REMINDERS:
It is important that you continue to test 2x week.
Test kits are available in the tutorial block and library.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
READING WEEK 18-22.10.
HALF TERM 25-29.10.
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Have a lovely reading week & half term break :)
Here is a halloween riddle for you...can you find any horror movies in this picture (40 in total)?
Email your answers to studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk and win a halloween treat!
Independent work in Tutorials this week:
Year 1:
Online Safety Resources
Year 2:
HE: UCAS
DE: Unifrog: Competencies
CAREERS SUPPORT in the Reading Week
Monday 18th October
Open Drop-in in Careers (Loft Library) - come along in person with any queries related to university, apprenticeships or employment 11:00-1:00pm.
or email careers@varndean.ac.uk with your questions.
CV Review and Job application Support in Careers (Loft Library) 11:30-1:00pm
or email your cv to careers@varndean.ac.uk
Student Finance Explained - find out how much university costs and how you will pay for it 1:30-2:00pm Room to be confirmed. Email cvd@varndean.ac.uk if you want to attend
Registering for UCAS and Completing the application form
2:00-2:45. Online via google meet
Thursday 21st October
Open Drop-in in Careers (Loft Library) - any queries related to university, apprenticeships or employment 11:00-1:00pm.
CV Review and Job application Support in Careers (Loft Library) 11:30-1:00pm
or email your cv to careers@varndean.ac.uk
Student Finance Explained - find out how much university costs and how you will pay for it.
1:30-2:00pm Room to be confirmed. Email cvd@varndean.ac.uk if you want to attend.
Registering for UCAS and Completing the application form 2:00-2:45. Online via google meet
NEW AT COLLEGE! CHARGING CABINETS
ChargingLockers.pptxUPCOMING
UCAS APPLICANTS!
GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT
SIGN-UP SHEETS AT CAREERS IN LIBRARY
NEW DATES
BRIGHTON - OCT 12TH, NOV 1ST, NOV 30TH
SUSSEX - NOV 8TH, NOV 18TH, NOV 24TH
BOOK YOUR DAY AND TIME
(YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE APPLYING TO THESE UNIVERSITIES)
The Great Big Lesson for Climate & Nature
If you want to take action on climate change but don't know where to start, or want to feel more confident talking about the climate change crisis...
Join a live lesson at 9am GMT on Friday 5th November for The Great Big Lesson for Climate & Nature broadcast live from COP26 in Glasgow.
If you have any feedback and/ or suggestion for future bulletin issues, please email studentbulletin@varndean.ac.uk
POST-COLLEGE INFO
LATEST ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
OPEN DAYS
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
Plumpton College
Higher Education - you will hear from our four degree curriculum departments:
Animal Management
Equine Management
Veterinary Nursing and Veterinary Physiotherapy
Wine Division
Further Education - you will hear from four of our FE curriculum departments in this session:
Agriculture
Environmental Studies & Conservation
Fisheries & Aquatic Science
Game & Wildlife Management
Wednesday 13 October
Victoria Melody - Performance Artist
Victoria makes theatrical shows, performances and films. She spends time with different communities and becomes an active participant in their rituals as research for her work. A performance artist can mean lots of different things but it is often made by people from a visual art background who work across lots of different creative disciplines (e.g. film, music, theatre, visual art) . Performance art can happen anywhere, in any type of venue or setting and for any length of time.
Wednesday 20 October
Fern Bereen-Kent - Millinery, Design, Drag, Costume
Instagram @fernberreen
Fern Berreen Millinery constructs ‘One-off’, eye-catching pieces, to wow and impress is totally what we do best. Everything is hand sewn, made in house with love, creativity and buckets of sass. We create headdresses for fabulous people; Showgirls, burlesque, boylesque, drag, cabaret, also catwalks, editorials, weddings, glamorous costume parties, regattas, festivals and carnivals
Weds 3rd Nov
Adam Sheldon - Film Maker
Adam is a Director at Big Egg Films, a full-service video production company. Big Egg love beautiful images and are excited by new ways of telling stories. Adam’s background progressed from performing, to producing and ultimately to directing, filming and editing.
Wednesday 10th November
Rob Luis - DJ, Music Producer and co-founder of record label Tru Thoughts
Robert Luis is the founder, co-owner and A&R for Tru Thoughts, the record label based in Brighton, England. He has worked with and introduced a whole host of acts into the musical world, signing Quantic, Bonobo, Belleruche and Alice Russell and releasing their debut albums, as well as signing the likes of
Nostalgia 77, Werkha, Hidden Orchestra, Zed Bias, Moonchild, Anchorsong, Rhi, Rodney P, Wrongtom, Harleighblu, Flowdan, Lakuta and Hot 8 Brass Band.
Creative connections Oct 2021.pdfUK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair
Wednesday 20 October from 12 - 6pm
BT APPRENTICESHIPS
Are you 16-18 and looking at your next steps? Want to gain new skills and earn money at the same time? Then join Success at School’s FREE student insight webinar on Thursday 11th November at 4.30pm - 5.00pm in partnership with BT, where you’ll get the lowdown on all things BT apprenticeships.
Hear directly from a BT recruiter and current apprentice on:
Apprenticeships at BT and the different roles available
What to expect from an apprenticeship
Progression opportunities
Tips on how to apply and make sure your application stands out from the crowd
PLUS a Q and A session, so you can get all of your burning questions answered
Sign up HERE
CAREERS NEWS
Job opportunities
Maximum number of hours per week should be 10hrs otherwise it will affect your at college!
VOTS 4-10-2021.docPlease email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
Our opening hours are slightly different over the next couple of weeks:
Reading week
Monday 8am-5.30pm
Tuesday 8am-5.30pm
Wednesday Closed all day
Thursday 8am-5.30pm
Friday 8am-5.30pm
We will be open for two days during the half term holiday week:
Wed 27 and Thurs 28 October 10am-4pm.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Celebrating Black History Month this October. The theme for this year is 'Proud To Be'. Come and have a look at our library display where we will be highlighting resources from our collection throughout the month.
Visit blackhistorymonth.org.uk for lots more information.
NEW ON CLICKVIEW
Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution - episode 1
Two young MPs, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, are determined to modernise the Labour party against a backdrop of economic strife and dire election failures. (PG)
If Beale Street Could Talk
A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend and lover innocent of a crime he didn't commit. (15)
Rosie
The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. (12)
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Dementia & Us - episode 1
A groundbreaking two-part series for following four people with dementia and their families over the course of two whole years. (U)
NEW BOOKS & eBOOKS
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on library@varndean.ac.uk and we will do all we can to help. Visit the library website for further information and everything you need to know about using the library.
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