Wednesday 23 November 2011

TRC College Production - ANIMAL FARM


Another year, another college production and another display - please take the time to view the LRC's artistic exhibition.

Animal Farm by George Orwell is perhaps the most celebrated 20th Century English satire. The college production this year is a musical version from the stage production by Sir Peter Hall. Based on this novel that established Orwell's reputation as a literary great, Peter Hall's dynamic theatrical adaptation perfectly captures this satirical story of rebellion, manipulation and dictatorship.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Free Road Safety Resource

This week is Road Safety Week and as part of this we are encouraging students to learn more about keeping themselves safe on the road.

Whether you are learning to drive or have already gained your licence, it is always important to ensure your safety on the road, particularly when 1 in 5 young drivers have a crash in their first year of driving and young drivers were involved in 45,000 crashes last year throughout the UK.
THINK! Safety Sign by Gene Hunt

To help you stay safe on the road we are promoting Drive IQ, which is a free online resource that has interactive modules on perception, distractions, eye scanning, anatomy of a crash and seatbelts.  Students are encouraged to access and use this free resource.

You can also access the resource via the E-Resources database and via the External Links section on Moodle.

Wednesday 9 November 2011

TRC CAREERS FAIR - THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2011

TRC CAREERS FAIR

Thursday 10 November

10.30am to 3pm

Venue: SPORTS HALL


On Thursday 10 November, TRC is holding its very first Careers Fair in the Sports Hall from 10.30am to 3pm.  There will be representatives from Universities, Colleges, Employers and Training Providers.  Please take the time to attend this event and look at the TRC Careers Fair display in the LRC. 

Friday 4 November 2011

HISTORY BOOKS - NEW SUBJECT BOOKS


This year the History department is covering two new subject areas, The Tudors and Elizabethan History (British History, Class No. 941.05) and American Civil Rights (American History 973-979).  Books on these topics have been put on a separate shelving unit, as shown above.  All of these items are available to borrow from the LRC.  Reservations can be made on books currently on loan.

Thursday 3 November 2011

Remembrance Day - 11 November 2011


What is Remembrance Day?
November is the time of year when we wear a red poppy in memory of those who sacrificed their live for us during wars.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918 to signal the end of World War One.
Remembrance Day is on 11 November, which is a special day set aside to remember all those men and women who have died during the two World Wars and other conflicts.  At one time it was known as Armistice Day and was renamed after the Second World War.
Remembrance Sunday is held the second Sunday in November, nearest to the 11th day.  Special services are held at war memorials and churches all over Britain, including at Thomas Rotherham College.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT THE DISPLAY IN THE LRC.