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Issue 3 July 2015
Stockport College
Superstar Awards
Staff and students celebrated
their achievements with
friends, families and
employers at the Stockport
College Superstar awards at
the end of term.
The event, organised by Stockport
College Student Council, reflected the
success of individuals and teams during
the 2014/15 academic year.
The awards, presented by the Mayor
and Mayoress of Stockport, included: FE
and HE students of the year; teacher of
the year; and apprentice of the year.
Simon Andrews, Principal, Stockport
College, said: ‘This is a wonderful way
to celebrate all the best things about
Stockport College. What makes the
event extra special is that it has been
organised by students. It reflects their
pride in Stockport College and confirms
that we have created an environment
where individuals achieve. I am
particularly proud of our dedicated
teams of teachers and support staff
who make it all possible’.
Louise Richardson, chair of
governors, Stockport College, said:
‘It has been an amazing evening. As
chair of governors at Stockport College
it fills me with pride to share this
evening with you. We are delighted
that Stockport College has played
and is playing a critical role in the
development of everyone here tonight.
By producing capable and confident
students and trainees we will continue
to forge a reputation as the leading
education and training provider in the
region. Roll on to next year’s event. We
have a lot to look forward to’.
The complete list of Stockport
College Superstar Award winners is
listed inside this issue complete with
an edited version of each citation. Visit
our Facebook page for the complete
citations with photographs.
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Celebrating success
This edition of Stockport
College Calling is dedicated to the
success of students and staff across
the college. The first Stockport
College Superstars awards evening
reflected on individual and team
achievements from the academic
year 2014/15. We have shared all
the award winners in this issue. For
photographs from the evening like
our Facebook page. Thank you to
everyone who organised and took
part in this fantastic evening. We
look forward to next year’s event.
The school liaison team has
also been very busy during the
summer term. Working with
curriculum teams a number of
successful taster days have been
enjoyed by secondary schools
from the local area. We have
also been working with primary
schools with the innovative ‘High
Fliers’ event at Manchester Airport
to raise awareness of careers in
science, technology, engineering
and maths. Thank you to out
partners: Manchester Airport Group;
Manchester Metropolitan University,
and Bloodhound Supersonic car.
We were also delighted to receive
visits from a couple of well known
people. Adrian Lewis, two-time
World darts champion, demonstrated
his skills at the darts academy and
Dean Fagan, former performing arts
student, shared his experience with
students as a Coronation Street star.
Their visits created a buzz around
college as they inspired the students
around them.
Finally we have announced
our Open event dates for 2015/16
and we prepare for the important
results season. Look out for Enrol
2015 campaign as we look forward
to greeting and supporting new
applicants and starters at Stockport
College. Best of luck if you are
expecting exam results.
Stockport College
Wellington Road South
Stockport. SK1 3UQ
0300 300 0090
www.stockport.ac.uk
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Local Stockport charities
to benefit from College
fundraising
Students and staff at Stockport
College have raised a staggering
£4,962 over the last year for local
Stockport charities through hosting a
number of fundraising events.
This year’s college charities were
elected by student representatives
and staff members early in September
2014. Stockport College elected
to fundraise for the following six
charities this academic year; Genesis
UK, Help for Heroes, Independent
Options, Save the Children, The
Salvation Army and When you wish
upon a Star.
As a result of our students and
colleagues hard work, Stockport
College recently welcomed
representatives from our various
college charities to its campus on
Wellington Road South for the
college’s annual ‘Charity giving’
event. Students from the college’s
Foundation Learner Inclusion and
Level 3 Business Studies hosted
the event and provided afternoon
tea for all attending in Stockport
College’s Diversity Diner. Charity
representatives informed all
attending how the money would
be spent and the impact it will have
on people from the local Stockport
community.
Angela Wrobel from Genesis UK
and Ruth Jagger from Wish upon a
Star, both expressed their delight
at receiving large donations from
Stockport College, said “We are
thrilled to have been adopted as
two of the chosen charities for such
a fantastic local college. We are both
really looking forward to continuing
our partnerships with students
and staff at Stockport College, and
supporting all of their wonderful
ideas for fundraising activities in the
future. This money will make such a
difference to both of our charities.
