Corrine Parkes was nominated for the Outstanding Achievement award for the Summer Term by her tutor Monica Briggs and is pictured receiving her certificate and gift vouchers from Gill Saville, Deputy Principal.
Corrine is determined to pursue a career in social work, although shortly after returning for her second year studies on the OCR Health and Social care course she became pregnant and worried about being able to complete the course once the baby had arrived.
AshleyPeacock (15) from Worksop, has been at College studying on our School Links programme on the Performing Engineering Operations Level 1 course. Ashley has shown real improvement in his engagement, behaviour and timekeeping. Ashley has responded well to the change in his environment and has refocused his efforts in Engineering. He hopes to return to College for his second year in September.
I’d like to invite you to this year’s ‘Popcorn’ event, our annual celebration of the North Notts College Media students. The event includes screenings of their best work including short films, documentaries, animations and music videos together with an Oscars-style awards ceremony.
“Popcorn” takes place on Tuesday 6th July at the Assembly Rooms at Worksop Town Hall, Queens Buildings at 6.30pm running to approximately 8.30pm and promises to be a lot of fun. This year’s event will be followed by a buffet and disco running until late into the evening.
Attendance at the event is by ticket only and demand has been very high so don’t miss this opportunity to see the excellent work that students have produced this year. Please respond by email to let us know how many tickets you will require: ddutton@nnc.ac.uk and earmitage@nnc.ac.uk
Darren, Liz and the Media students
Students and staff are challenged to complete the Lands End to John O’Groats 838 mile cycling feat in just 5 days. Using static bikes volunteers will cycle small distances throughout the day in the hope of reaching the total by Friday. As of Wednesday evening at total of 600 miles had been reached, so still a way to go. Come along and join in the fun!
We are cycling for charity with contributions going to the SANDS charity (See the Ability Not Disability Society). There are collection buckets in front reception, so if you are passing the reception areas please donated any loose change you may have, and support this good cause.
The cycling is open to everyone so don’t be shy and give it a go; only 283 miles to go!!
As part of National Bike Week NNC have organised a trip for students and staff of the college to go into the peak district and cycle around Ladybower this Saturday (26th June) .
Those of you who are up for it will need your own transport or contact Alan Viggers 01909 504531 who may be able to arrange transport for you. You will need to bring with you your bike, a drink and lunch, or if you wish to buy lunch whilst at Ladybower there are some provisions available.
Meet at the Blyth Road Entrance at College main site on Saturday 26th June, for 9am at the latest for an early start.
If interested contact Alan Viggers for more details and to reserve your place. Email aviggers@nnc.ac.uk or call 01909 504531
TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BIKE WEEK NORTH NOTTS COLLEGE HAS ARRANGED A SERIES OF FUN EVENTS /ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF TO GET INVOLVED WITH AND ENJOY.
WHAT IS NATIONAL BIKE WEEK?
National Bike Week is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. A national celebration of cycling, to demonstrate the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling. Bike Week helps you get more out of life – by getting you on your bike and exploring your local community.
North Notts College Performing Art students will be taking to the stage to perform their end of year show ‘No where in particular’, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 22nd to the 24th June . The Shine Theatre Company ( as they are called) will be performing twice on the Tuesday 22nd June; a Matinee at 1pm and an evening performance at 6pm. On Wednesday and Thursday there will be evening performances only starting at 6pm. The performance runs approximately one hour twenty minutes with an interval.
Tickets are on sale from Monday 14th June and will be sold on a first come first served purpose. Please contact Bev Pack, course tutor for more detail.
On Wednesday 26th May, North Notts College public service students received their reward for being Tug of War champions, from the Armed Forces Day on 26th April 2010. They were awarded a medal and commemorative certificate for their efforts. Well done to you all.
Debbie Hibbard, Tutor in Public Services – photos of teams below.
