New College News http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/ Latest news stories from New College e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 3.2.2-r1 (www.e4education.co.uk) Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:11 GMT Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:11 GMT New College Telford is a Good College... http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59 Ofsted, April 2013

]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:11 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59 New College Telford is ‘Good‘ - it‘s official! http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=124 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...]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:09:29 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=124 CBI Regional Director meets New College Telford business students http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=123 Advice Evening http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=49 Wednesday 26th June 2013

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Find out what we can offer you...

 

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:37:22 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=49 Our House http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=113 Don’t miss our students’ performance of ‘Our House’…]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:26:26 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=113 Adverse Weather Update... http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=53 New College Telford is open as normal.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:52:22 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=53 Health fair gives students latest information and advice on healthy lifestyles http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=121 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.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:04:21 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=121 Enrichment opportunities make the difference for students http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=120 Open Evening showcases wide range of opportunities http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=119 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.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:03:26 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=119 Politics students get valuable advice from former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=122 College says ‘Bun Venit!’ - Welcome to Romanian International Study Programme visitors http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=118 Higher Level Music Production opportunities available locally... http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=117 Photo shows New College Telford student Bill Gandon working in a Music Production studio at New College Telford.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:32:42 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=117 Top University comes to Telford http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=116 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.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:24:05 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=116 Stunning Dance Performances by New College Telford students http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=115 New joint programme off to a flying start http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=114 New College Telford supports local market initiative with art display http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=111 Outstanding attendance and a great result http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=110 Making the right choices has never been more critical http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=109 Paralympic Gold Medal winner Mickey Bushell visits New College Telford http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=108 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.

]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:40:54 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=108 New College Telford students support major local music festival http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=107 Students going Further with help of Maths... http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=106 Nashville based Bluegrass duo inspire New College Telford students http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=105 New College Telford Freshers‘ Fair 5 September 2012 http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=104 99% pass rate for New College Telford students at GCSE in 2012 http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=103 Extra drop-in Advice Saturdays to meet growing demand http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=102 New College Telford students heading for Cambridge celebrate A Level success http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=101 New College Telford students celebrate A Level success! http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=100 New courses starting September 2012... http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=71 We've now got an even wider choice of courses for you...]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:20:40 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=71 ‘Mardi Gras‘ Family Fun Day at New College Telford on Saturday 7 July 2012 http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=99 Local Councillor supports Student Voice and only Student Sabbatical President in Shropshire http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=98 A taste of college life for school leavers http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61 The 4th of July sees the start of Taster Week at New College Telford with over 700 potential students getting the chance to try out college life.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:45:13 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61 Open Evening http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60 The college's June Open Evening is taking place this evening, Thursday 23 June, from 6.30 - 8.30pm.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:44:24 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60 Shakespeare for Schools http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=52 New College Telford brings exciting new Shakespeare production to The Artrix, Bromsgrove with the Shakespeare Schools Festival.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:43:34 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=52 Your Future Starts Here http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=50 NEW COLLEGE TELFORD your future starts here...
 
New College Telford is inviting all 16-18 year olds to visit the college for our Open Evening on Tuesday 2nd November to see for themselves the excellent range of facilities and the course choices on offer from September 2011.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:42:46 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=50 New College Celebrate Best Ever A Level Results http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47 NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS celebrate best ever A Level Results

Over 1200 students are today receiving A Level and AS results at New College Telford, the largest provider of general advanced education in the local area.
 
At A2, a record 98% achieved A level passes, with a third receiving the highest A*-B grades. The proportion of A*-C grades is also high at over 60%.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:41:46 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47 National Diploma Music Students to Entertain Shoppers http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=44 NEW COLLEGE TELFORD music students to entertain shoppers

First Diploma Music students from New College Telford will be showing off their musical and singing skills to shoppers for the day at Telford Town Centre on Friday 2nd July 2010. 
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:43 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=44 New College Telford welcomes Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=41 One of the towering contemporary literary figures, the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, will visit New College Telford next week to read her poetry and discuss her work with students.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:38:42 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=41 Art students showcase their work at The Place, Oakengates http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=39 Over 30 art students from New College Telford are exhibiting their work at The Place Gallery at Oakengates Theatre.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:37:44 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=39 New College Student James Races Ahead! http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=38 New College Student James Theodore makes outstanding start to Barc Renault Pre-Season

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:36:58 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=38 NEW COLLEGE TELFORD student chosen by local author to illustrate new children’s book http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31 Natalie Furnival, a part-time student at New College Telford has beaten off strong competition and won the opportunity to illustrate a new children’s book by local Wellington author, Catherine Cooper.

After a chance meeting by Natalie’s mother with the author, Natalie put forward her illustration designs and was chosen as the winner.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:36:10 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=31 Are you an ex-student of New College? http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30 Did you study at New College Telford over the past 10 years or more? We are interested to hear from any previous students of New College to talk to us about your experiences here, and what you went on to do as your career upon leaving us. You may have gone to University, found your ideal job, went travelling etc.. – we would love to hear from you!

If you would like to share your story, please email Claire Payne on clairep@nct.ac.uk or call on 01952 278284.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:35:18 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=30 NEW COLLEGE TELFORD students raise needed funds for local charities http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22 Over £2000 has been raised by a group of students from New College Telford taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales. These are Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon respectively.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:34:00 GMT http://www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=22 Outdoor adventure students‘ expedition challenge http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=97 New College Chorale to perform at Shrewsbury Abbey http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=96 Former student visits New College Telford http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=94 New College Telford artist‘s exhibition http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=93 New College students bring School of Rock to life http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=92 Advice evening designed to help school leavers take the next step... http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=91 New College Telford students visit Barcelona http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=90 New College Product Design students visit Land Rover World HQ http://www.newcollegetelford.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.newcollegetelford.ac.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=89