This RSS feed contains the latest new articles for South Thames College. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/handler/NewsRSSFeed.ashx Thu, 17 May 2012 10:49:12 GMT 60 South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week (12th – 19th May) by giving people the chance to try one of seventy-three taster classes for free. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=254 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:51:00 GMT This week South Thames College will be hosting a regional ‘battle of the bands’ competition run by World Skills UK. The College will welcome twelve bands from across the south of England to its Wandsworth Campus for what proves to be a noisy and exciting day. This is the second consecutive year the College has hosted the competitions. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=250 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:31:00 GMT Six excited students from South Thames College have been chosen to be ball boys and girls at this summer’s Olympic Games. The Tennis events are being held at the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club. The students, aged sixteen to eighteen, took part in the tennis trials which were run as part of London Organisation Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games’ (LOCOG’s) Young Games Maker Programme. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=249 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:07:00 GMT The work experience team have been very busy organising events within the College. Representatives from volunteering bureaus have visited both campuses and there was excellent feedback. Over 50 learners signed up for volunteering in one Session. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=244 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:42:00 GMT Twenty-one Music Technology students from South Thames College have just returned from a UK tour. The students played at Colleges in Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham as part of the four day trip. This was the third year that students from the Music department have hit the road following two consecutive years of this hugely successful venture. This time the students played and performed songs they wrote themselves. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=243 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:46:00 GMT This week staff and students across South Thames College are raising money for Sport Relief. Sport Relief is taking place throughout March and the money raised is spent by the umbrella charity Comic Relief to help people living incredibly tough lives in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=242 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:26:00 GMT Last week visitors from OneVoice, an international movement that works towards conflict resolution between Israelis and Palestinians visited South Thames College’s Wandsworth campus. The representatives spoke to learners on general conflict understanding, conflict resolution and the application of these principles to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=241 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:33:00 GMT Students from South Thames College’s Tooting Campus hosted a special meeting to mark International Women’s Day recently. Students from ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) and TUC (Trade Union Studies) organised the activity in which Sharon Sukram from the TUC Fair Play campaign was a guest speaker. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=239 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:38:00 GMT A group of students with learning disabilities at South Thames College, Wandsworth Campus are today celebrating completing a series of ‘community and citizenship’ workshops which have seen them raise over £400 for Battersea Cats and Dogs Home. The group has been taking part in a new project called Inspire Me, set up by Mencap and ENABLE Scotland to support 20,000 young people with a learning disability aged 16-25 across the UK. Inspire Me is funded by The Co-operative Charity of the Year partnership which has raised over £7 million for young people with a learning disability. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=240 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:44:00 GMT Will Young will be attending the same concert that the band from South Thames College is performing at this evening (Monday 12 March.) http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=238 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:11:00 GMT Over fifty students from South Thames College have volunteered to create an outdoor learning area for children at Park Hill Infant School in Croydon. This week, the College students will be digging an area the size of a tennis court. They will start by digging out the ground, then laying a plastic lining, before filling it up with woodchips. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=237 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:13:00 GMT Two beauty students from South Thames College appeared on BBC 1’s The One Show this Monday. Twenty-five year old Susan Atim, a current Level 3 Beauty Therapy student gave a manicure to Comedian Paul Merton, who is best known for appearing on the panel of Have I got News for You. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=234 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:00 GMT South Thames College Public Services student Charles D’eca has been shortlisted for the Active Wandsworth Awards run by Wandsworth Council. These awards recognise the dedication or achievements of sports coaches, volunteers, sports people and teams throughout the year. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=233 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT You are invited to an event organised by the Greener Jobs Alliance in conjunction with South Thames College and the Furzedown Low Carbon Zone. Thursday March 15th, 2012 1:30pm - 3:30pm in the Performance Studio, South Thames College, Wandsworth High St, London, SW18 2PP Please RSVP to Graham.Petersen@south-thames.ac.uk http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=232 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:21:00 GMT Are you a small company looking to employ new staff but are worried about the costs? Would a payment of up to £1500 help you to take on a young person as an apprentice? If your answer is ‘yes’, then let South Thames College help you access a government grant of up to £1500 when you employ an apprentice. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=231 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:06:00 GMT Maryam studied A Levels at Merton Sixth Form in 2011. She gained AAB results in her A Levels and won a place at Edinburgh University to study Artificial Intelligence; the best university in the world for this subject. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=230 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:38:00 GMT This Spring South Thames College is hosting a series of Open Days. We are inviting potential students, parents and progressing students to the College’s Merton and Wandsworth campus to meet teachers, view the fantastic facilities and find out about the help and support available if you choose to study at South Thames College. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=229 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:22:00 GMT Today South Thames College held an ‘Apprenticeship Open Morning’ for employers to find out how Apprenticeships can benefit their businesses and employee production rates. The event was held during National Apprenticeship Week and hosted by the College’s Centre for Employers and Enterprise. The College has an excellent reputation for delivering Apprenticeships in a range of industries including Library and Information Services, Business Administration and Motorcycle Engineering. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=228 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:00 GMT South Thames College’s business partner for the Cleaning and Service industry has received a Medal for Excellence from City and Guilds. Impact 43, who deliver Window Cleaning training for the sector, has been recognised for their outstanding performance in Level 2 Cleaning and Support Service Skills. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=227 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:31:00 GMT On Friday 27 January South Thames College’s music star in the making, Dean O’Leary, will be joining some of the UK’s favourite artists to raise money for the Triangle, one of London’s oldest adventure playgrounds. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=226 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:47:00 GMT 17 year old South Thames College student Kaz Hashmi is set for a sparkling career as a professional Motorcycle racer. Last year Kaz travelled across Europe finishing 8th place in the European Junior Cup. Alongside his gruelling training schedule and time spent competing in international races, Kaz is also studying full-time at South Thames College’s Merton Campus on a Motorcycle Maintenance course. His dream for 2012 is to finish top five in the championship, and go on to become a professional racer. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=225 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:27:00 GMT Ricardo Abrahams has been commended for his work experience efforts whilst supporting South Thames College’s Student Services Department. Ricardo is currently studying on a Work Preparation course at the College, which is designed to support students with learning difficulties. As part of the course students are encouraged to undertake work experience. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=224 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:41:00 GMT 18 year old South Thames College student Tasha John-Power was fortunate enough to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently. Tasha, who lives in Camberwell Foyer Hostel met the Royal couple when they visited the hostel in December. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=223 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:35:00 GMT Nine students who graduated from their MBA courses at STC in 2011 travelled to the University of Cumbria for their official degree ceremony. They were awarded their certificates alongside many other students from the University, and enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with the tutors that they met with during the residential programme. Several students were joined by their families, who stayed in Cumbria for a few extra days vacation in order to make the most of the beautiful countryside surrounding the campus. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=222 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT South Thames College student Oliver Hillier has wowed staff and students across the College with his athletic accolades this year. The eighteen year old Gymnast has been a stunt man for three Harry Potter movies, starred on the TV Channel Nickelodeon and won over seventy medals in national and international competitions. http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/chapters/newsdetail.aspx?id=221 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT