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Year 7 Explore Worcester: From Riverbanks to Battlefields!

This half term, our Year 7 students have been busy continuing to getting to know their local area through two fantastic trips that combined sunshine, history and hands-on learning.  A Walk Along the River SevernThe first outing saw students enjoying a sunny walk from Diglis to Worcester Cathedral and back. Along the way, they explored

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NCW Students Shine in Music Exams!

It’s no secret that here at NCW, we are incredibly fortunate to have a wealth of musical talent among our student body – and we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Following the recent round of music exams, our students have achieved outstanding results, showcasing not only their technical skill but also their dedication and

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Celebrating Student Success with the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers

NCW Attends the Prestigious May’s Court Dinner Last week, NCW was honoured to attend the annual May’s Court Dinner, a prestigious event hosted by the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers. Each year, Head Students from affiliated schools are recognised for their exceptional contributions with the Exceptional Achievement Award. This year, the spotlight was on Head Student

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NCW Student Zac Champions VI Education in Meeting with MP

NCW student Zac is passionate about politics, both in the UK and globally. He’s a keen follower of current affairs and is deeply engaged with political issues that matter to him. Closer to home, Zac is equally passionate about New College Worcester and is a strong advocate for the school’s work in raising awareness of

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NCW Students Feature on ITV News

NCW Students Feature on ITV News as Part of Groundbreaking ‘Sound of a Masterpiece’ Project Last week brought a wave of excitement to NCW as ITV News journalist Ben Chapman and a film crew visited our campus to speak with students about an extraordinary new musical project that’s transforming how we experience art. The visit

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NCW Students Visit London to Watch Matilda!

A Magical Trip to the West End: “Matilda the Musical”  It’s well known that musical theatre at NCW is extremely popular, so when the Activities Team organised a trip to the magical West End to see “Matilda the Musical,” enthusiastic musical theatre fans couldn’t sign up fast enough! Last weekend, our students left Worcester bright

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New Outdoor Play Equipment Thanks to National Lottery Community Fund!

We are delighted to announce that we have received £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for new outdoor play equipment for our students. This generous funding will enhance the our outdoor spaces and provide our blind and visually impaired students with greater opportunities for physical activity, sensory exploration and social interaction. The new equipment

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Fire Walk Challenge for NCW Success!

Brave participants take on the challenge! We are delighted to announce the success of our exhilarating Fire Walk event, held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at Norton Parish Hall. The event, which saw brave participants walking barefoot across a bed of glowing hot embers, raised much-needed funds to support vision-impaired students at NCW. The evening

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