Wednesday 21 October 2015

Half Term Opening

As the half term holidays are fast approaching, we hope you have all had a productive and interesting term.

For those that need a quiet space to study/revise during half term please be aware that  the LRC is open during the half term holidays, every day from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

All students wanting to use the LRC must sign in at reception and ensure they bring their ID card/lanyard with them as normal.

Friday 16 October 2015

Competition Deadline Today!

Today is the deadline for the Word of the Day story competition.

To be in with a chance to win £25, make sure to get your entries in to Emma Hadfield by the end of today.

Remember you must include all 10 words of the day in your 500 word story.

Good luck!!

The Words: Tenet; Resplendence; Opprobrium; Taciturn; Homogenous; Enunciate; Rapacious; Harbinger; Assiduous; Malingered.

Monday 12 October 2015

Word of the Day Story Competition

The deadline for the Word of the Day Story Competition is Friday 16th October.
 
To enter write a 500 word short story containing all the 10 words displayed during Literacy Week and e-mail to Emma Hadfield.
 
There will be a prize of £25 for the best story.
 
The Words: Tenet; Resplendence; Opprobrium; Taciturn; Homogenous; Enunciate; Rapacious; Harbinger; Assiduous; Malingered.

Friday 9 October 2015

Q&A with Author, Nik Perring, TODAY


As part of Literacy Week today we are hosting a lunchtime Q&A and Chat with author, Nik Perring, the celebrated author of 5 books - from children's books to adult short story collections.
 
 
Chat with Nik about writing, get expert advice and tips, and ask him anything you like about working in the world of writing and publishing. Nik'll also share opportunities for young writers - find out where you can read and perform and about local groups and networks like Rotherham Young Writers.

All students are welcome, so come along to the Lecture Theatre at Lunchtime for this interesting and exciting event.
 

 

Literacy Week Words of the Day & Other Events

Today's words are......

Homogenous (definition: uniform, whole, cohesive)

Taciturn (definition: untalkative, reserved, lack of expression)

 
Each day this week there will be two words posted around College.  Write a short story (500 words) containing all 10 words to be in with a chance to win £25.  Entries to be submitted by e-mail to Emma Hadfield by Friday 16th October.

Other events taking place today: Q&A with Author, Nik Perring in the Lecture Theatre (1pm); The Big Book Giveaway in the LRC; Daily Anagram Competition (Prize £5); Book Sale, Displays & Scrabble at the LRC.

 

Thursday 8 October 2015

Literacy Week Words of the Day & Other Events

Today's words are......

Resplendence (definition: splendid, dazzling in appearance, brilliant)

Assiduous (definition: persevering, diligent, eye for detail)

 
Each day this week there will be two words posted around College.  Write a short story (500 words) containing all 10 words to be in with a chance to win £25.  Entries to be submitted by e-mail to Emma Hadfield by Friday 16th October.

 
Other events taking place today: Just a Minute in the Lecture Theatre at 1pm (Prize £10); Dingbats in the Courtyard (Prize £10); Daily Anagram Competition (Prize £5); Book Sale, Displays & Scrabble at the LRC.

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Literacy Week Words of the Day & Other Events

Today's words are......

Harbinger (definition: indicator, sign, omen)

Malingered (definition: pretend or exaggerate illness)

 
Each day this week there will be two words posted around College.  Write a short story (500 words) containing all 10 words to be in with a chance to win £25.  Entries to be submitted by e-mail to Emma Hadfield by Friday 16th October.

 
Other events taking place today: Graphic Novel Book Club in the Foundation Room (1pm) - bring along your favourite graphic novel or collect one from the LRC in advance of the meeting; Daily Anagram Competition (Prize £5); Book Sale, Displays & Scrabble at the LRC.

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Literacy Week Words of the Day & Other Events

Today's words are........

Rapacious (definition: grasping, greedy, predatory)

Opprobrium (definition: disgrace, shame infamy)

 
Each day this week there will be two words posted around College.  Write a short story (500 words) containing all 10 words to be in with a chance to win £25.  Entries to be submitted by e-mail to Emma Hadfield by Friday 16th October.

Other events taking place today: Definitions Competition Launch (Prize £10); Dingbats in the Courtyard (Prize £10); Daily Anagram Competition (Prize £5); Book Sale, Displays & Scrabble at the LRC.

 

Monday 5 October 2015

Literacy Week Words of the Day & Other Events

This week is Literacy Week and we are hosting a variety of different events, competitions and games - some with cash prizes.

The big competition is our Words of the Day Story Competition.  Each day this week two words will be posted around College - we are asking you to write a 500 word short story containing all the 10 words and the best story we receive will receive £25!

Today's words are.............

Tenet (definition: principle, doctrine, abiding rule)

Enunciate (definition: articulate, pronounce, state precisely

 
Entries should be submitted by e-mail to Emma Hadfield by Friday 16th October.
 

Other events taking place today include: Poetry Competition Launch (Prize £10); Daily Anagram Competition (Prize £5); Book Sale, Displays & Scrabble at the LRC.