Induction 2020 edition - Shrewsbury Colleges Group

Induction 2020 edition
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This induction edition of our
Enrichment e-prospectus has been
curated to inspire you and to
showcase the range of activities you
can enjoy as a Shrewsbury Colleges
Group student.
                                                ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
     Whilst some activities are
subject to Covid-19 restrictions, or
may not start until later in the
academic year, do still indicate your
interest and the enrichment staff will
be in touch with you as soon as these
are available. In the meantime, do             Sport and wellbeing
remember that we have a great range
of activities happening online too!            Employability and Careers
      You’ll find active sign up links
embedded in the text and images
                                               Competitive entry (Soxbridge,
throughout the e-prospectus, as well            MedSoc & VetSoc)
as QR codes on each page so it’s easy
to register for an activity you’d like to      Music clubs
join. To use the QR codes, simply
scan using your smartphone camera              Craft club
and it will take you to the
relevant sign up form. You will need           Virtual work experience
to sign in with your college email
account to register for our                    Bursaries
enrichment activities.
                                               Pride student society
     We hope you enjoy this edition.
                                               Student-led activities including
Discover. Develop. Do!                          online debating club and much
Karen Hayward                                   more!
Agency Manager

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Welcome ........................................ 2        Pride student group .................... 30
Contents ........................................ 3       Craft Club .................................... 31
Voluntary Contribution ................. 4                Mental Health & Wellbeing ......... 32
TOTUM Card and App (NUS) ......... 5                      Careers ........................................ 33
Sports News (Rowing) .................... 6               Skills Toolkit ................................ 34
Sports Academy ............................. 7            Medic Mentor bursaries ............. 35
Yoga & Football .............................. 8          Work Experience ......................... 36
Women’s Swimming ..................... 9                  Industry Placements ................... 37
Fitness Club ................................. 10         InvestIN bursaries ....................... 38
Your Club. Your Choice ................ 11                BSMS Virtual work experience .... 39
Golf Enthusiast? .......................... 12            MedSoc ........................................ 40
Pan Football ................................ 13          VetSoc .......................................... 40
Dance .......................................... 14       Soxbridge ..................................... 40
Archery ....................................... 14        Model United Nations ................. 41
Badminton .................................. 14           Hay Player ................................... 42
Volleyball ..................................... 14       Karaoke ........................................ 43
Sports timetables ................... 15-17
London Rd Sports Centre vacancy 18
Duke of Edinburgh Gold .............. 19
Music clubs ............................ 20-23
Student Voice ......................... 24-25
Peer Support ............................... 26
Volunteering ............................... 27
Charity/fundraising ..................... 27
Student Ambassadors ................. 28
Debating Club .............................. 29

    “ Enrichment is for everyone in the college to enjoy, so make the
           most of your time at Shrewsbury Colleges Group”
                                          Karen Hayward
                                         Agency Manager

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Voluntary Contribution
The college requests a voluntary contribution from students to support the
provision of a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities to help
you develop as an individual and increase success with competitive entry to
university, employment or higher apprenticeships.
The funding from the government makes it increasingly harder for us to
provide the range of activities we believe makes a difference to you being
successful. The voluntary contribution supports the offer of a wide range of
sports, physical activities, health and wellbeing services, Learning Resource
Centre extended opening hours during term time and holiday opening to
support revision, work experience, guest speakers, specialist workshops,
extended IT support so you can Bring Your Own Device, mini bus transport for
trips; skills competitions, academic competitions and volunteering
opportunities.
You can make your Voluntary Contribution via ParentPay here.

