🎉 We’ve joined TikTok! 🎥💙 Might be a little late to the party, but we’re excited to share stories, student life & more from NCW. 🙌 Follow us at @newcollegeworcester2 and help grow our community! #NCW #StudentLife #SightLoss #InclusiveEducation https://loom.ly/sKER4so

🎄Now that it’s October… can we start talking about Christmas yet? Our friends @rnib.bsky.social certainly have Christmas covered! From Braille Advent Calendars to tactile colour-your-own Christmas cards, there’s something for everyone. https://loom.ly/41LnfEs

🌍 WORLD LANGUAGES at NCW! Our MFL Dept went BIG for World Languages Day – a whole week of song challenges! 🎶 Students guessed English titles & languages, with winners treated to international treats. 🌎💬 #WorldLanguagesDay #NCW

🐢💚 “Turtley awesome” sums up our Learning Support Assistants perfectly! Students from our ASDAN groups showed their thanks with cards & handmade gifts. Huge thanks to our LSAs for all the support, laughter & hard work every day! ✨ #TeachingAssistantAppreciationDay

🎬 What is Blindness – The World Unseen We were thrilled to be part of this powerful film challenging misconceptions about blindness. Now, hear staff & students read poems in an inspiring podcast by Tom Walker. ✨ Listen: https://loom.ly/Uf6WYag #Inclusion #Accessibility

🎉 We’re here at #VisionaryConference25! Laura and Lorna are excited to be here for the next few days – looking forward to connecting, sharing and learning.

🎥 Discover what makes New College Worcester so special! Watch our film and see how we’re leading the way in vision impairment education – supporting students to thrive, achieve and reach their full potential. #NCW #VisionImpairment #Inclusion #Education #SightLoss #VIEducation youtu.be/VAw0GNQ-qmc

We’re excited to be at the @BlatchingtonCourtTrust Parent & Professionals Conference 2025 in Brighton today! 🎉 If you’re here too, come and say hello 👋 — Laura, our Events & Family Liaison Officer, would love to chat! #VisionImpairment #CommunitySupport #FamilySupport

👏 Excited that Mr Swainland will deliver Screen Reader training for @RNIB! 🗓 Thu 18 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 4–5:30pm | 📍 Online Perfect for professionals new to screen readers or wanting a refresher. 👉 Book here: https://loom.ly/Nzjw9kw #RNIB #AssistiveTech #Inclusion

Say hello to the NCW 25/26 Student Council! Elected by their peers, this fantastic group represents the student body across all year groups & are ready for a busy and exciting year ahead. We can’t wait to see all the great work they’ll achieve! #StudentVoice #Leadership #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Proud to support the Worcester Paint Festival in making art accessible for all! We helped shape 10 new QR-coded plaques with audio descriptions, bringing murals to life for people who are blind or vision impaired. https://loom.ly/-bxcDJo #AccessibleArt #WorcesterPaintFestival

✨ Our brilliant Ian Fell Library (LRC) has received a generous donation from its namesake – bringing over 80 new books just in time for the start of term! 📚 Read the full story here 👉 https://loom.ly/FEIFvHI #NCW #LibraryDonation #AccessibleLearning #Braille #BrailleBooks

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed welcoming our students back to NCW today. The corridors and classrooms were far too quiet over the summer – it’s wonderful to have them filled with energy, laughter and learning again! #SightLoss #VisualImpairment

Professionals & parents of young people with vision impairment – get FREE CPD in your diary! 🔹 Intro to Supporting Students with VI – 24/09/25 🔹 Practical Advice for Exams – 26/11/25 Free, practical & confidence-boosting. https://loom.ly/HXNvTW4 https://loom.ly/Q_OQq7Q #VisionImpairment

We are so proud of our incredible 6th Form students and their fantastic results from last week– huge congratulations once again! This week, it’s time to celebrate our brilliant GCSE students and all their hard work. We can’t wait to share in your success on Thursday! #SightLoss

👏 Hats off to our Head Student, Asal! 🎉 Congrats, Asal! 🌟 You’ve grown so much over the last few years, and now you’re off to your chosen university to study Clinical Psychology. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you get up to next – we couldn’t be prouder! 🧡

☀️ Vika’s Summer 2025! ☀️ Our Youth & Engagement Officer has been running online NCW events & travelling across the county supporting VI activities. 🌟 Highlight? Meeting former student Samih! 💛 👉 #NCWCommunity #Summer2025 #InclusionMatters

🚨 We’re hiring at New College Worcester! 🚨 ✨ Residential Key Workers ✨ Payroll Officer ✨ Domestic Assistants Make a real difference in 25/26 💛 Great perks, rewarding work, stunning setting 🌄 👉 Apply now: https://loom.ly/bdK96ho

Phew, it’s been a hot week! After making pizza, some Lower School students relaxed on the lawn with Pete, our sports therapist, enjoying the shade and cooling down. #SightLoss #VisionImpairment 📸: Students & staff on yoga mats in the shade, Pete leading the session.