Thank you so much”.
Adrian Lewis, a two time
World Darts Champion
Adrian Lewis dropped into
Stockport College’s Darts
Academy this afternoon.
Adrian, who is sponsored by Target
Sports, was on hand to share his
experience with the players at the
Academy. His appearance is part of
the agreement between the Darts
Academy and Target Sports to promote
the development of darts in the UK.
Paul McDonagh, Stockport College
Darts Academy, said: “It’s a privilege
to have a player of Adrian’s stature
visit our Darts Academy. He is an
inspiration to our young players and
he has encouragement boosts their
confidence. The place is buzzing
because everyone was thrilled to see
him here“.
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Meet the
Stockport
College
Superstars
At the end of term staff,
students and employers celebrated
individual and team achievements
at the Stockport College Superstar
of the Year awards. Hosted by
the incomparable Luke Leavey,
Performing Arts level 3 student, the
audience was treated to a range
of fantastic performances and
citations about winners and
nominees.
Employability Student of the Year
Emma Henstock, Health and Social Care
Every Wednesday afternoon Emma has offered her
services to the Cale Green Nursing Home. For a couple of
hours a week she has worked with the residents to keep
them company by organising different activities
Everyone who was recognised at
the evening is listed below with a
short citation. For photographs of
everyone involved and their citations
visit the Stockport College Facebook
page (leave a comment too!)
Thank you to our dedicated
Student Council executive who
encouraged staff and students to
make a nomination and delivered
such a wonderful event.
Adult Learner of the Year (Commended)
Katherine Burrows, GCSE English
After a long absence from education this student
returned to study GCSE English. She has regained her
confidence and expresses herself through her creative
writing. Katherine has now joined a creative writing
group and is hoping to publish a series of short stories.
Studying English at Stockport College has changed the
direction of her life.
Former Student of the Year
Mark Beese, Access to HE
Adult Learner of the Year
Michelle Robertson, Access to HE
Michelle is described as amazing, and wonderful,
who is very supportive of other students in the
group. After 33 years away from academic study she
returned to education to claim distinctions and has
gained a place at University of Manchester in Nursing
in September.
Sharon Winterbottom, Foundation Art and
Design
Sharon has maintained a very positive attitude. Sharon is
always cheerful and hardworking. She is determined to
achieve. This public acknowledgement of her progress
will mean a lot to her.
Lorraine Humphreys , Access to HE
Lorraine is approachable, helpful, and a supportive
student. Returning to education, after an 11 year gap,
she has made remarkable progress. Working part-time
as a youth worker with people with learning difficulties
Lorraine has applied her experience to the Access to HE
course. She will start a degree in Social Work at University
of Salford in September.
Mark is now studying a degree in Social Work at
Manchester Metropolitan University which he started in
2014. Following medical retirement from the police, in
the middle of his career he needed to change direction.
He achieved an overall distinction on his Access to HE
programme and continues to make great progress at
University.
Employer of the Year
North Cheshire Jewish Nursery
This setting has been a regular supporter of the
Foundation Degree in early years practice. The employer
has a strong commitment to staff development and
training. Carole, the manger is a big supporter of
University Centre Stockport College with 5 current
members of staff studying the FD in early years.
Volunteer of the Year
Ashley Fairweather, ICT
Ashley has completed over 250 hours volunteering with a
local charity. He has received an outstanding review from
his work experience employer. He is a perfect example
of a young person who engages fully with the study
programme.
Higher Education Student of the Year
Joanna Kolodziejska, Foundation Degree
Interior Design (Joint winner)
Joanna is from Poland and English is her second
language. She has overcome many challenges inside and
outside of college. Her work is the most improved on the
course and is on line to achieve a distinction.
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Higher Education Student of the Year
Owen Hirst, Foundation Degree Enterprise
Computing
Owen has consistently produced work of the
highest quality across the units. His commitment,
motivation, and work ethic have helped teaching
him make the experience an absolute pleasure.
