Following the success of our first ghost hunt in February, we organised a second sponsored charity ghost hunt at Picquet Barracks, in aid of the College’s nominated charity, St Luke’s Hospice.The event was held on Friday 28 March and was run by Supernatural Investigations (UK). The night went extremely well with bumps, groans and unexplained lights and voices, all experienced during the night!

Steve Murphy, Operations Manager, said: “We had an excellent couple of paranormal evenings with some really strange experiences and most people smelling the sweet tobacco smell in the old navy gym. “The evening finished with the team trying to explain the appearance of a light in an office which, on first check was locked, but on a second check was unlocked. The door could not be locked as there was not a key on site! “We are all really pleased to have raised so much money and, as there are more questions than answers, we will be looking at carrying out further investigations.”

The two events surpassed all expectations and raised a fantastic £1,173 towards the excellent work carried out by St Luke’s Hospice. A cheque was presented to Lorna Damella, Corporate Fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice on a recent visit to the College.

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Katie Brown is an apprentice employed by the Plymouth Apprenticeship Company Ltd. The Company is an Apprenticeship training agency set up by Plymouth City Council and City College Plymouth to support the growth of smaller businesses and help young people into sustainable employment.

Katie is currently working at Nazareth House in Plymouth, which is operated by the Catholic Congregation Sisters of Nazareth, offering vulnerable people a secure and healthy residence in which they feel respected and comfortable on a daily basis.Service users can expect a thoroughly refurbished and renovated accommodation that is staffed by a professional team, with strong community links and regular visits by GPs.Katie, 19, spent two years working towards gaining A Levels at both Stoke Damerel Community College and City College. However, after

two attempts, she failed to get the grades. This left her with low self-esteem and wondering what her next step could be. Katie then managed to secure employment, but after a year she was left jobless, and claiming Jobseekers Allowance was not helping as it made her feel unmotivated and she was lacking the support to gain employment. In the meantime, she was contacted by the College to discuss the possibility of becoming an apprentice with the Plymouth Apprenticeship Company. This proved to be a huge benefit to Katie as she was offered a Business Administration Apprenticeship with Nazareth House.

Good News Story – Plymouth Apprenticeship Company Limited – Apprenticeships With a Difference!

Katie Brown

Katie Brown working at Nazareth House

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Katie said: “I love working at Nazareth House and have never worked anywhere like it. I came to my interview with blue hair and was seriously wondering if they would see past this and take a chance on giving me an Apprenticeship, but thankfully they did!” Katie plans to stay at Nazareth House until the end of her Apprenticeship and hopes they may consider offering her permanent employment in the future. Her line manager, Gary, said: “Katie has settled in well here at Nazareth House, she is enthusiastic and motivated and is more or less up to speed with the duties of our receptionists. “She is a quick learner and is confident in her role. The next stage will be to introduce and train her in the duties involved with the full administration of the home.”

The Plymouth Apprenticeship Company Limited (PAC Ltd) is a multi-sector Apprenticeship training agency, established to make it easier for small businesses to create valuable Apprenticeship opportunities for Plymouth’s young people.Apprenticeships are widely accepted as an excellent way of developing the right skills and experience within an organisations’ workforce. However, smaller businesses often find the financial investment of taking on an apprentice too much, or believe they cannot provide the experience for a full-time apprentice position.With PAC Ltd the apprentice is employed by the Company and then placed with an appropriate employer. Potentially, an apprentice could have more than one employer enabling them to complete a full Apprenticeship framework (technical

qualifications and key skills) either simultaneously or one after the other. The Company employs and pays the apprentice, taxes and NI contributions; they arrange relevant training with a local approved training agency and support the apprentice and employer(s) through the Apprenticeship. In return, the host company offering the placements pays PAC Ltd an agreed weekly fee.For more information about how the Plymouth Apprenticeship Company can help you and your business, please contact Christopher Hall on 01752 305300, e-mailchall2@cityplym.ac.uk or visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/PAC.

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The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has launched the Centenary Apprenticeship Challenge. The Challenge provides young people with the unique opportunity to commemorate the 100 years since the start of World War One by working with their local communities to acquire

and showcase the broad set of work skills that are valuable and relevant today. A team of ten apprentices from Babcock International Group PLC and five from Princess Yachts International volunteered at Ford Park Cemetery to restore the area around war graves. Ford Park Cemetery is a 34-acre site in the heart of Plymouth, which is run by the Ford Park Cemetery Trust. The Trust employs three members of staff to maintain the site, however due to the sheer size of the Cemetery many areas are unattended for large periods of time.

