From the Principal: Community, Clubs, and the Road Ahead

Dear Parents and Carers,

Our busy term continues with an abundance of things happening over the two sites. The students are well into the swing of term 2 and the work ethic and effort are clear!

Our senior students have fully leaned into their Creative Mastery sessions, and the energy in the classroom is something to see. From life portfolio planning to the performing arts, our Year 9s and 10s are developing the independent skills that sit at the heart of the North West College ethos.

We are not just “doing” art — our students are building portfolios and refining crafts that will serve them well into their Cambridge years and beyond.

Our lunchtime club schedule is expanding as the term progresses. Here is what is on offer across both campuses right now:

Universal Drive

Dance and Debating clubs have begun — creative expression on the floor and sharp intellectual rigour in the debating circle.

Lincoln Road

Debating has officially launched for our Year 7 and 8 cohort. The students are already showing real talent for structured argument.

Coming Soon

Dance at Lincoln Road, plus a new Running Club for students looking to boost their fitness and clear their heads before afternoon sessions.

A massive thank you to our entire school community for the sea of pink we saw across both campuses.

At North West College, our relationship with you is built on a high-trust environment. Seeing our students and staff stand together to celebrate diversity and take a firm stance against bullying was a powerful reminder of the culture we are building here. Whether you wore a shirt or started a conversation at home, it makes a difference.

Attendance

We are monitoring our 95% attendance target. Every day in the classroom counts toward your child’s success.

Mid-Year Exams

These are coming up quickly and will be taken in Week 8. Please ensure you speak to your children and remind them that these are important for monitoring progress but that students will have all the support they need in order to do as well as they can do! If they are concerned at all, they should speak to their teachers for further support.

Thank you as ever for your continued support,

Michelle Randles