Leeds Sixth Form College News
The Luminate Cup
The Luminate Cup is a cross-group competition for students 16+ to engage in a range of competitions that develop a range of employability skills. It creates opportunities to bring people together from different courses and campuses and offers students the chance to represent their campus and college.
In its first year the Luminate Cup engaged 95 students in different events including football, basketball, table tennis and esports. In 2023-24 the Student Life Enrichment team will expand this offer to offer opportunities for more students to engage in a wider variety of activities.
Click on the Link below to find out more about the events, when they take place, how you can get involved, and results for the events.
The Walk Safe App
We’re committed to ensuring student safety and are thrilled to share the WalkSafe app with you.
Developed with Leeds City Council and WalkSafe, the app is designed to enhance personal safety and includes the following features:
WalkSafe - Type in your destination and share your route with selected friends. This includes an estimated time of arrival so your family and friends know when you should arrive.
HomeSafe - Share your route and estimated time of arrival with friends and loved ones. This feature will automatically alert your loved ones if you don't arrive at your destination on time.
Friends - Add trusted friends to the app so you can easily let them know where you are and when.
SOS - Hold down the SOS button to alert your friends immediately that you are in danger.
If you would like to download the WalkSafe Leeds App, click on the link here.
Future Minds Festival
Summer is just around the corner and we’re celebrating the start of the sunshine season by holding a free festival in Roundhay Park for all of the family. On Saturday 9 July from 10am till 4pm, the Future Minds Festival will be taking over Soldier’s Field.
Set to the soundtrack of live music, there are a range of activities to get involved in. Make yourself a paracord bracelet in our Arts & Crafts tent, visit Hair & Beauty for festival glitter, or how about asking Healthcare for a realistic fake cast?
If car racing is more your speed, check out the rally car display. You can visit the RE: stall to see sustainably-made furniture. Joinery students are also getting creative, designing and building bird boxes.
Got little ones in the family? Bring them along! There’s plenty of fun for all the family, with activities for all ages. Toddlers can explore our sensory play area and, while you’re enjoying the live music, why not take part in giant jenga?
For all this and so much more, head down to Roundhay Park, grab yourself an ice cream and a slice of pizza, and have some fun free of charge!
Full details can be found here, and you can book your tickets on our Eventbrite page.
See you there!
The Photography Show & The Video Show launch The Diversity Challenge
The Photography Show and The Video Show, which runs from Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 September, is calling on students who are passionate about photography and video to enter an exclusive new competition. The Diversity Challenge, which celebrates the positivity of diversity in society through the next generation of photographers and videographers, offers students the chance to not only showcase their work but also the opportunity to win a £1,000 photography kit voucher.
The UK and Europe’s biggest show dedicated to photography, video and content creation is thrilled to be announcing this competition, which will celebrate the positivity of diversity in society, through the next generation of photographers and videographers.
The winning student of the Diversity Challenge competition will be announced at the show in September at the NEC, Birmingham, where all shortlisted images will be on display.
Students are offered free access to the show, which is the perfect place for students to learn and gain invaluable insight into the industry, whilst galleries and interactive installations make for fun photo ops and content creation.
For more information about what’s on, and how to enter the Diversity Challenge, visit www.photographyshow.com or contact tpspr@cigroup.co.uk.
College of Sanctuary
Would you be interested in sharing your story? We would like to hear from refugees and asylum seekers who are a part of Leeds Sixth Form College about the journey and experiences they have had with us.
We want to make sure everyone feels welcome and included. As part of this, we are working towards being recognised by City of Sanctuary UK as a College of Sanctuary. Our students’ views play a big part in this.
If you would be happy to share your story, please fill this form in.
Food bank fundraiser
A level student Junior Boateng, who volunteers with the UCKG Help Centre food bank in Leeds, is asking for your help in supporting a food drive for the charity between Friday 29 April to Thursday 5 May.
With donations of tinned goods, Junior and the charity will be better placed to deliver hot meals to those in Leeds who need it. Donations can be left at Park Lane Campus’ B Block reception desk.
Financial and welfare support for 16-19 students
If you are 16-19 and live in a household with a gross annual income of £28,000 or below, you may be eligible for support with meals and travel.
Please note, financial support and entitlement to loans and bursaries are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
The funds available are limited.
To apply for financial support, you must be enrolled on an eligible Leeds City College course.
You can find out more information on how to apply here.
College's rugby stars in running for top award
Rugby players from Leeds Sixth Form College and Leeds City College could top off a brilliant year by winning a major award.