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Welcome to Shrewsbury Colleges Group
   Want to gain access to a whole world of amazing discounts, deals and exclusive
  offers, as well as the latest info and news about campus life now you’re a student?
                               Look no further than TOTUM!
If you sign up today, we’ll even give you a Three-year membership for the price of TWO
                       that’s just £24.99 for a whole THREE-years!
   That means for the equivalent of just 70p a month, you’ll get access to over 250
   student discounts at big-name brands like Co-op, Boots, ASOS, Apple, Samsung,
LookFantastic, MyProtein, Three Mobile, O2 and loads more, with our member survey*
      revealing that, on average, students save over £600 a year with TOTUM.
 You can pick the level of membership to suit you (try out our digital membership for
         FREE) and download our FREE 4.3* rated app to start saving today.
And on top of all that, you can get a 12 month ISIC digital membership, and even add
                                 legal proof-of-age ID.

                                  Go on, give it a try

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PENGWERN BOAT CLUB                          DEDICATED COACHING

    Pengwern Boat Club,                    You will receive 1 to 1 coaching as well
Suite 6 Sabrina Court, Longden                  as coaching in a group from
Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BD                 experienced and qualified coaches
                                                       Annabel & Glen

      ROWING CLUB EVERY WEDNESDAY
                   Starts: Wednesday 14 October 2020
                       Where: Pengwern Boat Club
                        Times: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
                 Student Fee of £70.00 for (10 sessions)
      There is a limit of 14 students so please book your space today
                  Contact: lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk to apply

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN THE
                SPORTS ACADEMY?
              Every Wednesday we offer competitive sports in:
Football
Rugby
Hockey
Basketball
Netball
Sports Academy training        INTERESTED? SIGN UP HERE!
will be every Wednesday.       To sign up for your Sports Academy trial,
Times: 12.45pm to 4.30pm       simply scan the QR code below using your
                               smartphone camera and complete the
Venue : London Road
                               online form.
Find out more information
by emailing:
Lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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Yoga Starts on Tuesday 13th October 2020 at
    YOGA SESSIONS                            4.30pm, English Bridge with Faith Page.
                                                       Meet in the main hall

   Yoga has been found to improve
quality of life, reduce stress, anxiety,
insomnia, depression and back pain.
It has also been found to lower heart
     rate and blood pressure. And,
  perhaps not surprisingly, yoga has
    been shown to improve fitness,
 strength and flexibility, according to
    the alternative medicine centre

    For more information or to book please email: lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

                 Mars Just Play Football
Mars Just play Football sessions are coming to Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Drop in football sessions Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays
on the 3G at London Road (please note: number
restrictions and sports bubbles will apply).
All you need to do is sign in, grab a ball and play. After the
session just return the ball. (See Just Play staff when you
turn up)
Times: 12:15 to 13:00

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This Girl Can Swim Sessions
The women-only swimming sessions are designed to make you feel more comfortable and
                     confident in the water and by the pool.
                              Beginner? Come on in.
           Good swimmer, but you haven’t been for a while? Come on in.
                                       Prices
                                 £2.00 per session
                     Just show your student ID badge on arrival!
            Wednesday 9:00am - 10:00am and Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
                    The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre

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College Fitness Club
               London Road Gym Time Table starts 05.10.20
                Monday - 12.25 to 13.00 (FREE Student use)
                Tuesday - 13.15 to 15.30 (FREE Student use)
         Wednesday - 13.30 to 15.45 (session run by Karen & Sarah)
                 Friday - 13.15 to 15.30 (FREE Student use)
             Please note you must wear the correct sports wear
                    Sign in at the sports centre reception
You must have been inducted by leisure centre staff to use gym. Please book in
              with Lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk due to Covid-19

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Have your say in Enrichment
 We are looking for ideas for enrichment activities to run during the college
week so whether it’s sports, gaming, book club or something new you would
      like to see running at the college, we would like your feedback.
                 Please contact: lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk
                  Some of the activities we currently have:

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Street Golf
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING STREET GOLF?

