STUDENT NEWS FEBRUARY 2016
STUDENT NEWS
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Your Students’ Association Team Elections were held recently for a new Vice President of the SA who would work alongside our current Senior Vice President, Megan Cord. We are pleased to announce that Alexandros Baxevanoglou was the successful candidate.
Please now meet the team! From top left, Megan Cord, Alexandros Baxevanoglou, Aleksandra Ziembinska and Elizabeth Graham.
SA Surgery Hours If you would like to speak to a member of SLCSA then you can visit the office Monday to Friday from 12pm until 1pm. Alternatively you can contact the team on the various communications supplied at the top right of this newsletter.
Newsletter Info This is the first SA newsletter of the year and there’s a lot to update you on. We’ve been busy and it’s packed full of info on what’s being happening since August. We hope you enjoy it and please remember, we are always happy to hear what you think so please get in touch!
SA Mission Statement We aim to represent our students equally and ensure that their interests are heard and to provide opportunities in order to enhance the student experience!
SLCSA Merchandise If you would like to buy a hoodie or other SA merchandise, please drop into the SA office for more info.
THIS EDITION Students’ Association
2015/2016 Event Update
What’s Going
Event Update 2015 Freshers’ Week 2015 Freshers’ week 2015 went off with a bang as we welcomed a wide range of organisations to provide students with guidance and advice on everything from volunteering to fitness and personal finance to travel. There was a hive of activity in the main atrium during the 5 day event with plenty of student freebies and deals up for grabs. Capital FM kept us tuned in with music and laughter which really got the party started! Other fun activities included a balloon modeller, caricaturist, face painter and a photo booth. Feedback received has been brilliant so thanks to all staff and students for participating and making it such a fun event.
Well done to all our 2015 Graduates! Congratulations to all the SLCek students who graduated at the College Graduation Ceremony in Hamilton Town House on Tuesday 17 November. This year a record number of students were eligible to graduate and 278 students registered to attend the Graduation. Celebrations1 for the 278 students and their families began with a warm welcome to the ceremony by the Principal. Stewart addressed the audience, congratulating the students on their achievements and thanking their families for all the support given to the students during their studies. After the presentation to graduands and prizewinners, Jane McCartney, Chair of the Board of Management, congratulated the students and wished them all the very best for the future. Huge congratulations and very well done to all our 2015 graduates!
Graduation Dinner 2015 As part of the celebrations for Graduation 2015, students were invited to a Graduation Dinner on 16th November. Staff from across the College joined the students at the Bruce Hotel to celebrate their success. Students enjoyed a drinks reception, three course meal, photobooth, magicians and entertainment from musicians. A great night of celebration!
Event Update 2016 New ‘BREEAM’ Building Every year South Lanarkshire College invites more and more students to join the SLC experience! To meet growing demand for space, construction of a new building began in 2015. The new building is now complete and is the first of its type in the UK, with 0 carbon emissions. It was built using the latest construction technologies and materials with energy being provided by solar panels installed on the roof. The building will be heated and ventilated using a ground source heating system, which will pump water from a depth of 203m and circulate it to an under floor heating system. The new 2 storey building incorporates a reception area and 8 classrooms fully equipped with pcs, 4 on each floor. A lift is available to provide access to the upper floor. The new classes have now been timetabled and Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, will conduct the official opening ceremony on Wednesday 24th February.
Sustainability Event
Thursday 11th February
The SA Sustainability Event was a great success. Students really engaged with the idea behind the event and participated in the activities. Cycle Friendly Scotland’s smoothie bike was a big hit and so too were the bike health checks . Our staff and students clearly love cycling! The tours of the new building were incredibly popular too. Over 200 students visited the building and took a guided tour with Mr James Jamieson. We would like to say a huge thanks to Mr Jamieson for giving up his time on the day. Our Swap Shop1for dvds and games was also a success and we have decided to run this every fortnight due to popular demand so please check the SA Office for further information.
What’s Going On
Thursday 25th February is LGBT Rainbow Day - Please dress in rainbow colours to show your support!
The restaurant opens on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during term time and a three course lunch is served for £8.95 (student discounts may apply at certain times so please ask).
The Training Restaurant
Professional Cookery students prepare and cook a great variety of culinary delights for you to experience and excellent service is provided front of house by our Hospitality students.
To book a table at the Training Restaurant please contact Sharon Riach from Monday to Friday during term time on:-
The Hospitality Training Restaurant is a previous winner of the
Tel: 01355 807470 E-mail: trainingrestaurant@slc.ac.uk
tinctive flavours that showed creative and original use of ingredi-
prestigious award of College Restaurant of the Year. One of the judges commented “All the South Lanarkshire dishes had disents. In addition to this, the Front of House team were confident, knowledgeable and
professional”.
As well as our fabulous Training Restaurant, the College also has the Café Bistro on Level 2 which is run by Hospitality and Professional Cookery students and the Food _____________________________________________
Hair and Beauty Salon & Spa
Would you like to pamper yourself?
If so, please visit our Hair and Beauty Salon & Spa. To book an appointment please e-mail hairandbeauty@slc.ac.uk; call 01355 807465 or complete an online booking form which can be found at http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk. 1 [Please note, due to health and safety regulations, a skin test is required 24 hours prior to every eyebrow tint and eyelash perm. Treatment can only be carried out once a skin test has been completed and a valid skin test receipt has been submitted.]
REMEMBER - YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY SALON AND RESTAURANT TOO SO LET THEM KNOW! _____________________________________________
BEAUTY CLIENTS REQUIRED As we are leaving block 2 and going onto block 3, our beauty students are looking for clients for the following treatments:HND BEAUTY THERAPY YEAR 2
Make-up
Epilation
Micro Needling
IPL Sessions
LEVEL 3 BEAUTY THERAPY
Hot Stone Massage
Aromatherapy
Facial Electrical
Eyelash Extension (2 for 1)
LEVEL 6 HAIRDRESSING
On Fridays all cut and colour services are available
For appointments and pricing, please contact the Hair and Beauty Salon direct (details noted above)