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Avant-Garde creative assessment

May 21, 2015, 6:38 am
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 The students displayed their skills on models who then took part in a special photo shoot.

 
The winning student was Lauren Taylor, who is working towards her Level Three VRQ in Woman’s Hairdressing. Lauren’s model was Shannon Tildsley.
 
The competition judge was Sara Tunnicliff, Regional Manager from Royston Blythe.
 
Amanda Astley, Hairdressing Lecturer at Halesowen College, said: “The standard of work was really high and it was so difficult to choose one winner. These showcases really help the students develop their creative skills and learn to work under pressure and to deadlines.
 
“Thank you to Sara for giving up her time and judging the work.”
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Travel successes

May 21, 2015, 6:46 am
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 Charlotte Dowling has achieved a job with British Airways as a British Airways City Flyer based at London City Airport.

 
Jake Wilson will be working as a Eurocamp representative and Zachary Shilvock will be working as Thomas Cook cabin crew.
 
Riccardo Edwards will be working as Thomas Cook cabin crew, Emily Partridge as a Thomson overseas resort representative; Peaches Bell as an entertainment team member at Sealife Centre in Birmingham.
 
And Chloe Walsh will be working as an event co-ordinator with Live Event and Promotion which is part of the NEC group.
 
All students are either studying the BTEC Level Three course in Hospitality or Travel and Tourism and will be finishing their studies in the Summer.
 
Samantha Little, Professional Development Teacher at Halesowen College, said: “Congratulations to all our students who have done so well. The job market is always very competitive so we are very proud of our success.”
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Man of steel designs for End of Year Show

June 17, 2015, 6:16 am
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 The project is called `Man of Steel’ which is a fashion trend, students took this literally by developing surface pattern ideas directly from metal objects and created prints and embroidery.

 
The designers Inesa Kudyte, Tom Humphries, Megan Lewis, Sophie Simpson, Sophie Gall, Stephanie Troman and Charlotte Willetts showed their designs in a photoshoot with second year photography students.
 
The End of Year Show takes place on Thursday 18 June and involves displays and exhibitions from art and design, fashion and textiles, media and photography for invited guests.
 
The displays and exhibitions will be open to the public from Friday 19 June until Thursday 25 June.
 
Natalie Johnston, Course Leader for Level 2 Fashion and Textiles, said: “We have done a lot of work with photography to showcase our students’ designs and skills.
 
“They have all worked so hard on this project and menswear is something different for us to focus on.”
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Man of steel designs for End of Year Show

June 17, 2015, 6:16 am
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 The project is called `Man of Steel’ which is a fashion trend, students took this literally by developing surface pattern ideas directly from metal objects and created prints and embroidery.

 
The designers Inesa Kudyte, Tom Humphries, Megan Lewis, Sophie Simpson, Sophie Gall, Stephanie Troman and Charlotte Willetts showed their designs in a photoshoot with second year photography students.
 
The End of Year Show takes place on Thursday 18 June and involves displays and exhibitions from art and design, fashion and textiles, media and photography for invited guests.
 
The displays and exhibitions will be open to the public from Friday 19 June until Thursday 25 June.
 
Natalie Johnston, Course Leader for Level 2 Fashion and Textiles, said: “We have done a lot of work with photography to showcase our students’ designs and skills.
 
“They have all worked so hard on this project and menswear is something different for us to focus on.”
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Exceptional A Level Performance

August 13, 2015, 7:14 am
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 Students from the A Level Faculty have, yet again, recorded excellent results. The outcome is a 99% pass rate.  The widely acclaimed professional support and direction from staff delivering specialist courses within the faculty encompassing Business, Communications and Sport, Computing, Maths and Science, Expressive Arts and Humanities provide the best possible platform for students to move forward with their careers.

 
33 subjects achieved 100% pass rates:-
Accounts, Business Studies, Chemistry, Communication and Culture, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Fine Art, French, Geography, Geology, German, Government and Politics, Graphic Communication, History, Human Biology, Information & Communication Technology, Mathematics (Further), Media, Music Technology, Philosophy, Photography, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Textiles.
 
