South Nottingham College News
South Nottingham College launches ‘Channeling Positivity’ campaign
A teacher and student duo from South Nottingham College is aiming to become the first relay team to successfully swim the English Channel. The campaign entitled ‘Channeling Positivity’ was officially launched today with the College as main sponsor. Head of School for 14-19 provision, Justine Drury and part-time crafts student Kate Vines are both amateur swimmers and wanted to take on a personal challenge to show what ordinary people could achieve. The swim is scheduled to take place on 27 July 2011, a year to the day until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
Justine said: “We both wanted to undertake a personal challenge and were inspired by the Olympics. We wanted to show that two fairly average women could achieve something pretty spectacular, without fundamentally having to change our lives – we still work, have busy home lives and all the training is fitted in around this.”
The campaign aims to raise awareness with College students as to how they can contribute to community life and the fulfilment that can be gained from broadening horizons outside of the classroom. It will seek to introduce outside influences to college life, to enable students to gain valuable life experiences alongside their academic learning, for a more rounded education.
The duo aim to raise money for charity through the swim, with College students voting for the charity they wish to support during enrolment and the first week of term. There will be opportunities for the students to fundraise themselves and be involved with Justine and Kate’s training. It is hoped that some will feel inspired to get involved with the charity and even take up their own personal challenges, with support from the college.
SNC Marketing Manager Chris Stephenson said: “When Kate and Justine came to us with their idea, it was an easy decision to decide to sponsor them. The College has long had an ethos of being about more than just a place of study – we want our students to be exposed to all kinds of life experiences, not just spend time in a classroom looking at the theory.” He continued: “This is the first time we have translated this ethos into one big idea with which the whole college community can be involved. We’re really keen to kick start the campaign, and are really excited to see what the students think and learn more about how they choose to get involved.”
Kate and Justine are already training for the swim, and to combine training with fundraising, they will be running the Robin Hood half marathon on Sunday 12th September wearing bathers, goggles and swimming hats. Follow their progress at www.channelingpositivity.com
Interested in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector?
We are holding two information and guidance events:
Thursday 26 August 2010 from 2.00pm - 4.00pm and
Thursday 2 September 2010 from 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Both events are being held at the Charnwood Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton
If you are interested, come along for a coffee and chat with a member of the Teacher Training team or contact Tracey Phillips on 0115 914 6285 or email tracey.phillips@snc.ac.uk.
South Nottingham College Student Scoops East Midlands FE Sports Volunteer of the Year Award 2010
South Nottingham College Student, Connor Hardy has been crowned East Midlands FE Sports Volunteer of the Year for 2010.
An impressive selection of applications were received for this year’s award which has been supported by AoC East Midlands, EMDA and England Hockey. Colleges from across the region were asked to put students forward for the award in order to recognise all their hard work in the voluntary sector throughout the year.
A panel which comprised of AoC East Midlands Sports Strategy Steering Group members, the Regional FE Sports Strategy Co-ordinator and a representative from Voluntary Action Leicester had the tough job of picking the overall winner. All commented that it was very challenging to pick the victor from such and impressive bunch of applications, however, they decided that the overall winner from South Nottingham College stood out above the rest.
Connor Hardy, 18, has completed 480+ hours of volunteering this year in a number of different sports and settings. He has also undertaken numerous coaching and leadership qualifications and has been an active member of the BCS National Ambassadors Programme. He has helped coach children and young people, led and organised competitions and provided advice on developing national volunteering programmes for young people. Connor has not only lent his skills to the college and the local community, but has also spent time in Belfast and South Africa helping to educate others through the College’s Balls to Poverty project.
Connor shocked the panel in just how much he has done in his spare time this year and is a deserved winner of the award and a credit to his college and the region. He was a special guest of England Hockey at the Champions Trophy held in Beeston, Nottingham on Wednesday 14th July in order to be presented with his awards.
Connor watched GB men narrowly defeated by Germany 3-2 before receiving his awards from England Hockey president Simon Mason and Regional Children & Young Peoples 2012 Legacy Co-ordinator Gaynor Nash. Both of which commented how impressed they were with all that Connor has done and achieved this year. He was presented with a Champions Trophy t-shirt donated by Zenith and vouchers by AoC East Midlands to reward him for all his hard work this year.
The East Midlands FE Sports Volunteer of the Year is part of the East Midlands FE Volunteering and Leadership programme which received the Inspire Mark earlier this year. The programme is unique to the Further Education sector in the East Midlands and looks to promote volunteering and leadership to students. The programme also helps to reward and provide incentives for students completing their hours of volunteering within their college, schools or local community.
New school will offer more choice for students
A new school which will offer exciting new learning opportunities for the young people of Cotgrave and Radcliffe-on-Trent is to be established in time for August 2011.
A partnership between Dayncourt School in Radcliffe-on-Trent and South Nottingham College will provide a radical education programme that will meet each student’s individual needs and make the most of their personal learning achievements. Students will be offered a broad range of vocational qualifications alongside the traditional academic curriculum, to suit their needs and interests. This will include joint post-16 and diploma courses.
South Nottingham College, one of the top 10 FE Colleges in England, aims to harness its experience and expertise in delivering an outstanding educational experience together with Dayncourt School’s academic strengths. The partnership will provide learners with a personalised learning approach focussing upon inspirational, dynamic teaching and a broad, flexible and dynamic curriculum which will encourage learners to become more independent and resilient and ultimately better prepare them for the challenges that lay ahead of them.
The partnership will also contribute to the community cohesion agenda through extended services and placing the school at the heart of the local communities by providing the local community with access to specialist services, access to adult learning, ICT and sports facilities and by acting as a catalyst for all stakeholders to bring the community together.
Tim Mitchell, head of Dayncourt School said:
“The partnership between Dayncourt School and South Nottingham College – which has been supported by the County Council - will provide a new school and put students at the very heart of what we are seeking to achieve. Each student will have a personalised programme of study, because this model recognises that every student is unique and learns at different rates. This proposal will secure the future of the school and provide flexible options for our students.”
Malcolm Cowgill, South Nottingham College Principal said:
“This is a unique opportunity for current and future learners in Radcliffe-on-Trent and Cotgrave to access the learning they need, when they need it, not when the system determines they should have it. At the College we are committed to ‘Success Through Learning’ and are dedicated to supporting the development of skills, attitude and knowledge to create positive citizens and active community participants.”
