New College Pontefract is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education in England, having been accredited by an innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative. The Sport England-funded Scheme believes that every young person on a talent pathway should have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits and have the chance
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The year 13s attended their leavers’ assembly today. The event started with some music from performing arts and music students. This was followed by a talk from Principal, Richard Fletcher. Next up was the excellent ‘memories’ slideshow that contained photos, videos, messages from teachers & tutors and even some DIL memes! Awards were then given
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Current New College Pontefract student, Mia Lofthouse, 17 from Castleford, has been shortlisted for the Wicked Young Writers award. The award, now in its 8th year, is a chance for young people aged between 5 and 25, to get creative and write about anything they choose. There were over 4500 entries, competing in 6 age categories.
Read MoreHere is the schedule for the May revision workshops (click to enlarge):
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New College’s sports stars celebrated another successful season with the annual sports awards on Wednesday 9th May. Check out the photo gallery here:
Read MoreNew College Pontefract student, Thomas Goodall, who took up cycling to help with his epilepsy symptoms, has now found sponsorship with homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey. The firm approached the college after reading Tom’s story, and have donated him the sum of £500 towards a new bike and cycling apparel. On receiving the money Tom said, “It’s
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New College Pontefract is celebrating confirmation of an impressive five-year track record this month. The release of data by the DfE’s Education and Skills Funding Agency means that New College Pontefract is, for the fifth year in a row, in the top five of all sixth form colleges in the country for achievement. Achievement rates
Read MoreStudents from New College Pontefract’s Foundation Diploma in Art & Design course held their annual exhibition, ‘Paris in the Park’ last week. The students were allocated space in Pontefract park to install their work, with all staff and students from the college invited outside to discover all of the pieces. This weather was especially kind
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Our deadline for applications is MONDAY 2nd APRIL. You can still apply after this date but priority will be given to applications received before the deadline and you will be placed on our waiting list. We have received over 2100 applications for September 2018 so make sure you get your application in to join our
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New College Pontefract’s production of ‘The Addams Family’ took place from 7-9th March. The college’s 120 seat John Godber Theatre hosted its seventh annual theatre production with students performing two matinee and three evening performances. The musical comedy tells the story of Wednesday Addams falling in love with an ordinary young man, forcing her father
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