RNC’s Marketing and Student Recruitment Team has had a busy and productive autumn term, collaborating with various organisations to provide exciting opportunities for young people with visual impairment.
We were thrilled to welcome Paralympic gold medallist and former RNC student Dan Pembroke to the College on 15 November. Dan popped in to see the graffiti art installation celebrating visually impaired sport, an idea sparked by RNC student Kai Codrington, who had always wanted to have a go at spray painting. The artwork showcases Dan's world record-breaking javelin throw.
Students recently organised a vibrant international event to showcase the College’s diverse community. As part of their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) learning, they took the initiative to plan and execute a fun cultural experience.
At the Royal National College for the Blind our vision is ‘Education, Employment, Empowerment’ and we are committed to a world where every person with a visual impairment has true equality. Located in Hereford, RNC is a specialist further education college and charity with a national and international reputation.
On Armistice Day our College community gathered together to honour the fallen through a short Service of Remembrance.
The second match day of the National Blind Football League (NBFL) proved to be a thrilling affair at thePoint4 on 2nd November. It was a good day for RNC in the Premiership, securing a 2-1 victory over Merseyside Blind & VI FC before delivering an upset against the formidable West Bromwich Albion (WBA) side after penalties.
RNC has unveiled a new mural created by its students in collaboration with professional street artists, Studio Jumble. Funded by Hereford City Council and the Herefordshire Community Foundation, the project celebrates the achievements of blind and visually impaired athletes.
We are thrilled to announce that RNC had retained its TASS Dual Career Site accreditation.
Second year students on the Level 3 Health and Social Care programme have been learning about the care needs of individuals with digestive conditions such as coeliac disease and IBS recently. They were asked to demonstrate peristalsis using a wonderfully inventive tactile method: baked beans in tight!
An RNC student's innovative idea has helped make educational fossil boxes more accessible for visually impaired students across the UK. Izzy Theophanous, who worked at the Hereford and Worcester Earth Heritage Trust (EHT) as part of a work placement, collaborated with Mark Baggott from the Trust to develop a new feature that would allow students to explore the boxes independently.
RNC Students have been invited to participate in an exciting project titled 'Sensational Museum'. This stimulating initiative aims to revolutionise the way museums cater to visitors with disability.
The National Blind Football League kicked off the new season with an action-packed Match Day 1.
At the end of September two RNC students, Tait and Rico, took advantage of the free training offered by the Combat Academy Hereford to try out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The Academy's coaches, who have experience working with visually impaired people, guided the students through the intricacies of the sport.
The 26 September marks European Day of Languages, a day dedicated to celebrating the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of Europe. Our College community speaks 23 international languages, out of over 200 spoken across Europe, and to celebrate the day, students were invited to enjoy a delicious feast showcasing some of the culinary delights of France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
We were delighted to welcome our new MP, Ellie Chowns, on her visit to RNC on Friday 26 September. Students Ana, Emmy and Sam told Ellie about their experiences before attending RNC, their future ambitions and the positive impact that being an RNC student has had on their lives.
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