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Kylie Learns at A Cutting Pace: Student Magazine - Feb 08 - Issue Two
Kylie Learns at A Cutting Pace: Student Magazine - Feb 08 - Issue Two
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KYLIE LEARNS
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College Record Breakers throughout
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Christopher Miller
LGBT Officer
David Harley
Sports & Rec Officer
Helen McHugh
PR & Events
James Marshall
Executive Officer
Kat Rowbottom
SU Treasurer
Vacancies
Welfare Officer – Clackmannan Campus & Stirling Campus
Entertainment Officer – Clackmannan Campus & Stirling Campus Kayleigh Forbes
NUS Officer
Student Union at Raploch
Hi, I will be in Raploch on Thursday mornings if you want to come
and see me - Caroline Hogg, Student Liaison Officer
Ross Stevenson
Find out more about the Student Union Executive by logging onto
www.fvsu.org.uk Equalities & Diversity Officer
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We put the ‘fun’ into fundraising! Santa’s Little
It was a busy week of fun in November for staff and students taking part in various fundraising
activities for Children in Need.
Staff and students from departments at all the campuses enjoyed taking part in activities
Helpers
ranging from the strange sport of Bouncy Boxing to a Sponsored Head Shave. Also, some of The Christmas spirit was alive and well in the
the students coloured the sky with balloons as they took part in a Balloon Release. To add to Falkirk Campus. Santa’s little helpers on the
the week of amusement, some staff members and students decided to wear fancy dress. Workstart course were raising money for Cancer
A good time was had by all and the college managed to raise over £1000. The cheque Research and for students on the Young People
was presented at the BBC Studios in Glasgow by representatives from the Student Union, course to attend a residential trip.
Department of Care, Social Sciences and Early Education and the Department of Access & The students organised and successfully ran
Progression. a Christmas stall in the Falkirk main building
Well done and thank you to everyone for taking part. assisted by a rather dodgy accordion player! As
you can see the Student Union President even
wanted a shot at playing!
On the stall they sold cakes, tablet (made by
Mrs Ritchie, cheers!), candles, wrapping paper
and gift tags.
The students managed to raise a fantastic
£147.44 over the two hours. Thanks to everyone
who contributed to this successful event.
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Coach Robert Heads the Football Team LGBT Update
The College Football Team has recruited a new team for the 2nd year running and has secured the I would like to introduce myself; I
services of a new Head Coach for this football season. am Christopher Miller, the new LGBT
In partnership with Wai Mun Lee, from the Department of Leisure Industries, the Student Union has officer within the College.
enlisted the services of Robert Gilmour as Head Coach, David McCord as player/Deputy Coach of the This term promises to be a promising
energetic and enthusiastic football team. one with a new LGBT Society being set
Robert and David are both 19 years old and currently study on the same course, HNC in Sports up, and with gay pride week well on its
Coaching with Development of Sport. They feel an important part of their course is the coaching way, it’s all happening.
placement where they can gain practical coaching experience.
On securing the position Robert said: “I wanted to build up my experience and reputation. Coaching Shortly, Forth Valley College’s LGBT
a team is something I have always wanted to do, so I jumped at the chance.” Society will have its first meeting, so
whether you’re gay, bisexual, lesbian,
The Forth Valley College Football Team has straight, etc feel free to come along.
not let the grass grow under its feet. They Whether it’s just to socialise, find out
have already played a friendly against Glasgow information, or take a more active
College of Commerce and in a competition in approach in LGBT campaigning, all are
Cumbernauld. welcome.
The team is currently training for a match in
March. Coach Robert says: “If you are interested Gay Pride Week is fast approaching,
in joining the team or just want to train or help taking place in late February, early
in any way come along to the Dawson Centre on March, when there will be many
Tuesdays as we train from 4.30pm to 6.00pm.” activities, stalls, information and much
more around the three campuses. Look
So why not take up the offer and support Team out for the posters and information,
Forth Valley College! which will be displayed in the College
and on the website.
Employment and life for a single mother If anyone has any questions or just
wants to have a chat, pop along to the
Student Union where I or any of the
- Written By Laura Gear (NQ Preparation for Care) Executive Officers would be more than
Why is it when a single mum goes out to work the employer expects the job to be her first priority? happy to help. Please check the student
union website for our office hours.
Some won’t even employ you because you need to work around your child. Some people assume
that it’s the woman’s fault for being a single mother as if we would have chosen to be in this position,
when it’s down to a relationship breakdown. Or the man gets cold feet and decides that they are not
ready to become a full-time father. But it’s still the mothers that get the blame.
