Thursday 20 October 2016

LRC October Half Term Opening Hours

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.

Tuesday 18 October 2016

TRC Careers Fair


TRC Careers Fair
Thursday 20 October 2016
10.45am to 1.30pm
SPORTS HALL
 
On Thursday 20th October, the sixth annual TRC Careers Fair will take place in the Sports Hall from 10.45am to 1.30pm. This is a unique opportunity for to talk to some representatives from Apprenticeship providers, Colleges, Employers and Universities. Ensure when you see all the representatives that you meet that you ask them the right questions.
Come and take a look at the display in the LRC, to see some of the resources available in the Careers Library.  If you require further assistance in finding careers resources please see the Careers Librarian, Mandy Barker.  Further information and resources can be accessed on the Careers Moodle page.
 

Wednesday 12 October 2016

Win £25

There's still chance to be in with a chance to win £25, all you have to do is write a 500 word short story containing all the ten words of the day from Literacy Week and e-mail it to Emma Hadfield by this Friday (14th October).  The winner will be announced before half term.

As a reminder, here are the words………..
Xenophobia:          Dislike, distrust of foreigners
Majoritarianism:    The principle that the will of the majority should always be accepted
Egalitarian:             Someone who believes in the principle that mankind is equal
Dissemble:              The act of disguising real intentions or viewpoints
Forbearance:          To abstain or refrain from, not use or mention, put up with
Deference:              Compliance with someone who is perceived as superior
Repudiate:              Disown, reject, refuse, deny
Libellously:             To publish something false in a public manner with malicious intent
Demography:         The study of population
Despot:                   Absolute ruler, tyrant, oppressor, dictator

I look forward to reading your stories and good luck!

Friday 7 October 2016

Literacy Week - Friday's Events

It's the final day of Literacy Week and we hope you have all enjoyed the events and competitions - and hope that some of you have been lucky winners!

Today's final two words are......

Demography
Despot

You should now have all ten words (look back on previous blog posts if you missed any!).  All you have to do now is write a 500 word story containing all ten words.  Send your stories to Emma Hadfield by Friday 14th October - and the best story will receive £25!

But that's not all....we still have a couple of other exciting events for you today....

Countdown in the Drama Studio at Lunchtime - all welcome - prize for the winner of £20
Definitions Competition - pick up your entry form from the LRC to be in with a chance
to win £10.


Thanks to everyone who has got involved with Literacy Week!  See you all again next year!!

Thursday 6 October 2016

Literacy Week - Thursday's Events

Today's words are......

Repudiate
Libellously

Write your 500 word story including all ten words and submit to Emma Hadfield by the 14th October to be in with a chance to win £25.

Other events today include......

Lunchtime Dingbats (prize £10)
Debate in the Lecture Theatre at Lunchtime - all welcome!

 

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Literacy Week - Wednesday's Events

Wednesday's Word of the Day are.....

Forbearance
Deference


A reminder that once you have collected all ten words, we are asking you to write a 500 word short story including all the words.  Stories must be submitted to Emma Hadfield by Friday 14th October and the winning story will receive £25!!

Other events today include Lunchtime Dingbats (prize £10).

Fantasy Fiction Book Club in the Foundation Room at 1pm - bring along your favourite fantasy fiction for discussion.

 
 


 

Tuesday 4 October 2016

Literacy Week - Tuesday's Events

Today's Words of the Day are....

Egalitarian
Dissemble
 
A reminder that once you have collected all ten words, we are asking you to write a 500 word short story including all the words.  Stories must be submitted to Emma Hadfield by Friday 14th October and the winning story will receive £25!!

Other events today include Lunchtime Dingbats - look out for these word and image puzzles being handed out at lunchtime in the LRC and Courtyard.  Submit your entry by the end of the day to be in with a chance to win £10.  Good luck!!

Monday 3 October 2016

Literacy Week - Monday's Events

Welcome to Literacy Week.  An exciting week dedicated to all things literacy related.

Starting today we will be posting two words a day - you will find these on here, on MyDay and in your classrooms.

Collect all ten words and then write a short story incorporating all the words and submit to Emma Hadfield by 14th October to be in with a chance to win £25!!

Today's words are....

Xenophobia
Majoritarianism

Today we are also launching a Poetry Competition.  Write any poem and submit it to the English department by the 14th October to be in with a chance to win £20!

Good luck everyone.