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New College offers even more to students

In September, New College opened a new annexe, expanding the campus by an additional 35 per cent,
writes Joanne Iles.
The new building provides many legend Matt Dawson, along with are young learners studying for A
additional facilities for students at both MPs representing Swindon, Levels and GCSEs, apprenticeships,
the college. As well as classrooms Robert Buckland and Justin Tom- vocational qualifi cations or adult
and specialist teaching facilities, linson. students taking degrees, topping
the Student Services department Matt said: “It is clear that New up their qualifi cations, or learning
has expanded to provide a one-stop College are pioneers in developing for interest, recreation and pleasure.
shop for information and guidance, the opportunities given to young “We are delighted with our new
exam and careers advice, and sup- people. They do a sterling job and annexe and the facilities we can now
port. There is a new enrichment the facilities are superb.” provide to our students, business
centre for students to use between Graham Taylor, principal of New and the local community.”
timetabled lessons, with board College, said the college now caters Visit the new facilities and learn
games, computer games, and the for the widest range of student need. about courses on offer at the open
Student Union offi ce. “We are dedicated to providing the evening on 1 February. See details
A new hair and beauty area best experience for all, whether they below.
‘Distinction’ has enabled Matt Dawson with New College
New College to diversify its principal Graham Taylor
already large range of courses Focused Counselling
including beauty therapy,
complimentary therapies, Elaine Watt
as well as hair and media BACP accredited counsellor
make-up.
Provision for degree level
Higher Education courses Do You Want to?
and business training for • Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and become
employers has also been more confi dent in coping with everyday situations
expanded with a dedicated • Make sense of relationships & situations
fl oor in the annexe.
There is a new lecture • Manage feelings of stress, depression, anxiety, anger
theatre and the Open Learn- or confusion
ing Centre has also been ex- Tel: 07919 343407
tended into the new building.
The annexe was offi cially to make an appointment for a no fee consultation
opened by England rugby www.focusedcounselling.com

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