Issue 1 Sept 2011
Student Union Newsletter
and much more! What’s inside ... Enrichment, Hunslet Hawks, Student Services
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Hello and welcome to Leeds College of Building (LCB). My name is Denis Metcalf and I’m the College’s Student Liaison Officer. I’m responsible for co-ordinating the College’s Enrichment Programme and managing the Student Union. I’m based in room E30 which is at the North Street Site on the top floor just outside the Refectory. My main aim is to make your time at College as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible, encouraging participation in a variety of student activities and ensuring you are kept up to date with the latest student news and information. Our Sports Co-ordinator, Mark Tinker works alongside myself to promote and organise all the College sporting activities which include football, rugby, fitness training and boxercise amongst others. Mark is based in the Student Union office but will also be visiting the other College sites every Tuesday. We also have a mini-bus pick up service. The pick up times are listed below.
Mini-Bus Pickup Service
sday during term time. The service is available every Wednesday and Thur
Clarence Road 11:45am Lockwood Way 12:10pm
Stourton 12:00pm Parkside 12:15pm
due Please arrive promptly and allow for any delays
to traffic.
If you are interested in joining the enrichment programme, please come and see us at the Student Union office.
We hope to see you soon Denis Metca lf
Tel: 0113 dmetca 222 6078 lf@lcb.ac .uk
Mark Tinker
Tel: 0113 mtinke 222 6078 r@lcb.ac .uk
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NUS Extra Card and Democracy Card A Democracy Card is a free card that holds no discounts. Your Democracy Card is your local student union membership card that can be used for access and/or voting purposes and receiving campaign and other NUS information.
The Student Union (SU) has two roles at LCB • It manages the enrichment, sport and social activity programme • It acts as a channel of communication to represent your opinions and views and aims to provide support to you if you need representation
NUS Extra is a student discount card which will cost £11. The NUS Extra card will get you exclusive discounts available on the High Street and online, in many cases the discount is 10%. On average, students save over £500 a year by using their Extra card. For more information about the discounts available and how to purchase your NUS Extra Card please visit the Student Union Office at the North Street site or visit the NUS website www.nus.org.uk.
The SU organises various activities including sports events, social functions, outdoor pursuits and fundraising events, it also offers advice on various aspects of College life, health and wellbeing.
Enrichment Enrichment activities are available to all full-time students, regardless of gender, age or ability, and provide students with opportunities to broaden their experiences and enhance their personal development. Every student can enrol on one or more enrichment activity. The range and variety of activities on offer means there is something to cater for every individual. A College shouldn’t just be somewhere you come to get qualifications, but a place where you can enjoy yourself and develop interests and skills that can be continued for life.
Often Universities and employers are interested in seeing whether applicants can show evidence of wider interests outside of their studies, so taking part in enrichment is perfect for demonstrating this. As well as improving your overall health and wellbeing, participation in enrichment activities can help develop team/ leadership skills, introduce you to new friends and boost your confidence.
around College and on One-Lan. Enrichment activities take place on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Don’t lose out - to find out more about taking part in the enrichment programme speak to Denis or Mark, either at North Street or when they are visiting the other sites on Tuesdays.
Our aim is to ensure you get the most out of your time at College and have some fun! Details can be found on the posters
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In September 2010, Leeds College of Building started operating a Rugby League Academy for 16-19 year olds in partnership with Hunslet Hawks. The Rugby League Academy provides young players with the opportunity to combine College studies with a structured training and professional development programme. The Rugby League Academy offers: • Specialist professional training from the Hawks • Individual weight and fitness programme • Access to coaching courses • Compete in College’s Cup & RFL College’s league • Access to a full-time course at the College For the first time in the College’s history, the rugby league team were crowned the RFL league champions in 2011! It is a huge achievement and shows how far the team have developed since the Rugby League Academy began.
If you want to be a part of the team, please see Denis or Mark at the Student Union Office.
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College Awards Ceremony The College Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievement of students and takes place at the Leeds Town Hall. The awards serve to stimulate a greater interest in the work of the College and provide a reward for students who have shown exceptional talent, overcome adverse circumstances or set a shining example to their peers. The next Award Ceremony takes place on Thursday 20th October 2011. For more information about the College Award Ceremony, please speak to your Course Tutor. 5
Competitions and Awards Competitions play a big role in student development at the College and we encourage students to participate in regional and national competitions. We feel taking part in these events allows students to showcase their skills, and for the winners, not only can they receive great prizes it gives them a head start in their chosen career. Feedback from students who have taken part in the competitions is excellent, it’s given them the opportunity to compete at a high level, increased their confidence, allowed them to demonstrate their skills to potential employers and they are extremely proud of what they have achieved. WorldSkills UK is the name for the UK’s premier set of skills competitions for young people and adults. The competitions aim to encourage people
across the UK to excel in their work-based skill. They also aim to help lift standards of training and performance. The competitions run both regionally and nationally each year in the UK and aim to help lift standards of training and performance, promoting world class skills and international competitiveness. Outstanding WorldSkills UK National Finalists may be considered for potential inclusion in a shortlist for the team that goes on to represent the UK at a WorldSkills Competition. The next WorldSkills competition is taking place 5 – 8 October 2011 in London. We have one student, Shane Trevitt who has won a place in the final team and will now compete against other plumbers from around the world. The SkillBuild competition is the largest multi-trade competition
in the country for construction trainees and Apprentices and covers areas such as carpentry, plastering and wall and floor tiling. SkillM&E consists of four skills competitions that search for the best mechanical and electrical engineers from the building services engineering sector and is run by Summit Skills. We also enter the Dulux Apprentice of the Year, Johnstone’s Young Painter of the Year, National Apprenticeship Awards, HVCA Training Awards, West Yorkshire Life Long Learning Awards and many more.