Coun Philip Owen, Cabinet member for children and young people’s services said: “This new arrangement will offer a range of opportunities to meet the needs of Dayncourt School’s young people. The school is also taking steps to guarantee its future and I look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition.”
The proposals mean that there will be a re-organisation of the school and staff are currently being consulted about any changes. The governing bodies of the school and the college have set up a joint committee to administer the future arrangements.
2010 Student Awards
On Friday 9th July, South Nottingham College held its first ever Student Award ceremony at the East Midlands Conference Centre. Hosted by Trent FM DJ Mark Del, over 250 people attended the Oscar-style ceremony making it a huge success.
Each School within the College had two separate awards with three students short-listed in each category. Heads of School had filmed short videos detailing the awards and short-listed students with the winner announced live.
The overall award winners were
SNC Education:
Learner of the Year – Siobhan Mitchell
Outstanding Achievement – Katie-Jayne Perkins
Health and Lifestyle:
Most Improved Learner – Thomas Gorman
Outstanding Achievement – Jauhara Akhtar
Lifelong Learning:
Most Improved Learner – Peter Walsh
Outstanding Achievement – Keith Stratford
Visual Arts & Digital Media:
Outstanding Citizenship – Richard Woodcock
Most Innovative Project – George Tatchell, Dean Thomas & Daniel Verney
Sport, Travel and Tourism:
Sport Student of the Year – Filippa Bartlett
Tourism Student of the Year – Louise Mitchell
Foundation Learning Tier:
Most Improved Learner – Darrell Eales
Student Overcoming Adversity – Terry Smith
Business, IT & Humanities:
16-18 Learner of the Year – Henron Weekes
19 + Student of the Year – Carl Bradshaw
SNC Training:
Learner of the Year – Peter Storey
Best Partner Provider of the Year – Advanced Care Training
As well as the school awards, there also were five special awards:
SNC Education – Lewis Dobbins
SNC Training – Homecare Nottingham
SNC Further – Jauhara Aktar
SNC Higher – Tom ‘Trent’ Hubbard
Carene Young Award – Liam Perkins
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated.
Student in National Final
An Interactive Media student from South Nottingham College has made it through to the finals of a UK Skills Advanced Web Design competition. Alex Dudley, 17, from Hucknall will compete in a live national final in Milton Keynes on 2/3 July. Alex entered the UK Skills competition where all competitors had to produce a web site to the criteria set by UK Skills. He worked on his design at College along with the other members of his class and his site was chosen by College staff to be entered for the first round of the competition. The judges at UK Skills selected him to attend the 'live' finals where he will be given a design brief and will have to produce a web site against the clock.
Course tutor Bob Tuckwood said: “Alex is a very talented designer and we wish him all the best.”
College Label Release Second Album
Music students at South Nottingham College are releasing two new CDs on the College’s SNC Recordings label which was formed last year.
The two compilation CDs are split into genres of rock and metal (album title Turn it Up to 11) and hip/hop/urban/garage (Back of the Bus Musik). Both feature original tracks written produced and mastered at the College’s Charnwood Centre in Clifton.
The album will be launched at two live gigs at the Maze Music Venue on Mansfield Road, Nottingham this week on Wednesday 16th (rock/metal) and Thursday 17th (hip-hop/urban) June. Each artist will be performing a set over the two nights. Admission is free and is open to all.
The group of BTEC National Diploma Music Technology students have been involved in the year-long project overseen by tutor Trevor Bamford who runs locally based label Nightbreed Recordings. Students have performed designated label roles including Artwork, PR, Promotions and Events management.
SNC student James Ellis said: “Being able to be part of this CD is a very good opportunity and will help with all of our careers.”
SNC student Theo Harris said: “It’s a massive opportunity as no other college does this for us at this level.”
SNC student Lucilla Anna Hallidie-Smith said about the CD: “It feels weird but I have enjoyed working with all the great talent here at South Nottingham College.”
The CD will be distributed through PHD in the UK and via independent record shops around Nottingham. The CD will also be on sale from the College’s Charnwood Centre and via mail-order via the Nightbreed Recordings Ebay shop. After six months the album will be available for digital download from Storming The Base, an online digital distribution company based in Canada. The MP3 tracks will then be available for download individually via Itunes and Napster.
The music department’s Myspace page can be seen at http://www.myspace.com/sncmusicdepartment
College Student named VQ Learner of the Year 2010
A former South Nottingham College student has been named regional VQ (Vocational Qualifications) Learner of the Year 2010 for the East Midlands in the 24 and under category.
Mark Taylor, 22 from West Bridgford, started at South Nottingham College on an e2e course, with no formal educational qualifications. He successfully completed and progressed to the level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma for IT @ Work, achieving the highest grade possible. He then progressed to the level 2 BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners (General), gaining a distinction, then finally moved up to the level 3 BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners (Software Development) and achieved an impressive 18 Distinction grades together with Communications Key Skills at level 3, and the Wider Key Skills, Improving Own Learning and Performance, Working With Others and Problem Solving – again at level 3. Mark is now a student at Nottingham Trent University studying a degree in Digital Media Technology.
The VQ Learner of the Year Awards are part of VQ Day and was held on 23rd June, a national celebration of the people who gain vocational qualifications every year. VQ Day aims to raise the stature and demonstrate the benefits of practical and vocational qualifications to future learners, employers, opinion formers and the wider public.
Mark was invited to represent the region at the national VQ Day ceremony where the overall national VQ Learners of the Year for England will be announced. The event, hosted by entertainment icon Arlene Phillips, took place at London’s Royal Horticultural Halls and was attended by business leaders, MPs and other VIPs from the education community. National awards were also be presented to winners in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on VQ Day.
Mark’s tutor at South Nottingham College, Jane Fletcher said: “For a young man who had no qualifications when he left school, he has done amazingly well, all down to his own excellent attitude to his studies and pure diligence in the classroom. He is very deserving of this award.”
On receiving news of the award win, Mark said: “I’m speechless, this has come as a complete surprise. My parents and I are over the moon!”
In 2010 South Nottingham College was the only college in the UK to have regional winners in both categories. Leigh Ferron scooped Adult Learner of the Year and Betsy Stirland picked up Young Learner of the Year.
Student Makes GB Squad
A South Nottingham College student has been selected for the Team GB swimming squad to compete in Berlin at the German Open from 16th - 20th June.
17 year old Andrew Zawadzki from Keyworth is a first-year student on the BTEC First Diploma in Sport course. He has been selected to swim the 100m, 200m & 400m Free and the 100m and 200m Back.
