MEET THE EXEC P5

SPORT P11

FRANCE TRIP P17

MOCK ELECTION P16

Top Uni Tips………….….….. Page 3

Pretty Muddy.……………… Page 13

Leavers Info.….……………... Page 20

Exam Stress…………………. Page 23

And so much more…

Nicole Bodzek Llarean Y13

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MEET THE BUZZ TEAM…

Stories Needed… We are always looking for stories to tell so if you have something to say get in touch with one of us… as you will see the magazine is full of all kinds of stories from charity work, to amazing students and also fabulous staff! And if you would like to help produce the magazine why not join us when we meet on Wednesdays at 1pm in room B0.05.

Editor’s Note… Welcome to the fifth issue of

, the new look college magazine that brings together stories at Bilborough from students and staff. I am a member of staff at the college who’s been working at the college for over seven years. I manage the International Student department recruiting students from all over the world to study with us. I am also a staff governor. Along with working for the college I have set up the College Magazine by bringing together lots of different publications into one. I also run an enrichment session for students every Wednesday at 1pm in B0.05 and welcome anyone who wants to get involved, so if you are a student in either year and think you can write an article, seek stories or help with design and formatting, come along to a session or email me… we would love to hear from you. This magazine wouldn’t be what it is without the amazing team. It takes a lot of time and effort to put this together and they are absolutely fabulous! Enjoy an amazing summer holiday!! Happy reading… Lisa Lewis Room B0.05 lisa.lewis@bilborough.ac.uk

Molly Keyworth –

Executive Editor

Sophie hampson

Heena Rana

Taejelle Barnett

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5 Top Tips for

Applying to Uni By Haneet Sagoo, Year 13 student

Year 13 brings a whole host of new experiences, choices and pressures. For some, it is the last year of your education but for those who intend to move on to university, here are some pointers to keep in mind…

1. Make sure university is definitely what you want

It’s not the only option – there are plenty of apprenticeships and job opportunities to take into consideration. You need to ask yourself whether you want further education or if it might be necessary, or if you want to get stuck into work straightaway.

2. Picking a course that, above all, you’ll enjoy

This may seem daunting as there are hundreds to choose from but it is important to keep in mind that you will be studying this subject for the next 3+ years so pick something you are interested in and passionate about. There are some courses that might not lead directly into a job but don’t let that put you off – university will teach you a range of skills that you can apply to many different types of jobs later on.

3. Research Research Research

Do as much as possible. Once you’ve got an idea of the kind of course you want to do it’s time to start looking into universities themselves. These are the kind of things you might want to keep in mind: whether the uni is highly regarded for your course (league tables like the Guardian’s will be useful), the entry requirements and potentially the distance from Notts.

4. Start writing your personal statement early!

Keeping to the 47 lines/4000 character count is harder than you think. Your personal statement is the only sense the university get of who you are as a person – it’s a chance to sell yourself so do it early (around October) so that you can craft it into the perfect statement. It could be the difference between an offer and rejection.

5. Visit the university/city

Take advantage of all the open days universities have to offer because going to the city is the only way to really get a feel for whether you like it or not. One of these places will be your home for the next few years so make sure it’s right for you!

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Media and Film

students

Harry Potter We went to the Harry Potter/Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London in December. We spent the day looking around at the props, sets, making of the films, costumes,

animatronics, green screen and photo opportunities. We also did two of the lessons provided by the studios – script to screen and camera choices, which discussed how the Harry Potter films were developed. We are planning to go again next year (there are new sets / props added) and do different courses. ‘Look out for Media/Film trips next year…’

Media Coursework We’ve had a really successful year in media (AS+A2) practical coursework seeing some of the highest levels production work in a long time. AS – everyone a C grade or above for their trailers. A2 – some of the strongest print work using Photoshop that the course has seen to date. Have a look at more examples of the A2 coursework using this link: http://bilboroughmediaa2print.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/BLOCK%20B%202016%20-%202017 And this is the Youtube link to watch the trailers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PXbcBvuE8zKeAQOOmoU8Q

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MEET THE NEW

STUDENT EXEC…

Lillie Wildman- Female President

I study Drama, Music, English Literature and Performing Arts. As President I hope to make positive changes in the college that will have a lasting effect. My main aim is to improve the connection between students and Exec so that you feel comfortable coming to us with your issues and opinions. We are a strong Student Exec and wish to make your time at college as enjoyable as possible.

