January 2014

2014 No. 4

Conservation Project

Students from F6rm have been taking part in a wildlife conservation conference at Marwell Zoo. As well as handling pythons, rats and giant stick insects the students took part in an activity to help to plan conservation of cheetahs in East Africa. The students also enjoyed learning about captive breeding of zoo animals and the role of Marwell in conservation programmes in Hampshire and North Africa. Marwell have been instrumental in the reintroduction of the Arabian Oryx in Tunisia and Prezewalski`s horse in Mongolia. These animals, once extinct in the wild, have returned to their former ranges. “We really enjoyed taking part” commented one student. This was the third visit by the College to Marwell and more visits are planned for next year.

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project, but it was also to raise awareness of what the college can do for Barton Primary and Medina House Schools". Julie Stewart (Head teacher at Medina House School) commented “It was lovely to see children from two very different schools working so well together supported by the college students. It really was proof of equality and diversity in action. I would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work which resulted in such a fantastic day - the children are still talking about 'going on a plane'!” Mark Snow (Head teacher at Barton Primary School) said "It has been a great project for our Year 5 children. They have worked with the Medina House children and haven't even noticed the fact that these children have a disability, which is lovely to see. They have instinctively just got on and helped the Medina House children to join in. This project has helped to break down barriers between the two schools with differing educational needs. I would now like to develop it even further and try to get parents involved. I would like to get them re-engaged with education and give them the chance to realise that education can be fun too." The Isle of Wight College's Level 3 Business and Tourism student Martin Harding said "We wanted to do something for the community linked to our course content. We researched each country, planned the activities for the day and resourced our costumes. The children have been so happy and excited about 'going on holiday' that we have found it very rewarding. It's been a great success."

Level 3 Business and Tourism students have been working with students from Medina House School and Barton Primary School to do project work and research on four countries, Italy, Spain, Greece and France. The College students then staged and acted out mock holiday scenarios for the youngsters. Each young child was given a mock passport and flight ticket, as if they were going off on holiday. With the college students acting as airport staff and aircrew, the passports and tickets were checked and boarding passes issued. Students acting as air crew went through the procedures one would experience on a real flight. On landing the mock passports were checked again and stamped then the children could visit the four countries. Four class rooms were used. Each class was laid out to represent one of the countries and decorated with flags and articles from the country. College students were dressed in the typical dress worn in each country. The children experienced tasting foods from the different countries and there were different activities for the school children to do e.g. drawing/colouring flags, a piñata (Spain), racing Gondolas (Italy) smelling and tasting cheese (France) making Olympic medallions (Greece) etc. It was a fun day of learning whilst playing and the college students and school children enjoyed the experiences. Rosie Barnard (Equality and Diversity Consultant) said "We gave each student the opportunity to get involved with the community

European Holiday

Martin Harding, Emily Watson and Sam Shand

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Politics on the Agenda

Catherine Jackson (A Level Politics teacher) and Ruth Acton (Head of F6rm) took eight students from AS Politics and AS History classes on a visit to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Organised by the Education Parliament Service they visited each of the chambers and observed a debate by Iain Duncan-Smith (Welfare Secretary) talking about possible cuts to housing benefits. They also had a visit to the Westminster Hall and then a session delivered by a member of the Education Parliament Service on law making and the role of Parliament. The visit fitted very well with Unit 2 „Governing the UK‟ which is part of the AS Politics syllabus looking at the role of Parliament. Catherine Jackson said “It was a good day and I am confident the learners have benefitted from the experience. I am proud of our students - they were very attentive, well behaved and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.”

Left to right, Back: Alexander Oliver, Erica Cooke, Danielle Buckett. Centre: Chloe-Mae Harrison, Joe Murray, Ugne Dunskute. Front: Sophie James, Stephanie Boothroyde, Catherine Jackson (teacher)

The College Restaurant

The College Restaurant and kitchens are primarily staffed by college students under the expert guidance of professional college staff. All food is prepared and cooked on site in their large and well equipped kitchens.

The new Restaurant Manager, Emmanuel Ferdinand, trained in Paris at a top catering school where he achieved a Master in Hospitality and Catering. He worked in France for Hilton, Sofitel and the famous Ritz Champs Elysee. Emmanuel has extensive experience in four and five star luxury hotels. The Restaurant‟s Head Chef, Bryn Edwards, has been head chef at the Priory Bay Hotel and the Pond Café. Bryn also worked alongside Robert Thompson during the summer season at his Michelin star restaurant. The College Restaurant is open to the general public for lunches and dinners on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. There is also a licensed bar and a great range of wines and spirits to choose from. Check out the sample menus and function pack on the website www.iwcollege.ac.uk Any special dietary requirements can be catered for so please do mention this if applicable to your party.

