News Shout Autumn 2018

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ISSUE NO. 13 AUTUMN 2018

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In the Pink “Why a sparkly new bedroom was just the tonic for Philippa”

Five reasons to choose The Prince's Trust Team programme

RESULTS DAY CELEBRATIONS Join the conversation:

FIVE COURSES FOR CREATIVES AT STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

ENTERPRISING STOCKTON

IN THE PINK Pg 3

Our Trade Skills students carried out a bedroom makeover for one very special little girl.

Welcome to News Shout, the magazine bringing you the latest news and events from Stockton Riverside College. There has been lots going on here, so we hope you’ll take a moment to read about our amazing students and maybe even spot a familiar face or two!

FIVE COURSES FOR CREATIVES AT STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE Pg 4-5

Read about some of our amazing creative courses and how they can bring out your creative side.

Don’t forget, you can keep up with all of our latest news and events at:

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RESULTS DAY CELEBRATIONS Pg 6-7 Check out our picture gallery from results day at SRC Bede Sixth Form.

FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE THE PRINCE’S TRUST TEAM PROGRAMME Pg 10

Are you aged 16 to 25 and not currently in education, training or employment?

Find out why one of our amazing Prince’s Trust courses could be for you.

AND MUCH MORE INSIDE!

In the pink

why a sparkly new bedroom was just the tonic for Philippa She has remained resilient throughout There’s nothing like a bit of sparkle to brighten up your day.

That was until the Ellen Timney Foundation offered a helping hand and aided by the Stockton Riverside College students, the work got underway.

And that is exactly what Stockton Riverside College trade skills students delivered to Brotton youngster Philippa.

Diagnosed with leukaemia in March 2016, Philippa has undergone two years of extensive treatment.

After hearing about the four-year-old’s lengthy battle with leukaemia, the team stepped up to help carry out a bedroom makeover.

But Phil said: “She has remained resilient throughout.”

Organised and funded by the Ellen Timney Foundation, the students created a sparkly pink haven for the youngster.

Dad Phil said: “She had been pestering for a year and a half to have her bedroom decorated. With everything that was going on we hadn’t been able to do it.”

Brickwork, Joinery and Painting and Decorating students worked together to complete the bedroom.

Painting and Decorating tutor Tony Ferguson said: “We were more than happy to lend a hand after hearing about Philippa’s story. Plus it was a great experience for students as they got to work on a real job with real clients and that is something you can’t create in a workshop.”

Want to know more about the construction courses available at Stockton Riverside College? Go to: www.stockton.ac.uk/16-18-courses/ NEWS SHOUT Autumn 2018

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Five courses for creatives at Stockton Riverside College

Are you creative and want a course that will give you the chance to develop these skills? Take inspiration from some of the students achieving success on our amazing courses, guaranteed to bring out your creative side!

Maryam is on track to achieve her career goals after studying Art and Design at Stockton Riverside College.

The 19-year-old from Middlesbrough is now off to De Montfort University where she will study architecture.

She said: “I chose to study Art and Design because it is something that I really enjoy and I had a career in architecture in mind.” Looking forward to the challenges ahead, of her time at College she said: “It has been amazing, I have loved it.”

Take your artwork to another level with our fantastic Art and Design courses. This is a chance to develop your skills and explore a variety of artistic techniques.

www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/art-design

John was just 16 when he figured out the trick to a great career is choosing a job that you enjoy, that’s why he chose to study games design at Stockton Riverside College. Now going on to continue his studies at Teesside University, he said: “I want a job that I enjoy, with the bonus of making good money.”

Lucky for him, there are big opportunities in the dynamic world of Creative Media.

If you fancy seeing your ideas come to life on the screen then our Creative Media courses could be the right choice for you. Choose between courses in VFX, Animation and Web or Creative Games and Media.

www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/creative-media www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/computer-games-design

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This summer saw our Makeup for Production Arts students present their work in a fantastic summer showcase, with a circus-inspired feel and a freakish twist.

If you love makeup and special effects then our Makeup for Production Arts courses could be perfect for you.

Working with live models, on this course you will see your creations quite literally come to life. The only limit is your imagination.

www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/production-arts

Poking fun at fake news proved a winning formula for Film and TV student Joe. The controversial subject was the hot topic for his short film, This Just In, and this year the comedy short was picked to be screened at the first ever Newcastle International Film Festival. There was further success for Stockton Riverside College student Joe who won himself a three-day pass to the Cannes Film Festival. He said: “It honestly feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Fancy having a go at making your own short films and documentaries? Check out our Creative Film Production course.

With a focus on practical skills you will get lots of hands-on experience and get the chance to see your short films played on the big screen.

www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/film-tv

The future is looking bright for Performing Arts Musical Theatre student Louis. The 18-year-old has secured a place to study Musical Theatre at one of the UK’s top stage schools, Arts Ed in London. Looking back at his two years at Stockton Riverside College he said: “It is crazy how it has all flown by. I have made lots of mint memories. It is an amazing college, I have learnt so much and so many different life lessons.” Louis has taken some fantastic lead roles during his time at the College including Peter Pan, Fagan in Oliver, and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Fancy following in Louis’s footsteps. Our Performing Arts courses gives you the skills you need to pursue a career on the stage. You will also get an insight into life behind the scenes and get the chance to be part of our amazing line-up of shows.

www.stockton.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts

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Celebrating results day at SRC Bede The hard work paid off for happy students at SRC Bede Sixth Form.