Nathan Lee- Male President I study English Literature, Drama and sociology. My role within Bilborough College's student Executive is student president, this involves a variety of things from making sure the rest of the teams wellbeing is good, attending governor meetings and making sure the student body is represented in both a clear and effective way! My aim is make sure that Bilborough is changed for the better and that a legacy is left by the exec making Bilborough better for the perspective of students.

Nathan Holroyd- Chairperson

Hello, I'm Nathan and I study Music, Music Technology, English Literature and Maths. My role within Bilborough College' Student Exec is Chairperson which means I work with the other members of our team leading meetings so that we cover as many issues, needs and ideas as we can in time we have together. My aim is to make sure everyone in college thoughts are heard and acted upon to create a great environment to work in.

Jonathan Townsend- Treasurer Hello, I'm Jonathan and I study Maths A2, Economics, Physics and Further Maths. I'm the treasurer for the Student Executive and it’s my job to keep an account of the money that we have for events. My aim is to ensure that the executive are able to have as many events as possible whilst not overspending. Lucia Petronzio- Communications Officer Hello, I'm Lucia and I study two sciences and Maths. My role involves me communicating to all students to have their say within college and our meetings. I ensure that you understand what is happening within college via email. I communicate with any of the staff to enable that everything has been delivered to the everyone involved. My aim to make sure I can speak to everyone within the college environment and have discussions about needs and ideas to feedback to the rest of the team. Leah Swallow- Events Manager Hi, I'm Leah and I'm the events manager. I study Social sciences and Photography, my role as the events manager requires me to plan internal and external college events such as ideas for holidays and trips. My aim is for everyone's ideas to be heard and considered so if you have any suggestions for a certain calendar holiday or a trip you may like to attend, email me to let me. Otisz Adam- Equality and Diversity Hello I'm Otisz and I am the Equality and Diversity Officer of the Student Executive. It is my job to ensure that all that happens concerning Bilborough College, on and off-site, appreciates the students' right to equality. My aim is to create a very diverse and accepting atmosphere, where everyone has the right to express themselves and help others to do so. Nathan Macdonlad- Publicity Officer I study History, Geography and psychology. I am the publicity officer for the student executive, this means that I ensure that all the events that are held are getting to all students within Bilborough. My aim is to find new fun and exciting ways to advertise the college events, whether it be Chinese new year or UCAS events.

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A HUGE

THANK YOU

To staff and students of BILBOROUGH COLLEGE

for the sale of Easter chicks and rabbits

This year our circle of knitters and sellers raised

£2,800

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Harmless Drop-in Dates

Our sessions are friendly and welcoming. We create a relaxed

atmosphere with approachable staff who provide important information

explaining how our service can support you, your friends and family or a

colleague. We can offer information or advice about any concerns you

may have

around self harm. You will have the opportunity to meet Val our experienced and qualified

therapist and Colin, our experienced and friendly Project Worker.

All drop-in sessions will take place at

Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service Building,

7 Mansfield Road,

Nottingham,

NG1 3FB

(Opposite House of Fraser)

To speak to our friendly team:

Phone: 0115 9348445

Email: info@harmless.org.uk

Second Quarter

05/04/17 Young Person drop-in (11-21yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

26/04/17 Adult drop-in (18+yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

03/05/17 Young Person drop-in (11-21yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

17/05/17 Adult drop-in (18+yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

31/05/17 Young Person drop-in (11-21yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

07/06/17 Adult drop-in (18+yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

21/06/17 Young Person drop-in (11-21yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

28/06/17 Adult drop-in (18+yrs) 4:00 to 5:00

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CELEBRATION OF SPORT

Men’s Football 1st Coaches Player

Rohan Williams 1st Most Improved

Rohan Williams 1st Players Player Rohan Williams

2nd Coaches Player Matty Jackson

2nd Most Improved Callum Garratt

2nd Players Player David Makoti

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Netball BCS Coaches Player

Emily Shacklock BCS Most Improved

Carla White BCS Players Player Rebecca Paradise

Bilborough Coaches Player Bethany Williams

Bilborough Most Improved Wengal Latham

Bilborough Players Player Caitlyn Hemsley

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Women’s Basketball Coaches player

Jasmine Hamilton Most improved Sephora Mikiele Players Player

Eylissa Davis-Henshaw ────

Rugby

Coaches Player James Cantrill

Most Improved James Cantrill Players player Henry Murray

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Hockey

Coaches Player Jordan Hughes Most Improved Edward Cieslik Players player

Paige Beresford

On Thursday 30th March, Bilborough College sports students attended the annual sports awards, Celebration of Sport. The event is a chance to celebrate the achievement of our students and allows the coaches to show appreciation to individuals that have excelled this season.

