Dear North West College Families,
As we reach the end of another busy and rewarding term, Ken and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support of North West College.
It has been wonderful to see our College community continue to grow and flourish. Both our Lincoln Road and Universal Drive campuses are working exceptionally well, and it is fantastic to see our students embracing new opportunities, building their confidence, and enjoying their learning.
This term has been another significant milestone for the College, with our roll reaching our target of 150 students across Years 7 to 10. We are also looking ahead with great excitement as we prepare for the next stage of our journey. At the end of this year, we will farewell our Lincoln Road campus as we transition into our purpose-built facilities, marking another exciting chapter in the growth of North West College.
Our teaching team continues to work tirelessly as they deliver the Cambridge International Education curriculum. As this programme is new to many of our staff, they have dedicated countless hours to professional learning, planning and collaboration to ensure our students receive the highest quality education possible.
By now, families will have received their child’s mid-year report and had the opportunity to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are an important part of each student’s learning journey, providing valuable feedback on their progress and helping families understand how they can support learning at home. We greatly value the strong partnership we share with our parents and caregivers.
Our recent Creative Arts Expos were a wonderful celebration of the creativity, talent and dedication of our students. It was a pleasure to see so many families attend and celebrate the outstanding work being produced across our Creative Arts programme. As the programme continues to expand in both variety and expertise, we are excited about plans to showcase our students’ work through exhibitions at local libraries in the near future.
For our Years 9 and 10 students, this term also marked the release of their first Cambridge interim grades. We understand that receiving these results can feel both exciting and a little daunting. It is important to remember that these grades are simply a starting point, providing valuable feedback to guide future learning. Our teachers are working closely with students to build on their strengths, identify areas for growth, and support every learner to continue making excellent progress.
Work is progressing well on our new campus development on the corner of Universal Drive. We are excited that from 2027, our Years 9, 10 and 11 students will be learning in these outstanding new facilities, while our Years 7 and 8 students will continue at our current Universal Drive campus.
Looking ahead to Term 3, Sherida will begin enrolment consultations for students wishing to join our 2027 Year 7 cohort. We currently have 15 pre-enrolled students, along with sibling applicants who receive priority placement. We have also received a significant number of applications for the remaining places, with consultations taking place in the order applications were received.
We are also delighted to announce the launch of our Itinerant Music Programme for Years 7 and 8, beginning in Term 3, 2026. This exciting addition will provide students with the opportunity to learn an instrument through specialist tuition during the school day. We look forward to expanding the programme to all year levels in 2027.
As we reflect on how much has been achieved since North West College first opened its doors in February 2025, we feel incredibly proud of everything our students, staff and families have accomplished together. The growth of our College has been remarkable, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey and for the encouragement, trust and support you continue to show our school community.
We wish you all a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term.
Warm regards,
Sherida Penman Walters
Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair
Ken Pemberton
Co-Founder and Business Manager
