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Issue 88 ANIC Forthcoming Events 2007 ANIC Conference 2007 will take place from 18-19 June at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co Down. Details to follow. ANIC LIFE Awards will take place on Monday 21 May at 6pm in the Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. FSB and ANIC Future Students of Business Awards will take place on Friday 8 June in Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast Armagh College Volleyball Academy Bounces Through the All-Ireland Final The Armagh College Volleyball Academy Team won the final of the All-Ireland Schools' Volleyball Championship on Monday 30th April 2007, defeating Dublin side Loughrea Team 3 sets to 1, adding the All-Ireland Cup to their existing titles. The Volleyball Academy Team recently defeated strong competition to win the N.Ireland Schools Volleyball League, as well as the N.Ireland Volleyball Cup.
An information session for Primary Movement Courses For Children and Adults With Dyslexic Tendencies commencing September 2007 will take place at the Belfast Institute on 4th June at 7pm in the Parkmore Building, 384a Ormeau Road Belfast. (NB. This is not a teacher training course). To book a place at the information session Tel: 028 9064 5368. Email: jmchenry@belfastinstitute.ac.uk
A group of aspiring photographers recently launched an exhibition of their images at Newtownabbey Council's Civic Centre, Mossley Mill. The group met whilst studying City & Guilds Levels 1 & 2 in Photography at East Antrim Institute and were inspired to establish their own photography collective called ‘Image 10+'. The group aims to record images of our culture and heritage which are disappearing. Subjects have included Harland & Wolff, the Maze Prison, Victoria Park and the hidden village at Galboly. The current exhibition features Armagh Gaol and runs from 30th April to 11th May. Admission is free. Ten students from the college attended an event held last Thursday at Dungannon Courthouse which was aimed at curbing carriageway carnage. The initiative which was organised by a number of organisations including the PSNI; Court Service; NIO; Prison Service and Youth Justice Agency gave a dramatic reconstruction of how lives are affected as a result of irresponsible driving. The students in attendance witnessed the aftermath of a car crash and what happens as a result when an individual is arrested and charged with a car crime related offence. A mock trial with a real judge also took place, followed by a talk from the ‘Prison! Me? No Way!' team who set out graphically what it is like to go to prison. As part of their presentation, the Prisons team brought along a mobile cell, which was an exact mock up of a typical cell in prison. Other activities included the chance for pupils to see a remand hearing by video link between the courthouse and Maghaberry prison. The students in attendance found the event very beneficial as they said it provided them with a good opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of the Criminal Justice System. Excellence Award for East Tyrone College Lecturer Garry O'Neill, lecturer in Electrical Installation was awarded the City & Guilds Medal for Excellence in recognition of his performance in Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical services- Electrical Installation (Building and structures) at the Lion Awards Dinner which was held in London on April 16 th 2007. Garry was one of four winners of ‘The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers' Prizes'. The Tin Plate Workers award four prizes to learners who have shown excellence in the fields of draught and design or electrical engineering. Alongside this award Garry was also awarded ‘The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers' Prize'. One of the modern Livery Companies, the Lightmongers' Company represents all sections of the lighting and electrical industry. As well as offering educational support related to the industry, the Company supports charities to help the blind and the deaf. This is the first year that the Lightmongers' Company has awarded a prize to a City & Guilds learner and it was presented to Garry on behalf of his outstanding achievement in the field of lighting and electrical installation. Both awards come as a follow up to the Medal for Excellence that Garry received at the Northern Ireland ceremony which took place at the end of February.
Fermanagh College 's Health and Social Care department has been very busy over the last number of months with the introduction of some new initiatives aimed at enhancing student skills/competences and preparing them for work placements in local health and social care services providers. One such initiative is the introduction of the new Quality Care Skills Lab in the College. This new facility is a dedicated training space for the health & social care students complete with new state-of the-art hospital beds. This allows students the chance to develop effective practice skills such as feeding, dressing etc before they go on their clinical placements in local care organisations. Fermanagh College Diploma in Foundation Art and Design students are exhibiting their work in an end of year show with a powerful display of scale, colour, individuality and creativity. Students on this course are from various parts of Ireland north and south and the broad age range is adding a good mix of youth and life experience. This full time course has offered them a chance to explore, experiment and excel in areas new to them. Canvases this year are large, showing distinct individual styles from the students as they have developed their skills over the year at the college under the guidance of the two full time lecturers Clare Timlin and Kate Sheridan and three part-time lecturers, Andy Parsons, Gerry Donnelly and Jill Warrington. This exciting show displays their chosen specialism prior to entering a degree course of their choice. The exhibition consists of Fine Art, Graphics, Textiles, Photography, Ceramics, Fashion, Design and Mixed Media all on display which makes this a truly visual experience. The work is of a professional standard, with themes from farming, portraiture, life studies, nature, sea-scapes, home and the surreal. The chief external moderator for Edexcel congratulated the staff and students on their unique personal themes, the quality of presentation and the attention to detail within this exhibition The final grades awarded were higher than the national average standards within the UK. This exhibition opens on Wednesday 9th May at 7.00pm. and continues for two weeks – everyone is welcome to attend. This open night is not to be missed as it is a celebration of creativity, hard work and success.
Students from Limavady College met with students from Letterkenny Institute this week at a Safe Driving event with a difference. In addition to participating in challenges that tested their own driving abilities, the students were witness to a harrowing reconstruction of the aftermath of a serious road traffic accident. The PSNI, Fire Brigade and Ambulance services demonstrated how they respond to road crashes, dealing with those fatally injured and seriously ill. The realistic demonstration, organised by Limavady Road Safety Committee, the PSNI & Gardai and Donegal County Council, was a stark reminder to all at the event of the potential dangers of speeding and taking risks on the roads, and was covered by UTV.