If you are interested in getting involved in any of these competitions or want to find out more information about competitions taking place in your chosen area of study please contact your Course Tutor.
Tips on staying healthy • Eat healthily and drink lots of water • Exercise – aim for at least 30 mins every day • Stop smoking • Limit your alcohol intake • Participate in team sports or events • Take time every day to do something you enjoy • Learn to manage stress • Get plenty of sleep 6
n o ti a m r fo In g in e b ll e W Health & Every month we offer different Health & Wellbeing information at all College sites covering issues such as healthy eating, sexual health and alcohol awareness. We offer handouts, support and guidance and The C-Card Scheme information displays Did you know that you can will also be available at register for the C-card at the every site. Student’s Union Office? The The workshop calendar is provided below:
Healthy Living September Sexual Health October Alcohol Awareness November Drugs Awareness December STI Awareness January Heart Health February Stopping Smoking March Mental Health April Sun Awareness May Asthma Awareness June
It is a common bacterial STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) affecting both men and women and can be transmitted through unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. If you are concerned that you may have Chlamydia, testing kits are available from the Student Union Office.
C-Card is a plastic card that gets you free condoms from various places in Leeds. To get one simply visit the Student Union Office or speak to Mark when he his visiting the other College sites, all you need to do is give your date of birth and postcode.
Chlamydia Tests
Chlamydia is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) – 1 in 10 young people who have been tested are infected with Chlamydia.
Pregnancy Tests Do you think you maybe pregnant? Testing kits are available from the Student Union Office. Visit www.leedssexual health.com which is packed full of advice and also lists where you can get free condoms!
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Healthy College Week 6th February – 10th February 2012
During Healthy College Week, we run several Health & Wellbeing activities, including sexual health tutorials, health check roadshows, alcohol awareness, well being workshops and competitions. You can also get advice from Denis, Mark and your personal advisor. Last year we ran a health check roadshow where you could check you BMI and blood pressure and also take part in competitions including skipping, cycling and rowing. Tutorials were also given about healthy eating and a fitness expert visited every site to offer tips and advice on staying healthy.
Would you like ? p e R s s a l C a e b to The role of a class rep is to represent yourself and other students within your class, and raise opinions and concerns at regular class rep meetings with the Student Liaison Officer, your Faculty Manager and College staff. You then have to report the results back to the students. Course Name BTEC National Diploma
Brickwork Carpentry & Joinery General Construction Operations Painting & Decorating Plastering Roofing Signmaking Wall & Floor Tiling Electrical Plumbing
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If you want to improve your fitness and find out how to stay healthy, keep an eye out for the Healthy College Week timetable which will be advertised at every site.
Rep meetings
It gives you the chance to have your say, not only in your individual course area but in the College as a whole. You will develop skills that will look good on your CV and that are attractive to an Employer and gain confidence dealing with different people.
If you are interested in becoming a Class Rep, please see your Course Tutor or Denis in the Student Union Office.
Here is the timetable for the scheduled class rep meetings.
Term 1 Meeting Date & Time
Term 2 Meeting Date & Time
Term 3 Meeting Date & Time
Thursday 24 November 2011 11am-12.15pm CR1 @ North Street
Thursday 1st March 2012 11am-12.15pm CR1 @ North Street
Thursday 3rd May 2012 11am-12.15pm CR3 @ North Street
Tuesday 29th November 2011 11.15am-12.15pm CR1 @ North Street
Tuesday 6th March 2012 11am-12.15pm CR1 @ North Street
Tuesday 8th May 2012 11am-12.15pm CR1 @ North Street
Tuesday 6th December 2011 1pm-2pm MB5 @ Millwright Street
Tuesday 13th March 2012 1pm-2pm MB5 @ Millwright Street
Tuesday 1st March 2012 1pm-2pm MB5 @ Millwright Street
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Leeds Grand Theatre We Will Rock You The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton is coming to Leeds! Since 2002 over 11 million theatregoers in 17 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. Starring Noel Sullivan (Hearsay), Yorkshire’s own Ian Reddington (Eastenders and Coronation Street) and Leon Lopez (Brookside). With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed! 1 November 2011 to 26 November 2011
To book tickets visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com
West Yorkshire Playhouse Annie A brand new production from the creators of last year’s spectacular A Christmas Carol, Annie is a non stop snowball fight of little girls, comic strip characters and spectacular songs including It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and, most famously, Tommorrow. 21 November 2011 to 21 January 2012
To book tickets visit www.wyp.org.uk
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Leeds United Home Fixtures The football season is back and here are the home fixtures for Leeds United over the next four months.
Leeds v Crystal Palace Saturday 10th September,
Leeds v Bristol City
Saturday 17th September
Leeds v Portsmouth
Saturday 1st October
Leeds v Coventry
Tuesday 18th October
Leeds v Cardiff
Sunday 30th October,
Leeds v Blackpool
Wednesday 2nd November
Leeds v Barnsley
Saturday 26th November
Leeds v Millwall
Saturday 3rd December,
Leeds v Reading
Saturday 17th December
Sporting dates to remember Rugby Union World Cup
9th Sep to 23rd Oct 2011
3pm kick off 3pm kick off
Rugby League Four Nations
28th Oct to 13th Nov 2011
3pm kick off 7.45pm kick off 1.15pm kick off
Brazilian Grand Prix
Last Race of the Season 25th Nov to 27th Nov 2011
7.45pm kick off 3pm kick off 3pm kick off 3pm kick off
Snooker UK Championships
3rd Dec to 11th Dec 2011