We are looking for golfers and non-golfers who wish to be part in a
   new enrichment opportunity at Shrewsbury Colleges Group
         For more details please contact Lewis Taylor on
                   lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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PAN FOOTBALL EVERY WEDNESDAY

Starts Wednesday 7th October 2020 with Shrewsbury Town FC
                       Community
    More information contact lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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Dance starts 12th October 2020—
you will need to book your place
due to numbers. Email Lewis Taylor

                                               Archery

                                               If you are interested in
                                               joining an Archery club
                                               please contact
                                               Lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk
                                               as we need 6 to start
                                               running the sessions

Badminton - Thursday
4.30pm— 5.30pm at English
Bridge Campus

                                          Volleyball - Tuesday
                                          3.30pm— 4.30pm at English
                                          Bridge Campus

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Sports 2020—2021
        Key - London Road: LR, English Bridge: EB, Welsh Bridge: WB

                                    MONDAY
    Activity          Time            Location              Contact         Start

Lunch Football   12.15 – 13.00   LR 3G pitch            Lewis Taylor   05.10.20

GYM              12.15 – 13.00   LR GYM                 Lewis Taylor   05.10.20

Dance            16.30 – 17.30   LR small sports hall   Carla Watts    12.10.20

Athletic Club    16.30—17.30     LR sports centre       Rob Moses      12.10.20

                                     TUESDAY
      Activity        Time             Location             Contact          Start
Lunch Football   12.15 – 13.00   LR sports centre       Lewis Taylor   06.10.20

GYM              12.15 – 13.00   LR GYM                 Lewis Taylor   06.10.20

Yoga             16.30 – 17.30   EB main hall           Faith Page     13.10.20

Table Tennis     12.15—13.00     LR sports centre       Lewis Taylor   06.10.20

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WEDNESDAY
      Activity             Time            Location             Contact              Start
Football Academy       12.45 – 16.15   Various              Lewis Taylor       16.09.20

Basketball Academy     12.45 – 16.15   Various              Lewis Taylor       16.09.20

Netball Academy        12.45 – 16.15   Various              Lewis Taylor       16.09.20

Rugby Academy          12.45 – 16.15   Various              Lewis Taylor       16.09.20

Hockey Academy         12.45 – 16.15   Various              Lewis Taylor       16.09.20

Golf Academy           12.45 – 16.15   Various              Mark Bissell       16.09.20

Rowing                 13.00 – 15.15   Boat Club       Shrewsbury Boat 14.10.20
                                                       Club
Tennis                 12.45 – 16.15   Shrewsbury Club Sam Heseltine   16.09.20

Pan Football           12.00 – 13.30   3G                   Scott Gilbert      07.10.20

GYM/ Fitness           12.15 – 16.00   LR sports centre     Karen - Sarah      07.10.20

Please be aware the gym and fitness sessions will need to be booked in 45 minute slots. Due to
  Covid-19 we can only have 4 in the gym at a time and 8 in the small hall for fitness e.g. spin,
                                       Circuits and dance

            For more information on enrichment contact
                    lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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THURSDAY
    Activity                Time             Location           Contact            Start
Badminton              16.30 – 17.30      EB Sports hall    Craig Roberts     08.10.20

Running Club           12.15 – 13.00      LR sports         Lewis Taylor      08.10.20
                                          centre
Lunch Football         12.15 – 13.00      LR sports         Lewis Taylor      08.10.20
                                          centre
Lunch Basketball       12.30 – 13.00      LR sports         Lewis Taylor      08.10.20
                                          centre
Lunch Table            12.30 – 13.00      LR sports         Lewis Taylor      08.10.20
Tennis                                    centre

                                            FRIDAY
      Activity               Time               Location         Contact              Start
GYM                    12.15 – 13.00       LR                Lewis Taylor      09.10.20

Lunch Table            12.30 - 13.15       EB sport hall     Lewis Taylor      09.10.20
Tennis
Street Golf            16.30 - 17.30       LR sports         Lewis Taylor      23.10.20
                                           centre

              Please be aware that some sports sessions will start at a later date.
   Due to Covid-19 different sports will start at different times according to the latest
            government advice and guidance from national sporting bodies

          For more information on enrichment contact
                  lewist@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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We are looking for
                                 Leisure Assistants at
                                 London Road Sports
                                 Centre.

