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Studentlife

May 2014

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As the end of the academic year approaches many of you will be completing your final assessments, preparing for examinations and, in many cases, planning your next step. This might be progression to a programme at the next level within your vocational area or employment or, in some cases, higher education.

The key messages at this critical time of the year are to ensure that you have discussed with your tutor the work which you still have to complete and the internal progression opportunities which are available to you. Qualifications certainly give you an advantage within what is a competitive labour market and a period of high youth unemployment. If you are undecided about what to do next be sure to talk to your tutor or, alternatively, a member of the College’s guidance team. They’ll be pleased to advise on the options available to you.

On a lighter note Wednesday June 11 will see the inaugural ‘inter-campus’ Varsity Sports Day when students from Gallows Lane, Beverley will compete in a range of sports and activities against those from St Mary’s Walk, Bridlington. We will be offering students the opportunity to take place in activities such as football, touch rugby, rounders, netball, basketball and 6-a-side cricket. There will also be our annual staff v students football and netball matches - staff are the current champions in both events. To find out more and to participate please contact Matt Jeffrey at matt.jeffery@eastridingcollege.ac.uk .

David Daulby Director of learner services, collaboration and diversity

Welcome

A life on the ocean waves...

Marine and motorcycle engineering students enjoyed the 2014 London Boat Show at the ExCeL London venue in January.

They enjoyed an overnight stay before taking in some interesting and impressive exhibits.

Tutor Mike Farline said: “It was a great show with some unbelievable boats and everyone enjoyed it.”

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Two East Riding College students have won regional apprentice awards from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Luke Burton, 18, from Dolly’s Autos of Driffield, won the leading first year apprentice award and James Paton, 20, from SHAWS motor engineers of Driffield, won the leading third year apprentice award in the IMI’s Hull and District Member Association Apprentice Awards.

Luke won the award for his hard work and dedication to the course and his early completion of all his course work.

He said: “I am very proud to have received this award and would like to thank my workplace and college tutor for their support with my Apprenticeship.”

James won the award for completing his coursework within the first year of the two-year qualification and successfully going on to pass his MOT exam to become a tester.

Award winning Apprentices

James said: “I’ve always enjoyed coming to college and have learnt a lot since starting the Apprenticeship.

“The knowledge and experience I have gained from both my work colleagues and my tutor have enabled me to progress within the industry to where I am today.”

Their tutor at the College, Glenn

Jensen, said: “Luke and James are excellent apprentices who are a credit to themselves and their employers, and they thoroughly deserve these awards.

“Both are great examples of how an Apprenticeship allows you to develop skills at work and the knowledge to complement it at College, and become a real asset to their companies.”

WINNERS: Luke Burton, left and James Paton both won awards

• TheCollegeisledbyagroupofpeoplecalled‘thegovernors’.

• LegallyallCollegesarerequiredtohavegovernorsandasecretarywhosupportsthem.

• TheCollegePrincipalandtheVicePrincipalsarerecruitedbythegovernors.

• Allgovernorsareunpaidvolunteers.

• TheyareresponsibleforsettingthestrategicdirectionoftheCollege and ensuring the College has good financial controls.

• Ourgovernorshaveallsortofbackgroundsandexperience; wehavebankmanagers,headteachers,solicitors,accountants, businessmenandwomen,parents,retiredpeople,college employees,directors,universitylecturers,localcouncilmembers.

• Thereare18governorsatEastRidingCollegeincludingtwo studentgovernors,andfourGovernorBoardmeetingseachyear.

• TherewillbeavacancyforastudentgovernorinSeptember 2014,watchoutformoreinformationinthefirstweekofterm.

Behind the scenes - The governors

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TV and film actor Adrian Rawlins, (right, centre) chatted with students during a visit to the College.Mr Rawlins, who is known for playing Harry Potter’s dad, James, in the film series and who has appeared in the TV series Silent Witness, Dr Who and Midsomer Murders, spent an hour with learners on performing arts and TV and film courses at St Mary’s Walk.

He talked frankly about his early experiences of entering the industry as well as giving valuable information as to how the industry works.

Performing arts student Ryan Kemp, 18, from Bridlington said: “It was so interesting to hear Adrian talking about his time in the business and how he prepares for roles.