Andrew competes in the S14 classification. He was diagnosed with dyspraxia, dyslexia and Autism in 2007.
Andrew was nominated for and won Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Junior Disabled Sports Person 2009 in June 2009. He then went on to be nominated for Junior Disabled Sports Person 2009 at Nottinghamshire Sports Review of the Year 2009 in February 2010 and was shortlisted to the top 3.
EMCAT To Offer Careers In Cars
Sarah Sillars, OBE, FIMI, from the Institute of the Motor Industry officially opened South Nottingham College’s new Automotive Training Centre in Ruddington on Wednesday 12 May 2010.
EMCAT (East Midlands Centre for Automotive Training) is located south of Nottingham on the Ruddington Fields Business Park. The Centre houses purpose-built classrooms and workshops dedicated to automotive training including a new vehicle body repair workshop and paint spray booth. The facility attracts students and delegates from across the UK and international markets and is utilised by many of the leading global vehicle manufacturers. Some of the manufacturers on site include General Motors, Honda, Kia Motors, Mazda and Suzuki, as well as private training providers Raytheon Professional Services, SPX Service Solutions and VT Training.
South Nottingham College will run both full-time and part-time courses from the site for school leavers from September 2010. Courses on offer include Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at Level 1, 2 & 3 including Apprenticeships and Apprenticeships in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations at level 2 and 3. Local schools are already using the facilities for their 14-16 school links programme. Students from Foxwood, Dayncourt, Rushcliffe South Wolds and Bluecoat have been attending the College for four hours a week on car maintenance courses.
EMCAT Operations Manager, Eric Braham said: “These are first-class facilities for the people of Nottingham and we are excited about our new in-take of full-time and part-time students from September. I am delighted that EMCAT are able to offer an opportunity for students to gain a range of qualifications within the motor industry which are endorsed by IMI Awards and that are nationally recognised. This includes apprentices from employers across the UK as part of the Vauxhall approved vehicle body repair and paint programme .This centre of excellence is a major step forward and will be a platform in attracting more business within this area. We are proud that we can support major manufactures as well as other training partners taking a leading role, with a dedicated team of experts from within the motor industry.”
For more details on the facilities or courses on offer, contact EMCAT on 0115 945 7200 or visit www.snc.ac.uk/emcat.
Dayncourt School will be hosting a fundraise fashion show/SALE on Monday 7th June in conjunction with SD Fashion Show.
We are fundraising to purchase some outdoor seating and tables to enable our students to sit outside more during the summer months. This equipment will be useful at break times and lunch and after school and will encourage our young people to sit out and socialise and eat with their friends.
If you can help to promote our fundraising event in any way - by word of mouth or telling your colleagues and family and friends, then please do so! Everybody in the local community and beyond are welcome. The price of the tickets is £3.50 - to include a glass of bubbly on arrival.
We will have some of our 'musically talented' pupils playing string instruments from 7.00 - 7.30pm.Our Phoenix Card representative will be here to enable customers to buy cards and gift wrap etc. A group of other students - who are raising money for an AID trip to Brazil - will be selling Canapes! Also on the night, there will be Rose on the Rocks, White and Red wines and hot refreshments and other nibbles to buy whilst you sit back and watch the show! A member of our staff will also be selling her homemade jewellery and bags etc! So pleanty to look at and purchase for yourself or family or friends!
FINALLY, COULD YOU DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE OR A TOKEN GESTURE TOWARDS OUR FUNDRAISE?? Anything would be greatly received as the Raffle helps us to raise more funds and is always a popular part of the evening! Any donations such as wine, choccies, flowers, ..... cuddly toys!! (haha - only kidding) would be most welcome.
Once again, don't forget the date! Mon 7th June - HERE AT DAYNCOURT SCHOOL. 7pm til 10pm. THE FASHION SHOW/SALE! High Street fashions at greatly reduced prices! Come along and stock up your summer wardrobe and enjoy a fab night out with friends! ALL WELCOME!
Tickets available from Dayncourt School Reception and several organisations along Main Road, Radcliffe.
Open Lady Bay Arts Festival
Six women artists from South Nottingham College will be exhibiting their work at Open Lady Bay Arts and Community Festival taking place in Lady Bay, Nottingham on the weekend 22/23rd May.
Elaine Akester, Brenda Baxter, Elaine Cross, Lisa Hicklin, Julie McHugh and Gail Striven are studying Fine Art. They formed a collective and submitted a proposal for a show of work, which is aimed to promote the theme of women in fine art.
“We wanted to get across the significant part the college has played in enabling us as mature students to return to the study and practice of fine art and to encourage others to do likewise.”
Their work can be seen in the Scout Hut on the corner of Mona Road and Trent Boulevard. Brochures including a map of venues can be purchased on admission at Lady Bay Primary School. (£2.50 adults and children go free).
Download the flyer for more information.
SNC Back Notts For 2010/11
South Nottingham College are backing Nottinghamshire Cricket Club’s Academy team in their inaugural Premier League season after agreeing a two-year shirt sponsorship deal.
The Academy won promotion as champions of the Bassetlaw League last season, earning them the right to compete in Nottinghamshire’s most prestigious cricket league.
“South Nottingham College have been tremendously supportive of our Academy initiatives and this deal is a natural extension of our relationship,” said Nottinghamshire’s Academy Director Chris Tolley. “This is the first time that we’ve entered into a shirt sponsorship deal and I hope that it proves beneficial for both parties.”
Several Notts Academy players are enrolled on academic courses at South Nottingham College and combine their studies with a structured programme of cricket at Trent Bridge.
“The Notts Academy has a great track record in introducing players to careers in professional cricket and we’re proud as a college to have an association with that.” said Adam Beazeley, Head of School for Sport, Travel and Tourism at South Nottingham College.
“It’s important that aspirant sportspeople don’t lose sight of the value of education whether they make it in the professional code or not and we hope our courses have proved to be a good fit for members of the Academy.”
Notts Academy play their home fixtures at Lady Bay on Saturday Afternoons and admission is free.
Balls to Poverty
Read about the College’s Balls to Poverty trip to South Africa in the Nottingham Evening Post here http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/education/Overcoming-township-children/article-2034008-detail/article.html
UK SKILLS at SNC
South Nottingham College’s Automotive training centre in Ruddington is hosting regional heats for the UK Skills competition on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 March.
Students from across the East Midlands will undertake practical assessments and tests in motor vehicle and vehicle body and paint tasks.
