In mid-March, teachers Charlotte and Annie accompanied Health and Social Care students Alleah, Huw, and Ollie to the Kemble at Home training facility, a specialist 'at home' care provider in Herefordshire.
Kyron joined RNC in 2021 and in his first two years studied on the ASPIRE programme, achieving Level 1 qualifications in Sport and in Business. In Year 3 Kyron completed Level 2 Gym-based qualifications. During his time on the course, Kyron gained plenty of hands-on experience in the student gym. He took on real responsibilities including welcoming clients, planning fitness sessions, helping with cleaning and maintenance. He also led exercises for fellow students, using these experiences to build his skills and confidence.
What a brilliant week it was before Easter for our students on their cultural trip to Cité scolaire René Pellet in Lyon. From start to finish, they’ve squeezed in so many experiences and made memories that will stay with them for a long time.
If you've ever popped into the Oakchurch Farm Shop, you'll likely recognise Tammy, the Shop's General Manager, who's usually busy keeping things running. But these days, when she isn't at Oakchurch you'll find her doing a different type of "running" at thePoint4 gym, training for a challenge that most people would shy away from.
Earlier this month students participated in a drumming workshop with Bym at Beat Bang Bong. Bym provides energising drumming sessions.
My name is Nia and I am a student at the Royal National College for the Blind. Whilst writing my EPQ (project-based qualification) last year I considered varying attitudes towards studying sciences. I came across the fact that there are relatively few well known vision impaired or blind people in the scientific community. This was something that I considered for a long time, as I wondered why there is such a small representation.
RNC student, Elliot Fergus-Fuller, organised a highly successful and informative event in February as part of his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Elliot co-ordinated visits from both West Mercia Police and Longtown Mountain Rescue, bringing together expert guidance, practical demonstrations, and valuable safety resources for the College community.
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, student Jimmy whipped up a batch of beautiful cupcakes for her fellow students. She decorated the cakes with a yellow icing to represent the Mimosa flower, a symbol of appreciation and solidarity for IWD. Jimmy gifted her bakes to a workshop being held in Stephens Hall, hosted by RSO Bek.
Humna Hussain, a fourth-year student at the College successfully delivered a Public Health Information Day in February as part of her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Improv dance is the art of creating movement in the moment without a pre-planned routine. This made it the perfect activity for our students Alice, Amy, Christina, Davide, Emily, Hazal, and Jacob.
It was a productive weekend in Germany for RNC Hereford, as the team secured two victories in the latest round of the European Blind Football League. The results have propelled the defending champions to the top of the League with 10 points from their first four matches.
Massage and Complementary Therapies students enjoyed a busy but rewarding four day professional and cultural exchange with the Association Paul Guinot in France in February.
For his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), student Davide Nalin staged a unique art exhibition featuring six tactile artworks based on classical, contemporary, and scientific artworks.
Are you a young person with a visual impairment looking to explore your future or try something new? The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has a fantastic lineup of free events coming up this February!
Inspired by former RNC student Chris McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell, who danced their way to the Glitterball trophy on Strictly Come Dancing 2024, ballroom fever has officially arrived at the College.
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