For more information and a application form please contact
           simon.postans@mosaicgroup.co.uk

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Join our DofE Gold Programme!
                                           £425 including DofE
                                           registration, expedition
                                           preparation, three expeditions,
                                           access to expedition equipment
                                           and support from The Agency
                                           team in meeting all elements of
                                           your Gold award. You have until
                                           your 25th birthday to complete
                                           your Gold award.

                          Course Leader: Gareth Thomas

   DofE sessions take place fortnightly at Welsh Bridge on Wednesday afternoons
              DofE Gold will start week commencing 5th October 2020
   For further information, contact Karen Hayward or Gareth Thomas

All interested students, and
their parents/carers will be
invited to an online DofE
information event in early
September prior to fully
committing to the award.
There are 56 Gold Award places
available in 2020-21.
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Mental Health Awareness
Understanding what works to keep us mentally
healthy and support those experiencing mental
health problems is fundamental to reducing
health inequalities.
At Shrewsbury Colleges group we are very
mindful of the impact it has on students and
staff. This page includes some useful links to
available support—click on the logo to access.
For more information contact Holly Hands on
HollyH@shrewsbury.ac.uk

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Shrewsbury Colleges Group have
a dedicated Careers team based
at all campuses and also available
online.
We offer tailored
programmes for students
applying to competitive courses
and universities, including
Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine,
Veterinary Science and Dentistry,
NHS courses and many more.            speakers as well as
We also offer a                       student finance.
comprehensive UCAS                    Look out for our weekly Agency
application support                   Careers newsletter, as well as
including UCAS fairs,                 virtual Careers coffee morning
personal statements,                  and individual appointments with
university visits and guest           Paul Kelly pak@ssfc.ac.uk

                                          Weekly Agency Newsletter
                                          All students and parents/carers will
                                          receive a weekly Agency newsletter
                                          bringing you the latest careers
                                          opportunities, progression
                                          information as well as job
                                          opportunities.

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Free courses are available through a new online platform hosted on
the gov.uk website, called The Skills Toolkit. The new platform gives
people access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to
help build up their skills, progress in work and boost their job
prospects. These are the skills which are highly valued by employers
and sought after in a wide range of jobs.
Courses on offer cover a range of levels, from everyday maths and
tools for using email and social media more effectively at work to
more advanced training. Individuals will be able to access courses
helping them to create great online content developed by the
University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding, to understand the
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google Digital Garage and to
learn how to code for data analysis from the Open University. All
courses are online and flexible, so people can work through them at
their own pace.

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BURSARY PLACES ON
                                                MEDICINE/DENTISTRY/
                                                VETERINARY SCIENCE
                                            PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE NOW!

Get Into Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinarian Medicine Online Conference for
students and their parents. Professionals will provide invaluable insight and
network with your families.
Topics covered include:
What is it like to be a doctor/dentist/vet?
Perspectives from recent successful and current applicants
CV Building
Getting Work Experience
Medical/Dentistry/Vet Personal Statements
Medical/Dentistry/Vet School Interviews
Entrance Exams: UCAT & BMAT (Medics and Dentists only)
How to access Medical Awards, Prizes, Leadership Programmes, and Scholarships to study Medicine/
Dentistry/Veterinarian Medicine at University.

Get Into Medicine – Virtual conference Saturday 26/08/20 5/09/20 12/09/20
26/09/20 03/10/20 and 10/10/20
Get Into Veterinarian Medicine – Virtual Conference Saturday 19/09/20
Get Into Dentistry – Virtual Conference Sunday 27/09/20

How to sign up for a bursary place
Please register with the coupon shrewsburycolleges for free places as you
proceed through checkout. This will clear the balance in your basket as you
register. Bursaries can be used for students and parents.
Students can register and find out more information here

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Your Work Experience Offer
All Shrewsbury Colleges Group students have access to a wide
range of work experience opportunities, including insight days,
shadowing and placements with employers. Our Work Experience
programme continues throughout the current pandemic, with
employers now offering virtual work experience placements. We
work with over 800 employers and arrange over 950 placements a
year. All students have an allocated Work Experience Co-ordinator
and they will make contact with you in September 2020.

