100 YEARS OF QUALITY

Information for past students of Bournville college Issue 1 spring 2013

Welcome... …to the first edition of Bournville College’s alumni newsletter to keep you informed about what’s new at Bournville College and help you keep in touch with us.

Youwillnoticethatthenewsletterdoesnothaveanameatthemoment.Wewouldbedelightedifasuggestioncamefromourformerstudent.Personwiththebestsuggestionwillbeawardedaselectionofgiftsfromus.Pleaseemailyoursuggestiontoalumni@bournville.ac.ukbyFriday28thJune2013.

Whenwewrotetoyouwithaninvitationtojoinouralumnisociety,wepromisedtochooseonepersontoreceiveaselectionofprizes.CongratulationstoMarySarpongfromKingsHeathwhousedtostudyBeautyTherapywithus.

Wehopeyouenjoyreadingthisnewsletter.Ifyouhaveasuggestion,feedbackorastorytoshare,pleasesendittoalumni@bournville.ac.uk.

What do you think about your experience at Bournville College?

During the course, we were encouraged to develop ideas for setting up our own beauty salons. The tutors really helped us and through their experiences were able to show that we could follow in their footsteps. When I completed the course, I was ready to set up my own business - Heaven for Ladies - mobile beauty salon which is going really well. In the years to come I hope to turn it into a family business for my 10 year old daughter.

Mary Sarpong fromKingsHeath

Sammie writes her destiny...Twenty one year old Sammie Farrell from West Heath has found a new inspiration for her future career thanks to coming to Bournville College.

Havingchangedhermindaboutthecareershechoseforherfuture,theCollegesupportedherinselectingthreenewALevelsforthefollowingyear.

Thankstothehelpfromthetutors,Sammie’sself-confidencegrewbeyondherexpectationswhichmadeherrealisethattherewereopportunitiesavailablebeyondthecoursetohelpherdevelopherevergrowinginterestinwriting.AftercontactingthemarketingdepartmentatBournvilleCollege,SammiebecametheCollege’sunofficialblogger,leadingononlinediscussionsonarangeofsubjects.Insummer2010shewasalsogivenaonceinthelifetimeopportunitytoparticipateinaninternationalstudentconferenceinSouthKorea.Travellingabroadforthefirsttimeinherlife,shesummedupherexperience:‘It’s quite strange but amazing at the same time that my very first trip abroad involved a long haul flight with my college. I absolutely loved the experience and made friends from all over the world.’

SammieleftBournvilleCollegein2011,havingachievedexcellentresultsonA2LevelsinSociology,PsychologyandEnglishLanguageandLiteraturebutalsowithacompletelynewperspectiveandambitionsforherfuture.SheisnowstudyingHistoryatDerbyUniversitybutcontinueswithdevelopingherwritingskillsfurther.She’sbeenvolunteeringduringthesummerof2012intheCollege’smarketingdepartmentagain,developingherskillsincreativewritingandjournalism.Shereflected:‘My ever growing interest in writing has been able to flourish during the summer work experience at Bournville College. I really enjoyed learning tricks of the public relations industry, working with the marketing team and generally being part of the College that I once attended and still love.’

JanaSmidkova,MarketingManageratBournvilleCollegecommented:‘Sammie is a perfect example of someone who is eager to explore all avenues in order to learn, gain experience and enhance her career prospects

at the end of her studies. She was able to provide excellent support to the team during the busy summer period and I am proud of all the achievements of this former Bournville student. I am certain she will go far in her career.’

ShareyousuccessstorywithusbycontactingStephanieJonesonstephanie.jones@bournville.ac.uk.

Sammie Farrell

Spotlight

on a tutor

Name: Huw MeadsDepartment: Creative Studies

Teaches: Film Studies & Media StudiesTime spent at Bournville College: 18 years

During my time at Bournville College I’ve been able to shape the future of hundreds of media students. The subject of media is an exciting one, with fast

moving technology which is being developed constantly.

Some projects that my media students have been working on recently include producing promotional videos for MG Motor and Empire Cinema.

BHired is the new partnership between Bournville College and My Jobs Place (BHired), available to all current and past students of Bournville College, looking for work, work experience or apprenticeships.

