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

Eighty years ago today, on 8 May 1945, the nation erupted in celebration as Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the end of hostilities in Europe. Church bells rang out across towns and villages, and crowds famously gathered outside Buckingham Palace to witness a moment of history. Today, we pause to reflect on that momentous

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

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

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

This week, students and staff were delighted to experience an exclusive touch tour at RGS Worcester, followed by an incredible performance of The Ash Girl. Before the show, students had the unique opportunity to explore the set, get hands-on with the scenery and props and speak with the backstage crew and Drama staff. They learned

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

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

National Careers Week at NCW This week, we have been celebrating National Careers Week (NCW)—a nationwide initiative dedicated to careers guidance and free educational resources. The goal is to inspire young people and help them explore exciting future pathways. At NCW, preparing students for life beyond college is a top priority. We provide each student

Celebrating Inspirational Women at NCW! Each year at NCW, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the incredible women who have made a positive impact on the college, the vision impairment (VI) community, and beyond. This year, we are celebrating Phyllis Monk—a trailblazer, educator and advocate for women’s rights! Born in 1885, she was the first