When you don’t work you’re looked at as being lazy and living off everyone’s taxes and if you do work
some people will say you are neglecting your child. I’m a single mother and I didn’t work for the first
three years of my daughter’s life. It drove me mad sitting in the house most of the time as I enjoy
being out meeting new people. Don’t get me wrong; I also enjoy spending time with my daughter
Stop Smoking?
and being there for her. The aim is to raise awareness of the
health risks associated with smoking,
I went back to work when my daughter was about three and a half, it was the best thing I ever did. which could be mental health issues
My first job was at Greggs in Stafford followed by Greggs in Falkirk, but unfortunately the hours didn’t or being simply sick and tired of
suit. I also worked in a restaurant, the hours suited me but if I was off work with my daughter I felt seeing your hard earned money going
my employer looked down on me as her children were grown up and had their own lives. I thought up in smoke!
that as she had been a mother herself, she would have understood how hard it was to juggle work
and kids. All information collected by Quit&Save
is strictly confidential. However, for
After I left that job I couldn’t find another as I could only work specific hours and only two weekends those of you who are unsure and
a month when my daughter went to stay with her father. perhaps don’t want anyone to know
At times I felt it was really difficult to organise my life and spend time with my daughter who was that you smoke, we can be contacted
affected by me going back to work as she was used to having me at home. My daughter is better in confidence at the following:
now as I am able to spend more time with her. I have always believed that there should always be at margaret-annemacmillan@
least one parent there for the child but it’s not that easy when you’re on your own. quitandsave.org.uk
or 01259 727440
The Government has indicated they want single parents to go out and work but don’t give them
the support they need. It’s all well and good that they help to make up the wages with tax credits Forthcoming Event for
but most mothers want to be there at night and in the morning for their kids. To help the situation National No Smoking Day
employers should be more flexible with single parents as we may want to work, but our kids will When - 12th March
always come first. Where - Common Room
Clackmannan Campus
It just seems that no matter what we do it’s never good enough but until the people who think this Time - 10am – 12pm
way are in our shoes, they don’t have a clue. I think we should be shown more respect because it is Offering Free, Fun Interactive
hard bringing up a child when you are with someone, but a lot harder on your own. Workshops
Now I am at college and it is great as I can work around my daughter and the college understands Come along, all students most
that some people have other priorities. This has changed my life for the better. welcome!
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New Regular Feature - our resident agony aunt Dear Jane is here
to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to email in
confidence to dearjane@forthvalley.ac.uk
Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on having the courage to write in. You shouldn’t feel isolated. Most students, at
some point, find their coursework challenging and need help.
I think you need to speak to a member of the Learning Development Team at the College. They offer a free, friendly and
confidential service that aims to support students with a number of study concerns.
Also, the Team can approach the lecturers on your behalf and help you to find a positive solution to any issues you may
be having in class.
You can contact the Team by phoning 01324 403330 or emailing support@forthvalley.ac.uk
Adele, at first I will need to establish what you are studying at college and if you are a single parent, as this would help me
state what other streams of funding are available to you.
At College you can access the Hardship Fund that helps meet the costs around Child Care and Rent/Mortgage.
If you are studying an HNC/HND, you may want to consider taking out a Student Loan from the Student Awards Agency for
Scotland. Supplementary Grants are available for Lone Parents and an additional Child Care Grant.
Also Educational Grants are available via council schemes, to be eligible for these funding schemes this would depend on
you meeting the relevant criteria.
If you require any more information please do come and speak to a Learner Adviser at the college.
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Forth Valley College Breaks Record at Graduation Success
In November a record breaking 830 College students celebrated
their graduation in three ceremonies held in the Falkirk Town
Hall and Stirling Castle. At our Falkirk Town Hall ceremonies, 730
students were entitled to graduate – one of which was William
Blake the youngest student in Scotland this year to graduate with
an HND. The guest of honour and keynote speaker for the event
was Dennis Canavan, the former Independent MSP for Falkirk
West.
After the events Linda McKay, Principal of the College, said “On
behalf of Forth Valley College, I would like to congratulate all
the graduates on their achievements and wish them continued
success for the future.”
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Kylie learns at a cutting pace
Forth Valley College student Kylie Fullerton has
completed her 5 core skill units within a very
short space of time. The core skills syllabus is
normally delivered over a year, Kylie completed
her units within 2 months.
Kylie (18) who left school at 14 years of age
with no qualifications has just completed the
components of a Modern Apprenticeship in
Hairdressing. Whilst completing this course
it was highlighted that the Core Skills units
– IT, Numeracy, Communication, Working with
Others and Problem Solving - were missing
from Kylie’s portfolio.
