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✨ 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

What a fantastic day at the Green Technology Centre! 🎢 Today, we welcomed local school students for the #PrimarySTEMChallenge, delivered by @stemworksuk Working in teams, students were challenged to design and build their own theme park attractions, showcasing creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills throughout the day. Congratulations to Dawson and Ernest from Eckington First School, who were named winners, and to runners up Isabelle and Jessica from Aston Fields Middle School. 🏆 A huge well done to everyone who took part and thank you to @stemworksuk, the schools, judges and supporters who helped make the event such a success. #STEM #GreenTechnologyCentre #PrimarySTEMChallenge #TeamKC

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Following on from his recent poetic success, we are thrilled to share the news that John Togher, one of our English lecturers, is publishing a literary horror novella about obsession, belonging, ancient ritual, and the pull of the sea 😊 John said, "Being a teacher with a published book allows me to say to our students that writing can take you somewhere, but so can persistence, resilience, and belief in yourself. If my book can show students anything, I hope it shows them that their ideas, experiences, and struggles can be shaped into something meaningful. English can be a way of finding your voice, understanding yourself, imagining a future, and realising that, with effort and resilience, you can move towards a version of yourself you may not have believed was possible." John's book, Bound by the Salt, will be available to purchase on Amazon from 1st July. NCG Christian Thersby Wendy Bennett Jane Hines Alex Huskisson

👀 Sneak Preview Words Matter, a new short film focusing on the profound impact of the vocabulary used when responding to bullying has been commissioned by Spiral, a Carlisle-based charity dedicated to supporting local people facing the effects of bullying. The project serves as a major milestone in the charity's innovative "Listen" project, which is funded by the National Lottery Awards for All. 🎞️ The project will make its public debut on Thursday, 11th June at 5:00 PM at Carlisle College Arts Campus on Strand Road. 🎞️ The viewing is open to the public and is free to attend - please head directly to the Arts Campus for 5pm. As a key part of this initiative, the short film Words Matter explores how language plays a definitive role in both escalating and diffusing conflict among teenagers. Rather than focusing solely on physical actions, the narrative zeroes in on the specific words chosen by victims, bystanders, and peers, offering a raw, educational look at modern youth communication. The production represents a major community collaboration, with Media and Performing Arts students from Carlisle College working as both technical crew and on-screen actors. Giving local emerging talent invaluable, real-world industry experience, the college students embraced the filmmaking process with exceptional creativity and professionalism. #media #filmmaking #content #acting #bullyingawareness

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Today we welcomed Marc Steutel, Head Coach for the Eagles Basketball Team and GB Men’s Senior team, to deliver an inspiring workshop on communication and high-performing teams to our leadership team. Marc shared valuable insights from elite sport and leadership, highlighting the importance of trust, clarity and effective communication in leading successful teams. It was fantastic to hear how principles from high-performance sporting environments can translate so effectively into organisational leadership. Thank you Marc - our team enjoyed the energy and expertise you brought to the session! #Leadership #Teamwork #Communication #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD

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On Wednesday evening, Christian and Neil had the privilege of attending the exclusive building preview of Tate Liverpool 😊   As a proud partner, we were honoured to be among the first to experience this remarkable transformation. From the stunning views across the River Mersey to a renewed focus on engaging young people across the region, the reimagined gallery truly reflects the spirit of a 21st‑century Liverpool.   We’re excited about what this means not only for the city’s cultural landscape, but for our ongoing collaboration with Tate Liverpool. Together, we look forward to further enriching our curriculum and inspiring creativity across a range of subject areas. NCG Wendy Bennett Jane Hines Alex Huskisson Melissa Bell Rosalind Stockill   #TateLiverpool #Partnership #CreativeEducation #Liverpool #ArtsAndCulture #Collaboration

What a fantastic day bringing our college and local community together 💙✨ Our recent community event was a brilliant showcase of teamwork, student talent and positive vibes all round 🙌 Our hair and beauty students, did an amazing job delivering a range of treatments that were loved by attendees. Their confidence, professionalism and friendly approach really showed the high level of skills they’re developing 👏✨ A huge shout‑out to our catering learners, who provided a delicious selection of food that everyone enjoyed 😋 With several departments and student groups involved, the atmosphere was welcoming, lively and full of smiles! The community walking group was a real highlight, with great turnout and energy from start to finish 🌟 All in all, a really positive day celebrating teamwork, student success and community spirit. Well done to everyone involved 👏 #Community #StudentSuccess #CollegeLife #Teamwork