College raises awareness of visual impairments and disabilities
In order to raise awareness of visual impairments, Huddersfield New College’s ever-active equality and diversity group were present in the dining room along with representatives from the Guide Dogs Association.
Maths students grab national prizes
We said last year we were looking forward to more fantastic results in the UK Senior Maths Challenge, and we’re delighted that our students have stepped up to the plate to win gold, silver and bronze prizes.
A Celebration Evening to remember
Former students of Huddersfield New College started the new year in style at Huddersfield Town Hall as the class of 2013 gathered for the college’s annual awards evening.
Salendine Nook and HNC share the spoils in schools tournament
Eight local schools visited the Sports department before Christmas for a hotly contested football tournament.
Attendance prizes awarded
We’ve been promoting the benefits of good attendance this term, with prizes on offer for the students who turn up to all of their lessons. For the Autumn/Winter term, this meant that 335 students were entered into an end-of-term prize draw.
Students put the heart (and soul) into poetry recital
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve got our finalist for the County Finals of the nationwide Poetry By Heart competition – AS student Jennifer O’Sullivan.
Students extend branch of kindness
In an age where online trolls are making headlines and unpleasant acts are taking place around the world, the staff and students at Huddersfield New College got together to spend a morning sending out a message of positivity.
Sport provision ‘highly commended’ by Association of Colleges
Huddersfield New College’s Sports department, which plays host to some of the most successful sporting academies in the North of England, has been highly commended by the Association of Colleges for their sport provision at their annual convention in Birmingham.
Applications start following open morning
The college’s first open event of the academic year was a huge success with over 2000 visitors coming to sample our A level and BTEC courses on Saturday 23rd November – and the first applications for September 2014 were handed in before the day was over.
A bumper Children In Need day at HNC
A host of brave staff and students took to the New Theatre stage on Friday for the annual HNC’s Got Talent showcase, as part of the college’s annual fundraising events.
Author opens new Early Years centre
As he approaches his 94th book, acclaimed children’s author Chris Powling popped into the Early Years department to help open the brand new area.
HNC welcomes a record number of students
Huddersfield New College is delighted to announce that applications for 2013-14 increased by 3% on the previous year, and that applications are now open for the 2014-15 academic year which begins in September 2014.
