Campus Buzz - for young people #2

for young people

...And THE winner of the NAME COMPETITION IS...

Natalie Owen

Bolton College

Challenge

Throwing it back to the time our students used their problem-solving skills to see how long they could keep the ball going.

You might be at home but we’re challenging you and your family to create your own version of this. Use a toilet paper or tissue tube, cut it in half, grab yourself a ball and get going!

Send in your videos to our social media channels with the hashtag #BCPingPongChallenge We’re looking forward to seeing your take on this!

Corner From selfies to stills and action, from capturing that unique angle or just experimenting with colour, Apple has tons of tips for upping your iPhone photography game.

Check out these fantastic step-by-step guides and tips for creating that perfect photo.

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Upload your photos to our social media #BCiphoneChallenge

Switch off that box set and get off the couch!

with Sports & Public Services

We’re committed to keeping you super motivated! so here’s a video of our Sports & Public Service students and tutors, helping you keep active from the comfort of your own home. It’s really that easy!

Night In

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Have some binge-worthy suggestions? Send your ‘Top 5’ to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

TOP 5 FLICKS

Competition time Winning ÂŁ20 has never been easier! Can you caption this image? Send your ideas via our social media, or email marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

...And WIN

The deadline for this competition is: Thursday 9th April 2020

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Sp tlight on...

Our Hairdressing tutor, Dipti Patel, makes an intrinsic up-do so simple to do!

Something to practise yourselves at home.

Who says you can’t look fabulous in isolation!

Dipti Patel

If you want to be featured in ‘Spotlight On...’ send your videos or ideas to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

USEFUL LINKS Need some more recommendations?

We’ve got you covered! Take a look at some of the links below – we promise not to disappoint!

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It’s Time To Find Out If Your Isolation Routines Are The Same As Everyone Else’s

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FUNNIES

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Have a ‘funny’ you want to share? Send it to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

Challenges for Young People The current situation is difficult for everyone, but there are particular challenges for young people in the 13–19 age group. With this in mind we have gathered resources to support young people at home, with a particular focus on teenagers:

BBC Bitesize: How to look after your mental wellbeing at home Young Minds: What to do if you’re anxious about coronavirus

From The Counselling Teacher: I can control/ I cannot control visual

Audible offering FREE books to students! www.stories.audible.com/start-listen Click on the link then click on TEEN on the top menu

Support with English The excellent Mr Bruff teaches daily lessons on the English GCSE through YouTube with worksheets. He even goes through the comments to give feedback! www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff

Looking after your Health & Wellbeing during the Coronavirus Pandemic To help stay well whilst at home: • Stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media • Try to keep yourself busy-- try activities like cooking, reading, online learning and watching films • Do light exercise at home, or outside, once a day For more advice, see: · • Every Mind Matters:- 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus · • Every Mind Matters:- how to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home · • NHS Fitness Studio: - exercises you can do at home Covid-19 ‘Fake News’: Try to limit the time you spend watching, reading or listening to coverage of the outbreak, including on social media. Think about turning off breaking-news alerts on your phone.

You could even set yourself a specific time to read updates, or limit yourself to checking a couple of times a day.

Trustworthy Sources Only use trustworthy sources, like GOV.UK or the NHS website, and always fact-check information from the news, social media or other people.

Keeping your Child Safe Online There's lots of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers: Advice from the National Crime Agency to help stay safe online: • Thinkuknow Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online: • Internet Matters • Parent Info • LGfL Support for parents and carers from the NSPCC: • Net-Aware

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Your very own challenge

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Funnies

Must Watch Boxsets

How do you

Compeition Ideas

...or some new ideas

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Easter just got better!

Decorate an egg, then send us a photo of your creation, and the best one will win a ÂŁ20 Amazon voucher!

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Enjoy your Easter break and remember, chocolate makes everything better!