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Tamagotchis teaching us the basics of parenthood …not!
High School Musical - who
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iPod Shuffles/Nanos – revolutionising school trips
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Team Jacob vs. Team Edward – the most pertinent Q of any Twilight fan to date
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PROGRESSION spotlight HARPER GREEN SCHOOL
Liam Ward Progressed to Childcare Level 3
Soydul Hoque Professional Build Level 3 Progressed to UCLAN Degree in Civil Engineering
‘I like that we don’t spend all our time writing and that we can be creative and complete a placement to get hands-on, real-life experience. I’ve been working in the reception class of a local school. In the future, I’d like to specialise in supporting children with additional needs.’
‘This is the best place for this type of course. It’s so varied, it isn’t just about one subject, there are a mixture of different topics. I am now at the University of Central Lancashire studying Civil Engineering.’
Interested in Childcare: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-childcare
Aaron Littler Progressed to Motor Vehicle Refinishing Level 3 Apprenticeship ‘I love getting in the booth and painting, I’m doing full resprays on larger vehicles so I’m picking up new skills all the time. Working on customers’ cars has given me an authentic taste of garage work.’
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Intersted in Professional Building: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-professional-building
Jessica Westhead Progressed to Computing Level 3 ‘I studied Art & Design for two years, and then for my third year at Bolton College, I’ve moved on to Computing. I’m planning on applying to the University of Bolton to train as a Graphic Designer’.
Interested in Computing: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-computing
Missile expert returns to College After leaving Bolton College, engineering student Ben Hardman landed a role with missile manufacturers MBDA UK, who have an annual turnover of â‚Ź4.2 billion! Ben returned to College to talk to current students about his exciting role and the amazing careers an Engineering qualification can lead to.
Interested in Engineering: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-engineering
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Winter’s the time of year when we binge on Netflix series and snuggle up in the warm until we rack up the courage to face going outside.
Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our favourite shows, games and movies
“Birdbox” – a Netflix original film. (15)
If you haven’t watched it already, we would recommend grabbing some popcorn...
Bolton College’s very own Bird Box Challenge! Bolton College’s Public Services students got a taste of army life when they spent the day at Bolton’s Army Reserve Centre. They took part in various activities, including a blindfolded team challenge, to build their teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Interested in Public Services: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-public-services IMPORTANT: This activity was supervised by professionals. Please do not attempt this.
...and a brave friend, to watch this intriguing thriller starring Sandra Bullock...
...which has had viewers on the edge of their seat since its release.
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STAGS, by M. A. Bennett: “Nine students. Three blood sports. One deadly weekend.” Said to read like a combination of Gossip Girl, The Hunger Games and Pretty Little Liars. Some titles from the 15-16 yr old suggested
The KITE RUNNER
Reading list KHALED HOSSEINI
The Three Musketeers
ALEXANDRE DUMAS
ON THE ROAD
Jack Kerouac
H.G. Wells
The Time Machine
Game of Thrones George RR Martin
STEPHEN KING
Carrie
Pride & Prejudice Jane Austen
Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
David Copperfield Charles Dickens
FRANZ KAFKA
East of Eden
THE TRIAL
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BeautyTips Callum demonstrates how to create a winged eyeliner look.
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Bolton College’s Blerta Zhitia, a Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice, has won ‘Best Young Worker’ at Bolton Council’s annual staff awards, ‘Best of Bolton’. Congratulations Blerta!
WINNER – BEST YOUNG WORKER!
Interested in Apprenticeships: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Bolton College’s famous chatbot Ada, Bolton College’s artificial intelligence chatbot, has been praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds, as an example of technology at its most beneficial. Ada has so far responded to over 70,000 student questions; learners can access the chatbot in College and at home, via an app on their phone or by installing a skill on Amazon’s Alexa Echo. Last September, Ada won the award for innovation at the Bolton Business Awards and in March, the College will learn the outcome of the AoC Beacon Awards; Ada has again been nominated in the innovation category.