35% attained high grades A*, A or B, including:
Emma Cooper (Dormston School) - Biology (A), 
Graphic Communication (A*), Mathematics (A*)
Emma Jennings (Windsor High School) - Communication & Culture (A),  History (A), Information and Communication Technology (A)
Cameron Kemp (Hillcrest School & Community College) -  Mathematics [Further] (A*), Chemistry (A), Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*)
Amiel Lynch - English Literature (A), History (B), Psychology (A), History AS (A)
Kamila Milewska (George Salter Academy) - Chemistry (A*), Human Biology (A*), Mathematics (A)
Kashaf Ramzan (The Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy) - Accounts, (A), Business Studies (A), 
Mathematics (A)
Pooja Sharma (Castle High School) - Accounts (A), Use of Mathematics (A*), Business Studies (A*)
Priya Shrivastav (The Ormiston Forge Academy) - Communication & Culture (A), English Language and Literature (A), Media (A*)
Georgia Tilt (Hillcrest School and Community College) - Communication & Culture (A), Psychology (A*), Sociology (A*)
Jenny Woodhouse (The Earls High School)- Communication & Culture (A), Psychology (A*), Sociology (A)
 
In addition, 144 student have attained triple Distinction Star grades in applied programmes, realising fantastic opportunities to join higher performing universities. 
 
The Principal, Keith Bate, was delighted with the exceptional attainment of students and congratulated the highly professional and committed staff who had provided the most effective support available so that students could achieve their aims.
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College awards Multi-million Pound Contract to Local Company

September 10, 2015, 8:14 am
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Halesowen College continues to invest in new facilities, with a £3m Performance Centre currently in progress as well as the new Advanced Science and Technology Centre enhancements, due for completion autumn 2015.

 
This term more than 40 new members of staff have joined the organisation, which will support the increased focus on delivering the highest possible levels of standards in the region.
 
Every week Halesowen students travel comfortably and safely in an impressive fleet of Prospect Coaches covering 18 routes, which run across the region - from Wolverhampton to Redditch and Kings Norton to Bewdley.
 
A successful partnership between the College and the well-established Stourbridge company has grown over a number of years alongside the increase in popularity of FREE transport from a wide range of routes.
College Principal Keith Bate congratulated Prospect Coaches on winning this highly competitive and attractive contract reflecting their commitment to working with the College and building on the expertise they have developed over recent years.
 
Nathan Hadley, Transport Manager, Prospect Coaches added, “Prospect Coaches (West) Ltd are pleased to have retained the contract for College Express Services with the award of the tender for services directly to Halesowen College. It is with great pride that Prospect Coaches continue to build on a working relationship that has grown with the development of a service provided to students over the last decade.”
 
Nathan added, “We are also pleased to announce that Wi-Fi will now be provided free of charge to all students using the College Express Services, as a mark of our commitment to improving their experience.”
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New Civic Society for Halesowen

October 1, 2015, 1:43 am
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The intention is to provide a strong local voice to enhance the growth in local community activities. There are many opportunities to further celebrate the area’s heritage and leisure strengths alongside the promotion of community action, volunteering and philanthropy.
 
Founder members include James Morris, MP - Halesowen and Rowley Regis; Ian Cooper and Alan Taylor, Dudley Councillors; Eve O’Connor, Cornbow Centre Manager; Carol and Mick Freer, Leasowes Walled Garden and Abbey Trust; Keith Bate, College Principal; and Elaine Cammies, College Community Participation Director. All of them are all excited about the potential for more collaborative activities and would welcome feedback from interested parties or groups that may wish to input into the proposed Civic Society.
 
Ellie Cammies is the contact for any feedback (ecammies@halesowen.ac.uk). Ellie has worked with many groups within the community over the last 18 months as part of her role in promotion of education linked with the College’s commitment to collaborative learning partnerships to meet the needs of the economy, education and the community.
 

