College Blog - 5.9.25

A Brilliant Return…

Firstly, to all of our excellent staff and amazing students, thank you for your incredible efforts this week. This week, we have been able to welcome new faces and see the return of our students. I must admit, it feels great having students back in College for another exciting academic year. Over the past couple of days, the atmosphere across the campus has been wonderful; very positive and really calm. I know that it has been an exciting week for many of our students as already they are thinking about their futures and the opportunities we present and what they can take from, and make the most of this year, and beyond into their life.

College Blog - 5.9.25

For those that don’t know me, my name is Scott Mckeown and I am the Head here at New Bridge College. I enjoy and appreciate working alongside students and staff, and the wider community of Oldham; ensuring that we all work together to be the best that we can be, succeed and really make a vital difference. Providing outstanding education and enhancing student experience are areas in which I feel extremely passionate about.

I am a devoted Liverpool FC fan and my love for football and my team began when I watched the 1986 FA Cup final. It was a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and Liverpool won 3-1! Sticking with the ‘80s’, growing up as child throughout the 80s I listened to Duran-Duran, A-ha, Wham and Queen. I ran home from school to catch (most days the end of) Masters of the Universe, Thundercats or Transformers and the movies I loved watching on VHS included Ghostbusters, Police Academy, E.T, Tron and one of my favourites… The Goonies! To this date, I still dive into some 80s nostalgia at least once a day. This tends to include listening to music, watching movies or wearing my synthetic shell suit!

Wishing you all a Happy Friday and wonderful weekend, Scott.