Awards up for grabs were: -Players player

-Most Improved -Coaches Player

-Best boy -Best girl

The evenings big winners were: Amy Chilver (Best Girl) -Amy has been a great help over the season. She has taken on captaincy in her first year at the college and she is always keen to volunteer to officiate the men’s basketball fixtures. Rohan Williams – who not only took home best boy for his efforts with the ECFA Football Hub, he took the clean sweep of trophies available in the Men’s first team football too. Wengal Latham (Most improved – netball) – What a difference a year makes! Wengal’s attitude and commitment toward improving her skills has been second to none. She is now a key member of the Bilborough Netball Team and it is great to see.

──── BEST BOY - ROHAN WILLIAMS

──── BEST GIRL – AMY CHILVER

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS WHO

RECEIVED AN AWARD!!!!!

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BILBOROUGH COLLEGE GETS

FOR CANCER RESEARCH

On Sunday 14th May, 19 students took part in the Pretty Muddy obstacle course race in aid of Cancer Research.

The students that took part were:

Sophie Lynan Kamara Markwell Amelia Ainsworth Karolina Wiktoria Jessica Hawksworth Amy Martin Matilda Rowland April Ward Isobel Whiting Phoebe Thomas Romanah Walkinshaw Lashay Anderson Katherine Atkins Rosie Roberts Carla White Rosie Goddon Janet Tokitsu Tizon Zara Woodward Meegan Worcester

If you wish to donate, you can do so at:

https://www.justgiving.com/BilboroughCollegePrettyMuddy2017

We did NOT prepare to get as

muddy as We did!! Absolutely

loved it!! From boot camp to

the actual run We had such a

laugh, can't wait for next

year!!

We all worked as a team

and stuck together we

enjoyed every minute of

it and had fun together.

GO TEAM BILBOROUGH!!!

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WANTED!! YEAR 12 PREMIER

LEADERS

Thinking of working in Sport or with children?

Wanting to Gain some experience? Next Year, we are launching a physical activity volunteer programme

and...

…to help us run the enrichment programme!

There are a range of sports we already run that we need Volunteers for:

Dodgeball / Football / Futsal / Badminton / Indoor Cricket / Table Tennis / 3 v 3

basketball / Volleyball / Netball / Dance classes / fitness classes and Many

more…

We will ask you to commit to running 2 x 6 weeks blocks of sports enrichment.

In return you will receive:

- Plenty of Work experience (Project management / Marketing & Delivery)

- Improved employability skills (Communication / Confidence / Organisation)

-Level 2 Community Sports Leaders Award FOR FREE!!

INTERESTED? PLEASE CONTACT ZOE.MCKENZIE@Bilborough.ac.uk ASAP!

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MOCK ELECTION

IN COLLEGE By Lisa Judson

On Tuesday of last week, I received an email asking me if the local labour candidate could come into college to encourage our students to register to vote. Whilst I thought this was an applaudable and valuable exercise, it set me thinking. The media are fond of telling us that Young People today don’t care about politics. That they’re ‘lethargic and disinterested in the world around them’. A local Conservative councillor told me last week that he believed that ‘kids today don’t value their education or even care about learning’. Even though I already knew he was wrong, the Mock Election in college proved otherwise. If it is the case that young people today are disinterested in politics in general, my challenge to that would be, ‘Why do you think this is?’. Closely followed by, ‘So what do you intend to do about it?’. I work with young people across every line of work I do. The more students I speak to, the more they tell me that they’ve either switched off because politicians, if they address them at all, appear to speak at them rather than to them, or they’re confused about who thinks what. Over all, the thought of actually walking into a polling station to actually vote is just plain scary. To be fair, I find this an intimidating process and I’ve been voting for many years now. If you’ve never ever done it before, I can completely see that this would be the case. So was birthed the idea of holding a Mock Election in college. I wanted to create an environment that mirrored the real world, that showed students what to expect when they actually went to vote. Very quickly a small but mighty army of staff came forward to support the idea and help me to manage the event. Broxtowe Borough Council kindly loaned us polling booths and ballot boxes – if you’re going to do it, do it properly – and we set up returning officers to make the experience as close to the real thing as we could. The Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and Green parties were represented and each gave a 5 minute speech about who they were and what they believed. This was followed by a Q&A which gave vent to a series of impassioned, eloquent and bold questions from our students. Notts TV, Nottingham Eve Post and Radio Nottingham are all reporting on it and you should check out the coverage if you missed the event. Ultimately, the main aim of the Bilborough Mock Election was to encourage the 606 students we have in college who can vote on June 8th, to actually register to do so if they haven’t already. What was a wonderful side effect for me was the realisation of how very much you actually do care and just how bright the future of our country is when young people like you can be so passionate about issues and agendas that affect our country today. Thank you for coming along, for caring and for voting. If you haven’t done so yet, please click this link to be sure you register to vote:

