Student Newsletter - November 2022

Opening Welcome

Welcome to the WLC Newsletter where you can find all the latest college news.

We hope you have all had a well rested half term break!

In this issue we meet our new Student Union, share some exciting enrichment opportunities and talk world kindness.

Have a read and we hope you enjoy!

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.

Student Union West London College

SU PRESIDENT Laura O’Riordan

Deputy President Ikongar Head of Education Khloe

Deputy of Education Aiesha Norelle Mechure

Head of Sustainability Ufuoma Urhioke

Head of Wellbeing Gladys

Deputy of Wellbeing Kayla

Head of Equality Evie

Deputy of Equality Beyza

Deputy of Activities Anisha Kakooza

Student Union West

On Friday 4th of November the newly elected Student Union Council took part in a tailor made training programme to prepare them for their new SU council roles.

The aim of the training was to ensure that the students have the correct knowledge and skills needed to be great student representatives.

The training programme was delivered by NCS in their brand new community hub at Brentford Stadium and included the following sessions:

Team Building

Team identity and setting goals

Project planning and management

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Creating positive Environments

Leadership Skills and Styles

Student Voice and Way to Campaign

Public speaking

It was a fun day, full of engagement and learning which allowed the newly elected Student Union members an opportunity to get to know each other a little better.

Each attendee left with a certificate in Leadership and Public speaking and a number of other skills that will help them represent the wider student body and improve the overall WLC student experience.

Careers, Employability & Enrichment West London College

Careers

NHS Job Fair

Are you a Refugee or the family member of one? If yes, you are invited to attend the NWL NHS Refugee Employment Job Fair at West Ealing W13 0DD on 17 November 2022. Follow the link below to access more information.

NHS Job Fair for Refugees

Progression to HE

The UCAS internal application deadline is fast approaching. If you’re a final year student applying for University please ensure that you submit your application by 30 November 2022. Please email careers-team@wlc.ac.uk if you require any support to complete your application.

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.

Pastoral & Wellbeing

Celebrate kindness by a simple act. It will make someone’s day and also make you feel good about yourself. Here are 7 ways to involve kindness in your life.

Bursary West London College

Most of you should have now received your October Bursary payment.

We hope it's helping you with your traveling expenses to and from College and assisting the purchase of those all important course materials or books that are required for your courses.

We hope to make the next Bursary payment on November 18th so please check your emails or log into your ‘PayMyStudent’ account for more information.

‘PayMyStudent allows you to apply for the Student Support Fund, access and view your bursary payments easily and securely. With this online portal, you’ll be able to see your payment status and any upcoming payments in the academic year.

If you have not applied yet, it is not too late, please click here to be taken to the online bursary application form on Pay My Student.

For further information regarding the college bursary, payments and support information please click here or check out the Student Services financial support page on your learner portal for further information.

Transport for London

Student Services strongly encourage those learners who live within a London borough and are aged 16,17 or 18 on the 31st August 2021 to apply for the 16+ Zip card from Transport for London which offers free bus travel and 50% off on trains. Click here

Learners who are aged 19 years over, on a full time course can apply for the Student 18+ Oyster Card which will give them a 30% discount of the cost of a weekly or monthly travelcard. Click here

There is a £20 admin fee payable to TFL to purchase both of these cards. Always check the terms and conditions before you apply as there are some stipulations that you may need to consider first. Here is the link for more info.

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel

Bursary West London College

Student Discount Cards

There are a number of student discount cards students can apply for using their college email, some are free apps others have a yearly subscription fee.

NUS - Student Discount Card Click here

Totum is the number #1 discount card and app which gives you access to huge offers and discounts on food, fashion, tech, travel, beauty and a whole lot more.

This card has a yearly subscription of £14 per year and is currently on special offer. Buy a 2 year TOTUM membership card today and they will chuck in an extra year for FREE.

You will need to apply directly through their website using your college email and select to have the card sent directly to your home address not the college.

Unidays - Click here

Free online app offering student discounts to food outlets, shops, leisure facilities and lots more

Student beans - Click here

Free app which gives easy access to all the best student discounts wherever you are.