Alternatively, any of the members of the founder group would appreciate any ideas. 

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Former student is screen star

October 7, 2015, 7:01 am
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Michael played Danny’s best friend Terry in the story which was a fictional account of the early life of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry set in Dudley in the 1970s.

 
The 21-year-old who studied A levels in Drama, English and Film Studies also completed a subsidiary diploma in Music Performance and left in 2012. He got full marks in his A level Drama performance practical.
 
Michael was taking acting classes in Birmingham when his teacher said he should audition for the role, so he went to London and was successful.
 
He said: “It was such an amazing experience and I learnt so much during my ten days of filming. I’m hoping this will lead to other roles for me.”
 
Chloe Turner, Course Leader for A Level Drama, added: “We are all so proud of Michael and his achievement. He played the lead role in the College production of Little Shop of Horrors and was fantastic, we all knew he would do really well.
 
“We all wish him well in his career.”
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College partnership with trust

October 9, 2015, 2:14 am
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The College and its students linked with the local trust to help investigate the garden, dig three trenches and offer their historical knowledge.

In the future Archaeology students will be working with Environmental Science students to carry out further research including excavation to find the original furnaces for the heated walls, soil and pollen analysis to recreate the areas of original planting. They are also planning to create a wildlife pond at the bottom of the orchard area.
 
Travel and Tourism students will also be helping the trust by putting together a termly newsletter to update visitors on progress and they are also planning to organise tours for Spring/Summer 2016.
 
Elaine Cammies, Community Participation Director at Halesowen College, said: “This is a fantastic project to be involved with.
 
“Students from a variety of courses are taking part in learning more about the walled garden and it is fantastic experience for their studies and future careers.
 
“This is an on-going project where there are lots of opportunity to get involved.”
 
Halesowen College is working with two schools in Italy and Spain to boost environmentally friendly tourism – thanks to £18,000 of European Funding.
 
Pupils from ITE Tambosi-Battisti in Trento, Italy, and IES Francicso Ayala in Granada are currently in Halesowen and will be visiting Leasowes Walled Garden for a special tour.
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New Performing Arts Centre

October 9, 2015, 2:33 am
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 The new centre will provide specialist accommodation for rehearsals and performance of music, drama and dance. 

 
The £3m scheme provides the final phase of the College's campus developments. Greswolde Construction began work in September and plan to hand over the centre for use in the new academic year. 
 
Principal Keith Bate said: “This will provide highly specialist resources and facilities for students, giving state-of-the-art, industry and technical experience for the Creative Arts Faculty. 
 
“The new centre is at the heart of the Whittingham campus and will provide a vibrant learning environment that will be unique within the whole area.”
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More than 40 new staff join College

October 22, 2015, 1:58 am
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The staff have joined one of the biggest employers in the area to teach a range of subjects including Media, Photography, Drama, Science, English and Maths.
 
They will bring their expert knowledge in their subjects into the classroom to help students learn new skills and prepare them for the world of work or university.
 
Bashir Yusuf, new Media lecturer, said: “I am very much looking forward to passing on my film experience and knowledge. It is great to be part of Halesowen College at a very exciting time with lots of new developments and investment.”
 
Elizabeth Bennett, new Science lecturer, said: “I joined because it’s a friendly, supportive, pleasant environment, situated in a nice area with great feedback from students.”
 
Jess Dalton-Leggett, new Drama lecturer, added: “Drama is a forever moving subject giving students the opportunity to take on new characters and explore different themes. The College always puts on a range of productions which I am looking forward to being part of.”
 
Keith Bate, Principal, said: “I am delighted to welcome so many new staff to Halesowen. The College is constantly improving with new state of the art facilities, investment and more University level courses and it is great that all these new members of staff can be a part of it.
 
“In times of reducing public finance the College is building on its strength as being the leading provider of education and training to further enhance opportunities for local people with new highly qualified and professional staff joining the College ranks.
 