Further Education Student of the Year
Hina Asif, Media Makeup (joint winner)
Hina came to Stockport College 4 years as a very timid,
shy, young girl. Her main barrier to learning is a hearing
impairment. Hina uses British Sign Language as her
preferred language. Hina has grown into a star student
on the media make up level 3 course. She is now more
confident in communicating with her tutors and peers.
She is very determined and has an ambition to become a
high achiever. She is a role model for other deaf learners.
Rachel Kurnaz, Access to HE (joint winner)
Rachel has worked ferociously hard, both at home
and in lessons, whilst enduring much turmoil, She
has easily achieved excellence on the course and is
set to start university in September.
Aisling Lynch, Performing Arts, (joint
winner)
As a performer Aisling always delivers performances
of distinction. She is an extremely generous team
member. She is a great role model that is reflected
in her attitude and work ethic.
Stockport College Apprentice of the Year
Joanne Renshaw, Business Administration
Apprentice (joint winner)
Joanne is one of the business administrators
employed at Stockport College. She works in the
Work Based Learning Team and goes above and
beyond to help others. She is a great ambassador
for the college who always has a smile on her face at
college based events and when we visit schools.
Stockport College Apprentice of the Year
Jake Howard, Business Administration
Apprentice (Joint winner)
Jake always exceeds expectation and demonstrates
high levels of professionalism. He shows a genuine
respect to staff and learners alike. He is prepared to
tackle any challenge that is put in front of him with
a smile. Jake is a brilliant apprentice.
Student Ambassador of the Year
Uday Choudhury, English for Speakers of
other Languages
Uday acts with maturity and respect to everyone
he meets in college. He goes beyond what is asked
of him. He always has a smile on his face when
representing the college as an ambassador. He
is popular within the ambassador team and the
general public alike.
Student Representative of the Year
Daniel Loftus, Plastering
Dan is an outgoing, approachable and hardworking
leader of the student council. He engages with staff
and students across all levels of the college. Over
the years the student council has been led by staff.
This year with Dan’s enthusiasm it has worked better
under greater student leadership.
Special Award
Nathaniel Yates, Business Studies
Apprentice of the Year
Jack Walmsley, Engineering Apprentice
Jack has become a valuable asset to his company,
W. Rigby and sons , by demonstrating an excellent
attitude; work ethic; attendance; and a desire to
continually improve.
He has contributed to the efficiency of the farm by
supporting design and implementation systems
by using his engineering skills. Jack has also taken
the initiative by working closely with the owner by
overseeing the workshop during the absence of his
manager through bereavement.
Nathaniel is a pleasure to work with and a fantastic
role model to others. He is proactive with a fantastic
attendance record. Despite having cerebral palsy
he never uses his disability as an excuse to hold him
back. He always tries his best. He will progress on to
level 2 in IT this September.
Special Award
Tracey Mills, Functional Skills
Tracey has become something of a celebrity around
Stockport. She reached the Grand Final of Channel
4’s Countdown after stringing eight wins together.
She featured on the front page of the Stockport
Express recently and is now stopped in the streets.
Tracey is a great ambassador for Stockport College.
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Reading Journey Award
Debra Maskrey
The reading Journey is an initiative to read 6 books
to enter a prize draw. Reading for pleasure is a really
important part of developing communication,
listening and empathy skills. Debra is the prize
winner.
Teacher of the Year
Emma Nixon (Hospitality and catering) Commended
The hardest working and most caring teacher I’ve
had the pleasure of meeting. Emma has so much
passion and empathy: she wants nothing more than
for the students to succeed.
Teacher of the Year
Mandy Pierlejewski (Access to HE :
Education) - Commended
Mandy gives extra help. She is happy to stay
behind to recap in case anything was missed. She
is supportive and a great motivator. No two lessons
are the same, her lessons are well structured and
Mandy gives really useful feedback.
Teacher of the Year
Belinda Hulley (Health and Social care)
These are assorted quotes from different students:
She’s great. She’s always happy, fun, kind and loving.