The winners will progress to the national final and the overall winners will represent the UK in the World Skills competition in London in 2011.
Andrew set to make a Big Splash
A South Nottingham College student was invited to join up with the British Swimming squad from 12-14 March for a special training camp as part of the World Development Class S14 Fast-Track Programme.
17 year old Andrew Zawadzki from Keyworth is a first-year student on the BTEC First Diploma in Sport course. In August 2009 he broke the 50m Backstroke record for Britain and Europe performing at national level and is a prospect for the 2012 Paralympics.
Andrew competes in the S14 classification. He was diagnosed with dyspraxia, dyslexia and Autism in 2007.
Andrew was nominated for and won Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Junior Disabled Sports Person 2009 in June 2009. He then went on to be nominated for Junior Disabled Sports Person 2009 at Nottinghamshire Sports Review of the Year 2009 in February 2010 and was shortlisted to the top 3.
Course tutor Julie Wirszycz said: “He is a good student and we wish him all the best.”
Studio South Level 3 Hair Show presents 'The Seven Deadly Sins'
Level 3 hairdressing students from South Nottingham College put on their annual Hair Show on Monday 15th March at South Nottingham College’s Ruddington Centre.
The theme of the show this year was 'The Seven Deadly Sins'. 30 students with up to 3 models each transformed their models to represent one of the sins by creating different hair designs.
New Art For Cornerstone Clifton
A group of talented artists from South Nottingham College’s HND Fine Art course have created a range of new artwork for the Clifton Cornerstone building and the people who use it. The work was officially unveiled with an opening ceremony on Tuesday 23 February.
HND Fine Art Course tutor, Michelle Keegan said: “Working closely with the staff from the centre, the work has been tailor-made to enrich the environment and community. This is an ongoing partnership between the HND Fine Course and the centre who have been pivotal in introducing contemporary art into public and office spaces.”
For more details on Fine Art courses at South Nottingham College contact Course Information on 0115 914 6464.
Cornerstone Art Exhibition 2010 from snc tv on Vimeo.
Schools Minister Visit
Minister of State for Schools and Learners, Vernon Coaker MP met with South Nottingham College Principal Malcolm Cowgill on Friday 29th January at the College’s Ruddington Centre. The focus of the meeting was to discuss the College’s current and future contribution in the conurbation and the Dayncourt School partnership. After the meeting Mr Coaker met and chatted to some SNC E2E learners on car maintenance programmes.
Interim Principal for Castle College
South Nottingham College and Castle College have confirmed the appointment of Malcolm Cowgill (pictured right) as the interim Principal and Chief Executive of Castle College. The announcement comes after the retirement of the former Principal, Nick Lewis, shortly before Christmas. Mr Cowgill, who will take up post on 1 February for a six month period, will also continue in his current role as Principal and Chief Executive of South Nottingham College (subject to approval from the Secretary of State).
Castle’s new Chair of Governors, Clive Rix, who also takes up post at the beginning of February, said: “We are delighted that Malcolm and South Nottingham College have agreed to support the College through a temporary arrangement. He is a very experienced leader with a first-class track record. He has a clear understanding of FE nationally, regionally and within Nottingham. Malcolm will give us the ability to independently review and reposition the College in light of significant changes within the sector and is eminently equipped to ensure that this happens.”
College Scores with New Football Centre
Notts County FC’s Youth Team Manager Michael Johnson officially opened South Nottingham College’s £2.4million football centre in Clifton on Wednesday 27 January 2010.
The College, in partnership with Clifton Football Club, received funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Football Foundation to develop facilities at its Charnwood Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton.
A new full-sized, floodlit, all-weather pitch was built in addition to a new changing-room block and two computer classrooms. The pitch is already used by the College, Clifton FC and is also available for general hire.
In addition 4 full-size grass football pitches were renovated, three on the College site and one at Clifton FC. Changing facilities at Clifton FC’s ground were also improved.
The Football Foundation, which is funded by the Premier League, The FA and Government, provided the college with a grant of £892,836 towards the scheme. The Foundation also previously awarded the college £400 worth of free kit and equipment through its Junior Kit Scheme.
David Drury, Director of Market Development at South Nottingham College, said: "It is a very exciting opportunity which will provide professional sports facilities and a first-class learning centre for Clifton. We hope to encourage local people back into education using sport as a vehicle providing excellent education for post-16s for years to come."
The College currently runs sport, art, media and photography courses from its Charnwood Centre and has Adult Education provision at its Clifton Centre on the site of the Library offering I.T and adult leisure courses.
SNC in Top 10 in the Country at Level 3
Figures released on 14 January 2010 by the Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) show learners aged 16-18 on level 3 programmes at South Nottingham College score on average 717 points each (a score of 705 points is equivalent to National Diploma Grades Distinction Merit Merit).
The result means the College is ranked the highest in the East Midlands and sixth highest amongst all FE colleges in the country.
College Principal Malcolm Cowgill said: “The College already has a growing reputation regionally for delivering high quality education so to gain national recognition too is a great achievement and just emphasises the direction we are heading.”
The full listing can be viewed here
Dayncourt School and South Nottingham College: Partnership Update
A new style secondary school is being planned for the communities of Cotgrave and Radcliffe-on-Trent to start by September 2011. This development will offer more choice for students as well as providing new Adult Education classes.
Governors at Dayncourt School and South Nottingham College have set up a joint working group to develop the plans with the support of Nottinghamshire County Council. Council Leader Kay Cutts said “We are very interested in the development of this partnership and have asked to see a detailed Business Plan as soon as possible.”
Under these plans students will be able to follow a more personalised learning programme. The traditional academic pathway leading to University through GCSE and A Level qualifications, building on recent successes at Dayncourt School, will still be a key part of this provision. In addition some learners will benefit from a broader vocational pathway being developed with the support and expertise of South Nottingham College.
Tim Mitchell, Head Teacher of Dayncourt School, will lead the development of this partnership supported by John Gray, Deputy Principal of South Nottingham College along with other school and college managers. If all goes to plan, the new look school will open in September 2011.
Mr Mitchell said “This is an extremely exciting phase in the school’s development. We are very encouraged by the County Council’s support for our proposals which build upon existing School and College strengths whilst providing each student with a more personalised learning experience.”
South Nottingham College Principal, Malcolm Cowgill said: “We are pleased to be working with the School in order to secure quality educational provision for the future generations of Radcliffe on Trent and Cotgrave. We also look forward to offering a wide range of training and education opportunities to the wider community.”
