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Issue 6 - January 2011
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P2. Dates for your di
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P7. Sports and activiti P8. Job Vacancies
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Campus Catch Up Dates for Your Diary
15 Jan - UCAS application deadline for University Level courses 17 Jan - National Student Survey starts 20 Jan - Equality and Diversity Forum
Happy New Year to all our students at Northbrook. Welcome back - there’s a busy and exciting term ahead, with lots of activities planned including: Street Dance sessions, Equality & Diversity events and much more. Don’t forget, this is your magazine and we would love to hear from you about what you want to see in the future.
Student Governors Alex Rowley (pictured right), who is studying Electronics, is one of our student governors. The other position is currently vacant and we are looking to appoint someone as soon as possible. What’s in it for me? • • •
Extend your range of skills Gain valuable experience Enhance your job prospects - it’s an impressive addition to any CV
What would I have to do? Student Governors attend meetings of the Corporate Governing Body to provide the student perspective. Training for the role is given and no experience is necessary. Information on how to apply will be available shortly - please check out the student website and Blackboard.
Want to see something new or suggest how we can improve the next Noodle? Email: thenoodle@nbcol.ac.uk
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Campus Catch Up Your Views During your time as a student at Northbrook, you will be asked for your views and comments on your experience. In order to collect these views, there are a number of surveys that you will be asked to complete including: • • • •
First Impressions Questionnaire – all students Framework for Excellence Survey – FE students only National Student Survey – final year university level only (starts 17 Jan) Final Year Survey – all students
These surveys allow you to comment on how you feel about key issues: your experiences of starting at College, the teaching and learning and what it is like to be a student at Northbrook College.
Student Featured in Magazine A Foundation Degree Theatre student has been the subject of a four-page feature in a recent edition of Sussex Living magazine. Muhala Mtonga, a second-year student, describes how the course has challenged him to develop new skills and has allowed him to become a leading actor in Northbrook’s productions. He has since been spotted by the Body Shock Dance Company and performed at various venues including ‘Move IT’, London’s biggest dance event.
Northbrook Student Radio Northbrook Student Radio (NSR) broadcasts live online every night from Monday to Thursday, between 6pm and 9pm. Check out the website www.nsr.fm during the evening to savour some cutting edge aural delights from the wealth of talented musicians, bands, producers, DJs, journalists, writers and performers that make up Northbrook’s vibrant community. As well as a regular live broadcast, NSR also uploads weekly podcasts for you to enjoy at your leisure. On top of all that, you can get yourself better acquainted with some of the regular talent through frequently updated blogs and profiles to stay up to date with news of awesome gigs and events taking place in and around the area.
Want a Northbrook Hoodie? Visit the Student Website www.northbrookstudents.info to order yours for only £10!
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Campus Catch Up Simon Says Words of wisdom from the Health & Safety Manager Catch It, Bin It, Kill It When you cough or sneeze, it is particularly important to follow the rules of good hygiene to prevent the spread of germs:
This is the time of year when colds and flu can spread like wildfire throughout the College. This is mainly due to the cold weather that we have had to endure over the past month or so, which has meant that we have had to stay in to keep warm. Being in such close proximity to other people increases the chance of catching viruses.
• Always carry tissues • Use clean tissues to cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze • Bin the tissues after one use • Wash your hands with soap and hot water or a sanitizer gel often
We can put men on the moon but as yet there is no 100% cure for the common cold or flu virus. We can, however, take certain actions to try to avoid falling ill.
There’s a simple way to remember this: CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT
Business Awards The Business, Computing, Professional and Hospitality department held their annual FE Awards event in November. Thirty students were nominated to receive awards under a variety of categories including: Attendance, Progression and Effort. Congratulations to all winners!
Travel and Tourism Students Raise Cash for Charity Travel and Tourism students have organised a series of fundraising events for Asthma UK and Cancer Research UK. The second-year students (pictured right) collected a total of £62.64 through ‘Guess the Number of Sweets in the Jar’ and naming ‘Duckie Duck’.
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Campus Catch Up Equality and Diversity Forums The Equality and Diversity Student Forum provides a chance for you to air your views on matters that relate to equality and diversity within the College. The forum meets at least three times a year and the next date is: Thurs 20 Jan 4pm @ BW (R37) If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Emma Thomson on 01903 606315 or email: studentplus@nbcol.ac.uk
New Room for Palmzone HE and Professional students can now take the opportunity of booking Room 226 in the PALMZONE centre, located in the library at West Durrington. The room contains eight desks and has four PCs running with a variety of applications including: Microsoft Office 2003, Sage Line 50 and Adobe Photoshop CS2. There is also an Epson ceiling mounted projector and screen. Professional and HE students may like to reserve this room to prepare and rehearse presentations in a private space. For further information, please talk to a member of staff in PALMZONE or telephone 01903 606304.