She’s there for work needs and emotional needs. You
can trust her; she’s like the mother of the group. If my
Mum disowned me I would want Belinda to adopt
me, because she’s the best. There is no way we can fail
with Belinda. She makes everyone feel comfortable.
We can go to her for help or even a chat.
Teacher of the Year
Caroline Hewitt (Visual arts and textiles) Commended
A fantastic and inspirational teacher. Caroline is
always ready to help, support and advise students.
She never turns anyone away. Supportive to
everyone and an all-round lovely person
Teacher of the Year
Saima Latif (maths): commended
I’ll nominate Saima for excellent teaching and great
dedication to the subject and the students. Her
lessons are of a very high standard. She is always
there to support me whenever I am struggling.
Teacher of the Year
Annette Sibson (Information Technology) –
Commended
Annette is a very sweet and helpful teacher who
helps all her students. She is easy to communicate
with and thinks the best for her students.
Non-Teaching / Support Staff of the Year
Louise Knagg (support worker)
Louise has lots of patience, she makes me feel like I
can achieve anything. She really helps all the class
and has helped my sister pass her exams for reading
and taking the team to help her understand
Matt Bowden (Enrichment officer)
Matt has let me support him when he has been
busy and always credits my hard work. He is a great
guy to work with in a professional environment.
Gina Lewis
Gina has really helped me evolve and give me the
opportunity to explore Europe.
Jackie Bryan-Harris (Wellbeing)
Jackie in wellbeing helped me all year. She has
stuck by me through everything and helped me
stick with my course. Jackie has helped me have
a positive attitude. She is very supportive and
trustworthy.
Department of the Year
Hair, beauty and media makeup
All the tutors, teachers and support staff are
extremely helpful, supportive and are very
thorough at what they do. I have learnt so much
since I started in September 2014. They are firm but
fair. It’s a pleasure to come to college.
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Corrie star returns
to Stockport College
Coronation Street star Dean
Fagan recently returned to
Stockport College, ten years
after leaving for university, to
work with the Performing Arts
students and staff.
Dean, 26, who plays the role of car
mechanic Luke Britton on the famous
cobbles, gave a masterclass to students
on how to pursue a career in acting.
Dean, originally from Withington,
had an unconventional start to his
acting career. He had initially planned
to become a bricklayer when leaving
Parrs Wood High School – but when
applying for a course at Stockport
College happened to see a sign for
Performing Arts instead.
Dean says: “When I was at school
I just followed what my mates were
all doing so I was applying to be a
bricklayer. But when I got to college
the lecturer I was supposed to see was
on his lunch, so I had an hour to spare
and happened to see the sign for
performing arts, saw what they were
doing, and that was that!”
“You don’t really know what you
want at the age of 16, but you soon
find what your passions are in life, and
my passion is to create things, and
try and get people to see something
they’ve never seen before. Stockport
College helped me to achieve my
ambitions; the college prepared
me fully for university. I was able to
develop my skills in Performing Arts
having not studied drama at school.”
During the masterclass Dean
gave advice to Stockport College’s
Performing Arts students. He spoke of
the importance of ‘finding you talent’
whether it’s acting, singing or dancing,
realising your niche and pursuing it
all the way. Dean believes that TV was
more suited to his talents.
Dean gave plenty of advice and
guidance to Stockport College’s
budding actors and actresses, he said
“The more experience you can get
professionally the better. I didn’t get
my first role in Corrie but 5 years later
I tried again and was successful. It’s
important to listen to feedback, keep
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developing and never give up on your
dream!”
After leaving Stockport College,
Dean progressed on to a BA (Hons)
Theatre and Performance Practice
course at the University of Salford. He
has worked in amateur dramatics after
graduating in 2011 with a 2:1 degree,
until he got his big chance on Corrie in
March 2014.
When finding out he was successful
at audition and was going to be a
part of such a renowned British soap
he explained “My parents were more
excited than me at first. I grew up
with them watching the street, they
couldn’t believe that I was going to be
starring in it!”