Nottingham jobless get chance to go for gold as Olympic and Paralympic volunteers
Out of work people in Nottingham are being offered a chance to take part in an innovative training programme, inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to improve their job prospects.
After gaining new skills with South Nottingham College who are delivering the programme, graduates will also have a chance to apply to become one of the UK’s 70,000 Games-time volunteers.
The region’s Personal Best programme is offering to train up to 302 people in the East Midlands who are out of work or socially disadvantaged in order to raise their skills and improve their employability.
Funded by the region’s European Social Fund programme and backed by a partnership including the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) East Midlands, SkillsActive, Jobcentre Plus and the East Midlands Development Agency, the Personal Best programme was launched at East Midlands Development Agency on 19/11/2009.
Sue Peake, Skills Development Director, LSC East Midlands, said:
“This is an exciting training opportunity that is focused on raising skills levels and motivating out of work people in Nottingham to improve their employability. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are inspirational events, where sportsmen and women get a chance to excel. The region’s Personal Best programme aims to encourage people who are out of work, or lack skills, to follow their example and take steps back to work.”
Joanna Mileham, Personal Best Assessor at South Nottingham College said:
“We are delighted to be part of the Personal Best programme. South Nottingham College is the conurbations main provider of sports programmes and we actively seek to support volunteers with qualifications such as this one. We hope it can provide a stepping stone for those volunteers who wish to progress.”
Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee said:
“When working towards a personal best, whether it be on the track or in the workplace, training is essential as it helps develop skills and strengths which will take you to the next level. For participants in the East Midlands’ Personal Best programme, the legacy of the 2012 Games starts now as the scheme enables people to make positive changes in their lives.”
The programme will primarily target adults who are out of work and have significant barriers to employment due to a lack of skills. They will be offered an opportunity to train for a Level 1 qualification in event volunteering and, after graduating from the scheme and following a successful application, will have a guaranteed interview with the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), to act as a Games-time volunteer. Those completing the course will also have the opportunity to volunteer at local sporting, cultural and community events.
The tailor-made course includes a variety of modules covering everything from customer service to public safety awareness and understanding what makes an effective volunteer, combined with 30 hours of practical volunteer experience. In addition, trainees will receive ongoing support and guidance from a team of Personal Best advisers, to improve their chances of getting a job and enhance their interview technique.
The region’s Personal Best programme and complementary courses are being run by three regional training coordinators: Leicester College, South Nottingham College and YMCA Derbyshire.
Students Dreaming of CD Success
From a young age growing up in the US, James Ellis loved hip-hop music but having his own track recorded and released to a worldwide audience seemed a distant dream. Until now…
18-year-old James is a second-year student on South Nottingham College’s BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology. James was born with Cerebral Palsy and is a wheelchair user. He was raised in New Jersey and moved to England in 2003. His illness has never dampened his enthusiasm for writing music and he is set to have a track featured on a new compilation album released by the College’s own label, SNC Recordings, in May 2010.
James wants to help inspire other people not to give up their dream.
He said: “There aren’t too many well-known hip-hop stars in wheelchairs as far as I know but my aim is to encourage others to follow their dream. I am really excited, as every artist wants to have their material released to a wider audience. This is a great real-life project to be involved in and we are all lucky to be part of it.”
South Nottingham College launched SNC Recordings in 2008 and released a debut album ‘Mechanical Evolution’ in June 2009 featuring original tracks written and performed by music students. The project is being overseen by tutor Trevor Bamford who runs locally-based label Nightbreed Recordings and has released 57 albums to date.
One of 2008 students, ‘Cookie Monster’ (Tony Cook) has since attracted interest from major labels including Warner Brothers and several artists have had tracks played on local and national radio.
The new album from SNC Recordings will be a duel release featuring 16 tracks on two separate albums released at the same time. One will feature rock and metal, the other hip-hop, DJ-ing and rap. Listeners will be able to choose to buy one or both albums depending on their musical taste. The album will be launched at 2 live gigs in Nottingham in June.
Tracks from Mechanical Evolution are now available to download from ITunes and Napster. For more information on digital downloads visit www.stormingthebase.com
Music student, Andrew Thompson said: "This is a great project to be working on as it really helps us understand exactly how the music industry works.”
The College’s music department’s Myspace page can be seen at www.myspace.com/sncrecordings.
Read an article from the Nottingham Evening Post about James Ellis here
Rugby Trial Success
Following successful trials, Liam Mather from South Nottingham College's Rugby Performance Programme has been selected to play for the British College's of Sport Midlands Rugby Union team for the 2009/10 season. He will take part in games against the North, South East and South West of England. Players are then selected from across the regions for the national squad.
Open Evening 26 November
School pupils looking for vocational options post-16 are invited to attend South Nottingham College’s open evening at its West Bridgford and Charnwood Centres (Clifton) on Thursday 26 November from 4.00-7.30pm.
Staff will be on hand to talk about the range of full-time courses on offer and give tours of the facilities.
The College is hosting a Diploma roadshow during the evening featuring an interactive “pod” and information screens for people to find out more about the College’s Diploma offer.
The next open evening will be held on Tuesday 27 April 2010.
Thomas is National 'Student of the Year 2009'
Former South Nottingham College student Thomas Birch has been named the Association of College’s (AoC) ‘Student of the Year’ 2009. He was presented his award at the AoC’s annual conference in Birmingham last night (Tuesday 17 November). It is the second time in three years a South Nottingham College student has won the award after Hairdressing student Debbie Ball was awarded the top prize in 2007.
Thomas Birch, aged 21, from Heanor, beat all odds of surviving an accident during his time as a Marine in Afghanistan. He suffered a severe head injury in an accident in his jeep in November 2006 and his chance of survival was touch and go. He was transferred, first, to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan and then his parents were flown out to Oman to the specialist Brain Injury Unit. Despite the seriousness of his injuries and the fact that he has no memory of his time in Afghanistan, Thomas has – after a lengthy rehabilitation – learned to walk and talk again.
Thomas enrolled at South Nottingham College in 2008 and has since completed level 2 and 3 Personal Trainer courses and is one of four students to be shortlisted for the final from hundreds of entries from across the country.
Thomas has since worked as a personal trainer and devotes a lot of time volunteering for the charity, Headway, to help people who have suffered severe brain injuries, like himself, to realise that lives can be rebuilt and something can be made of life after suffering such a trauma.