ThenewrecruitmenttoolgivebusinessestheabilitytosearchtheBHiredwebsitesystemsforcandidatesthatfittheirvacancycriteria.Itgivesemployerstheopportunitytosearchforpeoplewithcertainattributesandskillsintheirchosenareaandusethevacancymatchingtooltojobvacancies.

Ifyouwouldliketotakeadvantageofthisservicebycreatinganonlineprofile,registrationiseasy,quickandfree.Onceregistered,yourdigitalprofilecanbesetupandonlineinfiveeasysteps:

Talk & Tour...Ifyouareinterestedinourfacilitiesandwouldlikeatourtoseefirst-handournewcampus,whynotregisterforourTalk & Touron:Saturday 15th June 2013between10am – 1pm(pleaseallowonehourforthetour).Placesarelimited;ifyouwouldliketobookyourspacepleaseemail:marketing@bournville.ac.uk.

Centenary Year...You may be interested to know that 2013 also marks our 100th birthday. We are proud to be celebrating our rich history in supporting individuals, communities and businesses to develop their skills and welcome feedback on your time with us.

Ifyouwouldliketoshareyourstorywithus,youcandosothroughourdigitaltimecapsule.PleasecontactAdamHartland(adam.hartland@bournville.ac.uk)andsendusyourhighlightsofyourtimeatBournvilleCollege.

Keepcheckingwww.bournville.ac.ukforanupdateonexcitingeventsplannedforthisyear.

BHired - Helping you find employment...

Formoreinformation,pleaseemailbhired@bournville.ac.ukorvisitwww.bhired.co.uk

Go to www.bhired.co.uk Set up your own homepage Upload a video clip of yourself (optional) Add your CV Provide links to your social networks

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Bournville College – beyond education...As a community college, we pride ourselves on being able to offer a variety of services open to everyone whilst providing excellent value for money, especially in these tough economic times. We look forward to welcoming you to our commercial facilities soon:

•Lunchtime3coursemealfor£10only.AvailableTuesdaytoFriday(termtimeonly).Lunchservedat12noon

•WineanddineeveningsandthemedeventsthroughoutMay,June&July

•Availabletohireforprivatefunctions,birthdayparties,anniversariesandchristenings

Talk. 01214771558 | Write. urbanflavours@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk/urban-flavours

•WidevarietyofhairservicesandproductsavailableforEuropeanandAfrohairtypes

•Specialoccasionhairavailable

•SeniorCitizenDiscountavailableTuesdays&Wednesday(15%off)

•Giftvouchersavailable

•Buyacourseof4blowdriesandgetthe5thoneFREE

Talk. 01214771555 | Write. urbanelegancesalon@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk/urban-elegance

•Highclassproductsandtreatmentsataffordableprices

•Loyaltyschemeavailabletoourcustomers

•Spraytanning,gelnails,eyetreatments,face&bodytreatmentsdeliveredbyprofessionalandapprenticetherapists

•Pamperingpackagescombining,UrbanEleganceandUrbanFlavoursavailable

•Giftvouchersavailable

Talk. 01214771444 | Write. urbanserenitysalon@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk/urban-serenity

•Fantasticfitnessfacilitiesopentothepublic

•Multi-Purpose6courtSportsHallavailableforhire

•Fitnessclassesandsteamroom&saunaavailable

•Nolongtermcontract.Paymonthlyfee£19.95

•Open7daysaweek

•TryusoutwithaFREEtrialforyouandafriend

Talk. 01214771441 | Write. urbanfitness@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk/urban-fitness

Talk. 01214771999 | Write. thegarage@bournville.ac.ukSee. bournville.ac.uk/the-garage

Talk. 0121 477 1300 | Write. info@bournville.ac.uk | Visit. 1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2AJ | Sat Nav Ref. B31 2TW

MOTs £34.99 (RRP £54.85)

Service & Repairs:Brakes & exhausts Steering & suspensionAdvanced diagnostics Repairs & service

Talk.01214771390|Write.conferencing@bournville.ac.ukSee.bournville.ac.uk

cOnfeRence & evenTs

Conference & Events Hire

• Open 24/7, 365 days a year

• Available to hire for private events from 4 up to 200 people

• Licenced bar and DJ points for all your party needs

• Striking gold colour and unique design to impress

• Personalised service to suit your requirements

• Weddings, christenings, funeral gatherings and Christmas parties

• Free event consultation