Creative energy was on full display 🎨🔥 We kicked off our Creative Arts Festival with a private viewing of some seriously impressive student artwork—taking over the atrium with colour, creativity and talent ✨ Huge shoutout to all our students who brought their ideas to life 👏 This is just the beginning… more to come 👀
Newcastle College students have celebrated their achievements at this year’s HITZ graduation ceremony, recognising the progress, dedication a… Read more
🐞 Recently, our Level 1 Foundation learners collaborated with Joinery learners to design and create bug hotels as part of their entry for the WorldSkills Enterprise competition. Throughout the project, students developed a range of new skills, worked creatively as a team and gained valuable hands-on experience bringing their ideas to life. A brilliant collaboration and fantastic effort from everyone involved! #WorldSkills #FoundationLearning #Joinery #Teamwork #HandsOnLearning
Our Uniformed Services students took on the rapids at the River Dee as they headed to Llangollen for an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure as part of their water sports unit! 🚣🌊 An action packed day filled with adrenaline, great memories and lots of fun for everyone involved! 👏 @whitewateractive #SportStudents #WhiteWaterRafting #OutdoorAdventure #NCGCommunity #TeamKC
During Mental Health Awareness Week at West Lancashire College, this year’s theme of “Taking Action” has encouraged our students to think proactively about their wellbeing 🥰 Julie-Ann, our Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer, spoke with students during lunchtime sessions, creating a supportive and open environment to discuss mental health. They were invited to share the actions they take to look after their own wellbeing, helping to spark meaningful conversations and peer support. A big thank you to Asda for providing our students with sweet treats and drinks. "Small steps make a difference. Check in with yourself and others. Reach out. Talk. Take action." Our Wellbeing Team are located on the Ground Floor in Learner Services for any student who would like a confidential chat 💚 Mental Health Foundation #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Hair and Media Make-Up students have been creating impressive hair and body art today as part of their photography assessments. Using highly pigmented powders and vibrant water paints, they’ve explored a range of creative techniques, producing bold and eye-catching designs 😍 Fantastic work from everyone involved! Contact our team to apply! 📧 admissions@westlancs.ac.uk
“Without Newcastle College, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” It was a full circle moment for alum Michael Mather who came back to chat to our Performance Academy students about going from college to touring the world as Fiyero in Wicked 🌍 Now, he’s coming home to share his own story ❤️ We can’t wait to watch Michael perform ‘365 Home Edition’ at the Custom’s House tomorrow night for a one night only honest, raw and personal show which brings his life story back to where it all began!
We will be hosting a special charity dinner on the 9th of June this year to raise money for the Eden valley Eden Valley Hospice with a 4-course menu prepared by our chef lecturer Scott Price and the students. Thank you to Pioneer Foodservice and Hodgsons Fish who are sponsoring the evening! Want to book a table? Please contact reception on 01228 822700. Tickets can be paid for via the just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/jamesandscottrae?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Accounting and Business students recently joined Travel students on a visit to @cadburyworlduk for an insightful seminar exploring marketing, branding and how Cadbury operates as a global business. 🌍 Students also enjoyed a tour of the factory and, of course, sampled plenty of chocolate along the way! 👏 #BusinessStudents #TravelStudents #CadburyWorld #NCGCommunity TeamKC
Oh Crumbs!🥧 Ellis has been busy creating some incredible homemade pies for his pop-up this week, ‘Oh Crumbs’, developing practical kitchen skills from preparation right through to presentation. From golden pastry to rich fillings, these look just as good as they taste 👏 #Hospitality #Catering #StudentChef #CollegeLife #Foodie
Huge congratulations to two of our Level 3 Beauty Therapy students, Elizabeth and Grace, who have been awarded the Dermalogica UK Students of the Year! 🥰 This prestigious award celebrates top-performing students who show exceptional dedication to skin therapy education through the Aspire programme. They fully embraced the Dermalogica Aspire programme, completing additional modules to really enhance their learning and gain a deeper understanding of the products, procedures and necessary transferable skills such as communicating effectively for consultations and how to develop techniques for job interviews. It is a fantastic achievement and an exciting milestone on their journey to becoming skilled, confident skin therapists. Well done to them both! 👏🏻 Hair & Beauty Lounge - West Lancashire College
Huge well done to some of our students who completed the Birmingham Half Marathon on Sunday in support of Cancer Research UK 👏 Taking on the challenge while raising money for charity is an incredible achievement and a fantastic example of determination, resilience and teamwork. Well done from everyone at #TeamKC 🙌 @great_run #GreatBirminghamRun #NCGCommunity
🍽️ Fine dining has arrived at Student & Co! This week, Alex Correia has taken the lead with his own concept, AC Restaurant, bringing carefully plated dishes, a thoughtfully designed menu and a professional dining experience to the table. Student & Co gives our learners the chance to develop their own food concepts, work in a live service environment and build valuable hands-on skills for the hospitality industry. A brilliant week of creativity, confidence and real-world experience. #Hospitality #Catering #FineDining
This week, our Art and Design students welcomed back alumni Alessandro, who completed his studies with us in Summer 2025. It was great to have him back on campus! 😄 Alessandro spoke to students about his current role at @about_the_town, where he is working as an Art Studio Assistant. In this role, he supports members of the public in art classes and helps to develop their social media. Contact our team to apply! 📧 admissions@westlancs.ac.uk
Southwark College welcomed Neil Coyle MP for a visit, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with a local elected representative. The visit included a welcome discussion with our principalship team, a meeting with Student Union representatives and a tour of the college - offering space for dialogue around student experience and the role of further education within the community. Engagement between education providers and local elected representatives plays an important role in supporting student aspirations on their vocational learning journeys and strengthening community connections. A big thank you to Neil and his team for visiting and supporting Southwark College.
