MEET OUR STUDENTS

Inspiring stories: “My parents are a huge inspiration to me. They both immigrated to the UK as young adults with absolutely nothing. They worked hard, both have PHDs and built an amazing life for not only themselves but also for me and my siblings.”

Kean is a first-year BTEC Level 3 student studying IT. Alongside his course, Kean is also a part of the college’s Student Council and Campaign Champion. Kean is also an avid Student Ambassador. He arrived from Algeria from British International School in Algiers and joined the college. We caught up with Kean to find out a little more about his journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “Joining NewVIc, I was unsure on how I would settle in. I wasn't sure if I would make any new friends. The basketball team really helped me in making new friendships and creating strong bonds with one another, helping us on and off the basketball court.”

Joseph is a budding basketball player with NewVIc Knights Basketball Team. He is currently in his first year of studying Level 3 Business. He was a former St Bonaventure’s School student. We caught up with Adrian to find out a little more about his journey so far.

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Student voice: Godiva

“Nearly five years later, the outcome of the devastating tragedy has evoked questions by people like myself and many members of the public on how safe tower blocks are for people to live in. Since the Grenfell fire, almost 1,150 buildings in London now have fire safety issues.”

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Inspiring stories: “It was only after coming to study here that I finally realised how capable and strong NewVIc is, with highly qualified teaching experts, fantastic Sports Academy, excellent student support and enrichment and a big choice of courses for students.”

Sulove is an avid cricket player with NewVIc’s Cricket Academy Team. He’s played at the AoC National Finals last year and will be representing the college again at Nottingham in April 2022. He is currently in his second year of studying A Levels in Biology, Business Studies, Mathematics and Psychology and is also on the Honours Programme. He was a former Halley Academy School student. We caught up with Sulove to find out a little more about his journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “Colleges near to where I live do not offer the same level of support, being at NewVIc I know that I will have the chance to get to where I want to be for my career.”

Joseph is an aspiring athlete and budding professional basketball player with NewVIc Knights Basketball Team. He is currently in his first year of studying Level 3 Sports Diploma. He was a former St Martin’s School student. We caught up with Joseph to find out a little more about his journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “Do not be doubtful, put yourself out there, get involved, in the end it will possibly be the best decision you have made.”

Gauri is an aspiring surgical nurse and an avid netball player with NewVIc’s Sports Academy. She is currently in her second year of studying Level 3 Health and Social Care. She was a former Plashet School student. We caught up with Gauri to find out a little more about her journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “NewVIc really proved to be the best decision I have ever made. NewVIc did not judge me by my GCSE grades. They gave me the chance and opportunity to study what I wanted.”

Raees is an aspiring economist and has secured a place at King’s College London to study a degree in Economics. He achieved top grades in a whopping 4 A Levels getting A* A A A in Maths, Economics, Politics and Physics. He was a former Forest Gate Community School student. We caught up with Raees to find out a little more about his journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “NewVIc has opened a very big door with lots of amazing opportunities that I will need for the rest of my life.”

Simla is an aspiring medic, Oxbridge candidate and first year student studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). She has recently secured a place on a sought after Cambridge University summer school. We caught up with Simla to find out a little more about her journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “I knew NewVIc was going to be a safe place where I will feel comfortable and supported.”

Dorota is a first year student studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. She arrived from Poland and joined the college on our Progress to Advanced Programme. We caught up with Dorota to find out a little more about her journey so far.

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Inspiring stories: “I want to change the stereotype that only men can lead or represent a business. I can too.”

Nicoletta is a second year student studying A Levels in Financial Services, Maths, Business and Law. She arrived from Italy and joined the college on our Progress to Advanced Programme. We caught up with Nicoletta to find out a little more about her journey so far.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Marketing Officer.

Meet NewVIc student and Marketing Officer Adiba. Adiba is currently in her second year studying Level 3 Health and Social Care. She is also an active Student Ambassador. We caught up with Adiba to find out a little more.

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Inspiring stories: “I am so grateful for the opportunities offered by NewVIc and Vistry Partnerships working together, and enabling lots of Newham and East London students to learn and discover more”.

Priyam is a first-year vocational Level 3 student studying Business Studies. He was a former St Bonaventure’s student. Priyam is currently working with Vistry Partnerships in Stratford on the NewVIc Professionals Programme alongside his Level 3 course.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Campaigns Officer.

Meet NewVIc student and Campaigns Officer Yogesh. Yogesh is a former Stratford School Academy student and is currently in his second year studying Level 3 Art and Design. We caught up with Yogesh to find out a little more.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Nrich Officer.

Meet NewVIc student and Nrich Officer Naomi. Naomi is a former Eastlea Community School student and is currently in her second year studying Level 3 Applied Science. We caught up with Naomi to find out a little more.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Student Voice Officer.

Meet NewVIc student and Student Voice Officer Riyad. Riyad is a former Lister Community School student and is currently in his second year studying A Levels in English Literature, Government and Politics and Economics. We caught up with Riyad to find out a little more.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Sport and Physical Activity Officer.

Meet NewVIc student and Student Union Sport and Physical Activity Officer Prudence. Prudence is a former Dagenham Park School student and is currently in her second year studying Level 3 Information Technology. We caught up with Prudence to find out a little more.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Lead Student Councillor.

Meet NewVIc student and Student Union Lead Councillor Jhundon. Jhundon is a former Brampton Manor Academy student and is currently in his second year studying A Levels in Maths, Physics and Computer Science. We caught up with Jhundon to find out a little more.

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Meet the Student Union: SU Vice President.

Meet NewVIc student and Student Union Vice President Aleena. Aleena is currently in her second year on her Level 3 Travel and Tourism course. We caught up with Aleena to find out a little more.

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Inspiring stories: “I feel I made one of the most important decisions in my life by coming to study here”.

Thiwanka is a first-year A Level student studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics. He was a former Brooke House Sixth Form College (BSix) student. Alongside his course, Thiwanka is also involved in the Men’s Cricket Academy which is offered to talented 16-19 year olds who have the opportunity to play cricket at elite level.

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Meet the Student Union: SU President and Student Governor.

Meet NewVIc student and Student Union President and Student Governor Habib. Habib is currently in his second year on his Level 3 Travel and Tourism course. We caught up with Habib to find out a little more.

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