In this issue e! Get Active, Be Activ Careers Team Book review and much more!
Issue 19 - Autumn 14
Welcome to the
This is the students’ magazine and your voice…
This is our first edition of the new academic year. We will introduce you to some essential services and you can read some articles submitted by our students.
Have you got an article you would like to share?
This is the students’ magazine and your voice, so let it be heard! Don’t delay, send it us today!
Here are a few topic areas to get you thinking... Short stories, poetry, film/dvd reviews, interviews with tutors, favourite recipes, photography, local community projects, sports reviews, politics, world news, economy, health, science, art work/designs, entertainment and news.
Let your imagination run wild!
Still Interested? Email nicola.thomson@bournville.ac.uk for more information or pop in to the union and see her in Urban Chill office.
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West Midlands Participant of the Year
A Motor Vehicle student, Ryan Delaney, has won the West Midlands Participant of the Year award from Sport England for his attendance and progression at the Bournville College Boxing Satellite club sessions with Northfield Boxing Club. Ryan attended all but one of the sessions that ran weekly throughout the 2013/14 academic year, showing great commitment to attending regularly. Over the course of the year his boxing skills developed immensely and he was invited along to attend club training sessions by the boxing coaches so he could further his skills.
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The award Ryan was nominated for was for great commitment, motivation and progression through attending sport sessions, all attributes which Ryan has shown in abundance. In September, Ryan was presented with his award by representatives from Sport England and Sport Birmingham during a boxing taster session at the college. He received a personalised trophy and a pair of boxing gloves signed by GB boxer Frankie Gavin. The successful boxing sessions continue to run this year, on every Tuesday 4-5pm in the Sports Hall. The sessions are free to attend and are open to all.
Get Active, B-Active!
time at college. Sessions, which are free and open to all students, take place at lunchtimes and during the afternoon on a daily basis. We provide a range of different activities from team sports such as netball or cricket, to individual sports such as badminton and table tennis, and also free gym sessions, street dance and indoor rowing classes.
The Bournville College B-Active team have a wide range of different sports and physical activities that are available to all students throughout each week. B-Active is focused on providing opportunities for all students to get involved in different activities throughout their
Getting involved is a great way for you to be active and enjoy your time at college – for more information on days and times of activities, please look at the notice boards by the Sports Hall or in Urban Chill, or speak to one of the Student Activities team.
5 Film Reviews Pride
Beautifully crafted, wildly entertaining and a few tears of joy.
By: Dana Archer
A2 Level Film Studies Student
This is a film to be proud of as it’s a fantastically funny film. However do not be put off by the elusive phrase “feel good film” as for anyone who watches films knows that means the film is going to seem funny but will have depressed you by the end. Although Pride is actually a feel good film and you leave the cinema with a smile on your face. Newcomer Ben Schnetzer joins the all star stellar cast which includes the uncompromisingly funny Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton (Still on the rebuild to stardom following the tragically tedious Nanny Mcphee, which she had the misfortune of featuring in) and Sherlock’s Andrew Scott who also delivers a wonderful performance (as always). Anyway, Pride is a fabulous film about the creating of the LGSM (Lesbians and Gays support miners) which meant that the socially unaccepted homosexuals joined the Miners in the battle to get rights in a series of protests and campaigns. Warm, funny and brilliantly British... This film will warm the very hearts of everyone.
The Expendables 3 Bang, Crash, Smack The expendables are back By: Dana Archer -
A2 Level Film Studies Student
After the unimpressive Expendables and the mildly entertaining Expendables 2, I was naturally sceptical about watching the newest instalment of the golden oldies action franchise. However, I was impressed. Stallone and the crew have still got it. With the new members including the legendary, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas and the newly released from jail Wesley Snipes, this really is an action flick not to be missed. The only downside is the new recruits which include the dreadful Ronda Rousey and Glen Powell who are unfortunately going to be in the next film. Oh well at least Bieber isn’t in on the action (we hope it stays that way).
B-xtra Student Activities
Welcome to B-xtra Student Activities. So what is B-xtra? B-xtra is delivered to you via the Student Liaison and Enrichment Team offering a range of clubs and events across each academic week whilst you study here at Bournville College. So what’s on offer? Each day we offer activities in Urban Chill from 3.00pm which include Free Pool, Wii Club, Table Tennis and a Student Forum. What is B-xtra Wednesday? There are lots of activities every Wednesday which includes Film Club in the cinema room, movies start at 1.30pm. This season’s collection includes: Ted, Captain Phillips, Rush, Red 2, Pompeii and Transcendence. Best of all… it’s free entry. We also offer Creative Clubs which include Singing Club, Writing/Storytelling Club, Online Gaming Club and Art Club. So are there any trips? B-xtra arranges a number of offsite trips throughout the year such as Clothes Show, Paintballing, National Trust, Weston Super Mare and Alton Towers. Prices are subsidised so they are affordable for all. Look out for posters, plasma screens, check your college emails and Facebook for up to date information. So what else can I do? Volunteering. Student Activities offer a reward scheme for all students who volunteer either internally in college or with an external organisation. By simply recording your volunteering hours we can reward you with shopping vouchers and certificates for your hard and valuable work. If you would like to volunteer we can give you some advice of where you might find a placement, simply pop down to the Urban Chill office for more information. Urban Chill – all students are welcome to come and chill out for a few hours between lessons and use the football table, pool table or watch music/TV on our screen.
