potentially join the governing board
get the opportunity to lead early in your career
build networks with a diverse range of people from the wider College community
gain a unique opportunity to represent your peers at important events and meetings
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give your employability a boost (the experience will look great on a CV!)
have an impact on student activities (such as sports clubs and societies)
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bring about the changes you'd like to see at your campus
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You could make a difference in 22/23! As a Student Rep you will:
Wednesday 21st September 2022 is World Peace Day!
Attended all class and be on time
We are delighted that you haver chosen to study with us at Buckinghamshire College Group. You may be joining us straight from school or another College or you may be returning after studying with us last year you are all very welcome and can be confident that we are all here to make sure that you succeed during your time with us. Here are a few tips to help you do well at College:
Stick to class rules
Listen and take good notes
Ask for help when you need it
Know Your Timetable
Participate in class discussion or activities
Ask questions
Choose your course wisely
Know your course requirements
Without peace, it will not be possible to achieve the levels of trust, cooperation and inclusiveness needed for societies to be resilient to shocks, manage disputes and adapt to changes in their environments.
Make new friends
Make use of resources in the Learning Centre
Be yourself
Set realistic goals
Try your best
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HOW CAN HELP
We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing here at BCG to help you reach your full potential. Our aim is to support you to build upon your existing strengths as well as consider new strategies to support wellbeing and future progression. The Student Services team is made up of welfare advisers, Safeguarding officers, Councillors and Carers advisers, we offer:
STUDENT SERVICES HERE FOR YOU! A safe place to seek advice, guidance and support through one to one appointments. Signposting to internal and external support services Referring to one to one Counselling appointments Support with applying got Bursary Careers guidance through one- to-one and drop in sessions
SEXUAL HEALTH NURSE & THE C-CARD SCHEME
APPLYING FOR A BURSARY?
The C Card is a scheme for young people to access free condoms and lube to improve sexual health When used correctly during sex, condoms are the only type of protection that help prevent both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. Free confidential advice for under 25’s from sexual health professionals, see them on campus or request a phone call by going online: sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/just ask bshaw
Depending on your circumstances, you could be eligible for financial support while you ’ re at College. This could mean help with essential equipment, travel and childcare fees, also if you received free school meals last year, let student services know. For advice on how to apply please get in touch. You can also contact us via studentservices@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk
Amersham Thursday 10:30 13:00 Aylesbury Tuesday 10:30 13:30 Wycombe Wednesday 10:30- 13:00
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Optimism Focus on your strengths Attitude Focus on action and 'can do' Emotional Awareness Key to good communication Control Your response to circumstances/ organisational ability Social Support Network of friends or family Sense of Humour Can laugh at life's frustrations Self Belief Confident & have high self esteem Problem Solving Willing to adapt / be flexible R E S I L I E N T How to be
Friday 23rd September I 10 11.30 Anxiety and challenges around school Friday 14th October I 10 11.30 School avoidance and exclusion Friday 25th November I 10 11.30 Gender dysphoria and gender difficulties
At each session, we have representation from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health service) who are available to answer any questions you may have and also to support, signpost.
There is also plenty of opportunity to share, talk to other parents who also have a wealth of knowledge, but if you would rather just listen that is fine also. You can just sit in the background and listen, especially at first if you want to see how the group goes.
Hosted on Microsoft Teams, you can join or leave as any point (meetings are not recorded). The next three sessions are:
Walking With You is a parent led support group for anyone supporting children and young people, up to the age of 25, experiencing mental health difficulties. You can take part discussing shared experiences with other parents and carers as well as having mental health professionals from CAMHs on hand to support and answer any questions you may have.
Ifyouwouldliketojoinasession/sorwouldlikefurther information,pleasecontact:OmaNwajiuba,ParticipationLead atekeoma.nwajiuba@barnardos.org.uk The chance to connect with like-minded people who have walkedinyourshoes. Stronger Together
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How do I make an appointment?
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The College runs a counselling service where students can make appointments to discuss issues in a confidential and supportive environment with one of the professionally qualified College counsellors
Everyone feels down sometimes,but talking can really help. If you are a student enrolled at Bucks College Group, Student Services can offer you a free counselling service.
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Visiting Student Services and asking them to make a referral on your behalf Ask your tutor to make a referral on your behalf
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