Dean and his University of Salford
friends have recently set up a new
theatre company, Perfectly Flawed,
and showcased his first production last
April at the Salford Arts Theatre. It was
a theatre adaptation of the brooding
John Fowles’ novel ‘The Collector’.
Dean has been seen on screen as
mechanic Luke in Corrie since March
2014. He has recently signed a one
year contract extension. He recalls is
first day on set at Coronation Street
“It was a bit embarrassing because
on my first day playing a mechanic I
managed to stall a Ford Capri, right
when everyone was on set watching
and laughing! They ended up having
to push me into the shot, so that must
have been a great first impression!”
Dean ended his masterclass session
with the college’s Performing Arts
students by adding “Everyone can
make it! No matter what your chosen
career is. Life does sometimes get in
the way, if you remain focused and
seek the right opportunities you will
be successful.”
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Local schools ‘fly high’
at STEM Careers Challenge events
In early July, over 650 primary
and secondary school
students, from 20 different
schools across Greater
Manchester were welcomed
to Stockport College’s ‘High
Flyers’ STEM Careers Challenge
events, at Manchester Airport.
This year Stockport College
partnered with Manchester Airport,
Manchester Metropolitan University,
the Bloodhound SSC project and
U-explore to offer local school
students the opportunity to embed
their curriculum knowledge of STEM
subjects.
During the four day event local
school students developed their
employability skills and were
introduced to a range of future
courses at Further and Higher
Education and career pathways in
Science, Technology, Engineering and
maths at Manchester Airport.
Nik Walker, Director of Corporate
Development and Work Based
Learning, said “Our High Fliers events
have enabled us to inspire our local
school students to pursue careers
in STEM. They have been able to
engage in a vast array of activities,
learn about opportunities in further
and higher education, whilst gaining
an insight into job opportunities at
Manchester Airport. By collaborating
with various partners we have been
able to promote STEM subjects, and
help to develop the knowledge and
aspirations of the participants.“
The Bloodhound SSC Project is
a global engineering adventure,
using a 1000 mph World Land Speed
Record attempt to inspire the next
generation about science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. The
workshops provided by Bloodhound
SSC over the four day event included
GCSE
results day
service
Dates for your diary
We are pleased to announce key dates for school leavers and applicants for
starting Stockport College in 2016
Title
Date
Times
Stockport College Community
Fun Day
Saturday 22 August 2015
11am - 3pm
Stockport College Open Evening
Thursday 15th October 2015
5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 17th November 2015
5pm - 8pm
Stockport College Open Day
Saturday 6th February 2016
11am - 1pm
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 9th June 2016
5pm - 8pm
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an interactive life sized display of
Bloodhound SSC as well as sessions
to build model cars based on a jet
propelled design.
The Bloodhound SSC has been
designed to beat the World Land
Speed record on the Hakskeen Pan,
South Africa, in late 2017. The team is
also currently testing the jet engine
this summer in an attempt to break
the 1000mph barrier.
Stockport College is set to
become the UK’s first strategic hub
for the Bloodhound Supersonic Car,
representing the Greater Manchester
area. Stockport College will commit
to three years of engagement
promoting STEM to up to 10,000
local school children and will
host Bloodhound SSC education
experiences and distribute resources
to local schools from September 2016.
Staff from Stockport College
students will be out and about
at schools across the borough of
Stockport on GCSE results day. We
will be available to support school
leavers and their families with any
enquiries they may have about
starting college.
Email: [email protected]
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Enrolment Dates
Thursday 13th August - Friday 14th August
9am - 4.30pm (9am - 4pm on Friday)
Monday 17th August - Wednesday 19th August
9am - 4.30pm
Thursday 20th August (GCSE results day)
9am-7pm
Friday 21st August
9am-4pm
Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August
9am – 7pm (9am - 4pm on Friday)
Tuesday 1st September - Friday 4th September
9am – 7pm (9am - 4pm on Friday)
Saturday 5th September
11am - 3pm
11am - 3pm
#MyCareerStockport
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