Student Rep Meetings The College Committee of Students met in December on each campus, with Students Reps from both FE and HE. A number of issues were raised including: delays in EMA payments, the facilities at Broadwater and internet filtering, along with requests for a prayer room at Shoreham and automatic doors to the refectory at Broadwater. Positive feedback was given for the one-to-one support provided by the College and the helpfulness of staff. Points for action were noted and progress will be reported at this term’s meetings.
NextStep Careers Information and Guidance You can book an appointment at Reception or Admissions, to see a NextStep Adviser on all three sites between the following times: Shoreham: Tuesday 9.00am – 4.00pm West Durrington: Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm Broadwater: Wednesday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
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Student Success For Ailey with Love Foundation Degree Dance students have staged a tribute to world renowned choreographer and dancer, Alvin Ailey. ‘For Ailey with Love’ was a celebration of the life of Ailey, an African-American arts activist, who changed the perception of American dance forever. The show also included a celebration of women, from the suffragette movement to the present day, which was choreographed by the students.
Students Perform with West End Stars Foundation Course Leader, Keryie Vickers said, “It was fantastic for the students to be able to perform with West End stars and other local acts, to help raise a great deal of money for charity.”
Musical Theatre students and staff have performed alongside West End stars in a recent charity tribute concert. ‘Never Forget You’ was arranged in memory of choreographer, Ross Humphries, who passed away last year. The show involved friends from both the College and the industry and included cast members of Dirty Dancing, Grease and Billy Elliot.
Performing Arts Student Lands TV and Film Roles A 17 year-old Performing Arts student has landed a leading TV role, a part in a major film and is the star of a local musical. Luke Newton stars in ‘The Cut’, a fast-paced daily BBC online drama which is broadcast on BBC2 on Saturdays at noon. He is also an extra in the new film of ‘Brighton Rock’, due to be released in February, and is one of the stars of City Youth’s ‘West Side Story’ at Brighton’s Sallis Benney Theatre in March. Luke said, “I love acting and singing and I would love a career as an actor.”
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Move It Dave Green - Sports Coordinator My job is to improve sport at Northbrook and I have been busy setting up new sports activities and getting students to play more sport. I will be organising more sporting events throughout the year so make sure you check out my page in each issue of The Noodle.
Football Lunchtime and after-College football matches continue until the summer term. There is also the chance to join the Inter Football Tournament on Friday afternoons at Worthing Leisure Centre.
If you would like to get involved, please contact Dave at: d.green@nbcol.ac.uk or 01903 606315
Free Streetdance at Northbrook!!! Fun session with professional streetdance teacher Venue - West Durrington Limited spaces - book a place ASAP!! For further information, contact Northbrook’s Sports Coordinator, Dave Green, at d.green@nbcol.ac.uk or 01903 606315
Coming Soon! Martial Arts sessions will be available this term • •
Learn an exciting new skill Have a healthier lifestyle
Go-Karting Trip to Crawley - date to be confirmed For up-to-date information please see the student website or email e.thomson@nbcol.ac.uk
If you are interested in taking part in any sport at Northbrook, email Dave Green, your Sports Coordinator, at d.green@nbcol.ac.uk www.northbrookstudents.info
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Up for Grabs Job Vacancies 2011 Census The 2011 Census offers a wide range of temporary part-time and full-time job opportunities, ranging from managerial positions to roles working in the field interacting with the public. Contract periods range from a couple of weeks to several months. For an overview of job roles and to find out how to apply go to: https://censusjobs.co.uk/fe/tpl_census01.asp?newms=info1
Kitchen Assistant Previous experience is essential, but training will be given. Duties include food preparation, serving customers, washing-up, assisting with day-to-day running of a busy kitchen and any other related duties as required. Send a CV/written application to Peter Wilson at: The Hare and Hounds, 79-81 Portland Road, WORTHING, West Sussex, BN11 1QG
Volunteer Opportunities Group Helper Tiny Tots Stay and Play Group The volunteer will have the opportunity to interact with parents and young children (parents are responsibile for their own children). There are opportunities to do arts and crafts and singing with the children For more information go to: http://www.do-it.org.uk/oppdetails.do?id=1582396 Guild Care Charity Shop Assistants - Broadwater Volunteers required to help with serving customers, sorting and pricing stock, window displays etc. For more information go to: http://www.do-it.org.uk/oppdetails.do?id=1493310 Outset Youth Action Team Members The West Sussex ‘V-involved’ team (Outset Youth Action) is looking to recruit inspiring, self-motivated, confident and energetic young people. Volunteers would be keen to take the LEAD in planning and delivering promotional activities to inspire more young people to get involved in volunteering and community action across West Sussex. For more information go to: http://www.do-it.org.uk/oppdetails.do?id=1522747
Want to see something new or suggest how we can improve the next Noodle? Email: thenoodle@nbcol.ac.uk
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