So don’t just stand still – B-xtra
7 Book review
By: Tiffany Guest - Level 3 Hospitality Student Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love — all forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may only be telling you half of the story... BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, BY S.J WATSON
Welcome to Christine’s life. A popular book this year is the enticing Before I Go To Sleep by S.J Watson. This book is a psychological thriller which is both a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. The protagonist - Christine has anterograde amnesia where she cannot create new memories after her accident. She cannot recall the recent past, her only memories are from her childhood. The novel follows her as she tries to remember her memories of the past days from a journal she has been writing. Her husband, Ben, tells her she had a terrible accident but not what happened exactly. With the help of her Doctor and relics from her past, she will doubt the truth about the life she was told she lived and who her husband really is. This is a gripping novel that has an intense plot line that will leave you hanging with the end of every chapter. With unexpected twists and shocking truths, whether you’re a fan of thrillers or not, I recommend that you read this as it is one of the best modern thrillers out there. The movie (which is already out in cinemas) has a cast of Mark Strong, Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. Both the book and the movie are worth reading and watching.
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Learner Voice The ‘Your Voice’ feedback form is widely available to students both online and in hard copy. Students are able to feedback, anonymously if required and a response will be given within an agreed time frame. The Principal regularly meets students at tutorials through link visits. The learner voice is extremely well represented. The College has developed a clear strategic approach to learner engagement and takes learners’ views seriously. Feedback is given to managers, staff and students who ensure that appropriate action is taken to improve our service. A wide range of activities are used through which the student voice can be heard which includes the Learner Voice Conference and focus groups for students. The Learner Voice Conference is an annual event attended by students of all ages. Outside speakers are invited to engage and motivate young people and opportunities to feed back to managers across the College are provided.
Learners’ views are collected and considered very thoroughly and they make a difference’ (Ofsted 2014) Student forums are organised on a regular basis, for example the SLOs (Student Liaison Officers) have weekly discussion groups about topical issues. These are well attended and offer young people the opportunity to extend their knowledge about current affairs and feedback accordingly.
Careers Team
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What can we do for you?
We offer a programme of workshops/sessions that we can deliver, covering a range of topics including: • Induction/Introduction to the Careers Service • Exploring Careers, researching careers and employment opportunities • Completing computer programs to gain career ideas, e.g. Career Coach/KudosInspire/ Careerscape • Employability skills including help with CVs, application forms, job mock interviews • University and Higher Education, including help with completing UCAS application and personal statements, mock interviews • Events (HE Fair, Jobs Fair, Progression Events, etc)
Don’t forget to check out Careers on Moodle
The Team:
From left to right: Andy Collins, Careers Advisor Sandra Walters, Careers Advisor Mark Pickering, Careers Advisor
Looking for employment? BHired is an employment service exclusive to Bournville College students
For more information and to receive our latest job vacancies please contact Beckie Byrne on ext 1953, bhired@bournville.ac.uk, or visit the Careers Centre
Lemon Drizzle Cake By: Ishia Mckillop - Student Liaison Officer
Ingredients • • • • •
225g unsalted butter, softened 225g caster sugar 4 eggs finely grated zest 1 lemon 225g self-raising flour
For the drizzle topping • juice 1½ lemons • 85g caster sugar
Method
• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. • Beat together 225g softened unsalted butter and 225g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through.
• Sift in 225g flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and mix until well combined. • Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon. • Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. • While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 1 1/2 lemons and 85g caster sugar to make the drizzle. • Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle – the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. • Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Student Liaison Officers
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By: Ishia McKillop, Raja Jagirdar and Des Hamilton Hello and welcome to Bournville College we are the Student Liaison officers. Our names are Ishia Mckillop, Raja Jagirdar and Des Hamilton we are based in Urban Chill.
What we do: We are upholding and implementing The Positive Behaviour Strategy within the college by challenging inappropriate behaviour, defusing conflicts and promoting harmony amongst all learners. What is this? It is a modern approach to challenging behaviour ensuring that all students abide by the rules and regulations of the College, respect themselves and others around them.
with students and staff promoting our strategies and furthermore building relations for an improved learner experience. Please come and speak to us, we are friendly and approachable.
What can you do to help us? If you see anything going on that you think is not right, or have a cause for concern that may be affecting you or another learner then please do come and speak to us, and we will do our best to sort and resolve the problem for you.
Contact us
Why? To make the College a friendlier environment Ishia: 07510 476 952 so everyone has the opportunity of a great learning Des: 07729 896 580 experience at Bournville College. Raja: 07927 817 030 What’s next? We will be running various sessions Email : slo@bournille.ac.uk and workshops throughout the year engaging
Student Trips
Talk. 0121 477 1300 | Write. info@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk Visit. 1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2AJ | Sat nav ref. B31 2TW