Students take part in body image study

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) is working with Staffordshire University and the University of Derby to investigate the effects of dance on body image.

16 A Level Psychology students from NULC will take part in a dance movement therapy intervention and will then take part in focus groups and interviews where they will discuss the experience.

The project will be managed by Professor Sarah Grogan from Staffordshire University and Dr Jill Bunce from the University of Derby who will both be involved at all stages of the study. Simone Heyland will run the dance movement therapy intervention at NULC and two research assistants from the University of Derby will run the focus groups and interviews with the students.

The study will be the first in the UK to investigate the effects of a contemporary dance intervention on young men and women’s body image and experiences of embodiment, and the first to look at the impact of dance interventions on young men’s body image.

The results will be used to inform a larger-scale study and to help to understand how to make these kinds of dance therapy movement interventions more effective in improving young people’s body image.

To find out more about the study contact Wendy Davies on wendy.davies6@mypostoffice.co.uk.

NULC student wins public speaking award

Students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s (NULC) Sixth Form Centre took part in an annual public competition.

The competition was open to students from all areas of the Sixth Form Centre and two teams of three competed against Newcastle-under-Lyme School.

Tutors Lisa Browne and Mike Fyles accompanied the two teams to the competition which was held at Newcastle-under-Lyme School.  Lisa said: “The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I’m pleased to announce that one of our teams - Pippa Davis, Kieran Cressy and Robert Brammer came second in competition.”

Kieran Cressy, aged 17 from Talke is studying AS Levels in Critical Thinking, English Literature, Law, Psychology and Physics at NULC’s Sixth Form Centre and was presented with the Speaker of the Night Award.

Lisa continued: “Kieran was specifically praised for his enthusiasm, arguments and being able to make the topic of the ‘Large Hadron Collider’ accessible to all.

To find out more about the range of courses available at NULC’s Sixth Form Centre click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

NULC students sample the Parisian life

NULC students enjoyed a trip to Paris as part of their studies.  The students braved temperatures of -7 to see some of the countries most famous landmarks.

Students studying A Levels in Media Studies, Film Studies and French were given the opportunity to visit the French capital where they visited museums and art galleries and got to sample the Parisian way of life.  The students were accompanied by lecturers Verica Travar (Film Studies), Natalie Weatherer (Media Studies) and Michael Lacoult (French).

Michael Lacoult, subject leader for French said: "The students have been exceptional, their attitudes and behaviours have been outsanding and they've all been a real pleasure to take away. As visitors abroad, they've been a real credit to the college and to their country."

 

Pictured: NULC students outside the The Musee du Louvre.

After the success of the trip to Paris, staff are now in the process of organising another visit in 2013.

To find out more about the range of courses available at NULC's Sixth Form Centre click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk

Kind-hearted student sky dives for charity

NULC student Kimberley Fieldhouse has taken part in a sky dive to raise money for charity.


Kind-hearted Kimberley aged 17 from Clayton is in her second year at NULC's Sixth Form Centre, studying A Levels in Law, Psychology and Media Studies.  Kimberley has organised a range of local events over the past year including a number of bag packs at local Sainsburys stores, an abseil, two sky dives and a charity night all to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Kimberley decided to do a sky dive as it was something she had always wanted to do and also knew that such a courageous act would raise a lot of money for her beloved charity.  The reason Kimberley raises so much money for Cystic Fibrosis is one close to her heart: "My cousin died four years ago when she was only 21 years old of this genetic disease, and I've been passionate to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis charity ever since."

Kimberley roped in a number of family and friends in to the fundraising including her boyfriends dad George Carter, her next door neighbour Lee Brereton, her cousin Melaine Lloyd and fellow NULC students Jack Owen and Josh Morris and Kirsty Paige.

The sky dive took place at Langar Airfield in Nottingham on 27 August last year on the day of her cousin's memorial.

Kimberley says: "I really enjoy all my charity work it's something i will continue to do well into the future and not just for Cystic Fibrosis but for all other charities as well.  So far I've helped to raise money for the North Staffs Children's Adventure Playground, the Donna Louise Trust and Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation."

Kimberley really is an inspirational student who has done a lot fundraising for the local community.  Everyone at NULC would like to congratulate you on such a fantastic effort and wish you success in future events.

A Level student explores identity for Chinese New Year

 NULC student Sio Leong has been working on a project that explores her identity as part of her Art and Design course.

Sio Leong, aged 16 from Blurton studies A Levels in  Art and Design, Biology, Law and Psychology at NULC’s Sixth Form Centre on Knutton Lane. 

Sio kindly agreed to share her work when the College’s Equality & Diversity Advisor approached her to talk about the College’s forthcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. 

Sio was born in Macau Near Hong Kong, where she lived for the first five years of her life before coming to live in Britain, she chose to explore cityscapes and the architecture of her birth town, leading to some very spectacular colours and effects. 

Chinese New Year on Monday 23 January 2012 and it is the year of the Dragon.  The College has organised a range of events to mark the day.  Throughout the week the Food Hall will be adding a variety of Chinese food to their menu.

A Level student selected for England Rugby Squad

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) student David Meakin has been selected for the England Rugby Squad.

After being put through his paces and going through a series of trials David, a scrum half or centre has been selected over hundreds of students throughout the country to attend the England training camp from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 December.

David, studies A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics and is a dedicated member of the college's Rugby Academy.  Speaking of his success David said: "I was shocked to find out that I had been selected as the trials were really hard and the standard was really high."

Trevor Humphreys, the Academy of Sport Manager speaks very highly of David saying: "He's an extremely committed young individual who is realising his talent in rugby. It's further evidence that the support of the College is allowing students to reach their sporting potential."

Staff & students club together to raise money for Children in Need

Staff and students from NULC Sixth Form Centre raised an amazing £762.75 for Children in Need.  Staff and students organised a range of activities throughout the day.

• Creative Arts with Mike Kelly raised £425.  Staff raised money by selling cards and jewellery and creative students drew cartoons, facepainted and wore spots.

• History and Law aka The Winter Knights with Lisa Browne raised £177. 75   For two weeks they gave all groups a list of unacceptable behaviour based on Victorian factory rules and fined them for any breaches.  On Children in Need the staff and students dressed as heroes and collected money in the classrooms.  The students also paid £1 to guess who Chris McQuillan would be dressed as.

• Psychology and Sociology aka the Socialites and Tomatoes with Adele Richards and Jon Stanfield raised £160 from the CD/DVD and book sale.

The money raised will be added to the total raised a cross College for Children in Need.