Four NewVIc T Level students have secured a highly sought after apprenticeship with Lloyds Banking Group apprentice after participating in an exclusive 8-week T Level placement programme.

Preparation for Adulthood students wrapped up the first term of the academic year with a culinary adventure. This term, students have been able to take their lessons outside in the garden, enabling them to engage in hands-on activities, and enjoy the fresh air.

Recently, nine A Level Chemistry students, Jiang, Amir, Zhanpeng, Aizah, Oleks, Sadia, Ashaan, Rafin and Ayoyinka won 3 silver awards and 6 copper awards after competing in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge which aims to stretch and challenge students interested in chemistry.

Foundation learning students took part in a class with a difference. Friends of the Earth visited NewVIc to run workshops in environmental campaigning and social action. Over 40 students benefited from the sessions delivered by Jamien Steward, a Friends of the Earth Youth Campaign Coach.

Iseoluwa, a NewVIc Level 3 IT student completed a week’s work experience placement at BT’s London offices. She secured the placement after beating tough competition to win the BT X Black Apprentice Network Dragons Den competition which ran over the summer.

Former Sports and Exercise Science student Chloe has had an impressive academic career at NewVIc - and she has also had an impressive start to her football season at Leyton Orient FC.

Hundreds of new and returning students kicked off their academic year at NewVIc by taking part in Freshers.