FUTURE Magazine - Issue 2 - June 2019

JUNE 2019

TALENTS UNLEASHED AT THIS YEAR’S

HAIR & BEAUTY AND

FASHION SHOWS

NEWS | EVENTS | WHAT’S ON | MORE...

For many of you it will be your final term at Waltham Forest College as you plan to progress to university, enter employment or even pursue an apprenticeship. However, the majority of you will be looking to stay here at the College and progress to a higher level course. We are here to support you through this process and if at any stage you need careers advice please

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pop along and visit our friendly Student Services Team.

Finally, I would like to wish you well with your ongoing exams and look forward to meeting some of our talented students and celebrate your hard work during the FE Awards.

Dr Joy Kettyle Principal

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All are welcome to come and join in. The choir are also receiving instrument donations from all who may have some to offer.

Waltham Forest College 5 - 2 Sir George Monoux College Well done to our team!

Tia Morris Raising environmental awareness through art.

Tia created a masterpiece as a part of the art & design eco exhibition entitled ‘Mother Nature’. She was inspired by world renowned artist Sarah Golish and her piece depicts a sense of culture, endangered animals and deforestation.

ecoexhibition Art and Design students hosted an ecoexhibition with Principal, Joy Kettyle and exec members in attendance.

The exhibition gave our talented students the chance to showcase their pieces which all highlighted the growing problems faced in our environment.

Suggestions to make a more eco-friendly college were expressed and measures are now being discussed to implement these suggestions.

STUDENT

SPOT LIGHT

CATERING & HOSPITALITY

Awards

The Catering and Hospitality Department hosted a presentation evening to award students for their achievements for the academic year.

The night saw students and staff receive recognition in areas such as most improved, best attendance and many more. The ceremony taught students that hard work pays off and doesn’t go unrecognised.

ESOL Student Showcases Artwork Ahmet Aydin is a maths and music assistant as well as an English student at the College.

He has a passion for the arts and in particular Ebru art. His work has been on display around the College and most recently he held an exhibition of his pieces at the last Open Event.

If you would like to know more about Ahmet’s display contact the Marketing Team at marketing@waltham.ac.uk.

Last month we hosted our annual World Culture Day event in celebration of the differences in culture and diversity that the College has to offer.

There was a range of activities on show including cultural and traditional dances, music, art and food from all over the world. Performances were brought by students, Jordan Ihenacho, Lucy Anyaoha, Isiwatu Olokode, Brian Joel, Lutfiya Othman and the College choir.

The event was well attended and brought all students from different cultural backgrounds together to celebrate each other’s differences.

Designer: Reunne Green Collection: Level Up! Fashion students unleashed their talents at this year’s annual Fashion Show held in May. There was an incredibly strong display of work from all students, ranging from Levels 1-3 BTEC up to Higher Education HNC/HND courses.

Students from a range of secondary schools were in attendance including Willowfield School. A member of staff, Mike Thomas, Leadership Support commented saying, “Our students loved the show, it’s all they have talked about today” Miss Charlton from Edmonton County School also attended with pupils and said, “The students were really impressed and enjoyed the show immensely as this is a career some are considering”

Designer: Ana Barjona Collection: Gatsby Party

Designers: HNC/HND Fashion Collection: Abstract Elements

Designer: Ailing Tan Collection: Harajuku

Designers: Art, Design & Fashion Collection: Time Travel Jackets

Designer: Suada Nuur Ali Collection: Female Floral

Designers: HNC/HND Fashion Collection: City Slicker

Designer: Aqsa Hussien Collection: Dressed for Success

Designer: Charisma Dapaah Boateng Collection: Neon Colours

Designer: Anca Pavlovici Collection: Military Fashion Show

Designers: City & Guilds Fashion Designer: Boryana Borisova Collection: Baby Doll Collection: Geometric Shapes

Designers: Fashion, Level 3, Year 2 Collection: Fashioned From Nature

Designer: Laine Guedes Collection: Kawaii Dolls

Designer: Eucharia Opara Collection: Diamond Girl

Designer: Lionel Ndikita Collection: Bones

Designer: Luisa Vargas Collection: Waves of the Desert

Designer: Serafina Mesmain Collection: Layers of Decay

Photography by Eric Aydin-Barberini

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HAIR & BEAUTY SHOW

OUR PLANET

Asia Ali Hairdressing, Level 3

Hair, Beauty, Media Makeup and Barbering students showed up at this year’s Hair & Beauty Show themed ‘Our Planet’.

There was a diverse range of work on display from minimal makeup and hairstyles to total look makeovers and transformations.

Some students were celebrating the beauty of our planet while others protested the plastic pollution in oceans and the increasing need to combat climate change.

Be sure to check out next year’s show to see the makeovers first hand.

View some of the artists’ collections.

Sharna Sroay Beauty Specialist Techniques, Level 2

Gokham Berber Hairdressing, Level 3

Mazia Ilieva Hairdressing, Level 3

Mental Health Awareness Week

Staff and students celebrated Mental Health Awareness week in May. The week consisted of organisations such as Mind and Battling Suicide holding sessions as well as facilitating practical activities to increase the awareness and open up the conversation about Mental Health.

To discuss issues surrounding mental health speak to the Additional Learning Support Team in 348 or the BeSafe team in 224.

As a part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Additional Learning Support Department launched their ‘Reviving the Garden Project’ which allowed ALS students to get together and rejuvenate the garden space with fresh flowers, ornaments and new flower beds.

The space is open to all staff and students so feel free to join in with the project.

The Careers Guidance Team Do you need support with: The Careers Team invited London Fire Brigade to the College in June to deliver an employability workshop to public services students.

The aim of the workshops was to increase confidence and self-belief, raise awareness & break stereotypes and enhance interview skills.

Apprenticeships, courses employment and volunteering opportunities?

Writing your CV & cover letter?

Interview preparation?

Completing your UCAS application?

Visit Student Services to book an appointment or call 020 8501 8501 Did you know we advertise jobs? Visit the Careers page on Moodle.

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ATTENDANCE MATTERS Punctuality and attendance are essential requirements for successful learning.

You need to be in college to achieve your best and create your future.

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Creative Pathways

An insight into poetry and spoken word.

Substation Electrical Installation and Testing Apprentice

Where: 1 Hoe St, Walthamstow, E17 When: Tuesday 30th June 2019, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

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Free booking is required via Eventbrite.

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College Events

Creative Industries Show - 12th - 19th June

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