Summer Newsletter

HNC NEWS

SUMMER 2014 EDITION

FASHION SHOW PICTURES FROM THE END OF YEAR SHOW AT THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE

MEDIA & FILM AWARDS FULL LIST OF WINNERS FROM THE COLLEGE’S OSCARS NIGHT INSIDE

ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE CREATIVE ARTS

THAT’S ALL FOLKS! WE SAY GOODBYE TO OUR YEAR 13 STUDENTS WITH FREE FOOD AND

GET SET FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE TO END THE YEAR WE HOSTED DAYS OF FUN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COL1 | SUMMER 2014 HNCNEWS

3//Outstanding Results 4//Time to Celebrate 5//The Big Photo 6//Equality and Diversity 7//The Sports Barn 8//It’s Only Rock’n’Roll 9//Designs for Life 10//Sew-phisticated Fashion Show 11//Signs of Progression 12//It Ain’t ‘Arf Art 13//Media and Film Awards 14//Open Door 15&16//Get Set! 17//Leavers’ Lunch

Angela Williams // Principal

I am delighted that you are hoping to join us at Huddersfield New College.

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE is a good college with a strong focus on academic achievement. Your academic success is of paramount importance to us, as this success will help you to progress in life, work and future study. The college has a long established reputation for strong exam performance and this is because we are passionate about, and committed to, supporting and challenging every student who comes to the college to achieve their very best. We will support and challenge you to do your very best.

Of course, there is much more to Huddersfield New College than a focus on academic qualifications and success. Many of our students, past and present, speak of their affection for Huddersfield New College as a very special place in which students are happy and encouraged to develop all their skills and talents. You will have lots of opportunities during your time here to take part in a diverse range of wider college activities, including dance, music, drama, sporting activities and Charity Fund Raising events, to develop fully your skills and talents.

We hope this newsletter conveys something of this special quality of Huddersfield New College and that you are excited about joining this lively and dynamic college community.

We look forward to welcoming you to our college community in August.

Principal

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Results Day 2013

More Outstanding Results!

LAST YEAR, the college moved into the top 20% of all schools and colleges nationwide for student performance at advanced level.

There was also good news for students studying vocational A levels. They achieved a perfect 100% pass rate, with nearly 90% of students achieving grades equivalent to A*, A or B at A level. AS results were also a cause for celebration with 90% of AS level students achieving a pass grade and more than a quarter of these achieving the much coveted A and B grades.

Angela Williams, Principal at Huddersfield New College, said: “We’re delighted to see that our Advanced level pass rates have been maintained at their best ever level for the second year running but are even more delighted that more of our students are leaving our college this year with highly prized A*, A and B grades or equivalent giving them access to the much sought after degree courses at highly prestigious universities.

“As a college we are absolutely committed to helping our students reach their destination of choice, whether that is university or increasingly higher level apprenticeships or employment.”

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Time to Celebrate IN FRONT OF A PACKED OUT AUDITORIUM, OVER 200 STUDENTS BROUGHT THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ALONG TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2013’S RECORDBREAKING COHORT. THE VICE-CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD – AND FELLOW HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE ALUMNUS – PROFESSOR BOB CRYAN WAS IN ATTENDANCE

TO HAND OUT PRIZES, ALONGSIDE MAYOR OF KIRKLEES, COUNCILLOR MARTYN BOLT. ALL OF THE STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE HAD AN EXTRA REASON TO CELEBRATE, AS THEY ALL PLAYED A PART IN HELPING HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE TO POST ITS BEST EVER EXAM RESULTS IN AUGUST 2013.

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The Big Photo

Gareth Gates pays HNC a visit as part of the Gates Academy Performing Arts School launch.

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Equality and Diversity

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// EQUALITY AND DIVERSIRTY underpins everything we stand for at Huddersfield New College. Throughout the year, we hold some fantastic events within the theme, and with plenty of staff and students contributing, we always have a great time while raising awareness of important issues.

The ‘Tree of Kindness’ was one of our awareness raising events in 2013. The tree sprang into life in the Dining Hall, with passers-by encouraged to write kind and upbeat messages and create the tree’s leaves through the use of luggage tags.

Every contributor to the project signed their name on the back, and the finished tree was placed in the College’s reception area as a reminder to all about the need to have a positive attitude towards others.

Over 100 tags were attached to the tree during the two hour event, which was organised by the College’s Diversity Group.

Other events that happened in 2013/14 to celebrate equality and diversity included a diversity conference, an Aural and Visual Impairement Awareness Day and our fantastic Diversity in Music Festival.