https://www.registertovote.service.gov.uk

LABOUR 72%

CONSERVATIVES 13%

GREEN PARTY 8%

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS 7%

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A group of 15 students studying French at College spent a week in the Bordeaux region in France on the French exchange. The students were welcomed to the partner college with a buffet of delicious French pastries and a press conference with the local newspaper. The week just got better with work experience placements at local primary schools and a day trip to the gorgeous sand dunes on the Arcachon coast. Bilborough students stayed the week at their French partner’s homes living the life of a French teenage r. A few lessons at the lycée gave a taste of the French education making the Brits appreciate not having at home the long French sixth-form college hours of 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday or lessons on Saturdays. The main part of the exchange was the three-day work experience at local primary schools. All agreed that working with the children was a brilliant way of improving both listening and speaking skills. In addition to the benefit to exa ms and being fun, having w ork experience from abroad was also something students know makes their cv and university applications stand out. “I really enjoyed and benefited from the French exchange. Not only were we immersed in the French culture and language but we got the chance to complete 3 days of work experience in a primary school which really pushed me and I was able to do things I never thought I would be able to do previously,” Tara Pigott, Year 12.

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“The French exchange was honestly one of my best experiences abroad: I learnt so much regarding culture, and I have become so much more confident with the language”. Mei-Yan Lee, Year 12. The week in France was not just all work. Students spent a couple of afternoons sightseeing in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, with its longest pedestrianised shopping street in Europe, and had a fun-filled day trip to the stunning seaside of Arcachon having proper exercise climbing up the tallest sand dune of Europe. “The day trips out to Bordeaux and Archachon were really fun and well planned out. We were able to get closer with the other Bilborough students as well as having free time to explore the French city. The Dune du Pilat was definitely my favourite and totally worth the climb!” The group on the exchange all agreed with Tara’s summing up of the whole experience. “During the trip my confidence in speaking and listening to French drastically improved. This type of experience can't be achieved inside the class room and I think it is essential in deepening your understanding of a language and giving you the opportunity to speak it in the real world. My host family was extremely welcoming and kind and I made friends with many of the French teenagers on the exchange. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone studying French as going to a French speaking country not only helps your language skills, but also helps you to recognise specific cultural differences which is a vital part of the new A-level course.”

Red t-shirt helpers

needed!! It is getting to that time of year when we are looking to collect names of students who are currently in year 12 who would like to help us induct the new students who are likely to start with us in September. There will be two inductions Induction A, 10th -11th of July and Induction B, 13th -14th of July. We are looking for student helpers to get here early to greet the new students or travelling on a college bus with the new students in a red t shirt. Both days finish at about 3.00 and buses depart at 3.10. The prospective students will be nervous and new to the college so we would like helpers who will be friendly and chatty to them, giving directions in the corridors, going into the canteen at lunch and break and talking to any students who may be on their own or looking anxious as well as a variety of other tasks. If you would like to help on one or both inductions, please give your name to Julie Lees on reception. Priority will be given to students who can help on both days of one or both inductions. Many Thanks in anticipation of your help.

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Agony Aunt comes to the Buzz!!

Have you got a burning question on Wellbeing that you would like an answer to? Anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, self-harming, eating disorders, relationship issues all affect young people and Jenny Waters – our new Wellbeing Coach - is here to help. We will be publishing some of the questions and answers (anonymously) in Buzz so please ask whatever you want, as the question and answer may well be helpful to others. We will be launching this in the autumn term with a box on reception for those questions…