Sometimes our students surprise us in the best way! Ruby & Aliyah wanted to play cards—but they weren’t in braille. So they brailled them themselves! Now the house has large print and braille cards. #BrailleMatters 📸: Aliyah & Ruby adding braille to cards using Perkins machines.

Madame Molina opened Chez NCW 🇫🇷 yesterday — a pop-up café in the MFL Dept! Students used braille, large print & Euros to put their French skills to the test. What would you order? Une glace, une crêpe or des frites? 😋 #SightLoss #VisionImpairment #MFLFun

🎾 It’s Wimbledon semi-final day and Year 7 have been getting in on the action too! Huge thanks to George from Boughton Park Tennis Club, and well done to Bella and Ed who smashed it! 👏 #VITennis #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

🎉 Huge congrats to Jake, winner of this year’s NCW FSA Bursary! 🏆 His proposal to launch an accessible transcription business truly impressed. Thanks to the Former Student Association for supporting the next generation! 🧡 👉 https://loom.ly/jOUFEEQ #AccessibilityMatters

Stevie Wonder is on his UK tour! Our resident Rock Star George has been learning one of Stevie’s songs… and now we’re on a mission: Can we get @StevieWonder to hear it? 🎤 Please share far and wide to help us reach the legend himself! https://loom.ly/EYFLHoI #StevieWonder

🎉 Join us for the NCW Experience Day! 📅 Sat 11 Oct | 10am–3:30pm 📍 New College Worcester Explore Sixth Form, enjoy family fun & discover how we support young people with vision impairment. 👉 https://loom.ly/1aCMTBk #NCWExperienceDay #AccessibleEducation

👋 Sight Village Central – Day 2! We are back for another brilliant day! Lorna and Emma would love for you to pop by and say hello! #SightVillageCentral #NCWLife #Inclusion #AccessibilityMatters

🌞 Our Geography students were blessed with perfect weather this week for their field trip to Porlock Bay, studying the effects of longshore drift. Learning in action by the sea! 🌊📚 #GeographyFieldTrip #PorlockBay #LongshoreDrift #NCW #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

🎬 Still buzzing from last week’s film night! NCW’s first-ever Outdoor Cinema was pure magic – great company, iconic scenes and yes, still singing those tunes! Thanks to everyone who joined us! https://loom.ly/pAi2SCg #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Alejandro’s mobility training in action! At NCW, we help students gain confidence and independence for uni and beyond. Read about his recent London trip and transition training: https://loom.ly/3KsYEfU #NCW #TransitionTraining #Independence #VisionImpairment

🎉 We were thrilled to welcome TV star & disability advocate Melissa Johns as our guest speaker for NCW Celebration Day! Her inspiring words left a lasting impact on our students & staff. 💬💫 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/DCqyAhg #NCW #MelissaJohns #CelebrationDay #Inspiration

🎉 Celebration Day Award Winners! It's tradition: a photo by the fountain at 8am, medals in hand and smiles all around. Well done to all our amazing winners — your achievements shine bright! #CelebrationDay #AwardWinners

✨ PROM 2025 — You were the best! Our feet have finally recovered, and what a night it was! The students had the time of their lives — with a playlist they picked themselves: Beyoncé, ABBA, Neil Diamond… you name it, they danced to it! #SightLoss #VisionImpairment #StudentPlaylist

🎓 On Saturday, we said goodbye to our incredible leavers — an emotional day full of pride and celebration. They leave NCW ready for the next chapter with independence, resilience, and self-advocacy. Wishing them all the best! 💫 #NCWLeavers #NextChapter #ProudMoment https://loom.ly/0wEWupI

We have had the Leavers’ Assembly (yes, there were tears!), followed by a sunny BBQ on the field—and now it's time for the annual Staff vs Students Cricket Match! 🏏Place your bets! 🔥 #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

