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NWRC’s Learning and Teaching Conference Wed 30th January 2019

NWRC’s Learning and Teaching Conference will take place on Wed 30th January 2019 - ‘Building Hope and Resilience’

The Keynote Speaker is Lemn Sissay -  Poet, Author, Broadcaster, Poet Laureate and Chancellor of the University of Manchester

For more information and a place at the conference book now through the Staff Development booking tool.

http://nwrc-vweb2/mis_public/tools/staffdev_training/booking.aspx?EventID=1175

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Christmas Carol service - Thursday, December 20 - 1.15 p.m.

A Christmas Carol Service with Long Tower Primary School Choir will take place in the New Tower Garden in the college on Thursday 20th December at 1.15pm followed by the Christmas Tree Draw.
All are welcome.

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Staff consultation on Social Media

The College is consulting with staff on the Social Media Policy.  The policy, together with response proforma, is available on the website at

http://www.nwrc.ac.uk/sf-social-media-policy-30nov18doc/

The closing date for comments is 22 February 2019.

Please forward comments to HR Services.  If you require any of these documents in an alternative format, please contact HR Services.

Sleigh-ing Christmas GDPR myths

“He’s making a list, He’s checking it twice,
He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice,
Santa Claus is in contravention of Article 4 of the General DataProtection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.”

There have been suggestions that Father Christmas should be reported to the IC Ho Ho Ho…

It has been asked if naughty children can utilize their ‘Right to be Forgotten’ to make sure they still get a present…

At the College we have been doing great work over the last year to ensure we are compliant with GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. We still encourage all staff to complete the E-Learning module on understanding our obligations: GDPR StaffE-Learning. In 2019 there will be departmental tailored GDPR training to assist staff in understanding what GDPR means for their everyday work.

For further festive learning on GDPR principles I encourage staff to visit: https://howgdprstolechristmas.com/

DREAM CAREERS TEAM NOMINATED FOR BEACON AWARD

The Careers Academy team at North West Regional College has been announced as a finalist for Association of College’s prestigious Beacon Awards.

The team which encompasses a dynamic group of Senior Career Advisors, work across five campuses and in the community, offering guidance on a number of educational and vocational avenues for personal career development including Further and Higher Education courses and Apprenticeships.

Finneen Bradley, Careers Manager at NWRC said:  “The Careers Team at NWRC are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Education and Guidance Award. 

“The work my team and I undertake is changing and enhancing lives in our college and in our community on a daily basis.

“Career Development within the Careers Academy takes a 3E approach which is Employability, Enterprise and Enrichment.

“At the Careers Academy we provide a one-stop support service for students, and an open door policy for career planning and guidance interviews. The Academy also delivers bespoke programmes and interactive workshops.

“I am extremely fortunate to have an amazing team of staff around me who all have the same, shared vision and we continue to go from strength to strength.”

Leo Murphy, Principal and Chief Executive of NWRC said: “I’d like to offer my warmest congratulations to Finneen and her team on making it through the Beacon Awards finals, which are highly regarded as the Careers Oscars of Further Education.

“Our Careers Academy team do an outstanding job with their innovative approach to enriching the lives of Further and Higher Education students and apprentices.

“NWRC is committed to building the skills needed by our young people in the modern world of employment, and our Careers Department is central in helping to nurture the next generation.”

Now in its 24th year, the AoC Beacon Awards showcase best practice and innovation in colleges. The winners will be announced on March 22, 2019.

Carole Stott MBE, Chair of the AoC Charitable Trust, said: “The Beacon Awards were created to highlight the great work that goes on in colleges every day.

Colleges do great work transforming the lives of more than two million people each day and are deeply embedded within their communities. North West Regional College has done exceptionally well to get this far and we wish them the best of luck.”

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NWRC’s first Christmas Tree of Remembrance

Many staff and students have lost a loved one and their grief is still palpable. The Remembrance tree will give staff and students an opportunity to leave a poignant message. Write your personal message on a yellow ribbon to remember a loved one who has passed away, or a living family member or friends – who for one reason or another – can’t be at home for Christmas, or just to send a ‘Happy Christmas’ message to someone. Your ribbon will then be attached to the Remembrance Tree.
One Yellow Ribbon will cost £1, which will go to the College’s nominated charity, Foyle Search & Rescue. You will also be given a ticket, to include you into a draw for a beautiful Christmas tree from the Ardmore Garden Centre which can be planted in a garden and will grow to approximately 10ft.
The Yellow Ribbons will be removed from the tree on 21st December and placed in advance of the Carol Services and Christmas Celebrations in the City’s two Cathedrals where prayers will be offered for all included:

• St Columb’s Cathedral, London Street at their Festival Service of Nine Lessons (through song and music) on Sunday 23rd December at 7.30pm.
• St Eugene’s Cathedral, Creggan Street at their Carol Services on Sunday 23rd December at 4pm

We will be in the Garden to place your ribbon on the tree on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings between 10am – 11am and lunch times.
Come along and write your message and place your ribbon on our tree. Ribbons can also be obtained from Donna or Danny at room C257, 2nd floor, Tower Building.

Movember charity events at NWRC

Join us this Movember  for a range of men’s hair and facial treatments.  All proceeds in aid of ‘Foyle Search and Rescue’.

Services provided on the day by the Level 2 and Level 3 Barbering students.

·         Hot Towel Face Shave & Massage

·         Hair Cuts and Design Patterns in the Hair

·         Beard & Moustache Trims/Shaped

·         Shampoo Conditioning & Styling Hair

Monday 3rd – Thursday 6th December 2018 9:00 am – 9:00pm Monday - Wednesday 9am – 5pm on Thursday

Foyle Building, Level 6 Barbering / Hair Department, Salons 2 and 3 Strand Road Campus, NWRC

There will be tea, coffee, hot chocolate drinks, biscuits and nibbles for clientele.

For Appointments

Telephone:  028 7127 6303  or  Email:  grainne.mccollumn@nwrc.ac.uk

Christmas Craft fair at NWRC - Thursday December 6

The annual NWRC Christmas Craft fair will take place on Thursday, December 6 from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at the ground floor of the Tower Building.

Come along and view the handmade crafts, beauty treatments and sweet treats.

All proceeds in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue.