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Spring 2012

Ali Ahsan with principal Eddie PlayfairScholarship success

Former student Ali Ahsan, who recently completed his A-levels at NewVIc, has received a valuable Sir John Cass scholarship to fund his university studies through the course of his three year degree.

NewVIc athletes meet the starsNewVIc athletes meet the stars

At the beginning of January six lucky NewVIc students had the opportunity to meet four of the world’s greatest athletes!

NewVIc men's football teamMen's football team makes history

After a fantastic season of 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss the NewVIc men’s football team beat Middlesex University 2nd team to pull so far ahead in the SESSA Premier East Division that they are now unbeatable!

Autumn 2011

Annual Awards EveningAnnual Awards Evening

The outstanding achievements of NewVIc students were celebrated by staff, family and sponsors at the Annual Awards evening, Stratford Circus this week.

Stephen Timms MP launches NewVIc programme for gifted studentsStephen Timms MP launches NewVIc programme for gifted students

The Rt Hon Stephen Timms, MP for East Ham and Shadow Minister for Employment, has launched the Honours Programme at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc), which will see even greater investment in high achieving students aiming for the best universities.

Three more NewVIc students head to OxbridgeThree more NewVIc students head to Oxbridge

Students and staff at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) are celebrating another year of excellent results, with a record 141 A* and A grades obtained in total. 31 of these were at A* grade which recognises the highest achievements.

Summer 2011

Students study British tourism in CornwallStudents study British tourism in Cornwall

In May, 32 level 3 travel and tourism students visited Cornwall to study the impact of tourism on the region.

Spring 2011

Students shine on the catwalkStudents shine on the catwalk

Stratford Circus played host to an evening of stunning fashion and exhilarating live performances for the annual fashion show.

Get creative and join the resistance!Get creative and join the resistance!

Students at NewVIc are at the heart of an ambitious online anti-cuts campaign, which encourages young people to engage in Do It Yourself Resistance (DIY UK).

Anthony MorrowNBA star of New Jersey Nets visits NewVIc

On Wednesday March 2, Newham Sixth Form College was privileged to receive a visit from NBA star shooter, Anthony Morrow, who spoke to students about overcoming significant disadvantage to achieve his lifelong dream.

Andy Burnham MP campaigns with NewVIc studentsAndy Burnham MP campaigns with NewVIc students

Tuesday 19th January was a day of political action for students at NewVIc, when they were joined by Andy Burnham, shadow education minister, to protest against EMA cuts.

Legacy ChampionsNewVIc students join the Legacy Champions 2011

Nine students were selected by the school of travel, tourism and sport to take part in a 6-month long project sponsored by EDF energy, and delivered by Envision.

Autumn 2010

NewVIc’s Ali Mohamed declared Newham’s new Young MayorNewVIc’s Ali Mohamed declared Newham’s new Young Mayor

First year A-level student, Ali Mohamed, was last night announced as Newham’s new Young Mayor.

Annual Awards celebrates students’ excellenceAnnual Awards celebrates students’ excellence

Earlier this term, the achievements of NewVIc’s students were celebrated at the Annual Awards held at the college’s arts venue, Stratford Circus.

£4,000 raised for charity!£4,000 raised for charity!

A year ago NewVIc students and staff selected Richard House Hospice and WaterAid as the two charities they wanted to support throughout the academic year.

Beijing for the summerBeijing for the summer

Over the summer a group of travel and tourism students enjoyed a unique opportunity to spend three weeks in Beijing.

Students get a NewVIc welcomeStudents get a NewVIc welcome

London’s largest sixth form college this week helped new students settle into college life with the annual freshers’ fair.

Sidra Hussain and Aswathy MohanlalStar NewVIc students head to Oxbridge

Students and staff at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) are celebrating another good year of A-level results. The college entered a record number of 1,120 candidates and 16 out of 35 A-level subjects achieved 100% pass rates.

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