NCG students

Our Uniformed Public Service students enjoyed an exciting and informative visit from the @royalnavy last week 💪🏻 😃 The session included an insightful careers talk, where students learned about the wide range of roles, training pathways and progression opportunities available within the Royal Navy. Following the talk, students took part in a series of teamwork challenges and fitness drills, designed to test their communication, leadership and resilience. The visit provided our students with a valuable hands-on experience and a real insight into the skills and attributes required for a career in the Uniformed Public Services. Contact our team to apply! 📧 admissions@westlancs.ac.uk

This month our Business and Tourism students were visited by HSBC for a guest lecture on managing money, setting up your own business, learning about taxes and lifelong professional skills. We also won our 3rd HSBC Smart College Money Award for 2025! Thank you @HSBC for providing students with such an engaging and important session on Finance.

How do you sum up our 2025 in 40 seconds? Like this. And we’re only just getting started - roll on 2026 🙌

Earlier this month Carlisle College hosted the North County Table Cricket competition for the 3rd year with Hannah Paling form HP Activities and running the event with the assistance from John Hughes Lancashire Disability Cricket Head Coach & Cumbria Coach. There were 15 Teams from SEND provisions across north Cumbria taking part, with 150 staff and students in total. Joining us were: William Howard School, Samuel King's School, Richard Rose Morton Academy, Mayfield School, St Benedict's School, Netherhall School, Appleby Grammar School, Ullswater Community College, Workington Acadamey, Braithwaite , Richard Rose Central Academy, James Rennie, St John Henry Newman School, Cockermouth School. Trinity didn't compete on this occasion but kindly supported our event with additional resources. Thank you to Richard Rose Academy Youth Leaders who did a fantastic job umpiring. Carlisle College Entry 3 team enjoyed their day and were proud to win 2 of their 3 games. Congratulations to all learners who participated in the event! Thank you also to Foundation Learning tutor Mel King for all of your hard work coordinating the event and helping make this possible for so many learners.

Exploring memories and emotions through creative work, Level 3 Art student Leigh Faulkner is currently developing her Mock Final Major Project, creating personal and expressive artwork inspired by her own experiences. 🎨 @kc_artanddesign #TeamKC #Level3Art #StudentWork #CreativeArts

Our Level 3 Sports students visited @tommysdartsshop in Skelmersdale Concourse as part of their assessment on their Practical Individual Sports Unit ☺️ Students have successfully completed week 1 of their 8 week programme and have started to look at the biomechanics of the way they throw each dart to analyse their own performance! 🎯 Contact our team to apply! 📧 admissions@westlancs.ac.uk

Our Level 3 Adult Health learners recently took part in a fun and interactive session with Angie Stewart from Disability North, gaining an inspiring insight into disability awareness and inclusive practice. The session was packed with real-life discussion, hands-on activities and sector-focused learning, helping learners explore the barriers some individuals may face, and how health and social care professionals can promote dignity, equality and independence through person-centred care. Students left feeling more confident, motivated and workplace-ready, and were proud to receive a certificate of completion, along with access to real work opportunities linked to Disability North. Angie said: “This collaboration has enabled students to understand the lived experiences of disabled people and empathise with why choice, freedom and control are so important. Students are now aware of job opportunities they may not have previously considered, which has ignited a passion for a different approach to health and social care. Their values and skills put them in a strong position for successful recruitment.” A huge thank you to Disability North for supporting our learners and helping shape the future health and social care workforce

We were delighted to welcome back NSFC Alumni, Jess Hall, who returned to deliver an engaging talk and workshop to our Art, Craft & Design A Level students. Jess is currently studying Fine Art at Newcastle University, and she shared fantastic insights into her university experience so far, her creative journey, and her time at NSFC. She also offered thoughtful advice and encouragement for both our current learners and prospective students looking to join us at NSFC. 🎥 Watch Jess’s full interview on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eHpxuyEN Thank you, Jess, for inspiring the next generation of artists! #NSFC #newcastlesixthformcollege #GoFurther

Our Sports student have had an amazing time at St George's Park, the home of England football team! 😃⚽ They spent the full day at the facility and took part in a session on the pitch, where they worked on fitness testing in the form of speed, agility, and quickness. In the afternoon, students planned their own fitness tests in the gym and based the session on their own strengths. To end the day, they enjoyed hydrotherapy and researched hot and cold contrast methods for athlete recovery. ⭐ Apply today! ⭐ https://orlo.uk/BkX8u

This week, our music students have been performing for each other, building confidence and improving their stage skills🎤 Take a look behind the scenes as bands learn how to mic up and record their sessions 🎸 #TeamKC #Music #StudentShowcase #MusicStudents #LiveMusic #BehindTheScenes

Our Foundation Learning students have welcomed two guest speakers into their classroom over the past few days 🥰 Julie and Emma spoke about Storehouse Project, the benefits of volunteering and how they support our community. Our students kindly made teddy bear towels for those who are struggling. Students also welcomed Monica and Nicci from NHS in the Community to learn about the importance of bowel screening and it was great for them to provide feedback to the guest speakers.

Our Hairdressing students had an incredible opportunity to visit Salon Promotions Ltd Academy yesterday, where they took part in creative colour and styling workshops. It was an inspiring and educational experience that allowed our students to expand their industry knowledge, develop new professional skills and gain confidence working with expert techniques 🥰 Their tutors, Emma and Alison are so proud of the creativity and enthusiasm they brought to the visit! ⭐ Apply today! ⭐ https://orlo.uk/nBtYb

Congratulations to Omari! 👏 We’re proud to announce that Omari has been called up to a Jamaica U20s national team training camp. 🇯🇲 Omari has represented Kidderminster Harriers at both U18 and U19 level and is currently a student on our full-time programme with @kidderminstercollege . His continued development has also seen him training weekly with the First Team, highlighting the progress he’s made both on and off the pitch. This call-up is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Omari’s hard work, commitment, and potential. We wish him the best of luck during the camp

What happens when a Newcastle College fashion student, a Damehood ceremony and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come together? 💙 For Lamin Gibba, our very own Master’s student, it meant designing a bespoke outfit for Dame Chi Onwurah’s investiture and seeing his work worn at the Royal ceremony yesterday! These moments capture Lamin and our amazing Art and Design Resource Coordinator Lynne Purvis, as they designed and constructed the one-of-a-kind design with Chi, to celebrate her Geordie, Irish and Nigerian heritage. A moment none of us will forget and a proud day for the North East 👏 Chi Onwurah