North Shropshire College Holds Annual Awards Evening
North Shropshire College (NSC) held its annual awards ceremony at the Oswestry Campus recently; the awards celebrated students who have made the largest contribution to the College, the community and have achieved the most in their chosen subject area. The ceremony was attended by guests of honour... - July 01, 2015
Italian Brothers Visit North Shropshire College
Roberto and Alessandro Tibaldi have spent 12 days in Shropshire with their host, North Shropshire College (NSC) Governor, Graham Casson. Part of their stay involved two days of sampling lessons at the College, getting a flavour of a very different education system in comparison to their own. - June 27, 2015
North Shropshire College’s Art Show Comes to a Close
Art students from North Shropshire College (NSC) have displayed their art work for the final time in an exhibition at NSC’s Oswestry Campus; the exhibition gave them the chance to show off their artwork to staff, students and visiting members of the public. Art and Design Lecturer, Kate... - June 26, 2015
NSC Independent Living Skills Hold Bird Box Build-Off Competition
The Work and Independent Living Skills Department at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus recently held a Bird Box Build-Off Competition; the competition involves building a bird box to a required standard using pre-cut pieces of timber and a range of hand tools. The first competition... - June 26, 2015
North Shropshire College Travel and Tourism Students Visit Barcelona
Ten Level 3 Travel and Tourism students and ten Level 3 Sport students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus recently visited Barcelona on a trip funded by the Lifelong Learning Project. The trip to Barcelona forms part of the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course, where Travel... - June 24, 2015
Students Take Part Calf Handling at North Shropshire College’s Walford Campus
Agricultural students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus have taken part in a practical Calf Handling session; the session was delivered by Sian Edwards, the College’s Livestock Instructor. The practical session gave students the opportunity to experience handling and... - June 21, 2015
North Shropshire College to Start Veterinary Care Assistants Qualification at Walford and Shipley Campuses
North Shropshire College (NSC) will be starting a Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistants qualification at its Walford and Shipley Campuses this September. The new qualification is a ‘hands-on’ course and introduces the principles of Veterinary Care and will enable students to gain the... - June 19, 2015
Agricultural Professionals Visit Italy with North Shropshire College and the Life Long Learning Project
Eighteen agricultural professionals from across the UK have recently visited the Tuscan Region of Italy. The participants visited farming and food production sites across Tuscany and met a diverse array of agricultural entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen and smallholders in Tuscan agriculture. The... - June 18, 2015
North Shropshire College Collaborate with Cambrian Heritage Railways in Commemoration Events
North Shropshire College (NSC) Art Lecturer, Kate Smallwood, recently met with Andrew Tullo from Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) to discuss how the 53 ceramic poppies, which were made by NSC Art students in remembrance of each soldier from the historic Cambrian Railway Company who died during the... - June 14, 2015
North Shropshire College Student Takes to the High Seas
A Hair and Beauty student from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus has been recruited by the company that operates spa and hairdressers on board cruise ships. Amber Bailey, who is completing her Level 3 qualification in Spa Therapy, will be joining Steiner Leisure for nine months... - June 14, 2015
North Shropshire College Recruiting New Outdoor Adventure Sports Students
North Shropshire College (NSC) is looking for new students who want to take on the challenge of the Level 2 qualification in Outdoor Adventure Sport. The qualification is available at NSC’s Walford Campus and is perfect for anyone who is interested in the outdoors, is active and fit, has... - June 12, 2015
North Shropshire College to Hold Family Festival
The Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) will be holding its Family Festival on Sunday 12th July, there will be many different activities on offer from the various subject areas of the College such as meeting Walford’s exotic reptiles; an Art Exhibition and Hair and Beauty Pamper... - June 10, 2015
Farmers Visit Sweden with NSC and the Life Long Learning Project
Eighteen agricultural professionals from across the UK and two NSC staff members have visited farming and food production facilities in Sweden for two weeks recently. The visit was arranged by the Enterprise and Development Department of North Shropshire College (NSC) and funded by the Life Long... - June 04, 2015
NSC Art Students Prepare for Final Show
Art students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus are coming to the end of their studies, to celebrate their work, a final art show will be held. The exhibition will comprise work from many disciplines including painting, photography, graphic design, textiles and 3D... - June 04, 2015
Access to HE Students Hold Health Promotion Event
Access to Higher Education (HE) students at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Oswestry Campus have recently held a Health Promotion Event in the foyer, the theme of the event was ‘Healthy Living’. The students developed interactive displays on a variety of health related subjects... - May 30, 2015
NSC Walford Equine Students Take Part in Inter-College Competition