The apprentices worked hard to restore the graves by removing ivy and clearing ground around the graves. Two apprentices uncovered a four to five foot cross and a grave containing five members of the same family, which was unrecognisable under a mound of ground and ivy!The apprentices’ employers had nominated them to get involved in the challenge to promote community involvement.

Good News Story – Centenary Apprenticeship Challenge

Babcock apprentices at Ford Park Cemetery

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Burraton Primary had been looking to have four educational forts built for a while and secured some funding to enable it to happen. They approached the College to see whether there was a possibility of the students helping with the build.

The apprentices, who work for Princess Yachts International, built two forts onsite at Kings Road as part of their personal, listening and thinking skills project under the expert guidance of tutor, Stephen Caunter. The forts were then taken apart, transported to Saltash and assembled at the school.Apprentice, Thomas Soper, 19, said: “The project helped us to develop our teamwork, communication and planning skills. It gave us the opportunity to broaden our carpentry skills, as well as helping out members of the community.”

Head Teacher at Burraton Primary, Lisa Tamblyn, said: “We are thrilled to be working with the students. Having been generously supported by local business Bond Timber and the students and staff of City College, we are now able to provide our young children with an exciting new dimension to the classrooms, which is going to significantly enhance their learning environment.”

Good News Story – Princess Yachts Apprentices Build Educational Forts for Burraton Primary School

Boat outfitting apprentices helped Burraton Primary School in Saltash build educational forts

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Babcock Charity Event

At the start of the academic year, Gerry Knight, Industrial Skills Manager at Babcock International Group had the idea of asking all of the first year apprentices from the electrical, mechanical and fabrication trade groups if they would like to participate in a charity event.

The response was fantastic – 69 Babcock apprentices and a few from other companies took part in raising money for the Bobby Moore cancer fund. By donating a small amount of money, each of the apprentices was allowed to wear a sports jersey/shirt of their choice for the day to show their support. The apprentices raised a total of £198 for the charity.

City College Plymouth wishes to congratulate all those that took part to help raise money for this worthwhile charity.

Babcock apprentices charity event

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Team 207 headed to the beaches at Wembury, Jennycliff, Bovisand and Mount Batten to pick up litter and debris that had been washed ashore in the winter storms.Robert Pickup, who was the assistant team leader for Team 207, said: “The team did a fantastic job and raised in the region of £250 for St Luke’s Hospice.“Young people from disadvantaged groups have often been given a negative stereotype within the community. However, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working

alongside them on the team programme and sharing some extremely positive achievements.”The Work-based Learning department thanks Daniel Payne (Team Leader) and Team 207 for all their hard work in making our home surroundings return to the standard that we all know and love.Team 207 also got involved with Seymour House for their team challenge. Seymour House offers services for children and young people aged five to 19 from across Plymouth. They work to help young people develop their capabilities and make positive life choices. The team provided a week of fun activities for the children, including a

sports day, baking, family picnic and junk band. Tina Hobbs of Seymour House said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team for all the hard work you put into the half term activities. It was brilliant to see the enthusiasm of your team and the hard work which enabled them to engage the children in the variety of activities, which you planned. The children and their families thoroughly enjoyed the week and we are really grateful for all your input.”Well done to Team 207 for their continuous commitment to organising and delivering these activities.

Prince’s Trust Team Round-Up

Prince’s Trust Team onesie walk

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Student Apprenticeship Employer

Thomas Hampton Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Harry Gray Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

James Horne Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Lewis Russell Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Matthew Yates Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Shaun Agnew Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Scott Lafford Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Ben Targett Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Ashley Woolley Marine Engineering Babcock International Group

