"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who usually do" (Steve Jobs) Student Parliament reps learning about pupil powered change involving energy consumption. Thanks @EnergySparks and Paula, outstanding training! #ThisisUs
Shout out to all ex-Citizenship students who studied at New College. Please can you get in touch! Would like to know what you are all doing and how to contact you! #CitizenshipMatters#Votesat16#alumini
Today the cabinet ministers of the @newcollegeleice Student Parliament met with our Principal James Aldred for a hot chocolate and to discuss the vision for a gold standard student leadership #ThisIsUs#futuregeneration@NCLSVoice
So proud of our PM Jack and Student Parliament member McKenzie who were highly commended this week by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant Libbie Turnbull for their outstanding achievements for the Parliament, Citizenship and life of the school. Congratulations both. @LeicsCountyHall
Student votes counted, awaiting official result! Close due to incredible campaign managers: Fizza Askari One Leicester: 90 Rupert Matthews Conservative: 165 Aasiya Bora Green: 121 Rory Palmer Labour: 181 Ian Sharpe Liberal Democrats: 163. Congrats to @Rory_Palmer.Good luck all!
Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 people. Here is some news about funding for assessments should you need or want to pass this on. https://t.co/YiCy2bbu9W #NCLFamily
Thank you for visiting year 7 @PeterBarratt12. Students learned so much about the importance of Alice Hawkins to Leicester, her struggle for women's rights and the Suffragette movement. #Inspiring The NCL Parliament also say thanks for their picture !
Jack and Colton delivered manifesto's in year group assemblies all week. They both have so much to offer the position of PM of NCL Parliament. Voting has taken place, election results will be out shortly. Thanks @UKParlEducation for all your handy resources! #DemocracyMatters
Tomorrow students will have a rich learning experience and find out more about the Suffragette Alice Hawkins and how she fought for equality and democracy. Thank you @PeterBarratt12 for giving up your time to speak to us. We are excited to welcome you! @NewCollegeLeice #ThisIsUS
In 2 weeks, NCL elect the PM for the 2023-2024 Student Parliament body. Candidates Colton and Jack got an opportunity to meet, question and listen to their local MP @leicesterliz. They took away ideas on key issues and saw how leaders tackle difficult questions. A big thanks
Citizenship groups explored the politics behind Westminster Abbey, saw 'live' protests outside Parliament, discussed them, learned how the Supreme Court affects their lives and to top it off, got to meet @leicesterliz who took time to talk and listen to our NCL family #ThisIsUs
Thank you @NCLSVoice Year 10 students and @LordLucasCD for a great #DigitalDialogue. We covered a range of different topics, including environment policy, the work of the @UKHouseofLords, the challenges of online debate and what Lord Lucas's favourite subject at school was!
@LordLucasCD Citizenship students look forward to meeting you online. Thank you for offering to speak with them on a range of issues they consider important. Vital for young people to develop confidence and engage with politicians. Thanks @PoliticsProject @NewCollegeLeice
NCL students have been recognised for raising awareness about Sickle Cell, an issue supported by our Lord Mayor. Our students raised their voices creatively & our own Prabhjot took the trophy! Congratulations Miss Hall and all NCL students who took part! #ThisisUs@SickleCellUK
NCL students have been recognised for raising awareness about Sickle Cell, an issue supported by our Lord Mayor. Our students raised their voices creatively & our own Prabhjot took the trophy! Congratulations Miss Hall and all NCL students who took part! #ThisisUs@SickleCellUK
Last night our very own PM, Mario became a runner up in the Young Leader's category at the annual Lord Lieutenant Awards. We could not be prouder, he works hard to make sure everyone is heard and is a real advocate for change! #DemocracyMatters@LeicsLieutenant @NewCollegeLeice
@LeicesterCouncl we are ready! NCL Parliament supporting local elections, we have our ballot papers ready #LocalDemocracy#VoiceMatters. Good luck to all the local politicians standing and please remember how important it is to include young people in decision making. #ThisIsUs
We launched our local and Mayoral election competition this week. Young people need to know about local government and the importance of the upcoming elections. #ThisisUs @NewCollegeLeice
Leicester City Council local election prediction:
Labour 43 seats (-10)
Conservatives 5 seats (+5)
Greens 4 seats (+4)
Lib Dems 2 seats (+1)
Prediction: Labour HOLD