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A Levels (AS and A2) Choose from wide range of subjects and study in our modern F6rm Centre

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Animal Care For those who dream of a job improving the lives of animals

Apprenticeships Earn while you learn with flexible work-based learning apprenticeship programmes

Art and Design Discover which aspects of art and design you are most suited to and build an impressive portfolio

Beauty and Complementary Therapies Fashions may change but health and beauty is always on the agenda

Brickwork Brickwork is the foundation of the building industry and an excellent start to a successful career

Business Management and Finance Business acumen is the backbone of the world’s economy and leads to rewarding careers

Commercial Music (in partnership with Platform One) Use professional recording studios, rehearsal rooms, and music technology suites.

Computer Games Development Gain the exciting, transferable computing skills employers are looking for

Computing and I.T. I.T. skills provide fast-paced and dynamic career opportunities

Early Childhood Studies A career in child care will give you the opportunity to affect the lives of future generations

Electrical Electricians are skilled technical professionals enabling the safe use of electricity

Engineering The basis of many exciting careers from aerospace to automotive and manufacturing

Fitness and Exercise The health and fitness industry is ideal for those with drive, ambition and focus

Football Development (in partnership with AFC Bournemouth) Combine your passion for football with academic study

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Hospitality and Catering A fast-moving industry which is both rewarding and hectic. Become a great chef, leader or manager

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Media Production Communicate on a global scale as the media’s influence stretches to every corner of the world

Motor Vehicle This work is challenging and logical involving a lot of problem solving

Office Administration Learn essential skills necessary to ensure the smooth running of the modern busy office

Pathways Programmes Designed especially for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Painting and Decorating Add colour and interest to new architecture and rejuvenate and modernise the old

Performing Arts Competitive and demanding, yet exhilarating and rewarding for those with enthusiasm, ability and ambition

Plumbing and Gas Once qualified plumbers can work towards technician and supervisory level jobs, specialise in a specific area and/or go self-employed

Public Services Develop the ability to perform under the most challenging circumstances. Leads to careers with Police, Customs, Prison, Fire Services and Armed Forces

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What’s it Really Like at University? Former BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services students Ben Yates and Chris Chambers visited College and spoke to current Level 3 Public Services students about their experiences of university. Ben progressed to University of Portsmouth to study Criminology with Psychology and Chris went to Canterbury Christchurch University. Both young men talked about their respective universities and the pleasures and pitfalls they encountered. Then they held a questions and answers session to help the learners formulate decisions about the next step in their careers.

Ben Yates and Chris Chambers

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Look Good, Feel Better Level three beauty therapy students have teamed up with an international charity, called LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER. The charity supports women and teenagers suffering from the visible side effects of cancer treatment.

The Beauty students give advice about make-up and skin care to make the clients feel better about themselves (a lot of patients have lost their confidence and self-worth, by the time they have been through their cancer journey). Jillian Stanbridge of EMH John Cheverton Centre said “The students from the college are wonderful - they are: Cindy Cantelo, Beth Liptrot, Shannon Cregg, Yasmin Butcher and Marla Wynn.”

Visual Merchandising Second year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business students created two eye catching window displays for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice shop in Newport, as part of their Visual Merchandising in Retail unit of study. As the theme was Valentines Day, amongst other things, they created a large heart lined with dozens of petals and made valentines cards.

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Many of the students purchased goods (from their own money) to make the display even more appealing and brought items in from home to donate to the shop to sell.

A Career in Engineering F6rm Engineering students went to GKN for a tour of the East Cowes facility. They saw winglets being made using CAD software. Then saw how specialist tools were made to produce these parts and how carbon fibre pieces were cut and laid together and finally hardened in autoclaves. Students had an opportunity to investigate apprenticeships and university routes into engineering and the types of jobs and roles that they could encounter in the field.

Their Guides on the tour were Apprentices who are studying at the Isle of Wight College! They were excellent and informative and the trip raised expectations of what lies ahead for the bright and talented engineering students should they pursue engineering professionally. It was good to see how large and successful GKN has become and to be in the heart of a company that caters to so many important clients in the global market Like Boeing, Honeywell and Airbus. The engineering student will also be using this experience to help write their coursework. It was an inspiring visit and lifted aspirations as to what is achievable in the field of engineering.