“He was really down to earth and told us some fascinating stories about what it’s like to be an actor and some of the people he has worked with.”

TV and film student Gabriella Gadelleta, 17, from Filey said: “This was a really valuable session and really useful for people like me who want to work in TV and film to hear from someone who works on the other side of the camera.

“We all recognised him from Harry Potter and his TV work and it really helped us to make sense of what we are learning when we heard how the theory is put into practice.”

Tutor John Ellerington said: “Adrian’s time on Silent Witness and of course the Harry Potter series was explained through very personal stories which meant more than just reading about them on the internet.

“It meant that the students could really relate something quite fictional to a real person, something that is hugely beneficial to their understanding of the industry.

“Adrian came across in a very friendly and cool manner and I’m sure he left the students thinking that actors are real people not just celebrities.”

Magic! Harry Potter’s dad talks to students

Do the Cha-cha-slide!

Performing arts students supported Tesco’s Dance For Diabetes in January. The event was a great success and raised £112 Diabetes UK, Tesco’s national charity partner.

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Volunteer

fairs

StudentsatEastRidingCollegearelearningaboutthebenefitsofvolunteeringateventsthisweek.

VolunteerfairsarebeingheldattheBeverleyandBridlingtoncampusesonTuesdayandWednesday,respectively,witharangeof organisations attending to highlight opportunities to learners.

ThisincludestheBritishHeartFoundation,GuideDogsfortheBlind,MacmillanCancerSupport,NationalCitizenService,BridlingtonLions,theScouts,InternationalServicesandHealthWatch.

EnrichmentofficerTracyUnderwood,whoorganisedthefairs,said:“Volunteeringhasalwaysbeenagreatthingtodotohelp

charitiesandyourlocalcommunitiesbutinrecentyearsithasbecomeimportantinothers ways.

“MoreandmoreemployersanduniversitiesexpecttoseethiskindofactivityonyourCVor university application too so we are very keentoencourageit.

“Wealsohavearangeofguestspeakersfromlocal volunteer agencies who regularly visit andmeetwithstudentstoexplainthevaluesandskillsgainedbyhelpingout.”

Students learn about the importance of volunteering

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Motorcycle maintenance students at East Riding College are developing their skills on four new bikes, thanks to donations from major manufacturers.

Yamaha has provided theCollegewithanFZ8motorbikeandarangeofparts,includingcarburettors,fuelinjectors,alternators,starter motors and front forks.SuzukihasdonatedSV650andGSR600bikesandaquadbike.

The donations add to the wide range of machines the

learnersalreadyhavetoworkon in the industry standard workshopsattheStMary’sWalkcampusinBridlington.

TutorMikeFarlinesaid: “Thesedonationsareexcellentadditionsatourworkshopsandwe’rereallygratefultoYamahaandSuzuki.

“It’simportanttohavenewbikesbecausethestudentsareworkingonthekindoftechnology that they would beexpectedtoworkoninindustry. It also spurs them onwhentheyareworkingonnewequipment.”

Suzuki SV650: • Truesportsbikedesignedfor maximumfunonroadandtrack

• DualThrottleValvefuelinjection system

• Ultrareliableandtorquey645cc V-Twinengine

• Pre-loadadjustablesuspension

Suzuki GRS600: • 599cc16vin-linefour middleweightstreet-bike

• TunedGSXR-1300Hayabusa engine

• 6-speedwithmulti-plateclutch

Yamaha FZ8: • Awesomeperformancewith all-roundability

• High-powered779ccinline 4-cylinderengine

• Lightandrigidaluminium Deltaboxframe

• R-seriesDNAintheengine andframe

New wheels impress students

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Engineering students from EastRidingCollegewillnextyearbehoningtheirskillswith£220,000ofnewindustrystandardequipment,thankstoagrantfromtheSkillsFundingAgency(SFA).

The computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment will mean that learners are working on the latest in industry technology and are well prepared to join the region’s workforce.

The equipment, to be installed at the Gallows Lane

site over the summer, includes a new lathe, milling machine and a machine centre, a large piece of equipment that brings together various machining elements in order to manufacture components in a single process.

Liam Lockyer, 17, from Beverley, who is studying on the Level Three BTEC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, said: “This opens up a lot of opportunities. We visited the

Mach 2014 manufacturing technologies exhibition that showed us the potential of the machines we are getting.

