Authors Visit TRC

To celebrate World Book Night yesterday (23rd April) the LRC held an event where three authors came into the College to share their stories in order to inspire the students and staff attending to not only read more, but maybe to try their own hand at writing. 

The evening kicked off with local author Jack Knight who discussed his supernatural thriller, Darkness Whispers, followed by Kirsty Fisher, a local self-published e-book author of children’s stories who entertained us with a rendition of her recent publication, Franko and the Fishheads and concluded with Keith Souter who regaled us with snippets from several of his texts including his most recent publication, The Curse of the Body Snatchers.

Keith Souter, Kirsty Fisher & Jack Knight with students of Thomas Rotherham College
Copyright 2013 TRC 

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about writing and be introduced to different genres of texts, leaving them brimming with ideas as to how to write their first masterpiece!

Happy World Book Night

Happy World Book Night to all staff and students at Thomas Rotherham College. 

The 23rd April is certainly a day to be inspired to read.  It not only marks the birth and death of Shakespeare, along with being St George's Day - but it is also World Book Night - the ultimate celebration of reading!!

Here in the LRC we will be holding a literary event that we hope will generate excitement and enthusiasm for both reading and writing and encourage students to try something new.  We are extremely lucky to have secured three local authors to come and talk about their experiences of writing and their love of literature including Jack Knight, Keith Souter and Kirsty Fisher.

If you haven't secured your place at this thought provoking event, there's still time, just call into the LRC today for more details.

Whether you are an avid reader, a reluctant reader or somewhere in the middle - today is the perfect time to share your love of books or to take the plunge and turn the pages of a something new.  Books are amazing, they can transport you to another time and place and surround you with magical and wonderous things - reading really does matter - so spread the word!

The Final Term

The LRC staff just wanted to welcome you all to the new term.  We are now in that final stretch of the academic year where exams and coursework deadlines are looming.  But don't despair, the end is in sight and help is at hand!


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Print credit has been added to all your accounts to help with printing off those all important essays, mock exam papers and revision handouts.

Opening hours have returned to normal with the LRC opening at 08.15 each morning and closing at 17.15 three nights a week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) to give you plenty of time to study, revise and borrow those essential resources.

Stationery stocks have been increased to ensure you can buy the things you need including notepads, pens, revision cards and USB memory sticks, all sold at very competitive prices.

And remember, the LRC staff are here to help with your learning.  If you are struggling to find the resource you need, don't panic, take a deep breath and please just ask!


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LRC EASTER HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

29 March to 12 April 2013

LRC CLOSED

Fri 29 Mar to Tue 2 Apr

LRC OPEN

Wed 3 Apr to Fri 5 Apr

&

Mon 8 to Fri 12 Apr

9.30am to 3.30pm

Open for individual study and the use of computers and resources.

NO ADMITTANCE TO THE LRC WITHOUT YOUR ID CARD.

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week

11 to 15 March 2013

 

Apprenticeships Deliver

Apprenticeships Deliver is the main theme of this year’s, sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from 11 to 15 March 2013.  The week is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.  It’s an opportunity to raise the profile of apprenticeships and see how apprenticeships can deliver for both employers and individuals, whilst showcasing the quality of apprentices and the huge contribution they make to their employer’s success. 

 Come and take a look at the display in the LRC, to see some of the Apprenticeships resources available in the Careers library, as well as from information printed from the apprenticeships website. Further information on businesses offering apprenticeships is available in the Careers Library, please see the Careers Librarian, Mandy Barker if you require assistance.

 

The Careers staff are available on the lower level of the LRC if you need more information and advice on apprenticeships.  Appointments can be made at the main desk in Student Services or from the Moodle page.

Happy World Book Day

WORLD BOOK DAY 2013

THURSDAY 7 MARCH 2013

 

Now in its 16th year, World Book Day on Thursday 7 March 2013 is a celebration about books and reading.  Come to the LRC and take a look at our World Book Day display and collect a £1 book token, which you can use towards a book of your choice costing £2.99 or more.  Log on to the website, http://www.worldbookday.com/ for further information, as well as fantastic downloads and resources available for you.

Alternatively, come and browse in the LRC fiction corner to select a book of your choice or select one of the titles, from the ones chosen for the forthcoming World Book Night on Tuesday 23 April 2013, some of which are available to borrow from the LRC. If you haven't the time to read a full length edition, there is a collection of Quick Reads, which are shorter versions created by big name authors and celebrities. There are non-fiction and fiction titles available in the series.  Suggestions for future LRC fiction title purchases are welcome, please see any member of LRC staff.

 

NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK

National Careers Week

4th to 8th March 2013

 

 

 

Celebrating the very best of careers guidance and opportunities

 

This week is National Careers Week (NCW), which aims to provide a focus on careers guidance and support to students who may be about to leave college and enter full-time employment. Click on this link to the NCW website to find a range of useful information and resources relating to employment, training and work.

Come and see the display in the LRC, to see some of the NCW information and resources available on their website.  There is also a selection of resources available to from the Careers Library relating to CVs, Job hunting, Interview Skills, Job Applications and Working abroad, which you may wish to borrow.  If you would like any help and assistance in finding Careers resources, please see the Careers Librarian, Mandy Barker.

For any careers advice and guidance, please see a member of Careers staff, Cerise Walters, Justin Gollan or Jill Valentine based on the lower level of the LRC.  Appointments can be made to see any of them via the Moodle page or alternatively at the main desk in Student Services.