🎥 Guest speaker alert! This morning, our Art & Design learners had the opportunity to hear directly from actor, photographer and author Paul Stevenson, who joined us at Newcastle College during #TourettesSyndromeAwarenessMonth to introduce a screening of film I Swear. Also known for his children’s book My Tics and Me, Paul is passionate about sharing lived experiences and raising awareness through his creative work. After the screening, Paul hosted a Q&A with our Level 2 and 3 students, sharing honest insights into his journey and what it really takes to succeed in the creative industries. “This film is not just entertainment. It is a reminder of the power of lived experience, resilience and community – a story that deserves to be told, and one that will stay with you long after the credits roll.” A brilliant opportunity for our learners to connect industry experience with their own creative ambitions while engaging with an important awareness topic.

It was a pleasure to welcome St John Henry Newman Catholic School with their fantastic Year 10 students for a digital workshop this month 👏 It was great to see so much creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for the digital world! 💻✨ Digital and Computing can offer so many exciting career paths so it was a brilliant opportunity for the group to explore what a future in digital could look like! #TLevels #Digital #Computing #IT #computerscience #Cybersecurity

Congratulations to our Beauty students Emily and Star on progressing to the final stage of the @worldskillsuk competition! 👏✨   After impressing in the earlier rounds, Emily and Star will now go on to represent #TeamKC at the national finals, taking place at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College later this month.   This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of the talent, dedication and professionalism they have shown throughout the competition.   Good luck, Emily and Star - we’re all behind you!    #WorldSkills #BeautyTherapy #FurtherEducation #NCGCommunity

✨ What an unforgettable week for our NSFC Turing 2026 group! From the moment our students and staff stepped into Gratton Private Secondary School, they were welcomed with open arms - from joining lessons to an incredible choir performance that set the tone for a truly special experience. Watching our students connect through music and culture was a powerful reminder of how education brings people together across the world. 💫 They then travelled into a rural community to an all-inclusive primary school, where our students rose to every challenge. From teaching across all year groups to leading a class of 101 nursery pupils - many with limited English - they showed outstanding adaptability, energy, and professionalism. Throughout the week, our students have built meaningful connections, embraced new cultures (even picking up some Zulu along the way!), and truly stepped outside their comfort zones. We are incredibly proud of how positively they have represented Newcastle Sixth Form College. 💙 This journey is about more than teaching - it’s about growth, confidence, and making a real impact. And the best part? There’s still more to come… #NSFC #newcastlesixthformcollege #GoFurther

Our Hospitality and Catering students hosted their second bake sale, featuring a delicious range of goodies, including school cake, orange and cranberry cupcakes, and chocolate chip cookies. It was a great success, and we can’t wait for the next one! 🧁😃 ⭐ Apply today! ⭐ https://orlo.uk/fs7Na

Our first year Engineering Apprentices have been putting their design skills to the test creating fully working 3D-printed wind turbines that can power a light bulb 👏 Designed using SolidWorks and brought to life on our X1C Bambu printers, these projects show what happens when creativity meets technical know-how. A special shoutout to Ben Davison, Cole Taylor and Fynlay Watson (pictured) for their standout work 🙌 #Apprenticeships

A standout event from Southwark College’s Creative Arts Festival 🎨 Our Visual Arts Auction provided a unique platform for students to both showcase and sell their work, offering audiences the opportunity to engage directly with an impressive portfolio of over 60 original pieces including sculpture, painting, photography and digital art. Led by Southwark College lecturer and Auctioneer for the day, Michael Palmer, the event created a relaxed and engaging atmosphere that celebrated creativity while highlighting the value of student work beyond the classroom. The auction also successfully raised funds for participating students, with all proceeds returned to them in the form of vouchers and supporting their continued creative development. A fantastic example of how we champion talent, enterprise and real-world opportunities for our students.