South Lanarkshire College Graduation Ceremony
Saturday 30 October 2021
Andy Kerr
Chair of the Board of Governors On behalf of all staff and the Board of Governors at South Lanarkshire College I would like to warmly congratulate all our 2021 graduates. Graduation is a celebration of your success, a chance to reflect on the past year at our college, all that you have achieved and the family and friends that have helped you on your journey. I know that many of you have now moved on to higher level courses at college or university, with others progressing to employment or training. It makes myself and our Board feel very proud to see the successful journey of our graduands and what you go on to achieve. I am also very proud of all our staff who have supported you to achieve your qualifications. From your lecturers who have adapted to the pandemic to ensure they pass their knowledge and skills on to you, our Student Services Teams who have remained ever positive in support of students, our Student Association for their honest and open representation of the students, our Facilities and Estates Teams who kept the campus safe and clean. And our College Management Team, HR, ICT, Finance and Funding Teams who make sure our college runs as efficiently and effectively as possible to give you the best possible experience whilst studying with us. I wish you all the very best as you embark on what will no doubt be a very successful and happy future. Well done!
Aileen McKechnie Principal
Graduation is one of the highlights of our college calendar – a chance for all of us to celebrate the success, hard-work and dedication of you, our students. I am so proud of you all for everything that you have achieved whilst studying with us. The past 12 months were extremely difficult for everyone. But despite the global pandemic, despite the public health and economic challenges that we all faced, you’ve all still managed to successfully complete your studies with us here at South Lanarkshire College. You should all be extremely proud – I’m sure your family and friends will be! I know that the past year was not what you anticipated in terms of your studies with us, but I wanted to thank you all for sticking with your course, never giving up and achieving your ambitions. Your success really will inspire others to achieve their full potential. Well done! Enjoy your special day and I wish you all the very best as you go out to make your mark on the world.
Running order 10:30
Welcome: Andy Kerr Chair of the Board of Governors
10:40
Opening remarks: Aileen McKechnie Principal
10:50
Guest speaker: Dr Julie McElroy Award-winning disability rights campaigner and inspirational public speaker
11:05
Well done videos from lecturers
11:15
Graduand awards presentation Associate Principal
11:30
Special Awards announced
11:40
Closing remarks and vote of thanks Alan Mackie, Student Association Vice President
11:45
Graduand images from 2020/21
Dr Julie McElroy Dr. Julie McElroy is a Scottish woman who has Cerebral Palsy which has resulted in walking difficulties along with a speech and hearing impairment and manual dexterity problems. She epitomizes drive, motivation and passion. Throughout her life she has succeeded in so many challenges. Julie is a woman who has so much to offer in terms of possessing ideas and concepts in every aspect of any project she undertakes. Julie graduated with her PhD in ‘Applying Interpretive Systems Concepts in the Investigation and Development of a Framework for Understanding Students’ Use of Assistive Technologies within Technology Rich Learning Settings in Tertiary Education’, within the School of Computing, University of the West of Scotland in 2017. In November 2017, she pursued a Master in Law (LLM) through Open University. As well as having a personal understanding of disability and equality-related issues, she has a deep understanding in relation to the preconceptions of disability through a range of experiences and ventures over her life to date. Through her interests of law, assistive technologies, equality, humanity and diversity that she would seek to ensure the difference is being implemented through her academic career and societal engagements with other interdisciplinary fields. In December 2020, she was awarded a Master of Laws with Merit. Julie also gained a Master of Knowledge Exchange from the University of Strathclyde in 2019. She currently doing an MBA with a vision to help instil public and private sector leadership and governance opportunities for people with disabilities. Aside from Julie’s academic and career accomplishments to date, Julie had led an incredible active life with the allure of recreational pursuits. Julie has had a varied career in media and digital media having worked with various media contacts including BBC Scotland, STV, Daily Record, the Glasgow Evening Times & Glasgow 2014. Ongoing media work continues with recent involvement with BBC The Social.
GRADUANDS 2021 Faculty of Business HNC PROFESSIONAL COOKERY Linda Boyle Alan Mackie Rosey Mcclure Evelyn Odigie HNC TRAVEL & TOURISM Jade Davren Stacey Dow Carol Ann Edment Suzanne Meharry Carly Reid Ashleigh White
Faculty Of Care HNC BEAUTY THERAPY Nichola Todd HND BEAUTY THERAPY Natasha Clark Yvonne Dobbie Claire Henderson Lyndsey Mcneish Chloe Parkin Alana Revill Adele Robertson
HNC CHILDHOOD PRACTICE Elena Andreuccetti Hagar Azuud Kirsty Brown Anna Carlton Ellis Cattrell Nawalage Nirosha Cooray Lynne Devine Erin Doyle Gemma Falconer Pamela Feenie Natalie Ferguson Carly Gardner Amy Gillies Emma Harte Jean Herron Sammi-Jo Hughes Ann Inglis Chloe Johnstone Samantha Mcgowan Samantha Mclachlan Stephen Mcsporran Gillian Mitchell Faiza Mohammed Kiah Murray Samantha Percy Jenah Ross Bryant Brogan Smith Rebecca Stewart Kirsty Watson Anna White Lucy Wylie Amy Young
HND CHILDHOOD PRACTICE Sarahann Adam Joanne Bain Parvati Bimali Aimee Conroy Natasha Hailes Katrina Logie Courtney Mcculloch Jessica Mcculloch Katelyn Mcfarlane Helen Mcgeown Lyndsey Mcintosh Nicola Mitchell Irene Osarunamen Courtney Richardson Raheela Salam Amy Sloey Salma Tariq Jemma Thomas PDA CHILDHOOD PRACTICE Joanne Balavage Diane Fulton Ashley Paton Graeme Stewart HNC FASHION MAKE-UP Charley Cullion Karen Da Prato Demi Dalgetty Kerrie Orr Charlie Pollock Emma Reid
HNC HAIRDRESSING Sandra Collins Kelly Hughes Caroline Laughlin Danielle Lynch Sharon Mccurdy Iveve Osarenkhoe Stacey Stewart Patricia Urban HND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Rachel Anderson Rachael Croarkin Erryn Delaney Monique Petrie Jazmin Steven
Faculty of Construction HNC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Douglas Anderson Gerry Bonham John Bringan Russell Brownlie Stephen Grant Jason Morrison Ryan Quinn Annie Tavendale Christopher Wilson HND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Joseph Mcdonnell HNC QUANTITY SURVEYING Kiera Cunningham
Special Awards Business Faculty Student of the Year Martin McNeil Care Faculty Student of the Year Jemma Thomas Construction Faculty Student of the Year John Bringan South Lanarkshire College Student of the Year Dominka Odoszewska SQA Student of the Year Patricia Kirkwood
Find us on Facebook to view photos from Graduation Live from 02 November
You can also watch today’s ceremony on our Youtube channel
Congratulations to all students who graduated today
Graduation Ceremony 2021