“The new staff bring skills to build on the excellent professional base of colleagues in Science, Technology, English, Maths and Creative Arts and emerging industries.” 

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College hosts first WI meeting

October 22, 2015, 2:15 am
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More than 70 women of all ages turned up for the first get together to talk about what they would like to achieve through the group, with ideas for events and activities.
 
They talked about trips, crafts, hobbies and topics of interest for future meetings.
 
Elaine Cammies, Community Participation Director at Halesowen College, said: “We were amazed by the response. Thank you to everyone who came along.
 
“We had a really exciting discussion and at our next meeting we will look to appoint a committee and then arrange more activities, talks and visits to move things forward.
 
“The success of The Great British Bake Off and Sewing Bee has really re-ignited interest in the WI and coming together to have fun, be social and learn new skills.”
 

The next meeting is on Wednesday 4 November at 6.15pm in Block 10, Halesowen College, Whittingham Road. 

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Open Events for November

November 4, 2015, 12:51 am
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Visitors are invited to try virtual reality with the latest technology, Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard.

 
Keith Bate, Principal at Halesowen College, said: "The College is at the forefront of including new technology in its teaching and facilities to enhance learning and prepare our students for higher education and the needs of employers."
 
The College has spent £20m upgrading facilities over the last few years and construction has started on a new £3m Performing Arts Centre for September 2016 which will provide specialist accommodation for both rehearsals and performance of music, drama and dance. 
 
The campus at Coombs Wood is being transformed into an Advanced Science and Technology Centre which is due to launch next month.
 
Halesowen College offers the widest range of courses in the area, ranging from Entry Level to Foundation Degrees and enjoys an excellent reputation, record breaking results and an outstanding campus.
 
The Whittingham Road campus will be open from 4pm to 8pm on Friday 6 November and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 7 November for all potential students to check out the state-of-the-art facilities and range of courses on offer. 
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College launches Amethyst professional hair and beauty salon

November 17, 2015, 5:27 am
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 Amethyst is open every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm and is offering St Tropez spray tans, Shellac manicure and pedicure, a range of Dermalogica face and body treatments as well as a luxury Wella branded hair salon.

 
The salon is based at the College’s Shenstone House campus at the foot of Mucklow Hill.
 
All therapists are fully qualified and have areas of expertise; there is currently an exclusive 20% discount off the first treatment booking.
 
Kelly Chamberlain, Amethyst Salon Manager, said: “We are very excited and proud to launch our professional salon for clients in and around our local area. We will work alongside our existing training salons to provide work experience for our students, whilst role modelling outstanding treatments.
 
“All treatments are affordable and for men and women and suit all ages and skin types.”
 
For more details please contact our reception team on 0121 602 8018 or browse our Amethyst Hair and Beauty Salon Facebook page where there is price lists, special offers and educational news.
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New Advanced Science and Technology Centre Launch

November 17, 2015, 6:02 am
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 There is now an impressive range of Higher National Certificate/Diploma programmes offering excellent progression routes for young people aged 18+ who have achieved a Level 3 qualification and are looking for an alternative to full-time higher education. 

 
They are designed to support local high level skills shortages and enhancing student technical development and employability skills to provide a pool of talent for employers. Programmes directly addressing the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership skills priorities include IT Software, Web and Telecom professionals;Business and enhanced career additional pathways including Paralegal; Laboratory and associated technical skills; and Engineering including Manufacturing Engineering.
 
Keith Bate explained that this was part of a £3m capital investment in advanced technology with a £1m contribution from the Local Growth Fund through the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership. The Secretary of State was keen to see teachers and students in the high tech environment developing those higher skills to meet local demand from local employers.
 
Business Secretary Sajid Javid said:
“The new training centre will give young people from Halesowen, my own constituency in Bromsgrove and the wider Birmingham area, the skills the Midlands needs to be an engine for growth.  
 