Kylie works at Chaplin’s, a salon in Hallglen, and
attended college on a Wednesday, her day off, to
complete the final section of her MA. Kylie said:
“it was well worth it, I am glad that I did it.”
Kylie also had the fantastic opportunity in July to
go to one of the Vidal Sassoon salons in London,
where she gained an extra certificate. Of the
experience Kylie said: “Amazing, it was good to
see a different training agency working.”
Now that Kylie has completed the components
of an MA she is looking to the future and
later this year will be assessed to see if she
can proceed onto the Degree in Specialist
Colouring. If she achieves the degree then she
will be the youngest person in Britain to achieve
the qualification.
College Science students showing the ‘future scientists’ what they know.
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Kayleigh Gets the Vote
At the NUS Scotland conference held in Glasgow on
the 3rd of November 2007, elections were held for the
Scottish delegation in National Council.
Kayleigh Forbes
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Independent sources have recognised that students are a vulnerable high-risk group
when it comes to leaking their personal information to others. Information is a valuable
commodity.
Do not believe the myth that Identity Theft is a new age crime confined to the realms
of computer hackers. All it needs is for someone to pick up a bill with your name and
address on it for major problems to start.
Your personal information can be used and unfortunately you may have to bear the
brunt of any criminal actions. Proving your innocence is not always that easy.
So to avoid the cry of ‘Stop Thief Give me back my Identity’ students should use the
The new shredder and those involved with the initiative
fantastic new shredder, which is situated in the Student Services Centre, Falkirk Campus.
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Be Social and Net a Cash Prize
A cash prize of £150 could be yours if can make even more friends at the
you join Forth Valley Student Union’s College! DI
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Social Network and are lucky enough to
have your name drawn out of the hat. Join the Student Union’s Social Network CO COU
by Leap Year Friday the 29th of February
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FVSU is the Student Union website and you will be in the draw to win a cash
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dedicated to delivering relevant and up prize of £150.
to date information to all our College
students. The social network is similar to Visit www.fvsu.org.uk and sign up today
“Bebo” and “Facebook” but it’s exclusive to be in the draw.
to Forth Valley College Students so you
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SNIPPETS
Dynamic Amy
Come fly with me!
On the 29th of January this year students from Access and Progression received a bird’s eye view!
As part of their Wildlife Studies class they invited some friends from the animal kingdom into
Plop a barn owl, Dash a harrier hawk and Lift and Shift two European ferrets. The class had a
Amy Davidson (20) was presented with the
fantastic time and the guests behaved themselves really well - almost! The class hope to
HND Biotechnology Award as top student
encourage more birds into the Stirling campus garden by making feeders and have already taken
in Scotland at the prestigious Science
a bird count so that they can see if they make any difference.
at the Parliament Awards Ceremony at
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
Amy also graduated with a double HND
from the college in November. She
collected a double HND at the College’s
recent graduation ceremony. She
received an HND Biotechnology and also
completed extra units to receive her HND
Applied Biological Sciences.
Amy showed great potential and was
snapped up by BioReliance with whom
she is now working as a Lab Technologist.
After receiving her award at the event
Amy said “I wasn’t expecting anything like
this to happen but I am really pleased that
all my hard work has paid off.”
Hair-Raising!
First and second year Hairdressing students recently competed against each other in a department
competition to help them prepare for National Competitions. The competition was split into two
categories - Hair Up and Blow-Dry.
The competition took place in the new state of the art salon in our Raploch Campus with 12
students taking part from both 1st and 2nd year.
Devil’s Kitchen The students had half an hour to complete their look, not only thinking about the hair style but
The staff and students from the department the students also had to make sure their models were dressed inline with the theme of their hair
of Leisure Industries had a roaring success style. The hair styles were marked by 6 judges made up of lecturers from the department, with
with their Devil’s Kitchen event. one winner from each year being presented with an award.
It was an evening of intense competition
The 1st Year winner was Sonya Robertson and the 2nd Year winner was Lauren McGrouther.
between Hospitality Lecturers George
Scott and Scott Dougall. The two award
winning chefs and their students prepared
meals for over 100 guests in a cooking
extravaganza.
George Scott took the winner’s trophy,
but everyone who was involved were
triumphant as funds were raised for two
very good causes.
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HMIE returns to the College!
The jungle drums are beating about the HMIE Review 18-22 February 2008;
here are some pointers to guide you through this experience.
What Should I do if I am involved in the The College puts the learner at the heart of
Review? its operation and a strong student voice is
• Remember - it is the college, not the learner, important to us.
which is being reviewed!
• If you are invited to meet a reviewer as part For a copy of the strategy contact a Learner
of a group, please think in advance about what Adviser.
is good and not so good about your learning
experiences and overall experience of college.
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