Will Clark, 17, also from Beverley, and studying on the same course, said: “Having the CNC machines gives you more of an advantage because if you want something really precise cutting out you can input the measurements and it just does it for you.

Precision engineering New CNCmachines make a real difference

SPOT ON: Lookingforwardtoengineeringopportunities

ThreeITlearnerstookpartintheWorldSkillscompetitioninNorthumberland,withShaunToslercominganexcellentthird place.

Also competing were James Welbourne and Matty Cooper, and all three are on the Level Three BTEC Extended Diploma in IT.

There were a number of competitions taking place in the IT section but they chose to enter the IT support technician contest.

Tutor Tracey Murray said: “This is the first time we have entered but judging by the response of the learners we will definitely be doing it again.”

We’re good at IT

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Outstanding achievements were recognised at the College’s annual awards ceremony at The Spa Bridlington.Theeventsaw36students,staffandbusinesseseachpresentedwithaglasstrophyand a gift voucher after their achievements were read out to an audience of more than 200.

WinnerscamefromallovertheEastRiding,NorthYorkshireandHullandrangedfrom younger students in full-time further education to adults who were studying aspartoftheirjob.

PrincipalDerekBrantonsaid:“Ourannualawardsarealwaysahighlightoftheyearformeasitiswhenwecelebratethepositiveinfluenceeducationandtraininghasonpeople’slivesandcareeradvancement.”

TheeventbeganwithsongsbymusicstudentMarkRowlandsbeforeMrBrantonledtheCollege’sannualgeneralmeeting.Performingartsstudentsthengaveaperformanceentitled“BrokenRecord”beforetheawardswerepresented.Toseephotographsoftheawardwinners,visitwww.facebook.com/eastridingcollege

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The College is committed to providing high quality careers information, advice and guidance to learners so they feel fully prepared and confident with their next step decisions.

Many activities are held within the classroom environment,workingwithtutors and giving learners the toolstheyneedtoexploreand prepare for the world ofworkaswellasuniversityvisits,UCASapplicationsupportandworkexperienceopportunities.

This year has started well with147levelthreelearnersapplying to university and many more stating that they intend to progress onto the nextleveloftheircourse.

Career RoadshowTo enhance the College progression support it has invited professional and qualifiedcareeradvisorsfromCareers Inc and the University ofHulltodelivercareer information and guidance tutorials in the classroom.

This activity provided valuableinformationontheworldofwork,jobmarket,CVs,interviewsandgettinglearners to understand the importanceofresearching,

gathering information and knowingwhattheirstrengthsare when considering their nextstepdecisions.

This additional support was deliveredto494fulltimelearnersofwhich91percentfoundthesessionbothenjoyableandhelpful.

Next Step eventTheNextStepeventisanannual event held at the BeverleyandBridlingtonsiteswheremanyexhibitorsareinvited into college to pass on important information that many of our learners need tomaketheirnextstepandfuture career decisions.

Thisyear331learnersaccessedthissupportandsixofthemwereluckyraffleprizedrawwinners:

•£15 iTunes Voucher (GL:JohnSingleton.SMW:DanielChadwick)

•Lunch vouchers for the College restaurants (GL:KirstyKirman.SMW: JohnWagner)

•Hair voucher (GL:MeganPeralta-Hearson.SMW:JessicaHarris)

Career InterviewsFollowingonfromthecareertutorialsdeliveredbyCareersInc and the University of Hull,onetooneinterviewswereofferedoveratwoweekperiodtolearnerswhofelt they needed additional progression support and advicetomakethatallimportantnextstepdecision.

Progression:News from the guidance team

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The business, IT, travel, health and social care students visited Disneyland ParisinFebruarythisyear5amon9FebruarythecoachleftSMWboundforDisneylandParis,with16studentsonboard,thejourneywassettotake13hours.Soarmedwithfood,drinks,phones,tablets,MP3players,magazines,booksandgames,wegotreadytogo.Tobehonestitwasn’tasbadasanyofushadimagined. The ferry on the otherhand,washorrendous.Theweatherwaswild,windyand wet. We had a few students and a tutor who didn’tfeeltoowell.Wefinallyarrived,checkedinandwentfor some food. We all slept well that night.