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Industry Placements
•   Students on VOCATIONAL Level 3 and Level 2 programmes are
    invited to apply for an Industry Placement
•   Industry Placements are high-quality, long-term opportunities with local
    employers lasting a minimum of 315 hours
•   If you have an occupationally-relevant part-time job, then talk to us about
    linking it to your Industry Placement
•   Financial support for travel is available
•   Financial support for employers may be available if the costs of providing
    a student Industry Placement are proving to be a barrier
•   Placements often lead to employment and apprenticeships when you
    finish college
•   Each placement is tailored to your needs
•   More information will be shared with vocational students in
    September

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BURSARY PLACES AVAILABLE
InvestIN is an organisation that runs career-experience programmes to give
students aged 15-18 a unique insight into their dream career.
Shrewsbury Colleges Group have been awarded two bursaries each term in
2020-21.
Students will have the opportunity to apply for a bursary place and choose
from a great ranges of internships and careers programmes including:
•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-investment-banker-autumn-internship-2

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-architect-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-engineer-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-doctor-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-computer-scientist-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-political-leader-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-psychologist-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-lawyer-autumn-internship

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-vet-programme

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-artist-programme

•   https://investin.org/collections/programmes/products/the-young-music-producer-programme

And many more!
Details will be sent to students via your college email address and the
weekly Agency newsletter once the bursary application is open.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School Virtual Work Experience
This course provides a 'virtual' work experience for those looking to apply to medical
school. You will be introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets of six
different medical specialists. Along the way, you will also consider some of the challenges
and wider issues doctors face.

Objectives of this course:
    Understand the organisation of the NHS in terms of primary, secondary and tertiary care
    Recognise the ways in which patients can access healthcare and how and why patients move
     through different services in the NHS
    Become familiar with reflecting on work experience
    Develop and understanding of the roles of different types of doctor, including GPs, consultants and
     foundation doctors
    Appreciate the ways that a doctor and other healthcare professionals can manage patients
    Consider the typical training pathways and timelines in common branches of medicine
    Identify the most important skills and qualities that doctors should possess and be developing
     throughout their career, and give examples of why these are so important
    Consider the biggest present and future challenges faced by the NHS
    Stimulate thinking into the wider considerations surrounding modern medicine, including politics,
     law and ethics

   You can sign up for the virtual work experience programme here and please advise
Nichola Mannering in the Work Experience team when you have both registered for and
                                   completed the course.

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These are student-led societies for those thinking
                                                                 MedSoc
       about careers in Medicine, Veterinary Science or
       Dentistry. We explore all aspects of the
       application process including making competitive
       applications, admissions test preparation, mock
       interviews and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
       and much more.
                                                                 VetSoc
       Here are the sign up links for MedSoc and VetSoc
       or simply scan the QR codes on this page.

Is the Shrewsbury Colleges Group society      activities and peer support in subject groups
for students who are interested in making     and as a whole cohort.
an application to either Oxford or            It’s a great way of preparing early,
Cambridge University.                         considering options, flexing your intellectual
Student-led, informal and supported by        muscles, exploring your subject and getting
The Agency, the society meets regularly       ready for your
during term-time and welcomes visiting        application.
Speakers and organises visits as well as      Sign up here
promoting opportunities and offering

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Hay Player contains thousands of
     audio and film recordings from Hay
     Festival. Each year hundreds of new
     events from Hay Festivals around the
     world give you front row access to
     the world’s great writers and artists.
     Click here to request access.

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Love to sing?
Access our online karaoke
with Lucky Voice!
Simply scan the QR code and
enter your details and we will
be in touch with the login
details.
Alternatively, complete your
details here

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