Thomas said: “I was delighted to hear that I had been nominated in the first place but when I found out I had won, I was made up! It was a complete surprise and I hope my misfortune can be an inspiration to other people. I would like to thank all the staff at South Nottingham College for their support especially Bridgette Jones, Vickie Tring and Lisa Dzierzak.”
College lecturer Bridgette Jones said: “Thomas is a remarkable individual with drive, ambition and commitment to excel in his studies. His confidence grew massively from his time at South Nottingham College and I am very proud to have been one of his tutors."
Thomas’s dedication and commitment to learning was recognised by NIACE with an Outstanding Regional Individual Award during Adult Learners’ Week in May 2009.
Leading awarding body EDI accredited the Level 2 and 3 Personal Trainer course that Thomas completed at South Nottingham College.
Gareth Philips, Business Development Director at EDI, commented: “We would like to extend huge congratulations to Thomas for winning this prestigious award. Thomas is a worthy winner of this important accolade which highlights outstanding student achievement. Thomas is a true inspiration to other learners having beaten all the odds to excel after his accident.”
Student Success Celebrated
The achievements of South Nottingham College students were celebrated at the College’s Graduation/Student Awards ceremony held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Friday 6 November. Art, Design, Media and Photography students who completed Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes were awarded their certificates by special guest, Canoe Slalom Olympic silver-medallist, Campbell Walsh.
The FE awards featured students from across the whole curriculum in all subject areas including 14-19 full-time learners, adults on part-time programmes and business employees. Over 60 awards received an award with sport student, Tom Hodgett crowned overall “South Nottingham College Student of the Year”. Carl Needam won student of the year in the Adult Learner category with Carol Savage picking up the HE award.
South Nottingham College Principal, Malcolm Cowgill said: It is important for the College to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all our students who deserve all the praise and credit they get for their hard work and commitment.”
100% FA Course Success
A girls-only football coaching course at South Nottingham College has registered a 100% pass-rate. 15 students (10 students from SNC, 5 external) passed the FA Level 1 Certificate Coaching Football at the College’s Charnwood Centre in Clifton. Three of the students will be travelling with the College’s Balls to Poverty squad to South Africa in April. For more information on football coaching courses contact 0115 914 6464.
Class is a Cut Above
Celebrity hairstylist Andrew Barton from TV’s ‘10 Years Younger’ programme visited a group of hairdressing students at South Nottingham College on 11 November as their prize for winning ‘class of the year 2009’ sponsored by publishing company Heinemann.
The class are students studying on the NVQ level 2 and were nominated by tutor Helen Frost and they were picked from hundreds of entries from across the country.
Helen said: “I am really pleased because this class have a real passion for hairdressing and are determined to succeed. They aspire to work in top salons and to be able to have a session with Andrew Barton would be a huge boost for them.”
Art Foundation Student Exhibition
Art Foundation students from South Nottingham College are putting on an exhibition of their work at the Angel Row Gallery in Nottingham from 18-26 November. Opening times are 9.00 – 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00-4.00pm, the gallery is closed on Friday and Sunday. The students will also be running art workshops for specially invited AS/A2 level students.
An Even Bigger Splash
Ahead of the exhibition, the College are running a competition open to all school pupils under the age of 18 with the overall winner receiving prestigious space to show off their work at the Choose Me exhibition.
Students may interpret and respond to the theme “An Even Bigger Splash” in any way such as a collage, drawing, screen printing using any 2D media up to A1 size.
The top prize winner will also win £50 to spend at the College’s art shop, second prize will win £30 to spend and third prize £20.
Entries should be submitted in digital format (high quality jpeg) to claire.smedley@snc.ac.uk by 4pm on Monday 9 November. Students will need to include a short textual description (100 words max) of their work and indicate their full name, age, and school/college. Short-listed candidates will be contacted and arrangements made to view their work in person by the judging panel.
Paris Trip is no Mickey Mouse Experience for College Dancers
Students from South Nottingham College’s Dance Academy recently took part in the European Festival of Dance and Performing Arts at Disneyland Paris.
College tutor, Lisa Dzierzak and five student dancers left on Friday 2 October with the competition running on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October. The students performed their own choreographed routines in front of hundreds of visitors and specially invited judges.
South Nottingham College’s Dance Academy was formed six months ago and is open to all full-time male and female students interested in street, freestyle and contemporary dance. The Academy has already recruited over 20 students for 2009/10.
Lisa said: “There are so many talented dancers out there and with the likes of Diversity winning Britain’s Got Talent this year, street dance has never had such a high profile. I have been thrilled with the high level we have already achieved and we are looking for the opportunity to take the next step up, starting in Paris!”
Getting Active in Clifton
MP Alan Simpson officially opened South Nottingham College’s new fitness centre, SNC Active, on Thursday 24 September.
SNC Active is housed on the site of the Farnborough School Sports Centre in Clifton and houses a brand new, fully-equipped 26 station commercial gym. Since it opened to the public in July, over 220 people have already joined.
Gym membership rates start from just £17.50 a month for full individual membership or £32 for a couple with no joining fee. In addition, people will be able hire the indoor courts for badminton, netball, volleyball, 5-a-side-football and basketball.
For more information telephone 0115 984 1140 or drop into the Centre on Farnborough Road.
Joe's Pride as Regional Winner
The Director of South Nottingham College’s Athlete Performance Programme, Joe Sargison, was named regional winner in the Midland’s ‘Pride of Britain’ awards and goes forward to ITV’s televised national grand final on the 7th October.
Watch the Central News interview with Joe here
Joe set up the charity Balls to Poverty in 2004 which sees College students distribute footballs and rugby balls on an annual tour to deprived townships in South Africa and provide coaching to thousands of school children. Since the project started, over 20,000 balls have been distributed helping more than 450,000 South Africans.
The project also encourages College students who have made the trip to become role models in their local communities in Nottingham to encourage youngsters to get involved in the project.
Joe said: “I am delighted and honoured to be representing our region in The Pride of Britain Awards in London. Whilst obviously appreciative of the accolade for myself, I feel it is a very significant milestone for the whole project and everyone that has been associated with it from the start in 2004. There are so many people who have had a great part to play from students, staff and partners in UK and South Africa to parents and members of the public across the East Midlands. The award will support us all in our aim to drive the project forward so that more young people can get involved and make their own contributions.”
Nottingham Forest FC chose the project to be their chosen charity for the 2009/10 season and hope to raise £100,000 over the season.
Balls to Poverty won an AOC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Award for innovation in 2007.
