Monday12th December 2016

Introduction

Well done learners, you are now at the end of the first term and the holiday season has almost begun.  We have enjoyed working with you this year to encourage your success and support you to achieve.

We will welcome you back to college on Wednesday 4^th January with our exciting New Year New You Fair focusing on positive health and wellbeing designed to get you back on track and ready for the challenge of 2017. 

We will be offering all learners a free breakfast during the first week of January from 8.30am to 8.45am.  Because we know that attendance and success are closely linked the names of learners who achieve 100% attendance during the month of January will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win one of 25 laptops to help them with their studies.

2017 is a new year so set yourself high Career Ready Standards around attendance and punctuality to help you to achieve the very best result on your course.

Best wishes to all, have a wonderful, well-deserved festive break and we will look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

Laura Ryan, Head of Learner Development 

LDCs

In advance of the debating event, Banter SW4, happening in The Hub on Wednesday 14^th, LDC sessions will be focusing on debating skills this week. Learners will discuss their opinions on some controversial topics as well as looking at how to form a sound argument to back up their views. They will look at the difference between arguing and making arguments for or against a topic and have a go at debating in their classes.

Student Union

This week the Student Union are finishing up preparations for their Christmas celebration, which will coincide with the debate event, Banter SW4. There will be a chance to make a college wish and have your photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as Christmas music, sweets and cakes. As it is the time of year to think of those less fortunate than ourselves, they will be raising money for Ace of Clubs, a local homelessness charity.

Sports Enrichment: Basketball
 
On Wednesday 30^th November, Lambeth College Basketball Team had their second league game organised by the London Basketball Association. This was a second consecutive thrilling win to Lambeth College. The game took place at Lambeth Academy Sports Hall and it was packed by Lambeth College supporters – both staff and learners who have had an amazing time and greatly enjoined the game: Lambeth College vs Stanmore College. The final score was 68 to 26 to Lambeth College. The players said they really enjoyed playing the game especially with the support from the college and they felt that the atmosphere was very positive and inspiring. Next Basketball League game will take place on the 9^th of December at Acland Burghley School and all the participants and spectators are welcome to join the match.

Smoking Cessation

As of January 2017, the college will become a complete NO SMOKING premises. 

Lambeth Stop Smoking Service will be here to signpost smokers to local support services, provide leaflets, national booklets, freebies, (incl. stress balls, trolley tags, pens) and visual aids. They will be located on The Street SW4 on the following dates:

• Wednesday 4^th January 2017 (12.00 – 3.00)
• Tuesday 13^th December (11.00 – 2.00)

Interview Day Experience - Monday 12th December

 
Learner Development Coaches (LDC) have partnered up with Career Development & Progression Team to deliver the Interview Day Experience.

The aim of the event is to give learners an opportunity to take part in a realistic experience of a university or a job interview. Students will be able to practice speaking about their strengths and weaknesses, their up-to-date experience as well as interests and hobbies.

For the interviewing panel we have invited a number of external guests from various professional sectors and universities to make the experience as realistic as possible. The interviews will take place at the Clapham Centre on Monday 12^th December 2016, starting at 10am. If you are interested in practising your interviewing skills please contact your LDC.

Inploi Me Talk
 
Our Level 1 and Level 2 Hospitality and Catering learners are having a visit from industry experts “Inploi Me” – they will be talking about the huge range of job opportunities they have on offer plus the range of careers that are open to our learners!
If you are interested in finding out more please see Ben Powell or email bpowell@lambethcollege.ac.uk

Employability Town Workshop
 
75 learners from Arts and Media, IT and Business will be taking part in a workshop in the Hub on 13^th December when Employability Town will be returning to run a session on “Is your CV Juicy Enough.” This will be a very worthwhile workshop with many learners reaping the benefits of the session in terms of employability skills. Klaudia from Employability Town will be back again in the new year to run the rest of the series of workshops culminating in May with a workshop looking at next steps for learners.

Safeguarding