Category Archives: Students

Giving young people a stake in their future

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

In the wake of the general election there’s been a lot of talk about the youth vote and young people’s renewed commitment to the political process. At the same time, there is evidence of young people’s pessimism about their future … Continue reading →

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Our NewVIc Story: Kate and Matthew Neal

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Matthew: Kate and I both attended NewVIc from 2010 to 2012. Kate: That’s where we met actually. Matthew: Yes, we met on the first day in our first lesson together; Geography. Kate: I was running late and remember walking in … Continue reading →

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In conversation with Eugenia Cheng

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

We were delighted to welcome Dr Eugenia Cheng, the author of Beyond Infinity and How to bake pi to Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) last week to talk about her passion for maths and her mission to rid the world of … Continue reading →

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Young people debate free speech in the House of Lords

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

Free speech is alive and well, judging by a recent debate in the Chamber of the House of Lords involving over 200 young people from across the UK and sponsored by a number of organisations including Newham Sixth Form College … Continue reading →

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Young people discuss the future of London

Posted on March 29, 2016 by

We were delighted to welcome 3 of the candidates for this May’s Greater London Assembly elections to our NewVIc Future London event, held at Stratford Circus Arts Centre on Wednesday 23rd March. The hustings were part of our Future London showcase … Continue reading →

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My NewVIc story: Nazia Sultana

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

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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Sharing the secrets of success

Posted on September 13, 2015 by

This is what I say to all new students at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) after welcoming them on their first day: Now you’ve enrolled and you’re about to start your first year as a sixth form student here, what … Continue reading →

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