Newton Abbot College

Last night our students laid a wreath of remembrance at the Last Post ceremony on our annual First World War battlefields tour. @lastpostieper

Today Newton Abbot College A Level Politics students made their way to London to spend the day in Parliament and the UK Supreme Court. Many thanks to MP Martin Wrigley who came to meet with our students to answer their questions. @MartinWrigley

40 students from Newton Abbot College participated in their first Ten Tors walk over the weekend. The students showed the college values of courage, respect, kindness and achievement in abundance. They were a credit to themselves and the college.

It is 'National Read a Book Day' and we are proud to consider ourselves readers at Newton Abbot College. Today we launched our second year of the tutor reading programme. Students will read a wide range of books during their 7 years with us. Happy reading!

Today Newton Abbot College held their mock general election. Students across the college have had lessons on what a general election is, its purpose and what each of the main parties are campaigning for. Today the whole school took to the polls....results to follow!

We were thrilled to launch the Newton Abbot College Community Partnership Project with a family food session this evening. We really enjoyed welcoming families to come and cook a meal together ready to take home and enjoy! More events coming very soon.

And they are off...our final DofE expedition of the year! Twelve of our amazing Sixth Form students are heading to the Brecon Beacons to complete their final stage of their Gold Dofe Award. We wish them the best of luck. @DofE

The Newton Abbot College Community Partnership Project are pleased to announced a FREE family food session. Come and cook a delicious meal with your child and then take it home to eat together. Places are limited and booking fast so please email quickly!

This weekend 20 Year 10 students completed their Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition. All students worked incredibly hard as a team and finished Day 3 with a smile! A huge shout out to all of the staff that made this possible. @DofE

Another successful DofE weekend. This time we had the Bronze group who had their expedition. All 34 students completed the expedition and have made memories to last forever. Well done to all of those involved. We look forward to presenting you with your badge and certificate.

A huge well done to two of our Philosophy students who have successfully completed the Holocaust Educational Trusts Lessons from Auschwitz Project. This involved seminars where they heard survivor testimony, a visit to Auschwitz and a follow up project.

Year 10 historians have just got back from a three day tour of the First World War Battlefields in France and Belgium. The students spent lots of time reflecting on the experiences of the soldiers who fought in the war and learnt lots about key battles on the Western Front.

Tonight Newton Abbot College paid their respect at the daily Last Post Ceremony, Ypres in remembrance of those fallen during the First World War.

Booking now open for our first 'Community Partnership Project' event. Come and hear our literacy expert Mrs Loosemore talk about how to support your child at home with reading. Please see your emails for information on how to book a space.

Art and Photography A-level students from Newton Abbot College and Teignmouth Community School enjoyed a great trip to Madrid over half term. They visited art galleries including the Prado, Reina Sofia, Thyssen-Bornemisza, San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy and The Royal Palace

The Photography Exhibition was a wonderful experience and opportunity for all involved. Our Newton Abbot College students, parents and staff who attended were overwhelmed and so proud that their work had been included.

Newton Abbot College is proud to present our Spring Concert. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase a portion of the musical talent of our students, and we look forward to seeing you there Tickets are £5 and available on ParentPay

We are excited to announce the launch of the Newton Abbot College Community Partnership Project with our first session being led by our literacy expert Mrs Loosemore on how to support your child with reading at home. Booking details to be sent out shortly. @IvyEduTrust