Category Archives: Guest blogs

My NewVIc story: Nathan Coulson

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Eddie Playfair

My NewVIc story: Nathan Coulson When I started at NewVIc , I was sixteen and I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. This was probably obvious from my A-level choices: Philosophy, English Literature, Classical Civilisations, Maths and Further … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Joseph Adelakun

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Eddie Playfair

My NewVIc story: Joseph Adelakun Former NewVIc student Joseph Adelakun is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in the new RSC productions of Julius Caesar, Titus Andronicus and Antony and Cleopatra. At NewVIc, Joseph studied A-level Drama, A-level … Continue reading →

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My islands – by Line Mariani Playfair

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Eddie Playfair

I have always had a strong affinity for atlases and islands. Whether a single volcanic rock or one likely to fragment or disappear underwater, each one seems to be calling me, speaking to my imagination. I was fascinated by Thor … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Kabir Jagwani.

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Eddie Playfair

My journey at NewVIc started in 1998 after I achieved 10 GCSE’s at secondary school and went on to do A-Levels in maths, physics and performing arts at NewVIc. A mixed combination because I wanted to balance my options with … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Raymond Fernandez.

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Eddie Playfair

I attended Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) for 2 years from 2013-2015. In my time at NewVIc I studied on Entry level 2 Skills for Independence and Work. I feel that being at NewVIc enabled me to grow and learn … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc Story: Amritpal Gill.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

Learning is fun For me, studying is fun and the college supported me every step of the way in my two years at NewVIc. I didn’t learn by reading textbooks but mainly by speaking and listening. I learned most by … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Nazia Sultana

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

From plays to novels to poetry, English literature is the thread which sews together many of our life’s experiences. I have always been fascinated by words; their power to make us laugh, cry and change our outlook on the world … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc Story: Supreet Kaur

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

I am currently the Lead Academic Mentor at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) where I am responsible for mentoring students from art, media and IT courses, helping them develop independent learning skills. I work with a fantastic team of 6 … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Joseph Toonga

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

My NewVIc story: Dancer and choreographer Joseph Toonga, NewVIc class of 2008. I attended Newham sixth form college (NewVIc) from 2005 – 2008.  In my time at NewVIc I set up my dance company called Just Us Dance Theatre with Ricardo … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Rumana Ali

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

Rumana Ali, NewVIc class of 2014 and former Plashet school student. Achieved A-level grades A*A*A in History, English literature, Government and politics and an A in AS Economics and has progressed to study for a BA in History at St … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Zakiyah Qureshi

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

It started with a dream. A dream come true! My name is Zakiyah Qureshi, I live in Tower Hamlets and I am currently studying Project Management in Construction at University College London (UCL). My journey started at Langdon Park School when I wanted … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Husnain Nasim

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

Husnain is in his 3rd year of studying law at the university of Cambridge. Knowledge is empowerment and you learn as much about yourself as about the world around you. With the intention of embarking on this great journey, I … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Airey Grant

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

Airey Grant My journey begins like that of every other ambitious student; I had big ideas about what I could become when I got older and started to make plans for how I would get there. Although my parents were … Continue reading →

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