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Meet your student engagement team!
WHAT WE WHAT WE DO: DO:
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICERS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE STUDENTS’ UNION AND DEPARTMENTS ACROSS
COLLEGE TO ENSURE THERE ARE A RANGE OF INITIATIVES FOR ENGAGING WITH DIFFERENT STUDENT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR AS WELL AS THE COLLECTION OF FEEDBACK FROM THE WHOLE STUDENT BODY AND ITS DISSEMINATION.
‘we stand together’ hate crime training
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER WE HAD MICHAEL FROM VICTIM SUPPORT NI ALONG WITH AN OFFICER FROM THE PCSP, VISIT ALL CAMPUSES AS PART OF THEIR ‘WE STAND TOGETHER’ ANTI HATE TRAINING. OUR STUDENTS ARE NOW PROPERLY TRAINED AND CONFIDENT IN RECOGNISING AND REPORTING HATE CRIME AND BULLYING-TYPE
freshersfairs
IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, WE HELD FRESHERS FAIRS AT EACH OF OUR CAMPUSES. EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS AND ORGANSATIONS THROUGHOUT NBORTHERN IRELAND ATTENDED AND PROVIDED INFOMRATION ON THEIR SERVICES.
B Perfect came to our Newry and Lurgan campuses during Freshers. they provided a demonstration of their products to Beauty stduents.
Freshers Greenbank
In September we hosted our Bespoke, industry specific fresher’s fair in our greenbank campus. we had exhibitors in from all trades including plumbing, electrical & Bricklaying for example. Students could avail of discount on workwear and tools at the event
Student Residential
Uniformed Public Service students attended a Residential in Rostrevor. They carried out a range of physical and mind challenging activities to enhance their communication, Listening and Team Building skills.
Mindset
Action Mental health visited all campuses throughout october & november delivering a workshop called ‘mindset’ this workshop educated students on mental health, promoted self care and techniques for positive mental health
Stoptober
throughout October we had organisations such as start 360 and the Southern trust ‘Stop smoking service’ in talking to students about the risks associated with vaping. we also had Armagh neighbourhood police visit Armagh campus to talk about the dangers of smoking spice, in particular when using vape liquids.
PutItInYourPhone
we held ‘put it in your phone day’ on all campuses. Put It In Your Phone Day is a College wide initiative designed to help make sure that all students have the contact details for those who can provide help, counselling and support, all day everyday should they, or a friend need it.
Theresa Burke
THE AMAZING STRONG WOMAN THAT IS THERESA BURKE KINDLY DELIVERED HER HEARTBREAKING STORY OF HOW DRUGS RUINED HER FAMILY AND STOLE THEIR BELOVED SON/BROTHER FROM THEM.
STUDENTS RECEIVED A VERY REAL EDUCATION ON DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Road Safety
Students across all our campuses attended the PSNI and Fire Service Road safety Roadshow. This was an education for young, old drivers and passengers on the dangers of our roads
Positive Life
the 1st December was world aids day. In conjunction with this we have positive life in our Armagh campus, delivering a talk on HIV awareness. in the talk students learned about the myths surrounding HIV and how effective the treatment now is for lowering viral load levels.
Violence Against women's and girls
Students across SRC CAMPUSES ATTENDED WORKSHOPS ON violence
AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS . this highlighted the dangers to females in our society, gave Guidance, advice and services available information.
Onepunchkills
For the last event of December, we held a ‘one Punch kills’ talk on Armagh campus. the talk was given by Caroline from youth justice.
Caroline talked about what the repercussion of a one punch attack and what the consequences can be for both the perpetrators and victims. this is a really important talk to have with our students the Christmas holidays as they all head on nights out to celebrate.
Health and wellbeing
Your Health and Wellbeing at SRC
Safeguarding is about helping students to keep themselves safe and to prevent harm happening to them Safeguarding is also about responding to concerns about alleged and suspected harm and putting in place plans to help and protect those who cannot protect themselves Everyone has the right to live their lives free from violence and abuse. If you are worried about a student, please talk to us. If we are concerned about their safety, we may need to share this information with others, but we will always tell them first At Southern Regional College, all members of staff are trained in the protection of children, young people, adults at risk and adults in need of protection, safe from harm The Student Safeguarding Officers, have undergone additional training for these roles Contact details for the Colleges Safeguarding Officers are available on the SRC website and can be seen below
"We know exactly how exciting, and at times challenging, the transition to further and higher education can be. Whether building a new social network or studying more independently for the first time, change can sometimes be dauntingparticularly as we adapt to our changing world. It’s good to know that through those times there is always someone to talk to. If you have experienced difficulties through the college closure and Covid-19, or any issues returning to college,
Inspire are here to support you. That’s why we’re working in partnership with SRC to deliver a counselling service, paid for by the college for all of its students."
How Inspire can support you:
Our counsellors have a wealth of experience in personal wellbeing and are fully qualified to help you work through a wide range of issues. Together you will identify the resources, strengths, qualities and skills that you have to address the issues you may be experiencing.
https://www.src.ac.uk/student-life/student-
Academicconcerns,alcoholordrug problems,anxiety,bereavement,bullying andharassment,compulsivebehaviour, crisissupport,cyberbullying/sexting, debtconcerns,depression,eating disorders,examstress,familyproblems, fearoffailure,feelingoutofcontrol, feelinglonelyorisolated,generalhelp& advice,leavinghomeworries,pregnancy worries,relationshipdifficulties,sexual issues,suicidalthoughts
The Health Hub
TheHealthHubisaspecialist youthhealthadviceservice foryoungpeopleaged16-25 yearsold.It’safree, confidentialhealthand wellbeingservicewhereyou canaccessinformation, supportandasexualhealth nurse-ledclinic.TheHealth HubisavailableateachSRC campus.Youcandropin,drop usamessageorclickonthe QRcodebelowtogetintouch withanurseoryour Student EngagementOfficer.
how to access the health hub: The Health Clinic is free and no appointment is neededjust drop in! If you need to contact the Health Hub at anytime, please call 0778 743 2845 or email: health.hub@southerntrust.hscni.net. You can also scan the QR code (right) to access the Health Hub online registration form!
Contact your campus Student Engagement Officer or attend morning advice clinics
