New Shout - Access to HE and Higher Education Edition

NEWSSHOUT

A CCE S S TO H E A ND HI GHER ED U C AT IO N E D IT IO N ISSUE: 01 WINTER EDITION

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Welcome Welcome to the first edition of our Access to HE and Higher Education News Shout! This edition features the latest campus news and exciting events from the last three months.

Got any questions? Send us a message on our social media pages or email info@stockton.ac.uk and we will get back to you!

A Sweet Way to Raise Cash WHAT BETTER WAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE THAN INDULGING IN A SLICE OF CAKE? That’s what students and staff at Stockton Riverside College have been doing, as we joined in for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Volunteers from the campus prepared a feast of sweet treats to help get the cash rolling in.

“I love baking and I love cake, so the Macmillan coffee morning really is the ideal event for me,” said graphic designer Bethany O’Donnell, who led this year’s event in memory of her mum.

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s largest fundraising event to support people living with cancer. People are invited to host their own coffee morning with all donations going to the charity.

All our campuses across the Education Training Collective got involved too, including Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. In just a few short hours the colleges together raised more than £500 For Macmillan Cancer Support.

The curtain goes up

on college graduates’ celebrations

High flying students got the chance to take to the stage in October, as Stockton Globe played host to our higher education graduates.

The show-stopping event put the spotlight on the academic achievements of those completing higher education certificates, foundation and full honours degrees.

With last year’s event put on hold due to the pandemic, this was a chance to celebrate both the classes of 2020 and 2021, surrounded by friends and family.

“Graduation ceremonies are joyous and at times emotional occasions as we share our graduate’s excitement, applaud their achievements and celebrate their success,” said Stockton Riverside College principal, Lesley Graham.

“The last 18 months have been exceptional but I never fail to be amazed by how our students have withstood the additional challenges

that the pandemic has added to our daily lives.”

Proud of all they have achieved, she added: “Today’s graduating students have had to deal with a myriad of competing priorities, such as juggling home schooling with work or looking after extended family and relatives and yet they have still managed to make time for their studies.”

Standing up in front of an audience of her fellow students as valedictory speaker, was Ingleby Barwick mumof-two, Charlenne. Charlenne was among 173 students celebrating their own success stories at Stockton Globe.

Completing her BA (Hons) Education and Training (Supporting Teaching and Learning) in 2020, the 40-yearold from Ingleby Barwick said: “It was so disappointing when last year’s graduation had to be postponed and we feared it would never happen. So, to be here today, surrounded by our friends and family, feels amazing.”

Scan the QR code to watch the highlights from our graduation ceremony!

LRC upgrade WE JUST COULDN’T HELP OUR SHELVES!

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We’ve updated our Learning Resource Centre (LRC), with new flooring and desk space. The cosy new features have freshened up the study area and are ready for you to enjoy!

We have workspaces available for you to use when you want to catch up on work outside of classes or complete group projects.

The LRC team are there to support you and offer guidance when you need it too.

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Meet the team

With every edition of News Shout, we will be introducing you to a member of our amazing team. Our first welcome is from Miccah, our higher education engagement officer at Stockton Riverside College!

Hi, My role is to support you and answer any questions you have about starting your higher education journey, whether that’s here at the college or at an alternative university. From finding out more about what higher education is to discovering where you can study your chosen course… I can help you.

If you’re already a student or you’ve recently visited the college, you may

have seen me around campus, hosting our Higher Education Masterclasses and inspirational guest speaker sessions.

If you haven’t met me yet, I’m on hand at our 2022 open events, so feel free to pop along and say hello. You can view our upcoming events on the back of this newsletter.

If you’re applying to study a higher education course in September 2022, take a look at our handy UCAS timeline on the next page. This includes important application deadlines and key dates for you to add to your diary!

I hope to see you soon, Miccah

Upcoming Open Events You’re invited to attend an upcoming higher education open event. You can choose to join us online or in person. In March and May, we’re welcoming you on campus to speak to our university tutors, tour our fantastic facilities and receive application support.

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THURSDAY 6 JANUARY 2022, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Online event

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THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2022, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Campus event

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THURSDAY 19 MAY 2022, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Campus event

Scan this QR code to find out more and book your place!

UCAS Timeline 26 Jan 2022

Deadline for all UCAS Undergraduate courses

25 Feb 2022

4 July 2022

Extra Opens

Last date to apply for a course in Extra

5 July 2022

18 Aug 2022

A level results day

Clearing opens

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