Extension for Language courses
South Nottingham College are allowing students an extra week to enrol on language courses. Following recent funding cuts, language provision locally is under threat so College staff have extended the enrolment deadline until Friday 2 October.
Places are still available on holiday languages and AS/A2 courses in French, Italian and Spanish as well as GCSE Spanish and Italian.
Head of School for Lifelong Learning Dave Buckley expressed concern that the impact of the cuts will be felt acutely by people who are looking to retrain. “Language and IT skills will help people compete for high value jobs in a very competitive global economy. At South Nottingham College, we recognise the importance of these skills hence our determination to protect our language courses.”
For more information contact 0115 914 6464
Nottingham Creative Business Awards
South Nottingham College are proud to be sponsoring the “Digital Media” category in the 2009 Nottingham Creative Business Awards taking place on Wednesday 7 October.
Sex Education Programme Nationally Commended
A sex and relationships programme for autistic students will run permanently at South Nottingham College after being hailed as a national benchmark.
Fiona Speirs, of Arnold, has tailored a programme for students with Asperger's syndrome, which is a condition on the autistic spectrum. Mrs Speirs was highly commended in the Pamela Sheridan Awards, a national prize for excellence in sex and relationships education run by the Family Planning Association (fpa).
The programme helps young people to form relationships and helps them to come to terms with Asperger's. By working in partnership with parents and carers the programme also explored sensitive issues such as safety on the internet, concepts of public and private behaviour and inappropriate use of sexual language.
Mrs Speirs said: "People with Asperger's are predominantly visual thinkers and need to be given access to the right information that is presented visually alongside verbal teaching. "It has enabled students to have a better awareness of their own sexuality and the social norms and laws that govern sexual expression with others."
The programme will now receive £250 of fpa resources.
Through tailored group and one-to-one sessions, it improved the self esteem and confidence of all nine students with Asperger's syndrome.
Terri Ryland, director of practice development at the fpa, said: "This is a great example of how to deliver a very specialised sex and relationships programme. The college and consultant used a range of resources and mediums to deliver to the group very effectively."
Fliss Ward, autism support coordinator at South Nottingham College, said: "The programme that Fiona delivered was great fun, lively and engaging and brightened up Monday mornings. The programme took time to explore all those aspects of sex and relationships that students with Asperger's syndrome often misunderstand or misinterpret. She built a rapport with students and encouraged openness and trust so that they talked and shared their ideas. After the programme finished, students realised that it was fine to talk to tutors and people that they trusted about relationship issues that confused them."
Asperger's syndrome affects the way people relate to and communicate with others. They may find it hard to make sense of unwritten social rules and to understand what others are thinking and feeling. Young people with the syndrome are often isolated from society, not knowing how to behave in social situations, and struggle to form relationships.
Alan Bicknell, head of support programmes at the National Autistic Society, said: "Asperger's syndrome can make young people extremely vulnerable and liable to be exploited. Suitable specialised support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people's lives. A course like this can give people the understanding and confidence to develop and maintain happy and healthy relationships."
Courtesy of the Nottingham Evening Post http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Lives-changed-sex-education/article-1256556-detail/article.html
High Flyers Wanted at SNC
A new course for students interested in careers as travel resort reps or cabin crew starts at South Nottingham College in September. The level 2 course, BTEC National Diploma in Flight Crew and Resort Operations was created following the merger of two separate programmes.
The 9 month, full-time course is open to students aged 17 and over. It covers units such as customer service, team-working, preparation of overseas working, airline operations, health and safety and sales techniques.
The course includes a one-week residential to a European resort and a training day at East Midlands airport with BMI Baby.
Course co-ordinator, Helen Wilcockson, said: “This course will give students practical skills to apply for cabin crew or resort roles in the exciting travel and tourism industry.”
Previous travel and tourism students from the College are working this summer as reps in Europe and the Caribbean with cabin crew working for BMI Baby, Thomson and Quantas. Some specific examples include:-
Charlotte King – Fly Be
Charlotte has landed a fantastic job with Fly Be she has been placed in Athens on a year contract where she will be earning a good salary. She is very happy in her job and recommends it to anyone.
Amy Sykes – Quantas
Amy has been working with Quantas for 1 year and has been placed on the Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok route. She is earning a very good salary and is definitely living the high life.
Stephanie Harris – Thomson
She has worked for around 3 years and flies mainly on the Caribbean route, so spends many happy days in Jamaica and Barbados in the sun.
Kirsty Hawley – Thomas Cook
Kirsty is currently in Gran Canaria repping - she has worked as a resort rep for around 2 years.
Nottingham Creative Business Awards
South Nottingham College are proud to be sponsoring the “Digital Media” category in the 2009 Nottingham Creative Business Awards taking place on Wednesday 7 October.
Getting Active in Clifton
South Nottingham College have opened a new fitness centre called SNC Active on the site of the Farnborough School Sports Centre in Clifton.
SNC Active houses a brand new, fully-equipped 26 station commercial gym, open to the public with competitive rates from £17.50 a month for full individual membership or £32 for a couple with no joining fee. In addition, people will be able hire the indoor courts for badminton, netball, volleyball, 5-a-side-football and basketball.
For more information telephone 0115 984 1140 or drop into the Centre on Farnborough Road.
SNC Sign Up To Lifelong Learning
South Nottingham College have become one of the first colleges in the country to sign up to the Lifelong Learning Agreement, a commitment with Unison and University and College Union (UCU) to support training for all staff. The agreement was signed on Monday 13 July and runs initially for one year from September 2009.
Senior Managers at South Nottingham College are committed to train and develop all employees to enable them to fulfil their role. It is also an aspiration to raise educational achievement and lifelong learning so that every employee, whatever their age or starting point, can realise their full potential in learning, work and within the community. The College will appoint internal Union Learner Reps to identify staff training needs.
College Principal, Malcolm Cowgill said: “The agreement supports South Nottingham College’s commitment to the Skills Pledge, its training and development policy and the requirements of the Investors in People standard. It has been drawn up to reinforce the importance of workplace learning and to affirm the College’s commitment to lifelong learning for all of its staff as well as students.”
Notts Unison Branch Organiser Mike Scott said: “We’re delighted to have agreed this commitment to Lifelong Learning with the College and expect Unison members to be among the main beneficiaries. FE Colleges need to be about everyone learning, not just the students, and this is a massive step in the right direction. It will provide a wake-up call to those Colleges which haven’t yet recognised the potential of their staff.”