Level 3 Horse Management students from North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus recently took part in an inter-college competition hosted by South Staffordshire College, hosted at their Rodbaston Campus. The competition assessed the students’ horse riding skills and knowledge of... - May 30, 2015
Sun Cartoonist Visits NSC
The Interactive Media Department at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) was recently visited by The Sun cartoonist, Steve Bright (pen name Brighty), the visit was arranged by Learning Support Assistant, Sam Emms, and Media lecturer, David Watts. The visit coincided with the... - May 28, 2015
NSC Spring Art Competition Winner
Secondary schools across Shropshire were invited to enter their year 9 and 10 pupils into an exciting Spring Art Competition being held by North Shropshire College (NSC). The College received over 80 entries from schools across the county and the quality of the work was extremely high, so judging... - May 28, 2015
NSC and Staffs Uni Students Complete Their Final Dissertation
Students completing their BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Coaching at North Shropshire College (NSC), in partnership with Staffordshire University, are in their final year of study and have recently completed their final dissertation. The students have previously completed the Foundation Degree... - May 22, 2015
NSC Engineering Lecturer to "Everest" the Horseshoe Pass in Cycle Challenge
North Shropshire College Engineering Lecturer, Bill Fowler, with be doing the Horseshoe Pass 12 hour Everesting Challenge on Tuesday 26th May for the charity, Willow’s Wishes. All the money raised will help provide a cuddle cot to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital; the cuddle cot will allow... - May 21, 2015
NSC Students Assist with Archaeology Dig at Maesbury Marsh
A group of A Level History students from North Shropshire College (NSC) visited Maesbury Marsh where a local archaeological site has recently been under excavation. The dig was an exploratory week-long dig by Nexus Heritage who survey potential sites and gather evidence with a view to conducting... - May 21, 2015
NSC Business Students Hold Super Hero Day
North Shropshire College (NSC) Business Students and Rotary Interact club members have taken part in their very own Superhero Day to help raise vital funds for Shelter Box. The students were moved to action by the earthquake in Nepal, they wanted to do something to help and decided to use the... - May 21, 2015
Football Scholars Retain County Cup
Students from the North Shropshire College (NSC) Football Scholarship, in partnership with The New Saints FC (TNSFC), have retained the County Cup with a hard fought win over Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology (SCAT) at the New Bucks Head Stadium. Chances at scoring were few and far between... - May 21, 2015
NSC Holds Learner Conference About Social Media
Students at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) took part in the sixth annual Learner Conference this week; the theme of the conference was ‘The Use of Social Media in Today’s Society'; a cross-section of students attended a series of workshops about social media... - April 30, 2015
New Farm Manager at NSC’s Walford Campus
The bells of change have rang in for the College Farm at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the new farm Manager starts work. Stephen Elsdon recently started work as the Farm Manager; Stephen brings with him a wealth of experience in farming. He is a Yorkshire lad born and... - April 28, 2015
Prestigious Aberystwyth Scholarships Awarded to North Shropshire College Students
Two North Shropshire College (NSC) A Level students have won scholarships totalling £2000 alongside unconditional offers to study at Aberystwyth University. Alexandra Pickles took scholarship exams in both Human and Physical Geography which were judged as being of such high calibre that the... - April 23, 2015
NSC Head of Business Studies Elected to Oswestry Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee
Sarah Probert, North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Head of Business Studies, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Oswestry Chamber of Commerce (OCC). She was elected at the AGM of the Chamber, and was elected alongside other committee members, Secretary and Chairman. Commenting on... - April 23, 2015
Walford Farm Stalwart Retires
Mike Lutman, known to many past and present students of North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Walford Campus, as the Head Herdsman at Walford Farm, has recently retired after being employed by the College for over 37 years. Mike has a real passion for the dairy herd and has competed in the rings... - April 18, 2015
NSC Engineering Lecturer Graduates from Oxford
Simon Thomas, the Engineering Coordinator at North Shropshire College’s (NSC) Aspire Centre in Tenbury Wells, has recently graduated with an MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford University. Simon commented on his studies and research at Oxford, saying, "The part time MSc in Learning... - April 16, 2015
Guide Dogs Easter Raffle at WNSC
The Library Team at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently held an Easter raffle at the Walford Campus supporting their nominated charity ‘Guide Dogs’, the winning student was Level 2 Animal Care student, Victoria Pritchard, the raffle raised £20 for the Oswestry... - April 11, 2015
WNSC Prepares for Major Rebrand and Rename
From Monday 13th April 2015, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be changing its name to North Shropshire College (NSC). The new name, logo and branding was developed after extensive consultation and input from staff and students. The College’s aim is to create and implement a... - April 11, 2015
French Apprentices Make Exchange Visit to WNSC