Results day saw many celebrating getting the grades they needed to take their next steps.

SRC Bede’s Campus Principal Ben Robinson said: “It is fantastic to see so many happy faces today as we celebrate those achieving their goals and moving another step towards their career aspirations. We are proud to see so many of our students now progressing to fantastic universities across the UK.” SRC Bede Sixth Form in Billingham offers a wide range of A level and A level equivalent subjects, as well as a selection of full-time vocational courses.

For more details about the full range of courses visit: www.bede.ac.uk or call 01642 373 250 6

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NEWS IN BRIEF Production Arts students go behind the scenes of a thrifty Atonement re-shoot.

Makeup for Production Arts students got an insight into life behind the scenes of a movie shoot as the team put their skills to good use helping to turn more than 80 volunteers into “war-torn soldiers”.

Part of a thrifty re-shoot of the famous Dunkirk beach scene from the 2007 film Atonement, the aim was to once again turn Redcar beach into the backdrop from the Oscar winning film.

Stockton Riverside College student Michelle, 18, said: “It was a great experience and really fun. It’s lovely to have been a part of something like this.”

Millie, 17, said: “It was quite exciting to see everything happen and to gain that experience.”

The filming in Redcar was part of the build up to the 2018 Festival of Thrift, with artist and filmmaker Richard DeDominici commissioned by the Festival to create a thrifty Redux version of the five-minute scene, using local people, cheap props and a handheld camera.

Enterprising Stockton celebrates future talent.

If you have ever fancied the idea of opening your own business at Stockton Riverside College we can help give you the skills you need.

These students did and now they have not only launched their own small theatre company, Dynamic Infinite, but the fledgling business is also an award winner.

With the small enterprise picking up the Social Impact Award and also named overall winner at the Enterprising Stockton Awards, Performing Arts Acting student Lucy said: “We didn’t expect this at all. We are very grateful to everyone that helped us.”

Enterprising Stockton brings together businesses, education providers and voluntary organisations to share ideas on ways to encourage enterprise.

The awards are hosted at Stockton Riverside College and recognise the achievements of both student enterprises and small businesses across the area.

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NETA

students get a lesson in road safety Young drivers were given a hard hitting lesson in road safety as the emergency services brought their important message to NETA Training.

From watching a student who volunteered to be cut free from a car, to seeing an accident brought to life through virtual reality, the event aimed to highlight the fatal four areas increasing the risk on the roads.

“Part of what we are trying to do is give young people control measures and strategies to keep themselves and friends safe,” said Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Learn and Live Co-ordinator, Andrew Bright. “That can be something as simple as understanding the risks and having the confidence to speak up.”

The dangers of drink/drug driving, speeding, driving while distracted and not wearing seatbelts, were driven home to the NETA learners during the crash course in road safety.

Logistics Academy results in a job offer for Emily.

Emily got more than she expected from her time at SRC Bede Sixth Form. She not only walked away with a top set of qualifications but a new job as well.

Taking part in the College’s Career Ready Logistics Academy saw the 18-year-old complete a four-week internship at PD Ports.

Impressing bosses during her time there, it is no surprise the company has now snapped her up, offering a higher apprenticeship in civil engineering.

“The internship changed my mind about the type of engineering I wanted to do, I’d previously been totally set on mechanical engineering until I learnt more about things like material science,” she said.

Delivered by Stockton Riverside College the Career Ready Logistics Academy is part of the Tees Valley Logistics Academy and aims to raise awareness of the logistics industry. Students are offered the chance to learn about the industry through site visits, workshops, mentoring and an internship, alongside their full-time courses.

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The prince’s trust...

Have you heard about The Prince’s Trust? It’s a youth charity that helps young people get into jobs, education and training.

At Stockton Riverside College we offer Prince’s Trust courses that can build your confidence, help you to develop new skills and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way.

Check out our Prince’s Trust Team programme. This is a free 12-week personal development course that is available to those aged 16 to 25 and not currently in education, training or work. With Teams available in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Catterick, there’s one near you.

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OPEN EVENTS Stockton Riverside College Monday 8th Oct Thursday 15th Nov Wednesday 21st Nov SRC Bede Sixth Form Tuesday 13th Nov NETA Thursday 18th Oct Thursday 22nd Nov

Dates for your diary Careers Advisors Day – The Skills Academy, Billingham (For careers advisors and teachers) Wednesday 10 October, 2018 1pm-2.30pm Careers Advisors Day – NETA Training Group, Stockton (For careers advisors and teachers) Tuesday 6 November, 2018 1pm-4pm Careers in Construction – Stockton Riverside College, Teesdale (For Year 10 students) Friday 7 December, 2018 9am-3pm

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