Newcastle Sixth Form College

✨ What an unforgettable week for our NSFC Turing 2026 group!

From the moment our students and staff stepped into Gratton Private Secondary School, they were welcomed with open arms - from joining lessons to an incredible choir performance that set the tone for a truly special experience. Watching our students connect through music and culture was a powerful reminder of how education brings people together across the world. 💫

They then travelled into a rural community to an all-inclusive primary school, where our students rose to every challenge. From teaching across all year groups to leading a class of 101 nursery pupils - many with limited English - they showed outstanding adaptability, energy, and professionalism.

Throughout the week, our students have built meaningful connections, embraced new cultures (even picking up some Zulu along the way!), and truly stepped outside their comfort zones. We are incredibly proud of how positively they have represented Newcastle Sixth Form College. 💙

This journey is about more than teaching - it’s about growth, confidence, and making a real impact. And the best part? There’s still more to come…

🌍🦁 Safari moments our students will never forget…

Our 2026 Turing group took an incredible trip to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve today - and what a day it was!

They were lucky enough to spot 4 of the Big Five 👀 (with the leopard keeping us on our toes… for now).

From an amazing variety of wildlife to breathtaking landscapes, it was a real privilege for them to see these animals thriving in their natural habitat 🌿

One of the biggest highlights? Just when they thought they might miss out on seeing elephants… They suddenly found themselves being escorted down the hill by a whole herd!

A long day, but an unforgettable experience our students will be talking about for years to come 💚

🌏🛫 They've arrived!

After a long journey from Newcastle Airport, our NSFC Turing Scheme 2026 group have safely landed in Eshowe, South Africa - and their adventure is just beginning!

Over the next two weeks, they'll be diving into exciting activities, team building and unforgettable experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime 💫

We can't wait to share their journey with you... So make sure you're following along and keep your eyes peeled for updates!

🌅 Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition Success!

From Monday 1st until Wednesday 3rd June, 7 NSFC students took on the final challenge of their Silver DofE Award - and what a journey it was💪🏼

After setting up camp and cooking together on the first evening, students kicked into action on Tuesday with a 12km hike across the stunning Northumberland countryside. Using maps and route cards, they navigated from Winshields to Hadrians Wall, taking turn leading the way and supporting each other through every step 👣

👏🏼 Incredible teamwork, resilience and leadership on display - we’re so proud of you all!

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

Loud Speaker 2026 🎤🔊

We were delighted to welcome Roman, an English and History teacher from Switzerland, to Newcastle Sixth Form College as part of a job shadowing programme.

During his visit, Roman joined English Literature, English Language and History lessons, delivered fantastic workshops on Frankenstein (set in Switzerland!), supported students with coursework and took part in faculty meetings and Oxbridge talks. An inspiring week of shared practice, ideas and global perspective - and an absolute pleasure to have as part of the team.

We’re proud to support professional development and international partnerships that enrich learning for both staff and students 🌟

🏆 National Maths Success!

We’re incredible proud of our students who completed in MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge - a national competition supporting post-16 learners to build confidence and skills in Maths 📐

Out of 92 colleges and 40,000+ students, just 20 colleges reached the National Final… and Newcastle Sixth Form College placed an amazing 4th overall 🎉

A huge well done to everyone involved 👏🏼

Outstanding work from our Year 13 Drama students! 🎭

Last night’s performance evening showcased powerful extracts from Prima Facie, A Streetcar Named Desire and After the End, all developed as part of their upcoming A-level assessment. Each performance demonstrated impressive creativity, confident character work and original artistic interpretation.

It was a fantastic opportunity for students to share their progress, gain valuable performance experience and take a big step forward ahead of next week’s exam. We’re incredibly proud of their commitment and talent 👏🏼✨

🧪 Outstanding Chemistry Olympiad Success 🏆

Our students have taken on the Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry Olympiad - a competition designed to challenge, inspire and stretch the very best young chemists 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬

By applying A-level Chemistry knowledge to unfamiliar, real-world problems, students demonstrated exceptional critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Incredible results👏🏼
🥇 5 students received Gold (Top 8.5% nationally!)
🥈 7 students received Silver (Top third nationally)
🥉 8 students received Bronze (Top 70%)

We’re incredibly proud of everyone who took part - a true showcase of talent, resilience and ambition 🚀

INTERESTED IN STEM? Head to our website and explore all STEM opportunities here at NSFC 💻

We're incredibly proud of our students' achievements 👏

Over the past two years, 241 students at Newcastle Sixth Form College have taken part in our BSL-certified enrichment programme, delivered in partnership with British Sign. This week, our latest group of students have been collecting their certificates as our Tuesday afternoon enrichment programme comes to a close for 2026.

Learning British Sign Language helps students develop confidence, teamwork and resilience - and it's just one of the many enrichment opportunities available alongside sports clubs, pre-university courses, IMB Skills Build, Music & Film Production and our Performance Lab.

A huge well done to our Access and Year 12 students for their hard work, commitment and for continuing to go beyond the grades 🌟