Universities and much more... picture shows the college's new Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths 'STEM' centre due for completion Summer 2013.

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Politics students get valuable advice from former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith

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Politics students get valuable advice from former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith

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.

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College says ‘Bun Venit!’ - Welcome to Romanian International Study Programme visitors

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College says ‘Bun Venit!’ - Welcome to Romanian International Study Programme visitors

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).

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Higher Level Music Production opportunities available locally...

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Higher Level Music Production opportunities available locally...

Photo shows New College Telford student Bill Gandon working in a Music Production studio at New College Telford.

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Top University comes to Telford

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Top University comes to Telford

Photo shows: Dr. Fergus McKay, Director of Academic Studies and Dr. Caroline Jones, Course Director for the Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years from The University of Warwick, together with Bev Curd, Andy Graham and Garry Phillips at New College Telford.

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Stunning Dance Performances by New College Telford students

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Stunning Dance Performances by New College Telford students

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.

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New joint programme off to a flying start

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New joint programme off to a flying start

Mayor of Telford & Wrekin, Councillor Kevin Guy talks to children and staff at the first meeting of the Supplementary School.

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New College Telford supports local market initiative with art display

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New College Telford supports local market initiative with art display

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.

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Outstanding attendance and a great result

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Outstanding attendance and a great result

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.

 

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Making the right choices has never been more critical

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New research reveals that school teachers and parents are struggling to give appropriate careers guidance...

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Paralympic Gold Medal winner Mickey Bushell visits New College Telford

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Paralympic Gold Medal winner Mickey Bushell visits New College Telford

Photo shows Councillor Richard Overton, Deputy Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, New College Telford student Ben Rowlings, Paralympic Gold Medallist Mickey Bushell and New College Telford Principal and CEO Garry Phillips.

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New College Telford students support major local music festival

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New College Telford students support major local music festival

New College students and staff took part in this year's Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival at the Shropshire Showground in Shrewsbury.

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Students going Further with help of Maths...

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Students going Further with help of Maths...

Photo shows Further Maths students Sophie Willett and Joshua Cotton together with Head of Maths, Ashley Griffiths...

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Nashville based Bluegrass duo inspire New College Telford students

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Nashville based Bluegrass duo inspire New College Telford students

Photo shows Jeff and Vida demonstrating their approach and techniques to music students at New College Telford during their visit on 12 September 2012.

 

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New College Telford Freshers' Fair 5 September 2012

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New College Telford Freshers' Fair 5 September 2012

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.

 

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99% pass rate for New College Telford students at GCSE in 2012

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The pass rate achieved this year is 99%. This matches the rate achieved in 2011...

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Extra drop-in Advice Saturdays to meet growing demand

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Extra drop-in Advice Saturdays to meet growing demand

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...

 

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New College Telford students heading for Cambridge celebrate A Level success

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New College Telford students heading for Cambridge celebrate A Level success

New College Telford student Bethany Craik, Previously from Charlton High School, took 5 subjects at Advanced Level...

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New College Telford students celebrate A Level success!

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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%.

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'Mardi Gras' Family Fun Day at New College Telford on Saturday 7 July 2012

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'Mardi Gras' Family Fun Day at New College Telford on Saturday 7 July 2012

Percy Simmonds, Wellington Town Crier, will be opening New College Telford’s Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 July at 12.00 noon.

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Local Councillor supports Student Voice and only Student Sabbatical President in Shropshire

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Local Councillor supports Student Voice and only Student Sabbatical President in Shropshire

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).

 

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Outdoor adventure students' expedition challenge

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Outdoor adventure students' expedition challenge

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.

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New College Chorale to perform at Shrewsbury Abbey

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New College Chorale to perform at Shrewsbury Abbey

The photograph shows the New College Chorale at New College Telford, Spring 2012.

 

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Former student visits New College Telford

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Former student visits New College Telford

The photograph shows Beryl Haggett (Underwood) - who came to study in Wellington in 1941 - at New College Telford, Spring 2012.

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New College Telford artist's exhibition

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New College Telford artist's exhibition

Housmans cafe bar in Church Stretton is the venue for an art exhibition by local artist Luby Cunningham throughout April and May 2012.

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New College students bring School of Rock to life

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New College students bring School of Rock to life

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.
 

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Advice evening designed to help school leavers take the next step...

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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.

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New College Telford students visit Barcelona

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New College Telford students visit Barcelona

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.

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New College Product Design students visit Land Rover World HQ

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New College Product Design students visit Land Rover World HQ

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.

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Ex-New College Telford student David Wright MP challenges students to 'think like a politician'

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Ex-New College Telford student David Wright MP challenges students to 'think like a politician'

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.

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Holocaust Survivor and Olympic medallist visits New College Telford

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Holocaust Survivor and Olympic medallist visits New College Telford

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.

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New College student solving extraordinary problems

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New College student solving extraordinary problems

 

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.

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Open evening designed to help school leavers take the next step...

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New College is holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 18 January 2012 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend to find out more about the options available. The Open Evening is being held at New College Telford, King Street, Wellington TF1 1NY.

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New College students reach new heights

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New College students reach new heights

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.

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New College students visit Royal Society

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New College students visit Royal Society

Students from New College Telford have visited the Royal Society Science Exhibition in Carlton House Terrace, London.

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Soul Music Show sells out

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Soul Music Show sells out

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.

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Stunning New College Christmas Dance Performance

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Stunning New College Christmas Dance Performance

The evenings of Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th December saw the end of term Christmas performances at New College Telford.

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Students and staff busking at Morrisons flushed with success

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Students and staff busking at Morrisons flushed with success

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

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Students enjoy real taste of Germany

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Students enjoy real taste of Germany

Students studying A Level German at New College Telford visited the German market in Birmingham on Friday 2 December 2011.

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Students' award winning textile designs on display

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Students' award winning textile designs on display

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.

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New College students celebrate European Day of Languages

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New College students celebrate European Day of Languages

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.

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Extra advice Saturdays offered to meet growing demand

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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.

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Rotary Club aids local sixth form students

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Rotary Club aids local sixth form students

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.

 

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New College students celebrate A Level success

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New College students celebrate A Level success

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.

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Impartial careers advice is key to future success

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Impartial careers advice is key to future success

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. 

 

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Students' fundraising gift to the Hayley Higginson Trust

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Students' fundraising gift to the Hayley Higginson Trust

 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.

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New art display for Telford shoppers

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New art display for Telford shoppers

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.

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Band Building day strikes chord with students

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Band Building day strikes chord with students

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

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Spanish and Mexican students get a taste of New College

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Spanish and Mexican students get a taste of New College

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.

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Science day goes with a real bang...

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Science day goes with a real bang...

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.  

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New College students rock Telford Shopping Centre

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New College students rock Telford Shopping Centre

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.

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Students' fundraising gig supports the Hayley HigginsonTrust

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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.

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New College students aim higher

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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.

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