Clive Reed Management Babcock International Group

Kathryn Curtis Business Administration Babcock International Group

Poppy Watts Business Administration Babcock International Group

Sophie Morgan Business Administration Babcock International Group

Daniel Romang Business Administration Babcock International Group

Gemma Stewart Business Administration Babcock International Group

Luke Sweeney Business Administration Babcock International Group

Hollie-Anne Mitchell Business Administration Babcock International Group

Kerenza Matthews Professional Cookery Barclay House

David Hill Light Vehicle Repair Barton Garages

Mollie Elliott Beauty Therapy Beauty Within

Jason Barnard Food Production and Cooking

Blackdown Nursing Home

Ashton Bond Electrical Installation Bonnet Electrical

Megan Howe Food and Beverage Service Boringdon Hall Hotel

Danielle Squires Hairdressing Bowlers Hair and Beauty

Samuel Evans Professional Cookery Browns Hotel

Rebekah King Hospitality Services Buckland Tout Saints

Lewis Garlick Fabrication and Welding C & L Marine Ltd

Thomas Davis Electrical Installation C L Electrical Solutions Ltd

Matthew Punder Fabrication and Welding

C. Millar & Son Fabrication

Joseph Mitchell Professional Cookery Café De Park

Jessica Long Business Administration CB Property Services

Alexa Pridham Light Vehicle Repair Central Motors

Benjamin Kelly Light Vehicle Repair Chillaton Garage

Sara Goves Business Administration City College Plymouth

Sian Titchmarsh Business Administration City College Plymouth

Ed Worsley Fabrication and Welding Dicky B Marine

Daisy Patrick Business Administration DR Jones (Yeovil) Ltd

David Mortimore Electrical installation ECO – NRG Ltd

Congratulations ...… to apprentices who have achieved their Apprenticeships between 22 June 2013 and 24 November 2013

Student Apprenticeship Employer

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Student Apprenticeship Employer Student Apprenticeship Employer

Lisa Peters Hairdressing Eden Hair and Beauty

James Steenson Contact Centre EE Ltd

Anton Zenkov Contact Centre EE Ltd

Bill Grose Contact Centre EE Ltd

Courtney Burnard Contact Centre EE Ltd

Peter Jorden Contact Centre EE Ltd

Joshua McCabe Contact Centre EE Ltd

Victoria Lewis Business Administration Efficient Comms Ltd

Kirsty Barnett Management F & B Lawson Ltd

Scott Johnson Light Vehicle Repair Faraday Mill MOT & Service Centre

Leah Cockcroft Customer Services Felix Engineering

Simon Dowdell Team Leading Felix Engineering

Kevin Souster Electrical Engineering Langage Farm

Aimee Green Business Administration HMS Raleigh

Daniel Clarke Wood Occupations Interserve

Alex Warren Electrical Engineering JCE Europe Ltd

Caroline Brimacombe Customer Services John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd

Ciaran Bennett Engineering Manufacturing

Kawasaki Precision Machinery

Aaron Phillips Electrical Installation L & J Electrical and Mechanical

Daniel Trainor Warehousing and Distribution

Lapmaster International UK

Curtis Woods Plumbing and Heating Lovell

Giovanna Thomas Business Administration M & B Lettings

Konnor Harrower Professional Cookery Meze Grill

Georgia Rowe Food Production and Cooking Mr Buns Bakery

Bradley Hawes Engineering Maintenance

National Marine Aquarium

Shane Steggles Engineering Maintenance

National Marine Aquarium

Jennifer Sibley Decorative Occupations National Trust – Cotehele House

Matthew Yabsley Business Administration NBN International

Zachary Luke Engineering Pipe Fitting Pipex px®

Liam Moore Engineering Pipe Fitting Pipex px®

Ryan Moore Engineering Pipe Fitting Pipex px®

James Fletcher Business Administration Plymouth City Council

Ben Higgins Business Administration Plymouth City Council

Lee Dyer Team Leading Plymouth City Council

Kenneth Johnson Team Leading Plymouth City Council

Tracy Clarkson Team Leading Plymouth City Council

Keri Glanville Team Leading Plymouth City Council

Gareth Logan Business Administration Plymouth City Council

Paige Winchester Business Administration Plymouth City Council

Shirley Giles Team Leading Plymouth City Council

Darren Dulling Business Administration Plymouth City Council

Rebecca Roach Business Administration Plymouth City Council

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Nicola Harbour Childcare Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC

Diana Allen-Gdanitz Childcare Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC

Louise Moore Health and Social Care Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC

David Penney Team Leading Plymouth NHS Trust

Magdalena Dadas Team Leading Plymouth Pavilions

Joshua Kershaw Hospitality Services Plymstock Inn

Thomas Hill Marine Engineering Princess Yachts International Plc

James Boast Marine Engineering Princess Yachts International Plc

Matthew Day Light Vehicle Repair Quay Garage

Clive Sleeman Health and Social CareQURA Brain Injury Services, Royal Cornwall Hospital

Jack Campbell Business Administration Riise Underfloor Heating

Roger Campbell Fabrication and Welding

RT Farm & Industrial Buildings Ltd

Melanie Lucey Management Schneider Electric

Angela Freeth Management Schneider Electric

Sally Ann Rowe Management Schneider Electric

Mitchell Beeny Engineering Maintenance Schneider Electric

Bethany Holderness Hairdressing Skin Deep Hair Ltd

Thomas Hodge Light Vehicle Repair SMB Motors

Ethan Eastley Light Vehicle Repair South Devon Auto Centre

Joshua Hughes Electrical Installation Southern Electrical (South West) Ltd

Rebecca Yeomans Hairdressing Spellbound Hair and Beauty

Gemma Lock Team Leading St Stephens Bakery

Rachael Lewis Hospitality Services St Stephens Bakery

Daniel Pearce Electrical installation Steve Langsford Electrical

Danny Gibson Business Administration Sunshine Doors

Stacey Maddock Professional Cookery The Barbican Kitchen Brassiere

Alexander Mumford Professional Cookery The Bridge

Zoe Walden Professional Cookery The Copthorne Hotel

Leanne Nethercott Business Administration The Copthorne Hotel

Connor Hawkins Professional Cookery The Duke of Cornwall

Iona McDowall Beauty Therapy The Elegant Nail & Beauty Studio

Lewis John Professional Cookery The Rifle Volunteer

Nicholas Jones Professional Cookery The Royal William Yard Bakery

Katy Blagdon Hospitality Services The Royal William Yard Bakery

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Ethan Eastley Light Vehicle Repair South Devon Auto Centre

Joshua Hughes Electrical Installation Southern Electrical (South West) Ltd

Rebecca Yeomans Hairdressing Spellbound Hair and Beauty

Gemma Lock Team Leading St Stephens Bakery

Rachael Lewis Hospitality Services St Stephens Bakery

Daniel Pearce Electrical installation Steve Langsford Electrical

Danny Gibson Business Administration Sunshine Doors

Stacey Maddock Professional Cookery The Barbican Kitchen Brassiere

Alexander Mumford Professional Cookery The Bridge

Zoe Walden Professional Cookery The Copthorne Hotel

Leanne Nethercott Business Administration The Copthorne Hotel

Connor Hawkins Professional Cookery The Duke of Cornwall

Iona McDowall Beauty Therapy The Elegant Nail & Beauty Studio

Lewis John Professional Cookery The Rifle Volunteer

Nicholas Jones Professional Cookery The Royal William Yard Bakery

Katy Blagdon Hospitality Services The Royal William Yard Bakery

Equality and Diversity

• The College is looking at software that will be able to provide automated readers for examinations.

• The Fairness Commission has written a report on poverty in Plymouth. The College’s central equality and diversity theme for next year will be poverty.

Sustainability

• The Work-based Learning and Schools Partnerships department is getting involved in the cycle to work scheme, to help reduce the usage of cars in the City.

• Prince’s Trust Teams have used recycled wood to help build an insect hotel.

• Students have been sourcing food from the Food Bank and making healthy meals for those who live on poor diets.

Awards Won

• Regional Final in Construction Metalwork competition – Joshua McCabe (Princess Yachts International) (Winner).

• Regional Final in Construction Metalwork competition – Christopher Way Underhill Engineering (second place).

• Regional Final in Construction Metalwork competition – Matthew Gerry (Babcock) (third place).

• Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering (ISME) competition – Ryan Acres (Babcock) (winner of ‘Open Class’ – Type 45 destroyer and overall winner).

• Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering (ISME) competition – Michael Cornew (Babcock) (winner of the ‘Vent Test Piece’).

• Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering (ISME) competition – Fay Jackson (Babcock) (winner of ‘Originality’ Award – Sea Horse).

• Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering (ISME) competition – Iain Docherty (Babcock) (winner of ‘Open Class Report’ –

The Golden Hind).

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