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THE SPORTS BARN AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING the new, multi-functional, £600,000 Sports Barn in August 2013, Huddersfield New College,, held a fantastic four-day launch event for the new sports facilities, culminating in an official opening in May 2014.

A canapé and drinks reception was held in the dining area, with live music from our second year music students. Throughout the evening, collections for local charity ‘Life for a Kid’ were lead by Jamie Marsden, Head of Academies at New College.

Special guests included Danny and Jenna Brough, Eorl Crabtree, Michael Lawrence, Leroy Cudjoe and Colne Valley MP, Jason McCartney. Huddersfield Mayor, Cllr Martyn Bolt was on hand to officially open the Sports Barn; in lieu of the cutting of the ribbon, Cllr Bolt bowled a golden ball at a golden wicketmuch to the attendees delight.

The evening concluded with a fantastic presentation for our Sports Ambassadors, to recognise their work and achievements over the past academic year. Head of Sport, Gabriel Mellor said, “the provision of these fantastic facilities are helping to inspire the next generation of sporting stars”.

The Sports Barn is a fantastic addition to our thriving sports department, and a great place to practise your favourite discipline!

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It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)

HNC’S MUSIC DEPARTMENT rocked out in style at their First and Final Showcase event, held in May 2014.

Acts varied from D-Gilla’s rapping to The Willows to the carefully harmonised vocals of 5’o clock tea break and finally Danielle Hill’s stunning solo performance.

The event, co-ordinated from scratch by the BTEC music cohort, was a great success, and we look forward to seeing what next year’s group can wow us with.

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Designs for Life The college’s Design exhibition took place at college in June.

TO CELEBRATE our students’ achievements, we host an annual exhibition at HNC, showcasing the very best of our talented design students’ work from the past academic year.

Kick starting with a drinks reception, parents, students, HNC staff and members of the local community took the opportunity to peruse the fantastic work on display, which included graphics, photography and animation. The design team, headed by Carol Sheward were incredibly proud of their students work, with Jonathan Hood, 3D design teacher, calling the exhibition “a triumph of teamwork”.

Awards were being handed out left, right and centre during the evening, with special

congratulations going to Rebecca Roebuck (Best in Show), Jessica Lee (Most Creative) and Emily Pearson (Most Improved). Well done guys, these awards are a well-deserved recognition of your commitment to your work.

Our students, who study design here at HNC, often go on to read the subject at University.

This year, Ben Crosland has bagged himself a place at the University of Ulster (Ba Hons Product and Furniture Design) and Dominic Taylor will be studying at Falmouth University (Ba Hons Animation and Effects).

We can’t wait for next year’s exhbition which will be even bigger and better!

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Fashion Show 2014

ANOTHER SEW-PHISTICATED SHOW! The Lawrence Batley Theatre once again played host to our showcase Textiles event

IN ONE OF HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE’S MOST ANTICIPATED YEARLY EVENTS, 70 students from across the AS and A2 Textiles classes took part in HNC’s Annual Fashion Show, modelling their own creations to a specially choreographed performance.

With themes ranging from surfaces to ‘autobiography’, the range of handmade, student designed garments were spectacular, and the level of detail and skill are a tribute to the excellent Textiles teaching we offer here at HNC. Our students- turned models- were cheered on during the 6pm show by students from local schools including Honley High, Huddersfield Grammar and Holmfirth High, before welcoming their friends and family for a second showing at 8pm.

After a day of choreographing their own routines and selecting their catwalk music, the students put on a flawless show which was attended by college staff, as well as the Mayor and Mayoress Designate.

Vicky Close, course leader for Textiles, said: “I always look forward to our annual fashion show because it’s a fantastic way to celebrate the students’ hard work from the academic year, plus it’s an excellent opportunity for the two year groups to work together and it inspires the first year students for their second year at Huddersfield New College”.

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Progression Conference 2014

WHERE OUR STUDENTS MOVE ON TO after their time at college is a big deal, whether they move on to higher education or in to the workplace, so we ensure that we pull out all the stops for our Progression Conference. The event helps to make sure that our students are prepped and primed with all the information they’ll need for life after college.

The morning kicked off with speaker sessions, covering a range of topics from student accommodation to finance. With over 80 guest speakers on campus, our Conference is the biggest progression event of any 6th form college in the north of England, making it a must do for all our Year 12 students.

Immediately after the conference, a job fair was held, with both students and their parents/guardians welcome to speak to potential employers about work place options after college.

As always, the day was a great success and we’re proud of all our students who will be progressing this year, whether they’re moving on to University or work.

