E-Safety Competition

Tuesday 7th February is Safer Internet Day which promotes safer and responsible internet use for children and young people.


E-Learning Concept by Master Isolated Images

Here at Thomas Rotherham College we aim to promote e-safety to all our staff and students in order that they understand how to use the internet safely and responsibly.  For more information about E-Safety there is an informative document and video links via the TRC Documents tab on Moodle, that tells you how to identify bogus e-mails and reliable websites, how to protect your online privacy and advice on what to do if you feel threatened or bullied online.

As part of Safer Internet Day we also have a display in the LRC providing lots of different information about online safety.

And finally.......we are launching a competition to create a mouse mat / poster design based around e-safety.  The winner of the competition will be presented with a £20 Amazon voucher, but will also have their design printed onto a mouse mat and poster to be used around College.  This is a great opportunity for those budding graphic designers / artists to show their talent and help raise awareness of responsible internet use.  
For more information on this competition please see the leaflets/posters in the LRC and Courtyard and Good Luck!!

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK - 6 TO 10 FEBRUARY 2012

National Apprenticeship Week 2012

Monday 6 to Friday 10 February 2012

Background

Now in its fifth year, National Apprenticeship Week is the time when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and it’s all about raising the profile amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents and the media.

The objectives of National Apprenticeship Week 2012 are:

• To engage and persuade employers of the advantages of employing and supporting apprentices in their workplace

• To highlight the talent and skills of apprentices to employers and the wider public

• To highlight the range of Apprenticeships available in different sectors and the progression routes available to potential apprentices.

Further information on apprenticeships can be obtained from the apprenticeship website http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/. 

If you require any further help or assistance please contact a member of the Careers staff based on the lower level of the LRC.



Please take the time to look at the display in the LRC.

LRC FEBRUARY HALF TERM OPENING HOURS

LRC FEBRUARY HALF TERM OPENING HOURS

13 to 17 February 2012

Mon 13 Feb 9.30am to 3.30pm

Tues 14 Feb 9.30am to 3.30pm

Wed 15 Feb 9.30am to 3.30pm

Thu 16 Feb 9.30am to 3.30pm

Fri 17 Feb 9.30am to 3.30pm

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

No admittance to the LRC without your ID card.

Holocaust Memorial Day



HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2012

The LRC marks this 67th anniversary with a display of information, books and DVDs available to students and staff.

The theme for this year which is set by the Holocaust Memorial Day trust is: to ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’.

The HMD Trust asks us as individuals to do this against the types of discrimination and prejudice that lie at the root of genocides.

TRC student s and staff are also invited to sign a ‘pledge book’ - available in college. Those putting their name to the statement will pledge themselves to: ‘speak up and speak out against those whose words or actions embody the belief that other people’s race, religion, disability or sexuality makes their lives and experience worth less than our own’. By signing the statement they are accepting a shared responsibility to fight the evils of genocide, racism and intolerance of others.

The History Department have organised two events in connection with the commemorative day.

Wednesday 29 February 2010
11am Lecture Theatre - a talk by the Holocaust Education Trust
1.35pm Drama Studio – a talk by Iby Knill, a survivor of Auschwitz

Iby Knill’s autobiography “The Woman Without A Number” is a book available from the LRC display. This is an inspirational story of Holocaust survival and was featured on the BBC Television series ‘My Story’Holocaust Memorial Day commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp and subsequent genocides.

Importance of Reading

A recent article in the Guardian highlighted the importance of reading and how many young people aren't reading enough!  Scientists have discovered that reading stimulates the brain to make us more empathetic and generally more interesting people. 

Reading by Rachel Sian

But the great thing about today is there are so many different ways you can read a book and they are not confined to just the paperback.  There are numerous e-readers on the market now that allow you to carry around thousands of books in one compact device.   Many smartphones also offer e-book applications to allow you to read a book direct from your phone - meaning you need never be without a book again!

Fahrenheit 451 e-book on the Kindle by unten44

If you still prefer the physical book, there are lots of options open to you.  The LRC has numerous fiction books you can borrow - and if you can't find what you're looking for, let us know, as we are always looking to improve our fiction collection.  If you're not sure what kind of book you might like, have a chat with one of the Learning Resource Centre staff on the lower level as they will be happy to help you make your choice. 

The great thing about borrowing books from the LRC is that it doesn't cost you anything (which is always a bonus on a student budget!).  The same goes for any public library.  Rotherham Public Library has a vast collection of fiction books that are suited to all ages, it's free to join the library and free to borrow books.

So if you're not usually a reader - why not make it a New Year's Resolution to give it a go and lose yourself in a good book!  Happy Reading!

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year! by LexnGer

The LRC team would just like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that 2012 is a good one for you all!  We would also like to welcome you back to College after the festive season and hope that you are fully recharged to get stuck into your studies once again.

There are numerous exams running throughout January and we wish you the best of luck with those.  Remember if you need to buy any stationery for your exams like pens, pencils, rulers, notepads, these can all be purchased from the LRC.

Stationery by xcode

Our normal opening hours have also resumed to offer you a place to study and revise, so we will be open from 8.15am every morning with a late closing at 5.15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (4.30pm on Wednesdays and 3.00pm on Fridays). 

A Very Merry Christmas

Book Christmas Tree by Buttontree Lane

As we approach Christmas, now is the time to start thinking about what resources you might need over the holidays.  No doubt revision will be the last thing you want to think about - but the exams start in January and it's important to be prepared!

You can take resources out over the Christmas holidays - just ask a member of staff for further details.

The LRC will be closed on Monday 19th December - but we are open from 9.30am to 3.30pm from Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd December if you need to do some last minute studying or loan some books. 

However, even the LRC staff need a break so we are closed from Friday 23rd December, reopening at 8.15am on Wednesday 4th January 2012.

All the Learning Resource Centre team would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year!

Happy Christmas Bokeh! by kelp 1966