The fitness suite at North Down and Ards Institute (NDAI) recently invited all staff and students to join a four week lifestyle challenge leading up to Easter. The objective was to see how many kilometres could be accumulated over the four week period. For every kilometre completed on a cardio-vascular machine 100 points were given. The staff and student member who endeavoured to achieve the highest score won. The winners of this year's Easter Lifestyle Challenge were Martin McClure (Staff member) and Stacey Gregg (Student member) who each won a voucher from HMV, lunch for two at NDAI's Scribbles restaurant and a Sports goodie bag.
NDAI will be participating in this year's Community Relations Week and has decided to focus and celebrate one key aspect of this diversity, namely the valuable role played by NDAI's International Students in college, the local economy and the community. Students from at least 23 countries currently attend a variety of courses in the college. More than 140 events will take place during next weeks Community Relations Week. NDAI's Administration Unit Charts the Way for Customer Service Standards NDAI's Administration Unit, with offices in Bangor and Ards, was awarded the coveted Charter Mark in April 2006 and successfully retained this award after a recent compliance review on 3 April 2007. The Charter Mark is the UK Government's National Standard for Excellence in Customer Service. Charter Mark is a registered certification mark and is a positive force for change and customer service improvement. Retro Show Makes Fashion History at NEI Students from the North East Institute Hair, Beauty and Art and Design departments have made history with a sensational Retro Fashion Show in aid of Cancer Research. The students turned back time to recreate wonderful creations in hair, beauty and fashion taking inspiration from six decades, 1940, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The Bob and the Beehive meet the Mini Skirt and the Poncho, while Punk Rock met the Spice Girls.
Congratulations to Leyonia Davey, Hospitality lecturer at North West Institute, who was presented with the City & Guilds Senior Award Prize for Outstanding Lecturer Into Industry a t the LSDA NI Annual Conference at the Galgorm Manor on Tuesday 24th April. Leyonia's project and commitment to her work were very highly commended. The Senior Award was completed following Leyonia's participation in the Lecturers Into Industry initiative, the Chef Development Programme.
UBI is able to report an excellent pass rate again for those taking their NEBOSH qualifications. The system for NEBOSH has recently changed with the new arrangement giving candidates unit passes and a certificate for each unit which has made it more difficult to achieve the NEBOSH qualification. The UK saw an overall pass rate of 47% for the Fire Certificate; UBI had a pass rate of 70%. The UK also saw a 53% pass rate for the General Certificate; UBI saw a pass rate of 73% (including 7 credits). Once again UBI and Health and Safety Services under the instruction of Dolores Gorman have excelled in this area of provision.
Well done to a group of staff and students from UBI's Lurgan campus who recently risked life and limb in an abseil down Randalstown viaduct to raise money for charity. Sarah Wilson, ND Sport; Linzi Patterson, ND Art & Design; Alison McFarland, ND Art & Design, Donal Mageean, lecturer and John Quinn, Head of External Relations managed to raise over £700 for a Childrens Charity.
Upper Bann Institute recently campaigned heavily to staff and students across all three of its campuses in a bid to encourage them to give up smoking. An ongoing campaign is mounting within the Institute following the recent smoking ban across Northern Ireland from 30th April. Adult Learners Week 2007 If you're organising an event for Adult Learners' Week in Northern Ireland, 19th-25th May 2007 and want to promote learning or draw attention to your education provision, why not forward your information for inclusion on the ALW section of EGSA's website and a special ALW edition of EGSA's e-briefing? Deadline for events information is 4pm, Friday 11th May. Forward events information (as below) to Leigh Veighey at alw@egsa.org.uk • Organisation • Event Dates (From/To) • Event Title • Summary • Location (Centre/Address/Postcode) • Times (From/To) • Contact (Name/Telephone/E-mail/Website)
Innovation Week 07 aims to de-mystify and throw light on the concept of innovation. Through the three day exhibition, two conferences, practical workshops and seminars featuring internationally celebrated innovators and thought-leaders, Innovation Week 2007 will demonstrate the tools and techniques that can help businesses unlock original thinking and creativity and achieve measurable results. Northern Ireland Skills Conference - Skills for Innovation Silver Surfers' Day 2007 Back to top
Skillsmart Retail and Retail Trust are making a final call for applications for their ten scholarships, worth over £1000, to the prestigious and highly respected British shops and stores association (bssa) ‘Oxford Summer School.' Running from 18-24 August, the programme features a mix of keynote speakers, central presentations, group discussions and focuses on enhancing each delegate's expertise in the management of four key resources: People, Money, Merchandise and Retail Space. The attendees will have a unique opportunity to harness valuable personal insight while sharpening their practical retail skills to help maximise their workplace experience and grow as retail leaders. The power of this program lies in the innovative way in which personal development and practical knowledge are woven together to develop attendees in a holistic way. With the knowledge of their own strengths and weaknesses, these junior professionals are in a better position to develop and sustain the important relationships needed for their role in steering retail to a higher level. Addressing skills gaps and developing and promoting skills and qualifications are key aspects of Skillsmart Retail's objectives. Since 1923, the Oxford Summer School has combined a challenging and inspirational academic programme with the opportunity to network with fellow retailers, and providing an ideal forum for retail managers to acquire the skills to maximise their workplace experience and grow as retail leaders and, ultimately, the bottom-line in their businesses. For more information, contact Kerry Burgess at Skillsmart Retail. Tel: 020 7399 3476 or email kerry.burgess@skillsmartretail.com
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