Mary Alys, Regional Manager unionlearn said: “unionlearn welcomes the signing of this learning agreement. The College is leading the way in the region in working with its own trade unions to open the doors to new learning opportunities for staff of all grades.”
The College currently employs around 350 full-time equivalent staff.
Free Football Coaching
South Nottingham College are running free football sessions over the school holidays at its Football Centre, Farnborough Road in Clifton. There are 32 places available for 5-12 year olds from 9.00am – noon on the following dates
- 29 and 30 July
- 5 and 6 August
- 12 and 13 August
- 19 and 20 August
Training will include one on one coaching, skills challenges and practice games. For more information or to book a place contact Liam Drake 0115 914 6189.
College Rugby Programme Accredited
South Nottingham College have become the only college in Nottingham to be awarded “accredited college status” by the RFU (Rugby Football Union).
The award means the College have met the set criteria for a college delivering rugby union coaching covering standards of delivery, facilities, playing and coach education. The presentation took place on Monday 22 June at the College’s Ruddington Centre.
The College run a successful partnership with Nottingham Rugby through their Athlete Performance Programme run by Sport tutor and Nottingham forward Neil Fowkes. Nottingham Rugby’s Academy and Education Manager, Jon Widdowson also coaches. Student athletes receive professional coaching and play competitive games against colleges across the region. In the 18 months the programme has been running, College student Liam Mather has received a call-up for the English College’s national side. Some students from the programme have recently returned from South Africa where they took part in the College’s Balls to Poverty project distributing rugby balls and putting on coaching sessions for youngsters in South African townships.
Neil Fowkes said: “This award from the RFU gives the programme massive credibility as it rubber-stamps what we are doing. It will certainly help us attract the right kind of students to the programme in future years.”
Richard Marelli, Rugby union student liaison officer, Midlands East RFU said: “The accredited award scheme is operated in a partnership between the Rugby Football Union, British Colleges of Sport and the individual college attaining the prescribed criteria. It is based upon what has been achieved and not what is planed, therefore students and staff within the college are currently working to the standard needed to gain this award. The RFU and BCS offer a two-tiered award programme, Accredited and Beacon status. South Nottingham College has achieved the Accredited and it is hoped they will now strive for the next level of this national college programme that of Beacon award. The RFU place a strong emphasis on the need of players to receive a strong education in both academic subjects and trade skills along with a sound and robust player development programme with each of the award levels.”
For more details on the College’s Rugby programme telephone 0115 914 6464.
Swine Flu Statement
Further to recent reports about the cases of Swine Flu at Greythorn Primary School, the College would like to reassure students and visitors that we are currently open for business as usual. Should we receive official advice that requires us to act on the outbreak of swine flu, we will communicate this accordingly. For more information on Swine Flu, see the NHS page http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/QA.aspx
SNC Students are VQ Awards Heroes
South Nottingham College student Leigh Ferron picked up the East Midlands Learner of the Year 2009 award as part of VQ (Vocational Qualifications) Day on 24 June. Leigh has studied a range of massage and reflexology courses and was presented with his certificate by celebrity chef, James Martin at an awards ceremony at Hackney Community College. A second College student, Betsy Stirland won the young Learner of the Year category for her outstanding achievements studying sport. South Nottingham College were the only college in the country to have regional winners in both categories.
The VQ Hero Awards were part of VQ Day, a national celebration of vocational achievement and the many paths to success taken by learners of all ages. The Awards demonstrate the talent, commitment and rigorous standards involved in gaining a vocational qualification.
Win a Free Holiday at New 5aSide Leagues
Prostar Leagues, a company specialising in the organisation of small-sided football, is bringing new 5-a-side league to Nottingham in July. The leagues will be based at South Nottingham College’s Football Centre in Clifton on Sunday evenings starting on 26 July. The league will be launched with a sponsor who will be offering the winning team a chance to win a tour of a life time for there team of 8 players worth £4000. The winning team will have the chance to go on tour to Barcelona Europe cup with all expenses paid! The league has been sponsored by eurofootballfives.com
The community leagues are scheduled to kick off in the last Sunday in July and will run every week between the hours of 6-8pm. There will be 16 teams, 2 divisions of 8 teams with a promotion and relegation system within in each league in the different areas.
Teams will play an intense 30 minute match each week with a qualified referee. The league will cost just £2.70 per player and teams entering will have the chance to win a huge array of awards including; trophies for winners and runners-up, player of the season, and a fair play award. Teams will also have the opportunity of playing against other teams from leagues across England in the Prostar National Cup.
The league operate prostarleagues.com are the only company to offer a holiday for the winners and Prostarleagues.com Ross Spacey commented ‘We understand we are the only 5aside league company in the country to offer a unforgettable holiday for the winning team, all teams that enter the league will be in with a great chance of going abroad and winning the Europe tournament in Spain! Some teams will enter to win the holiday, others just to play in the new 5aside league’.
All matches are officiated by qualified referees while sixes staff will attend the league each week to ensure the smooth running of fixtures and to deal with any queries or problems. All equipment will be provided. Anyone over the age of 16 can enter and you do not need to be an organised or established team, you may simply be a group of friends, work colleagues or mates from the pub. The league will be fully affiliated to the FA.
Prostar Leagues Spacey continued: ‘This league has been organised for the benefit of the local community and the vast array of awards is sure to prove popular with teams. Our website offers teams chance to log on daily and find all there league tables, fixtures, top players and all general information regarding the league’.
Teams are advised to contact Prostar Leagues asap to register in advance and avoid disappointment as places are limited. Teams can register easily at www.prostarleagues.com or by calling Prostar Leagues at 0845 300 8886.
Ambassador Role For Connor
A South Nottingham College student, Connor Hardy, has been selected by the British Colleges of Sport (BCS) as a national Ambassador for the East Midlands. Only ten students were picked from hundreds of applications across the country. To celebrate this achievement, BCS are holding a presentation ceremony on Friday 12th June at the NEC Birmingham where all the winners will be officially announced.
Connor is a first-year BTEC Sport student and was nominated by the College after impressing staff with his fundraising work for the College’s Balls to Poverty football project and the coaching work he does in the community.
The role of the ambassadors is to:
- Participate in the national management team to advise BCS on how football development programmes are run across the country from a student perspective.
- Raise the profile of what can be achieved through leadership and volunteering
- Plan and develop meetings
- Follow an agreed personal development plan and training programme to support his development
- Support the organisation and delivery of at least one designated BCS national event
- Champion key areas of BCS’s England football development strategy.
