Pictured above: (l-r) Ian Shaw, Lincoln College Chair of the
Corporation; Kevin Brocklesby, Allen Signs' Account Manager;
Jeanette Bell, Centre Manager at Newark College; and Phil Sayles,
Director of Sixth Form Education
Lincolnshire signmakers Allen Signs joined in the celebrations
at Newark College in Nottinghamshire following the completion of
its new sixth form centre.
The Lincoln-based firm designed and made the plaque which was
unveiled by Ian Shaw, Lincoln College Chair of the Corporation,
during the official opening ceremony on Tuesday (19th
October).
Also in attendance was Trent Valley Construction which appointed
Allen Signs to produce the signage for the new Newark Sixth
building. This included external banners, free-standing monoliths,
window graphics, wall graphics, internal door signs and directional
signs.
Work on the £0.5m development got under way in July 2010
and was completed in time for the start of the new term on 6th
September.
Prior to this Newark College, which is part of Lincoln
College, did not offer A-levels but it now offers courses in
English Language, English Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Maths,
History and Law with more subjects set to be introduced next
year.
As well as a large common study area with computers, WiFi access
and a comfortable seating area, the facility boasts
state-of-the-art IT workshops, tutorial rooms, classrooms and an
online testing suite.
There are currently 70 students enrolled at Newark Sixth but is
hoped in the future there could be up to 250.
Centre Manager at Newark College Jeanette Bell said: "This is a
really exciting development for Newark College and gives students
in the town additional options of what and where to study.
"Newark Sixth has expanded the range of post-16 options locally
which also means students don't have to travel outside the area if
they want to study A-levels at college rather than stay at
school."
Commenting on the new signage, Jeanette added: "I think the
colour scheme is superb and the materials used are of really high
quality. The team at Allen Signs worked extremely well with our
in-house designer bringing our ideas to life.
Managing Director David Allen added: "It was a pleasure to work
with Trent Valley Construction and Lincoln College on this exciting
new development and it's great to see the students enjoying
learning in their new environment."