Student Newsletter - May 2023

Opening Welcome

Hello,

Welcome back to another edition of the student newsletter.

We hope you’ve had a great bank holiday weekend and are looking forward to another one spent tuning in to the King’s Coronation.

Free breakfast now available!

Free breakfasts are now available to all students.

This runs at every site everyday of term between 8.30am and 9.30am.

You don’t need to be in receipt of bursary or free school meals. It is free for every student.

Breakfast is self service, so just help yourself from the buffet section.

Items available are:

• tea and toast (not coffee machine)

• instant coffee

• cereal bar

• cereal bowl

• fruit

• water

• juice

GCSE Exam Info

Please be aware Wednesday 28 June 2023 has been set by Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) as the Exam Contingency Day. All GCSE, A Level and BTEC exam students must be available on this date should an exam or exams have to be rescheduled.

All GCSE English and Maths exams are MORNING exams. You must arrive in College by 08:30 latest ready for a prompt 09:30 start. If you are late, entry into the exam room is not guaranteed. All late arrivals will be reported to the awarding body and your exam paper may not be marked.

Calculators are now available to buy from libraries at each site.

It is very important that you remember to bring your student ID to all of your exams. This will be used to check your identity and to complete the register and seating plan. Failure to do so may delay entry into the exam room as you will have to wait in a queue at reception to get your student profile printed.

Please be reminded that it is your responsibility to ensure that you bring all equipment required. Failure to do so may disadvantage you in the exam.

Exam Rules and Regulations

Possession of unauthorised items, such as a mobile phone or any watch is a serious offence and could result in disqualification from your examination and your overall qualification even if you do not intend to use it. You must not have any electronic devices or watches on you and they should all be left with your personal belongings in the cloakroom or the area designated for belongings in the exam room.

Hello everyone!

My name is Pembe Kisa and I am the Safeguarding and Wellbeing officer at WLC. Safeguarding is of utmost importance to us and we are focused on ensuring we do all we can to protect all of our learners.

If you ever have any concerns about yourself, or any other student you can email safeguarding@wlc.ac.uk, drop into student services or speak to your teacher.

We can offer support with a wide range of problems and if we can’t we will find someone who can.

Careers

Are you a Media student? Do you want to be part of a Feature Film?

Isabella Odoffin, a Casting Director working across film, television and theatre. Her young person credits include PAN (Warner Bros), ANNA KARENINA, THE LAST BUS (Netflix), GET SANTA (produced by Ridley Scott) (link to IMDb CV) . She is currently casting a Feature Film, which will shoot during the summer holidays '23 in Ireland and is looking for the following:

People who identify as females of Indian/Pakistani/Sri Lankan ethnicity - including dual heritage with Caucasian ethnicity, between the ages of 17 - 21yrs.

This is a paid opportunity, and no previous professional acting experience is necessary.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity please contact assistantiocasting@gmail.com

Careers West London College

APPRENTICESHIP

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering or career opportunities for Health and Social Students

Busy Bees

Volunteering for MIND in Hammersmith and Fulham or contact Getinvolved@hfehmind.org.uk

Care assistant role no experience required at Chiswick Nursing Centre apply here

Apprenticeship Drop-in session with Pathway CTM

Pathway Careers Training and Mentoring (CTM) works with schools and colleges supporting students across the UK, and offering free, an online Q&A service for young people, helping them make decisions about their next steps, and to find and apply for apprenticeships. The Q&A service is offered FREE (almost) EVERY WEDNESDAY 16:30-17:30. To access more information and to register to attend click here

Top advice on how to get an Apprenticeship in Construction

Are you looking to start an apprenticeship in construction? You will have the opportunity to speak to employers, training providers and apprentices at a webinar . The webinar has been organised by the London Borough of Ealing, and has many new and exciting construction projects in the borough. To attend, book your place here. A highly recommended Build UK guide ‘Routes of Entry into Construction’ is also available here.

National Detective Programme

Interested in a Police Career?

Please click here for more information and how to Apply.

Careers

Internship & Research Project Opportunities at Chilcotin Holidays and the Chilcotin Art Institute

Internship is to provide students an opportunity to have work experience, and Chilcotin Holidays & the Chilcotin Ark Institute are providing students the opportunity to experience a unique internship where they go through a process of personal development, pursuing their interests, goals and purpose for their studies and personal life. Students have the opportunity to conduct and implement their own research project. They get to acquire hands-on experience with work-based learning placements available in the areas below. Click on each of the following to access more information and how to apply:

Business Administration

Restaurant and Hospitality

Sustainable Forest and Ecology Management

Organizational Culture Management

Tourism Business Management

Sales and Marketing Management

Sustainable Ranch Management

Environment and Biodiversity Conservation

How can Careers at WLC help?

You may not be sure if you’ve enrolled on the right course to help you pursue your career dream, or with anything else career/employability related? The Careers team offers a range of services and career resources accessible from the Student Services website via the Student Portal. Please email us careers-team@wlc.ac.uk if you have a query and/or to book a 1-1 careers advice session with a Careers Adviser.

It’s still not too late to apply!!

For those of you who may have started a new course recently or those of you who have not yet applied.

Maybe you had a change in personal circumstances and now need some additional help with the costs associated with your college courses.

Please check out the Student Finance and Bursary page under Student Services on the Student Portal for eligibility criteria and further information on bursary. Click here

The last deadline date to get applications approved in order to receive the final Bursary payment is Wednesday 24th May

For those of you who are currently receiving the bursary please take note that the last bursary payment award will be paid on the 8th June 2023.

Some of our vulnerable students will also get an additional payment on the 22nd June.

For further information regarding support available please speak to a member of the Student Services team.

Have a great May and enjoy your Bank Holiday Monday!