Bilborough

Student does

voice over for

childline By Adam Hunt

A few weeks ago I was asked by the director of my drama group to send in a quick mobile phone reading of a short section of script for an NSPCC promo video. A few days later I got a text saying that they wanted me to come to a recording studio in Nottingham and do voiceover for the latest Childline video. And so I came into the studio at 1pm, met the director and got a few brief moments to look over the script I’d be performing. After that I was put into a soundproofed booth in front of a large, expensive-looking mic and a projector screen and spent the next four hours working through the script. The promo was targeted at deaf and hearing-impaired individuals with the intention of communicating all the great features that Childline had implemented to allow them to access their services. The whole video was told by two deaf teenagers who were both signing in BSL. My friend and I were brought in to dub over these two interpreters to assist hearing-impaired viewers and to allow non-impaired viewers to enjoy and learn from the video. This was a thrilling and incredibly difficult challenge for me as an action, having to try very hard over a painstaking number of takes to slow down my naturally fast taking pace in order to both improve my diction and legibility and to better match the timing of the man’s signing, as signing naturally can take longer to communicate with than with English. I also had to work hard to modulate my tone to simultaneously sound polite, respectful, respectable, serious and friendly while dealing with very sensitive topics such as child sexual exploitation, self-harm, bullying and parental abuse. Overall, doing this voice over job has been an incredible experience and one that I would not have passed up for the world. I believe the video delivers an important and much needed message and so I am very honoured to have been involved. The video was released last week to tie in with Deaf Awareness Week and can be found on the Childline YouTube Channel.

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YEAR 13 STUDENTS IMPORTANT END OF YEAR

INFORMATION

Last Day of Term The last day of lessons is Wednesday 25th May. There will be lessons in Blocks E and F as normal.

The Student Executive will be arranging Leavers Day activities including a BBQ and bouncy castle from 11.am onwards.

A Level Students Are you taking any AS levels or re-taking any AS modules?

If you have an afternoon exam you are allowed to take the morning off to prepare. Do not take the afternoon off to recover from an exam or because you have an exam the next day as you will be missing important revision sessions.

Remember to be at your examination room at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam.

Remember to bring your pink statement of entry, a black pen and your Bilborough College ID.

From Thursday 26th May you only need to attend college for your exams.

BTEC Extended and BTEC Subsidiary Students

Lessons will continue and students need to be available until Friday 1st July.

End of Year Celebration Evening - Thursday 30th June 5.30pm There will be an ‘Evening of Celebration: Awards Ceremony’ on Thursday 30th June 5:30 for 6pm start, at Nottingham Trent University—Newton Building, with a wide range of awards, including external nominations from Universities, curriculum awards by teachers, and special awards for progress and attendance. It may be you!! Please put the time and date in your diary or on your phone!! Details will be given nearer the time.

A Level and BTEC Results An email with your result information will be sent to your college email address at 7am on Thursday 18th

August.

You can also come and collect your results from college on Thursday 18th August from 7.30am

Careers advisors and some teaching staff will be in College on the 18th from 7.30am to give you whatever additional help and advice you need.

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UCAS Clearing Instructions 2016

You are automatically eligible for Clearing if: You have not received any offers

You have declined all your offers

You have accepted a course that has been declined on the basis of your results

UCAS will be available on-line from 6am on Thursday 18th August You will need to go into Track and view the status of your University offers – if the status has changed

to ‘unconditional’ this means that you have been offered the place; if the status is ‘unsuccessful’ or ‘declined’ you will need to enter Clearing.

Staff will be in College from 7.30am to help you

What you need to do in Clearing: Look at vacancies on the UCAS website, in national newspapers and university websites. There is

information in the ‘results’ section of the UCAS website.

Contact the Universities or Colleges that interest you – phone them directly

Clearing number – once you have found a course and the University make you an offer of a place over the phone you will need to give the University your UCAS Personal ID number and your Clearing number.

Your Clearing number is displayed on the ‘Welcome’ and ‘Choices’ page in Track.

When you are speaking to different Universities over the phone you may be offered several places. You can only firmly accept one.

Only enter a Clearing choice if the University has provisionally offered you a place on the course and you want to accept it.

Add the University and course you want to accept on ‘Track’ – click on ‘Add a Clearing choice’

Your place will be confirmed on the ’choices’ section of Track. You will also receive a confirmation letter from UCAS.

Once you receive this letter you will officially have gained a place. If however you are not accepted the ‘Add Clearing choice’ link in Track will be reactivated so that you can apply for another choice through Clearing.

The Adjustment Process: You may get results better than expected and have exceeded the conditions of your firm first choice.

You can then use Adjustment—you will need to register in Track.

Adjustment starts 18th August until 31st August. You have a maximum of 5 days to register and secure a different course, if you decide this is what you want to do. Remember that you will need to organise accommodation for your new course.

To Use Adjustment: Register in Track by clicking on ‘Register for Adjustment’ on your Choices Screen

Contact a University to find another place and to see if they can offer a place

If you are accepted through Adjustment your Track Screen will be updated with the new choice

UCAS will send you a confirmation letter.

See www.ucas.com for further information

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SEE YOU NEXT TIME…