College Bulletin: 21st May 2012
Notices
Library Notice to all Leavers
Remember to return all those Library loans that you are no longer using, BEFORE you go on exam study leave. You can of course keep some loans for revision, these should be returned after your exams.
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK RETURNS IS FRIDAY JUNE 29TH
- Any text books actually issued by the library should be returned to the Library NOT the Subject department.
- Any student with outstanding loans after the June deadline will be billed for the replacement costs.
- If you have any queries - please speak to Library Staff as soon as possible Remember to return your College ID Card to the Library and get your Leaver’s form ‘signed off’ in order to get your £20 Book deposit money refund. (If you have lost your card, £2.00 will be deducted)Attention all Student Bands!
The local branch of CRUSH; an agency set up to promote healthy relationships and combat domestic violence, is looking for student bands who would like to play at a gig at their event on Saturday 21st July at Hereford City Sports Club. It is an excellent opportunity to promote new musical talent and help out a very worthwhile cause at the same time. There will be a lot of forthcoming local publicity, and the event a fun day- a tug of war, lots of food and a good gathering of young people. If interested could you contact jemma@westmerciawomensaid.org
Careers
Springboard's Summer School
Springboard's Summer School is an opportunity for school leavers to secure employment and apprenticeship programmes within the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industries. Participants will take part in a three-week training programme (a training week followed by a two-week work placement with a guaranteed interview at the end). The programme is unpaid but travel expenses are paid. The two cities in the scheme that are nearest to Hereford are Birmingham and Cardiff. Students should apply online and will then be invited to the assessment day. http://hotcareers.org.uk/get-into-work/summerschool.
Study in Hong Kong This Summer
British Council Hong Kong is offering a unique opportunity for final year secondary school students to win the chance to study at a university summer school in Hong Kong. For more information see Ruth Figg in Business Studies as soon as possible (application deadline is Friday 25th May).
Wainwright Essay Prize : Oxford University
This Prize aims to stimulate and reward interest in the Ancient Near East (including Egypt) among young people of secondary school age.
Prizes are offered for essays, reports or projects on aspects of the history, archaeology, society or art of any country or countries from Morocco to Afghanistan in the ancient period. The deadline is 30 September.
Further details are available online on www.ox.ac.uk or from cb@hereford.ac.uk.
Volunteering with Concern Universal
Concern Universal is an international development organisation that works to address the causes of poverty in nine countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. They have a small office in Hereford and are looking for volunteers to raise awareness of, and funds for, their work. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking for volunteering, experience in the charity sector and an insight into international development. Please see the Careers notice board (outside 012) for more details and who to contact.
National Citizens Service (NCS)
National Citizen Service is a challenging and fun opportunity for Year 12 students to gain new skills, make new friends and work together for the benefit of their communities. You will be offered a two-week residential away from home, taking part in a packed schedule of activities. You will then be supported to design and deliver a social action project on an issue you care about in your area, volunteering thirty hours of your time. For more information go to https://nationalcitizenservice.direct.gov.uk.
Second Year HE Applicants
Please remember to update your contact details (address, email and telephone) on Track before the summer holidays, as your university choices may contact you. You also need to make a note of your Track username, password and Personal ID, for use in the holidays. These will be especially important in August when the results come out. Make a note of your College log in details for results day as well - experience has taught us that students often forget these in the holidays.
Free Residentials at Lancaster University
Lancaster University is running free four-day residential visits for Year 12 students in July and August. For more information and to check if you meet their widening participation criteria go to www.lancaster.ac.uk/residentials.