Business students help the homeless Bolton College’s kind-hearted Level 2 and Level 3 Business learners gave up their Sunday to travel to Manchester to hand out hats, gloves and socks to the homeless, whilst Level 1 students designed posters to support the project. Interested in Business: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-business
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Are you the ultima te Har ry Potter fan? Or simply want to test you r book/movie kno wledge? You’ve com e to the right place! 3. 3. Wha Whatt were were used used to to 1.1. Wha Whatt ssymbol ymbol is is on on the the 4. 4. Wha Whatt breed breed of of dragon dragon destro destroyy the the Horcruxes? Horcruxes? Huff Hufflepuff lepuff crest? crest? is is Hag Hagrid’s rid’s pet? pet? 2. 2. Wha Whatt position position does does Har Harry ry pla playy on on the the Quidditch Quidditch team? team?
5. 5. Who Who killed killed Bella Bella Lestrange? Lestrange?
Don’t w or ry if you got som e w rong! Cong ra tula tions if you got them all right! * Ans wers on the back page!
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Days of the week in social Monday Mystery - I help you from your head to your toes. The more I work, the smaller I grow.* Tuesday Teezer - What do you get when you divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10?*
Wednesday Wow! Originally, Nutella was a smart solution to a tricky problem: the shortage of cocoa supplies following World War Two.
Thursday thoughts “A day without laughter is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin
Friday funnys To Friday…
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Mythbuster There are a lot of misconceptions about various course subjects and careers. We’re here to uncover the truth about these myths and set the record straight. Let’s start with the common myths about engineers…
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LOVE maths and science Sit at a computer all day Aren't very creative Women can't be engineers
Here to prove that women can be engineers is...
“A lot of people tend to go into mechanical engineering, but I wanted to be different and chose electrical engineering, which I’m now studying at the University of Birmingham.”
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HOROSCOPES
…don’t believe in astrology? You won’t after reading this
Find out what the Bolton College parody horoscope has in store for you this week…
CAPRICORN: 23 DEC 20 JAN After a long week for the Capricorn, you are feeling extremely tired. It is likely that you may find you fall asleep at some point.
AQUARIUS: 21 JAN 19 FEB
Your communication zone is blazing with fire today – it’s up to you to actually get out of bed, stop binging Netflix and leave the house.
PISCES: 20 FEB 20 MAR
After a night out on the town, you are unlikely to feel yourself for the next few days…being the water sign of the Zodiac, we suggest you channel your inner fish and drink a lot of water.
ARIES: 21 MAR 19 APR
Be adventurous! You know how you always want to order that other dish but you’re like “what if I don’t like it and then I’ve wasted all this money when I should’ve just chosen what I already know I like”? Well this week Aries, you’re feeling brave.
TAURUS: 20 APRIL 20 MAY
VIRGO: 24 AUG 23 SEP
When setting yourself goals, This week, everything will set your sights to be “better become just as clear as it is than great” so that if you don’t unclear. succeed, you’ll at least be able a to blame it on trying too hard.
GEMINI: 21 MAY 21 JUN
You may not win today, but you are not a loser. You just... don’t...not...un-win.
CANCER: 22 JUN 22 JUL
You face a hugely important decision at the end of this week, one that will have you and the others around you debating…Dominos or Indian takeaway?
LEO: 23 JUL 22 AUG
Prepare yourself Leo…The stars suggest you were once born, and that you will meet someone else in the near future, who was also once born. You may or may not exchange words that may or may not be interesting.
LIBRA : 21 SEP 23 OCT
Well, it’s a banner day for turning up the notch in your relationships… and no not your relationship with food, football or the Xbox!
SCORPIO: 24 OCT 21 NOV
You may receive an email this month saying you are the winner of a large sum of money. Unfortunately, the email is likely to a be a hoax…
SAGITTt ARIUS: 22 NOV 21 DEC
You’re getting in touch with your feelings using music this week Sagittarius. You’re a sucker for the radio, where you’re certain to hear Post Malone & Ariana Grande on repeat.
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Student artwork for a wall mural at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
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