🏏 MCC vs NCW – A summer tradition! Our annual VI cricket match returned in the sunshine. NCW edged out MCC in a close game! Huge congrats to captain Khadijah, winner of the Challenge Cap in her final match before uni. Read more: https://loom.ly/cUhn_0s #VICricket #InclusiveSport

After 5 years of disruption, Sports Day made a triumphant return OUTSIDE! Full of fun, inclusivity and team spirit! From welly wanging to paddle boarding & a swim gala finale, students gave it their all. Big congrats to Team Zimbabwe for the win! https://loom.ly/Xdx44ks #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

✨ The day is finally here… PROM! 💃🕺 Our students were pampered in Worcester this morning and are now getting glammed up for tonight’s big event! 🌟 Former students — remember your prom? Share your memories! 💬 #Prom2025 #CollegeProm #PromDay #MemoriesInTheMaking #SightLoss

🎬 Last night was FUN! Well done if you guessed right—it was The Greatest Showman! 🎪✨ Students & staff enjoyed popcorn, snacks & a magical film night on the lawn. Mr Farr & two students gave a warm welcome. Smiles, singing & star moments! 🌟 #NCW #MovieNight #OutdoorCinema

Earlier this term, Year 8 student Zaki hosted a VE Day cake sale at NCW, raising funds for the @PoppyLegion 🍰 He impressed staff and even welcomed local Chair Bill Davison for lunch! Well done Zaki — a true example of leadership and community spirit. https://loom.ly/qKHR-Ac

🌟 Last week at NCW we celebrated Thank a Teacher Day 💛 From classroom staff to catering, everyone is a teacher — sharing life skills, kindness & confidence. 📧 Students sent heartfelt thank yous & reflected on how they teach others too. #ThankATeacher #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Our amazing Sixth Form Enterprise Group, led by Mrs Rossoman, raised £80 selling roses and tactile Valentine’s cards — then used the funds to buy supplies for Worcester Street Kitchen, a charity supporting the homeless. Read the full story: https://loom.ly/yea2cTQ #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Year 7 and 8 have been incredibly lucky with the sunshine this week for their Activity Week! They hiked up to the stunning Malvern Beacon from the Wych Cutting and we're thrilled to say everyone made it to the top! Glorious views, clear skies and lots of smiles! #SightLoss #VisionImapirment

We're delighted to welcome Kate, our new Director of Residential, to the NCW community! Year 7’s Ed sat down with her for a brilliant interview—yes, pineapple on pizza was discussed! 🍍🍕 📽️ Watch here: https://loom.ly/jyHJ_ow #SightLoss #VisionImpairment #NCW

☀️ The sun is shining, not a cloud in sight… and you know what that means! 🏏 It’s time for our annual Students vs MCC VI Cricket Match! The legendary MCC Cricket Club is here, and our student team is fired up and ready to take them on. Let the game begin! 💪🔥 #SightLoss #VisionImpairment

Happy Friday, everyone! We love sharing smiley photos to end the week — and we just had to share this one of Molly and Mr Hinds in English! 📚🌍 There's never a dull moment in Mr Hinds’ classroom. Proof that learning and laughter go hand in hand! #VisionImpairment #SightLoss #Worcester

🎙️ We’re on BBC Radio 4! Proud to be campaigning for better funding and support for vision-impaired young people. 📲 Listen here: loom.ly/vLzX-08 #BBCRadio4 #NCW #CampaignForChange #VisionImpairment #SpecialEducation

Year 10 & 12 ASDAN students enjoyed a trip to Worcester Woods 🌳☀️ They explored trees, discussed the Countryside Code, picked litter 🗑️, practiced mobility skills & ended with ice cream at the café! 🍦👏 #OutdoorLearning #ASDAN #SightLoss #WorcesterWoods

📢 Have your say on disability benefit reforms! Guide Dogs & the Vision Partnership want to hear how proposed changes could affect people with sight loss. 📝 Fill in the survey by Sun 15 June, 11:59pm: loom.ly/KYzZYGg #DisabilityRights #SightLoss #BenefitReforms

Therapy Dogs at NCW! We’re lucky to welcome therapy dogs weekly for one-to-one time with students – helping reduce stress, boost mood, and build connection. Here’s beautiful Dakota with NCW student Ruby. #TherapyDogs #SightLoss #VisionImpairment #StudentSupport

😄 Finish the Week with a Smile! Happy Friday, everyone! We couldn’t resist sharing this brilliant photo of Mr Snowdon with Bella during a recent Geography lesson 🌍 Smiles all around and a great reminder of how joyful learning can be! #GeographyFun #SightLoss #VisionImpairment