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It ain’t ‘arf Art

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE opened its doors to staff, students and parents for the Annual Art Exhibition, showcasing the fantastic work created during the past academic year by our Art, Textile, Graphics and Photography students.

Arriving to a drinks reception, guests were welcomed to the Art Department studios and IT Café, which were both ‘made-over’ and transformed into galleries for the evening. There were some fantastic pieces on display, from the garments modelled by our textile students at the Fashion Show the previous week, to some incredible and intricate sculptures.

The standard of work on display is testament to the talented students that

made up the Class of 2014, and the fantastic Art and Design courses offered here at HNC. Lydia Green, head of Art, said: “Our annual Art exhibition is always a great success, and it’s fantastic to see so many students and their parents visit to celebrate our students’ achievements.

“As a college we are incredibly proud of our annual exhibition, and we were glad to see such wide appreciation for their hard work. We’re very excited for next year’s exhibition, as with the launch of our Art Foundation Diploma in September, it will be the first time HNC will showcase this level of work, so watch this space!”

One of the most unusual exhibits, and a real talking point, was the 20 foot sculpture constructed entirely of junk in the lower studio.

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Media and Film Awards

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STUDENTS, STAFF AND SPECIAL GUESTS gathered to celebrate HNC’s Media and Film students’ work from the past academic year in our annual awards ceremony.

The ceremony was an opportunity to showcase the finest coursework produced by Media and Film BTEC and A Level students this year, to recognise and reward their hard work, talent and achievement.

Performing Arts students provided some amazing entertainment throughout the evening, with a fantastic rendition of ‘Let it go’

by Bethany Rosamond, and our resident cellist, Jenny O’Sullivan, played ‘Pure Imagination’. BTEC Creative Media students Will Coldwell, Thomas Ashwell and Fiaz Shahpal provided videos of the department’s highlights throughout the year, which may have brought a few tears to the eyes of staff and students alike.

On the night, we were joined by local industry experts, Shay Moradi (Running In The Halls), Rob Walker As always, the evening was a (Studio Disjointed), Ahid Miah fantastic success and we can’t wait (Panda Media) and David Andrassy to do it all again next year!

(Andrassy Media), who helped to present the awards.

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Open Door

THE OPEN DOOR SERVICE is the college’s one stop shop for any health or personal issues which students may have. We offer a drop in for all students for a whole range of personal issues such as loneliness, stress, difficulties at college, relationships, health worries, lifestyle checks, alcohol or substance misuse family planning and sexual health.

This year, we will host plenty of Open Door events, and by popular demand,

our Tea’n’Chat days are already scheduled for 2014/15!

Our theme for next year is ‘Nobody’s Perfect’. We’d love to see you at our events, so keep an eye on our social pages so you know what we’re up to.

You can also email us at any time at open-door@huddnewcoll.ac.uk. We look forward to welcoming you in September!

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Get Set 2014

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The college’s end of year celebrations took place in June, with the highlight being a free BBQ and inflatable challenges for students (and staff!).

THE MONTH OF JUNE signifies the end of the college year for our Year 12 students, and in usual HNC style, we celebrated the end of term with a bang!

For the first time ever, we held a Rewards and Recognition Ceremony for our Year 12 students, where staff were asked to Nominate the ‘stars’ of their course from the past academic year. With so much talent walking the corridors of college, many tutors and teachers found it difficult to pick just one (in fact, some cheated and picked several!) student from each course to recognise or reward.

After the excitement of the Rewards and Recognition Ceremony, we treated our Year 12 students to an afternoon of fun, with some inflatable obstacle courses, garden games and a free Photo Booth. We of course organised for some lovely sunny weather (!), and staff and students gathered beside the 3G pitch to listen to music, eat a burger (or two) and have a good old chin wag before breaking up for the summer.

It was a fantastic way to round off the year, with our students having plenty of fond memories to take with them in to the second year.

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...and finally

This one’s for the leavers SAYING GOODBYE IN THE FUNNIEST POSSIBLE WAY

THE END OF A COLLEGE YEAR is always bittersweet; for our leavers, the last day of term signifies the end of their time at college. Through the sadness and tears though is an underlying happiness; it means that we’ve done our jobs well and our Year 13 students have blossomed into young adults, ready to face their next step in the world.

This year’s Leavers’ Lunch was a huge success, and the perfect way to bid adieu to the Class of 2014. At points it ws so busy, it was difficult to move! It was so lovely to see so many celebrating making it this far, with many students wearing our super Leavers’ Hoodies with style.

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