Newsbite - Winter Edition 2020

ISSUE 3

Meet the Schools Team

WINTER EDITION

Remembrance Day 2020

The Girls Network

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! o l l e H Hi everyone. Welcome to the latest edition of Newsbite, bringing you the latest news and information from Redcar and Cleveland College.

We hope you are settling into Year 11. These are unusual times right now but there is so much to look forward to in the near future. Deciding which college and which course is right for you is always a difficult decision but don’t worry inside this edition of Newsbite we have included some top tips from our Schools Team on applying for college.

Applications are now open and we hope to see you in the future.

Our open events are a great opportunity to learn more about our courses, speak to our team of expert tutors, look around our facilities and get a real feel for what life studying at Redcar and Cleveland College is like.

OUR NEXT ONLINE OPEN EVENT IS: Wednesday 2nd December 2020 4.30pm – 6.30pm Join in by visiting: www.cleveland.ac.uk/events OUR NEXT ON CAMPUS OPEN EVENT IS: Wednesday 9th December 2020 4.30pm – 6.30pm Book your place by visiting: www.cleveland.ac.uk/open-events Please note that these open events may change or be cancelled at short notice. We are following Government guidance and the safety of our students, staff and local community is our priority. Booking is essential and places are limited. Visit www.cleveland.ac.uk/open-events for up to date information and to book your place.

Did you know we have recently launched our brand new website?

With lots more information about our courses, easy navigation and not forgetting the option to apply for a course online, our website is your one stop shop for all information about our amazing college.

Hello and a warm welcome from the Schools Team. We are sorry we can’t be with you in school at the moment but we have lots of different ways we can still provide you with all the information, advice and guidance you need to know about your next steps after school.

You can view our brand new prospectus online at www.cleveland.ac.uk or ask your school careers advisor for a copy.

Did you know we are also offering socially distanced 1 to 1 tours of our college? So if you would like to view our facilities, find out more about our courses and get help with completing your application form then book a 1 to 1 tour today. Bookings can be made by visiting www.cleveland.ac.uk or calling 01642 777 234.

We are also offering Instagram question and answer sessions. Head over to our Instagram page @redcarcollege on Thursday 3rd December 2020 and Wednesday 16th December 2020 to have your questions answered.

Finally, we are also offering twilight application sessions in college. Come along and get help with completing your application form. To find out when the next application session is visit www.cleveland.ac.uk or call 01642 777 234.

We are here to help and support you every step of the way. You can always keep in touch with us by emailing info@cleveland.ac.uk Take care and stay safe,

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• Check out what courses are on offer and which ones you are interested in.

• Think about your next steps after college!

Do you need to complete a specific college course to meet the entry requirements for specific employment or to qualify for a spot on your chosen university course.

• Apply early! Doing this allows you to spend more time focusing on your studies.

• Always have a backup option, in case you change your mind.

Applications are now open for September 2021, apply online via our website or use the application form at the back of our prospectus. Simply fill it in and send it back to us using the freepost address.

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We are really excited to announce that we have teamed up with The Girls’ Network, leading the way for a selection of our female students to work with some of the leading Tees Valley businesswomen.

The Girls’ Network is an organisation that aims to inspire young women by connecting them with a female mentor to provide support and offer advice.

In September, all full-time female students were invited to attend an information session where they could find out more about the programme. Afterwards, those

students were given the opportunity to complete an application form and be part of the programme.

Successful students were then recently matched with their mentor.

The mentors come from a wide range of different backgrounds and will work with their mentee over the next year, meeting on a monthly basis. Students are now busy digitally getting to know their mentors and we can’t wait to keep up to date with how they get on during the programme.

Remembrance Day 2020 This year’s annual Service of Remembrance was delivered digitally for the very first time with the help of our public service students.

The service remembers pupils and staff from the Sir William Turner School, killed in action during the First and Second World Wars; 350 of the school’s “Old Boys” fought in the First World War, 48 dying in active service, and 650 served during the Second World War and 55 lost their lives.

Due to the current restrictions in place, the service was prerecorded for the school’s alumni and their families to watch from

the safety of their own homes.

Giving readings for the filmed ceremony were public services students Adam, Jack and Jim. Jim, 18, said: “A lot has changed this year, this would usually be a live event but instead our readings have been prerecorded.”

Adam, 17, said: “It is so important to remember the 103 Old Boys who were part of the Redcar community.”

Jack, 18, added: “This is such a big event, as public service students we were glad to still be able to play our part.”

face to face customer service and marketing. We also visit lots of different local organisations such as hotels, events and festivals as well as different venues that are part of the travel and tourism industry.

What is your top tip for students thinking about college?

MEET CHARLOTTE We have been catching up with Charlotte, our brand new travel and tourism tutor. With a wide range of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Charlotte is excited to get started and showcase the many opportunities available to students at the end of the course.

Why should you choose to study a travel and tourism course?

Now more than ever the travel and tourism industry needs you. The industry that brings happiness to others is changing and it needs the very best students to be trained and help drive the industry back to success. During the course you will explore the industry, look at the different careers available, operations,

My top tip when thinking about college is to research both the college you are interested in and the course that you are applying for and make sure they are right for you. If you are looking for a caring and supportive college which will push you to reach your goals then we are the college for you.

What is your favourite thing about the travel and tourism courses?

My favourite thing about the travel and tourism courses is that they allow you to learn about so many different career roles within the industry such as hotel managers, event promoters, holiday reps, cabin crew, baggage handlers, travel agents and so many more! You will not only learn about these careers but also develop the skills required to secure jobs such as these on completion of the course.

So if the travel and tourism courses at Redcar and Cleveland College sounds interesting to you then I would love to see you on the course next year! You can find out more information about the courses on our website – www.cleveland.ac.uk

Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Road, Redcar, TS10 1EZ Tel: 01642 473132 Email: info@cleveland.ac.uk www.cleveland.ac.uk