College Emails

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Important Exam Information

Please read the documents below – they contain important Exam information

Information for candidates for on-screen tests

Information for candidates for written examinations

The UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair

The UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair for the South-West, West Midlands and Wales is taking place this Wednesday 21st October (12:00 – 18:00).

It’s completely free of charge, and it’s a fun and easy way to explore over 100 universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers. Whether you’re looking at studying or working close to home, or thinking about moving away, you’ll be able to find out more about your post-18 options. You can join the event at school or home, whatever suits your day.

To Register for the event – follow the link below

https://ukunisearch-west.vfairs.com/

Please also see information on the Page on the VLE/Moodle “UCAS Applications and HE” which includes presentations from the Sandwell College Virtual HE Event 5^th and 6^th October

Student Governor – Elections to College Governing body

STUDENT GOVERNOR

ELECTIONS TO COLLEGE GOVERNING BODY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE IS A VACANCY ON THE SANDWELL COLLEGE BOARD FOR A STUDENT GOVERNOR

NOMINATIONS ARE INVITED TO SERVE IN THIS ROLE

The successful candidates’ term of office will be

October 2020 to July 2021

ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO NOMINATE

The deadline for nominations is 4.00pm Friday 23^rd October 2020

THE PROCESS

The election will be advertised around the college site.
Nominations should be submitted to the Clerk to the Board of Governors, via Gail Green, PA to the Principal, no later than 4pm on Friday 23^rd October 2020
All nominations should be supported by a brief CV and supporting statement, and be supported by two other students and your Tutor.
If there are two or more nominations an election is required. Information about the candidates will be published as widely as possible on Tuesday 3^rd November 2020.
All students will then have the ability to vote for the candidate of their choice. Final arrangements to be confirmed. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 10^th November 2020.
Once voting has taken place the outcome will be published to students on Wednesday 11^th November 2020.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GOVERNOR, PLEASE SEE

RECEPTION, FOR AN INFORMATION PACK

or click here for a Nomination Form & Role Description

Bursary Fund Application Guidance

Click the links below to view the 16 – 18 Learner Discretionary Fund Guidance and the 18+ Bursary Application Guide

CADBURY 16 -18 DLSF GUIDE

Student Chat sessions

Talk to Us!

Regular Web chat sessions are now available for students at the following times

Click the links below at the appropriate time

Careers Information Chat

Tuesday – 12pm – 1pm

Member of Staff Chat

Tuesday – 2pm – 3pm

Wednesday – 2pm – 3pm

Thursday – 1pm – 2pm

Student Support Chat

Friday – 1pm – 2pm

Check out educational videos and free films on ClickView

Check out the college Video Platform.

It has educational videos related to your courses.

Also pick up the odd film too so you can relax during the current period, Inception is available now!

https://online.clickview.co.uk

Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety

Connect and Create

‘The West Midlands Virtual Schools are delighted to bring you Connect & Create:

www.artslinkwm.org.uk/connect-create

Connect & Create is a new online feature of our Artslink programme, which provides at-home arts & cultural activities specially selected and commissioned for care experienced children & young people. We know that the arts can present a hugely important opportunity for connection and creativity for care experienced CYP and their key adults during this isolating time, as well as helping to continue their learning.

So we hope you will dive in and give it a go – creative challenges, artist demonstrations, career pathways and a gallery to showcase some of the work produced. We’ll be updating activities regularly, so the site will grow in content, and you can sign up to receive updates.’