“From a career at the cutting edge of computing to working for a top law firm, apprenticeships give young people a fast-track to a great career. That’s exactly why we are committed to 3 million more quality apprenticeships by 2020.”
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College Animal Care Intern

November 19, 2015, 6:49 am
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 Thomas is from the HND Animal Management course and is on a one year contract.

 
He will be helping to feed, clean and care for the range of animals at College and will also provide technical support to practical lessons.
 
Plus he will be setting up a bio-active vivarium which will house poison dart frogs once it is fully up and running.
 
The Animal Care team have just finished a new enclosure for a new pair of marmoset who have settled into their new home and they have also brought a new group of ground squirrels.
 
Mark Dugmore, Animal Unit Manager at Halesowen College, said: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas to the team. It is great to support someone to develop their practical skills and enhance their CV and help them to get more experience.”
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Annual graduation ceremony

November 27, 2015, 2:21 am
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The College has a range of Higher Education courses in partnership with the University of Worcester and Newman University.

Students graduated in a number of subjects including Biology, Sports, Health and Social Care, Education and Training, Animal Management, Applied Chemistry, Music and Media.
 
Keith Bate, Principal at Halesowen College, said: “Congratulations to all our students who have graduated, they have all worked extremely hard to be at this ceremony.
 
“Our partnership with two universities means we can offer a range of courses locally to help people of all ages change careers, develop their skills or move into the world of work.”
 
The Higher Education courses range from Foundation Degrees, Access to Higher Education and HNCs.
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Strong Man Will

November 27, 2015, 2:31 am
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Sixteen-year-old Will competed against adults to come second in the contest held at Sandwell Valley.
 
During the competition he had to pull at Ferguson tractor, walk 50 metres holding 80kg in each hand, pick up at Super Yoke frame weighing 170 kg and carry out a dead lift of 230kg.
 
Will said: “Entering this competition came from an interest in body building. I train at the gym a few times a week and I was really pleased to do so well in the competition.”
 
Jamie Rogers, Sports Lecturer at Halesowen College, said: “Congratulations to Will. We are all very proud of his achievement.”
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Black Country Accountancy Prize

December 4, 2015, 2:33 am
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The 21-year-old was presented with a commemorative trophy at a special awards ceremony held at the College's Coombs Wood Business Centre.
 
 
The annual award by John Travers, founder of the Stourbridge-based insolvency and corporate recovery practice, aims to encourage students to develop their technical accountancy skills at AAT Level 3, equivalent to A level.
 
Jessica, who lives in Brierley Hill and, until recently, worked at BIL Logistics in Halesowen, has landed a new job at The Binding Site, a specialist manufacturer of innovative protein-based diagnostic tools for the global laboratory market at the company's Birmingham head office.
 
She said: "Achieving the AAT Level 3 Diploma has opened new doors and is helping me to progress more quickly in my chosen career. 
 
"Winning this award for special achievement is quite unexpected and has made me and my family feel very proud." 
 
This year's runners-up were Dan Cleary, 23, Joe Phipps, 18, and Matthew Scrivens 18, each of whom were nominated for their determination and diligence.
 
Attending on behalf of Halesowen College were Tora Pridden, AAT course leader, and Mary Samuels, AAT course tutor.
 
Mrs Pridden said: "This year's cohort of students was impressive and we had a tough job putting together our shortlist.
 

"Jessica is a specially competent candidate. She completed the AAT level 2 fast-track programme and went on to pass the level 3 units at first attempt. She is definitely a ‘can-do' person and I am sure that it is this positive attitude and her enthusiasm for taking on new challenges that made her 'stand out from the crowd'." 

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PAT dog visit

December 4, 2015, 2:43 am
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They met with Tracey Parbery, who is a qualified PAT dog handler, and uses retired greyhounds from Hall Green Retired Greyhound Trust. Tracey brought Judy, Marty and Teddy into College.

 
The students were looking at how therapy animals can support communication and holistic care. They heard about the work of the PAT dogs and how they are trained, as well as the benefits they provide to people in care homes, hospices and hospitals.
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