Earlymorningstartand13ofthegroupsetoffforParis.Pariswaslovely,averyfreshspring morning. They got to seetheEiffelTower,Champs-Elysees,ArcdeTriomphe

and spent some time just wanderingaround,takingin the sights. They would recommend this trip to other students.

The other five spent the day inthepark,thequeueswereshortandtheweatherdry,agooddaywashadbyall.

The following day we started withaseminar,thiswasgivenbythetouroperators,thisfocusedon“SellingtheDream”ofDisneyland.Itwasonly45minsbutveryinteresting,withlinkstothestudiesthestudents are doing. Aworkshopandfurtherseminarfollowedthis.FreetimewasspentexploringDisneyland’stwoparks.

Finaldayandgettingreadyforthejourneyhome.Apartfrom a slight delay at the ferry terminal and a very rough crossing,wearrivedbackinBridlingtonnonetheworseforouradventure.Friendshipshadbeenformed,lessonshadbeenlearnt,funwashadbyall

andtheexperiencehasmadeus wiser.

Most of the students agreed thecoachjourneywasbetterthantheyexpected.Allagreed that the trip was value for money. Most felt that the foodwasacceptableandmost of the students had a great time.

Belowaresomecommentsfrom the students

“Itwasverygoodandworththe money I paid considering howexpensiveDisneyland,Pariscanbe.”

“Igotaninsightintonewbusinessculturesanditalsohelpedmewithnewbusinessideas.”

“Itwasagoodexperience,goodfunandtiring.”

“Apartfromthequalityoffoodandthelackofchoice,thetripwasoverallenjoyable.”

We are planning the trip for 2015atthemoment,wehopetomakethisanannualevent.

We went to

Disneyland!

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In house hair competitionHairdressing learners raised the standard again with their entries for this year’s in-house hair competition held at both at Beverley and Bridlington.

In house hair competitionHairdressing learners raised the standard again with their entries for this year’s in-house hair competition held at both at Beverley and Bridlington.

1st 2nd3rd

Fantasy

Simone Townend

1st1stLeah Jordan 2nd2ndChristy Barnes 3rd3rdAlisa Thompson

Catherine Olgesby

Rebecah BurrSpecial OccasionSpecial Occasion

1st 2nd 3rdAmy Walker Jessica Rawson Kelly Bull

Historical

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Old fabrics get new livesStudent Jolene Smith won a competition to design an outfit using only recycled materials.

Shewasoneofanumberof learners who tested their designskillsatafashionshowusingjunkclothing,oldsheetsand curtains.

Theshow,atBeverleyLeisureComplex,washeldbyEastRidingofYorkshireCouncilto highlight the mountain of clothes,textilesandshoessent to landfill.

TakingpartwerestudentsfromEastRidingCollege,BishopBurtonCollegeandDriffieldSchool.

Jolene’stutor,JoyVerda,said:“Jolenecreatedabeautifuldress using old curtains and a bodicewithstripsofmaterialfromourscrapsbox.

“It’sawonderfulpieceofworkandsheisadeservingwinnerofthiscompetition,

whichreallydoesputlearners’designskillstothetest.”

Thosetakingpartwererequiredtodesignagarmentfor evening wear using discardedclothingortextilesfrom charity shops or that wasabouttobethrownaway.The winners were presented withtheirprizesbyCouncillorStephenParnabyOBE,leaderof the council.

ThejudgeswereDrTraceyCassidy,alecturerattheUniversityofLeedsandtrainedfashiondesigner,andDeniseDavies,awell-knownlocal teacher who taught textilesforover20years.SheiscurrentlythechiefexaminerforAQAGCSETextilesTechnology and principal moderatorforA-levelProductDesign:Textiles.

The winning outfits and items were put on display in the TreasureHouse,Beverleyfortwoweeks.

AWARD WINNING: Zena Boreman models one of Jolene Smith’s creations at the Treasure House, Beverley

just to keep you all up to date with our recent Macmillan cake sale, raised £82.00 for the charity.

Thank you!

Just the ticket!

