New College Pontefract’s first ever ‘Virtual Open Event’ turns out to be a...
New College Pontefract hosted its first ever ‘Virtual Open Event’ in November, in what turned out to be a great success. The college, recently voted Sixth-Form College and Overall FE Provider of the...
View ArticleNew College secures top national award for PE provision
New College Pontefract has been recognised by the Association for Physical Education, who have awarded the college an afPE Quality Mark with Distinction, for the college’s PE, sport and physical...
View ArticleUpdated information regarding the collection of exam certificates
College is currently closed to visitors and the Exams Staff are currently working from home – therefore is not possible to collect certificates until the college reopens Under normal circumstances,...
View ArticleNew Collaborative Learning Trust retains the Leaders In Diversity Award
New Collaborative Learning Trust, the Trust behind a chain of highly successful sixth form colleges and a secondary academy, has once again been given national recognition for its work in equality,...
View ArticleApplication deadline now passed
Applications to study with us for September 2021 are now closed. Any applications received after the 1 March deadline will only be called for an admissions interview in the unlikely event that the...
View ArticleImportant information: Covid testing and final assessments
Below are links to letters regarding our Covid19 testing schedule and the awarding of final grades: Covid Testing Schedule Assessments and Grading Letter
View ArticleExcellence Academy Information Evening Recording
Thank you to everyone who attended our Excellence Academy Information Evening last night, we hope you found it useful. Below is the recording of the event for anybody that couldn’t attend or would...
View ArticleExam Certificate Collection – UPDATE
As staff are involved with the Covid Mass Testing for our students between 8 – 19th March – please collect your certificates from Monday 22nd March onwards. Please read details HERE for more...
View ArticleASSESSMENT AND REVISION: Information Evening
Join us on Monday 15 March from 5:30-6:30pm for our live event where we will explain the rationale behind the remaining Y13 assessments, offer advice on how students should prepare for these, and also...
View ArticleTalented New College music student gains place at Yorkshire Young Musicians
Harrison Tennick, a 16-year-old New College music student, has recently been given the opportunity to join the Yorkshire Young Musicians (YYM). Formerly of Carleton High School, Harrison is presently...
View ArticleAssessment and Revision Information Evening – RECORDING
On Monday 15 March from 5:30-6:30pm, we held a live event where we explained the rationale behind the remaining Y13 assessments, offered advice on how students should prepare for these, and also...
View ArticleEaster revision schedule for New College Pontefract
The Easter break starts as of Friday 26th March, but for those who are coming into college for revision, view the timetable of sessions below.
View ArticleVIRTUAL OPEN EVENING FOR APPLICANTS – Weds 28 April, 5:30-6:30pm
VIRTUAL OPEN EVENING FOR APPLICANTS – Weds 28 April – 5:30-6:30pm. Applied to study at New College from September? Want to have any last questions answered or even request a course change? Then make...
View ArticleThinking Ahead – Careers Support for Year 12 Students
Here you can find the recording of the presentation that took place for Year 12 parents’ evening. Careers lead, Helen Lonsdale takes you through the careers support available at New College and how...
View ArticleNew College Pontefract’s English Department shortlisted for the TES awards
Following on from the success of winning “Sixth Form College of the Year” and “Overall FE Provider of the Year” at last year’s awards, New College Pontefract has once again been shortlisted for a TES...
View ArticleNew College students see success on Grade 5 Theory enrichment
Four students of New College Pontefract have seen success after taking part in the Grade 5 Theory offered by the college as part of their enrichment programme. The Grade 5 Theory is a music enrichment...
View ArticleBBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ comes to New College Pontefract
BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ finalist and motivational speaker Adam Corbally visited New College Pontefract this month to share his inspirational story. The audience of Business Studies students and Year...
View ArticleNew College students complete self-defence course as part of expanding...
New College Pontefract have a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer, which is expanding every year. One recent addition has been a self-defence class, encouraging students to think about...
View ArticleNew College dance student pursues lifelong ambition after being accepted into...
New College Pontefract prides itself on the support it gives to students, not only with the courses they study whilst they are with us but also with the advice and encouragement they get whilst...
View ArticleMay Revision Workshops
Below is the schedule of May half term revision workshops that will be running at college. Click to enlarge.
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