Being blind can be very hard, you miss out on some beautiful things, like the setting sun over a beach or a wonderful winter landscape with shining icicles that look like crystals glinting in the sun, but being blind at Christmas can have its good side too.
Our Judo Academy continues to thrive, with some fantastic achievements to celebrate. Recently, several students took part in their first-ever Judo grading, with Ana, Rose, Amelie and Lucia proudly receiving their red belts.
Students enjoyed a very entertaining, informative, and hands-on experience in December, when Luke from Wye Valley Falconry brought in array of magnificent birds of prey to the College. It gave students the opportunity to learn about, and interact with, some of these majestic creatures.
Students Guoguo and Meyrem have recently completed practical assessments for the unit 'Provide a Creative Activity' as part of their Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Under Five. Both students were required to independently plan and deliver a creative activity.
RNC was delighted to welcome back former student Tiri Hughes, who recently returned to the College to share her journey from RNC to a successful career in medicine. Tiri, who studied A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Psychology from 2015 to 2018, captivated the audience with an honest and humorous account of her experiences.
RNC alumnus, Mohammed Ravat, shared his sight loss journey with BBC Radio WM recently. Talking to Kath Stanczyszyn, Mohammed talked about how his vision began to deteriorate aged 16, impacting his A Level studies and leaving him feeling isolated.
The current European Blind Football League Champions, RNC Hereford, kicked off their 2024/25 campaign in Thessaloniki, Greece, early in December. In their morning match, RNC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Dortmund, with goals from Efe Shimwell and Rainbow Mbuangi.
This week, our Shakespeare class was treated to a truly inspiring guest lecture from renowned Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) actor, Jo Stone-Fewings. Jo has numerous stage, TV and film credits to his name.
From novice through to elite level, RNC offers a range of sports that students can try out. One of the sports on offer is Acoustic Shooting, using specially adapted rifles and software which allows a shooter to find the target using sound rather than sight. If proficient, students also have the opportunity to enter into national leagues competing against other Acoustic Shooting clubs from across the country.
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.
RNC students had a fantastic weekend at the Cambridge Dons Goalball Friendly in November. This low-stress tournament provides an excellent opportunity for novice players to build their skills and gain valuable experience.
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.
A group of students enjoyed a performance of Defying Gravity at Malvern Theatre in November. The show celebrates women in musical theatre and features songs from iconic productions such as Wicked, Les Misérables, and Mamma Mia.
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.
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