LouiseBatesfromHolidayExtrasrecentlyvisitedourtravel and tourism students to give some practical training in supplying add-ons toholidaybookings

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The College has teamed up with the contractors behind East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s £22million Beverley Integrated Transport Plan to offer a unique, free construction training experience to a limited number of people.BirseCivils,aBalfourBeattycompany,hasgiventheCollegeexclusiveaccesstotheconstructionsitetoenablelearnerstogainnewskillsandworkexperienceonamajorlive project.

LearnersfromtheCollegehavealsobenefitedfromavisit to the construction site.

JoinerystudentKimHornshaw,23,fromBeverley,said:“Being

in the construction trade is all abouthands-onlearningandwatching projects grow and developbeforeyoureyes.

“ThiscourseisagreatopportunitytobeapartofsomethingthatwillbothbenefitBeverleyandhelplearnerstodevelopvaluable,practicalskillsfor the future. Young people will get a feel of the construction

industrywithoutbeingconfined to the classroom.

The students will gain the LevelTwoDiplomainGeneralConstructionOperations,improvetheiressentialskillsinmathsandEnglishandworktowards the Construction SkillsCardScheme,theindustry standard for on-site workers.

Digging it!

ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS: Students and staff visit the Birse Civils site, Beverley

Catering and hospitality studentsandstaffwentona two-night residential to LondonattheendofApril.

The main purpose was to visit the ”HOTELYMPIA” catering exhibition in at the ExCeL venue, which gave the students an insight into the diversity and career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

A visit to Chinatown and Harrods Food Hall plus a walking tour of the sights completed the activities.

Getting a taste of London

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The sport and enrichment teamwelcomeanewmemberofstaffthistermwiththeappointmentofMartinGreen.

Martin (pictured right), will be working on a part-time basis in the fitness suite at St Mary’s Walk on Monday and Friday afternoons.

Sport maker Matt Jeffery said: “Martin brings a wealth of fitness industry knowledge with him and will be offering staff and students one to one training programmes, support and advice as well as running fitness classes, kicking off with

boxercise classes every Monday and Friday.

“Martin currently works as a fitness instructor for the local authority and will be a familiar face to those who use the local leisure centre gyms and fitness classes.”

Construction tutor Alex Sheldon said: “Martin is an exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic person. His passion and drive inspire and motivate you to reach your own goals. His sessions are tailored to suit every individual and their needs but most importantly, they are fun!”

Sport runs better with Martin Green

A range of activities held at the College raised more than £600 for Sport Relief.StudentsfromtheBeverleyandBridlingtoncampusestookpartinasponsoredswim,adanceathonandanintra-muralfive-a-sidefootballtournament.

SportmakerMattJefferysaid:“Everyonewhohastakenpart has had a great time and raised plenty of money for charity.

“Wewantedthefocustobeonhavingfunwhiletakingpartinsomekindofexercise,ratherthancompetitivesport,and the students have really gotintothespiritofit.”

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SAFER SURFING: Students try out the online information during Stay safe online week. From left - Angelica Boland, 18 and Jordan Chalders, 17 both on health and social care with e-learning facilitator Danielle Bromley

The College held a special themedweekinFebruaryaimed at helping students to avoid dangers associated with the internet.

Stay Safe Online Week ran from February 3 to 9 and included a range of resources and information.

The aims of the week were:

• Tomakeyouawareofthe risks associated with using the internet and social media

• Toencourageyoutouse the internet and social media responsibly

• Tokeepyousafewhilstyou are online

The week covered topics such as cyberbullying, safety on Facebook and Twitter, instant messaging, chat rooms and the sharing of information online, such as name, address, date of birth and images of yourself.

It also included drop-in safety clinics where students had the opportunity to find out more about how to protect themselves by using the privacy settings on social media.

Director of learner services David Daulby said: “Online

•Don’t give out personal information such as your addressorphonenumber

•Don’t open emails or attachments from people youdon’tknow.

•Don’tbecomeonline ‘friends’withpeopleyou don’tknow.

•Never arrange to meet someone in person who you’vemeton-line.

• If anything you see or readon-lineworriesyou, tell someoneaboutit.

Safety tips:safety is a very big issue today and will continue increasing in importance as people, especially younger people, spend more and more time on the internet.

“Stay Safe Online Week gives learners a range of information and practical tips to help them make sure they don’t become victims.”

Students can find out more at www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/safeonline