Seven Level 1 and 2 Motor Vehicle Apprentices and two members of staff from the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de Muret (ESM) (Muret College of Trades), near Toulouse, are on a two week exchange trip to Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). It is an exchange visit after six Level... - April 09, 2015
WNSC Launches New Business Incubator with Charity Grant
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) launched a new Business Incubator recently, after gaining a grant from the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE). The £1000 was presented to the College from NACUE after working with the College to support them in... - April 02, 2015
Collaborative Art Project Takes Shape at WNSC
A Collaborative art project started recently, with art A Level students from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) taking part in a ceramics workshop with participants at Designs In Mind at their studio in town. The workshop has been inspired by artist Mitsy Sleurs and her project ‘99... - April 02, 2015
WNSC Spring Lambing Day 2015 a Roaring Success
Spring Lambing Day on Sunday 22th March at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) was truly amazing this year. Walford Campus, Baschurch was heaving with lots of families who had a thoroughly enjoyable day. It was a record breaking Spring Lambing Day, with around 4,000 visitors making their... - April 02, 2015
WNSC Holds Annual Fashion Show
Walford and North Shropshire College’s (WNSC) Commercial Services Department held its annual fashion show recently, the show involved students from Hospitality and Catering, Hair and Beauty and Construction. The Spring Fashion Collection from Dorothy Perkins was provided to the College for... - March 28, 2015
WNSC and Derwen College Make Maths Visible
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently been involved in National Maths Week activities in partnership with the Derwen College. Both colleges entered a national competition to creatively display the results of a survey of peoples’ favourite pizza toppings. At WNSC, a group of... - March 19, 2015
WNSC Student Brings Archery to Spring Lambing Day
A Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) student who is completing a Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching (awarded by Staffordshire University), will be asking members of the public to help him with one part of his qualification at this year’s Spring Lambing Day. Joe... - March 18, 2015
WNSC Business Administration Star Apprentice – Laura Edwards
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Laura Edwards is completing her Level 3 Apprenticeship... - March 15, 2015
WNSC Gamekeeping Star Apprentice – Theo Creed
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Theo Creed is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 14, 2015
WNSC Health and Social Care Star Apprentice – Ann Griffiths
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Ann Griffiths is 37 and is completing her Level 2... - March 12, 2015
WNSC Agriculture Star Apprentice – Oli Lloyd
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Oli Lloyd is completing his Level 2 Apprenticeship in... - March 12, 2015
WNSC Hairdressing Star Apprentice – Amy Lycett
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of our Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Amy Lycett is completing her Level 3 Hairdressing... - March 11, 2015
Hospitality and Catering Star Apprentice – Angeline Chambers
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Angeline Chambers started off in the catering industry... - March 11, 2015
Motor Vehicle Star Apprentice – Steven Durose
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and to celebrate the achievements of their Apprentices, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has chosen a Star Apprentice for each curriculum area the College has apprentices working in. Steven Durose is completing a Level 3 Motor Vehicle... - March 11, 2015
New Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship Introduced
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Stiperstones and Corndon Hill Country Landscape Partnership Scheme are delighted to announce the launch of a new Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship. The two organisations are working together to develop the new Apprenticeship with funding from the... - March 08, 2015
Introduction of New Elite Programme for A Level Students at Walford and North Shropshire College
Applications to study A Levels at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are ‘through the roof’ according to Sara Shelston, Head of A Levels, saying, "We are moving towards record numbers of learners applying to study with us from September 2015. We are also developing a new... - March 08, 2015
WNSC Helps Pass on Traditional Skills
The Enterprise and Development Department of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has helped The Friends of the Grove School in their preparations to renovate The Birks, a traditionally built stone and slate farm house which is located in the Duddon Valley, south-west Lake District and is... - March 01, 2015
Name the Meerkat Competiti
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is very happy to announce the arrival of four meerkat pups at the start of February at the Walford Campus, mother and babies are doing well but the pups have yet to be named. WNSC’s Schools Liaison Co-ordinator, Pippa Evans, has visited two local... - March 01, 2015
WNSC Takes on New Apprentices
With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be putting the spotlight on the Apprentices it supports at the 300 employers across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Mid Wales. There is a huge variety of apprenticeships the College offers in many... - February 26, 2015