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A photograph of Maxwell talking to Joseph Coelho, winner of the Carnegie medal for Writing after the ceremony.

Carnegie Awards 2024!

Earlier this half term, we enjoyed attending the live Yoto Carnegie Awards Ceremony in London! This trip is a firm favourite in the NCW calendar that our avid readers look forward to! Each year thousands of reading groups in schools and libraries in the

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image of Jane from Look UK holding a blue Look UK Flag with Zac holding a giant cheque

Zac takes on a mammoth fundraiser!

NCW Student Zac has recently completed a HUGE fundraising challenge to raise funds for two charities that are very special to him and his family – LOOK UK and The CVI Society. Zac took the lead in organising the fundraiser along with his personal

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photo of Mrs Perks and Erik in the science room

International Student success – Meet Erik!

For over 30 years, NCW has had a long-standing partnership with Blista. Blista is a nationwide competence centre for people with blindness and visual impairment as well as an open and lively educational and meeting place for young and old in Marburg, Germany . 

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black and white photo of four students smiling

Prom 2024…an evening to remember!

Prom is a HUGE event in the NCW calendar and one that students and staff look forward to.  An evening of getting dressed up, dancing, celebrating, awards, great food, music and friendship.  This year was no different and perhaps the best Prom yet!  Head

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photo of the sensory garden. It is in full bloom and all the plants are very green and luscious

The new NCW sensory garden is in full bloom!

Last year, NCW student Lawson had the most amazing idea of creating a sensory garden next to the NCW allotment. Supported by staff and with the help of other students, his vision has become a reality and the now well established sensory garden is

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group photo of staff and students from various colleges outside the university

Sixth form students visit Worcester University

Last week, a group of NCW Sixth Form Students attended the University of Worcester to learn more about the transition to higher education as a learner with a vision impairment.  NCW students were joined by students from The Royal National College for the Blind

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photo of the artwork which is on green fake grass. there are model flowers, insects and rock of all varieties

NCW artwork on display at Worcester Cathedral

We are delighted that the artwork of NCW students has been featured in the ‘Young Voices New Visions’ exhibition at Worcester Cathedral, opening on Sunday 26th May until Sunday 23rd June. This annual exhibition by Severn Arts, showcases the artistic talent of children and

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