Leeds Rhinos Foundation’s Development Academy team have enjoyed an outstanding season that has seen them reach the National Colleges Cup Final for the first time. They will head to Headingley Stadium for that high-profile clash with Warrington Wolves Development Academy on Wednesday 27 April.
And now the team are celebrating reaching another final – that of the 2022 Leeds Sports Awards, where they have been shortlisted in the Student Sport: Performance category.
They will find out how they have fared on Thursday 12 May when all of the finalists will gather at New Dock Hall for one of the highlights of Leeds’ sporting calendar.
Read more here.
GenIE Bootcamp
The GenIE (Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Bootcamp is a free week-long experience taking place at Nexus, Leeds University. It supports 16 to 20 year olds in building skills for their career and life. The bootcamp has a specific focus on new ideas for the health and wellbeing sectors, and up to twenty young people will be invited to take part. The only criteria is age, and living in a Leeds postcode.
Taster events for the GenIE Bootcamp will be taking place on Wednesday 2 March, from 11am to 1pm at Park Lane campus and from 2 to 4pm at a yet to be confirmed location. These two-hour innovation and business skills workshops will see attendees gain transferable skills for their career, including questioning, empathy, creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Please speak to your tutor if you are interested.
Camp America
How does the chance of spending at least nine weeks in the United States this summer, with all travel, accommodation and living costs funded, sound? Camp America has offered us 90 places for our students to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity.
The trip represents a wonderful chance to hone your employability skills by caring for, and being a role model to children at a holiday camp - all while immersing yourself in the culture of another country.
The work placement lasts nine weeks, after which you will also have the option of staying for another 30 days to further explore the US.
There will also be opportunities to act as an ambassador for Camp America, by talking to others about your experiences, following the trip.
You need to be 18 years old or over to be eligible for the trip. A video showing what life on a camp is like can be viewed here, while full details of how to apply can be found here.
LGBTQ+ History Month blogs
Today marks the start of LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual celebration and remembrance of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + others) community.
LGBTQ+ History Month has been an annual celebration in the UK since 2005, however, the month was founded in the US after Rodney Wilson, the first openly gay teacher in Missouri, originated the idea.
With a lack of education and awareness, members of the LGBTQ+ community still face prejudice today. The overall aims of this month are to promote equality and diversity for the LGBTQ+ community, to acknowledge and value their contributions to society, and most importantly; to ensure they feel safe and accepted.
Read the full article here, a piece on LGTBQ+ education, one on community, and a series of reflections on the month from Jennie Appleyard.
College Talks
The Cross College Events and Projects team would like to re-introduce you to College Talks, a series of webinars run by the school of Events, Enterprise and Employability that revolve around important topics for you as a student. There will be episodes released around wellbeing and general skills.
In addition to this we will be doing an A-Z of careers, to give insight and maybe help out anyone who isn't set on a career just yet. Each episode will have carefully selected guests who will keep things fresh and provide interesting insights. We currently have episodes around Mental Health, Managing Stress and two episodes on Teaching and Accountancy as careers!
The website can be found here. We hope you find these webinars helpful and, if you have any feedback or would like to see an episode on a specific subject, feel free to use the feedback tab on the website and we’ll do our best.
Mental health awareness week
From 10 to 14 May, Mental Health Awareness Week, led by the Mental Health Foundation, is running with the theme of ‘Nature’. The aim is to connect more people with nature in new ways to boost our mental health. Find out more about the campaign here.
There are countless resources and activities that can help your mental health. Check some of these out below:
You can also visit the organisations below for excellent mental health and wellbeing information and support:
Don’t forget to ask your tutor if you have any questions about Mental Health Awareness Week.
ID CARDS FOR ACCESS
When you return to college, please remember to bring your current ID card with you, as our access points, including our turnstiles, lifts and doors will be active and you’ll need this for entry. Please try to look after your card as they are expensive to replace. You can speak to your tutor if you have any questions about this.
returning to college
Find out how students are returning to college in stages from 8 March here. Make sure to watch our video on testing too!
Thank a Teacher
Have you got an amazing teacher? You can send them a free Thank a Teacher card and if you do it by 26 February, they’ll be entered into the National Teaching Awards 2021!
LGBTQ+ History Month
This February is LGBTQ+ History Month, so take a look at the LCCSU website to join their events and discussions. The LCCSU site is a great place to find and join societies, so make sure you have a look to see what interests you.
As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, you can take part in a competition to design a badge. Email your entry to Lisa Jordan by 8 March 2021. You can find out more here.
