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Just to let you know that The Point will be hosting a careers fair which will be taking place on 28th July from 10am to 3pm at Kidderminster Town Hall!

This will give you the chance to meet with employers and industry experts and course providers to find the perfect job for you!

There is also an opportunity To sign up for the Point at Kidderminster College’s NEW Retail and Customer Service course!
This will enable you to gain a Level 2 Customer Service qualification
with a guaranteed interview in the industry.
An excellent opportunity just in time for Christmas vacancies!

For more information on this, contact [email protected]! 💯👍

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Look who we have with us today!, Tosker and Pets As Therapy are here in main reception so please come and say hello! 🐶❤️💯

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Today is and this is to raise awareness of how donating blood can help save somebody's life!
Did you know that donating blood can help create medicines which can save the lives of so many people?, there are many local donation centres that you can approach if you would like to become a volunteer, for more information on this, please click the link : https://www.blood.co.uk/

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Motivation plays such an important part in our everyday to day lives and sometimes trying keep yourself focused and motivated can be so difficult to achieve!
This is a video that have been put together by Aim a Little Higher on how you can get your mindset back into touch and make you the primary target of your motivation:
https://bit.ly/3ax9sc6

MOTIVATE YOURSELF FOR YOU! With KAMAL! Kamal Ellis-Hyman talks you through how to reorganise your mindset to make YOU the primary focus of your MOTIVATION!For more information on our Aim A Little ...

‼️ Attention all care leaver students ‼️

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Just to let you know that Care Leavers Covenant are working with various colleges to ensure that students who have experience in care have a successful and enjoyable time at college!

Any care leaver students who are interested in taking part in participating will receive a payment of £35!, for more information on this, please contact Claire Birch - [email protected] !

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Today is , making sure that we all look after the planet and the environment is extremely important for future generations!
Now more than ever, we are finding new ways to renew and conserve energy and reduce our carbon footprint but there is so much more we can do to improve the environment that we live in, here are a few ways in which we can do this:
✔ When doing laundry, make sure to wash at a cooler temperature
✔ Walk or cycle where and when possible
✔ Consider using energy efficient light bulbs in your home as this will help you use less energy
✔ Consider switching from a plastic toothbrush to a bamboo one - this is more suitable for the environment
✔ Look at using reusable straws instead of disposable straws
✔ Make your voice heard and look at joining local organisations
✔ Minimise your water usage by using a reusable water bottle
Remember there are so many little things that you can all do to help the evironment!

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Today is , this day is all about acknowledging the pain and suffering of children all over the world who have become victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse!
For more information on the awareness day and what it is, please click the link: https://www.un.org/en/observances/child-victim-day

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Just to let you know that the college will be closed on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd June, we will be back open on Monday 6th June!

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Just to let you know that HSBC are running more financial wellbeing seminars which will be taking place throughout June, these sessions will cover many different subjects to help you with your finances such as:

- Pensions: https://bit.ly/38nw3Hw
- Beginners guide to investing: https://bit.ly/3lL7NCk
- Managing & growing your wealth: https://bit.ly/3NwGBmq
- Coping with the cost of living: https://bit.ly/3yYnxcG
- First time buyer: https://bit.ly/3wSsfpM
- How to check your credit report: https://bit.ly/3PIzrxr
- Spending your income: https://bit.ly/3LOf4M6
- Savings: https://bit.ly/3wNk91L
- Sustainable choices: https://bit.ly/38RTGrJ

To sign up for these sessions, please click the links above and select the date and time of the session that you would like to attend!

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Just to keep you updated, we have put together the key dates of when your GCSE exams will be taking place, there will be information displayed on the notice boards by the ground floor stairwell corridor if you are unsure of what time your exam will be and where you will be based, also make sure to check with your maths and english tutor!

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Good luck to all students are who sitting their GCSE English exams today, you can do this! 💯🤞

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Just to let you know that there is a great opportunity for you!, Future Learn are offering an online course which will give you an insight into Psychological First Aid and how to look after carers and young people, this is course is free and you can study at your own pace!
To sign up, please click the link: https://bit.ly/3MAhpLC

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Today we is and this day is to celebrate equality and diversity of all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender!
Did you know that this day is celebrated in over 130 countries?, we would like to know what your pledge will be to tackle homophobia and transphobia, please let us know in the comments below! 💯👇

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To launch our campaign week - we would like to know what it is in your life that you are grateful for!, this can be something that has happened to you recently or something that happens on a day to day basis, please let us know by leaving a comment on our padlet: https://bit.ly/37QS3Kx

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Today is and this day is to celebrate all nurses who work within the healthcare profession!
Do you have a family member who works as a nurse that inspires you?, we would love to see your photos in the comments below! 👇💯

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Just a reminder to let you know that we will be hosting an Exam Busters Workshop which will be taking place on Wednesday 11th May at 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm!
These workshops will give you hints and tips to get you ready for GCSE English and Maths exams, to attend please complete the sign up sheet by scanning the QR code on the posters which are displayed around the building or click the link below:
https://bit.ly/3ybjrOa

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Just to make you aware that KDYT will be visiting the college this Wednesday from 11:30am to 2:00pm and will be basing themselves in the 1st floor common area, here are some of what they do:

✔️ Provide and signpost a wide range of fun and positive activities
✔️ Offer support with education and training
✔️ Engage and support young people in the communities they live in
✔️ Ensure young people have their voices heard locally

Please come along and say hello! 💯

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Sometimes staying motivated can seem like an impossible task, especially when there are so many things going on!
Therefore we have a few tips on how you can boost your motivation:
1.) Visualise the success that you want
2.) Give yourself a pep talk
3.) Move your body
4.) Listen to fast paced music to uplift you
5.) Take a power nap
6.) Find a fun way to do the work
7.) Talk to someone enthusiastic
8.) Change the environment
9.) Watch a short motivational video or ask yourself short motivational questions

Take it step by step and day by day, you have got this! 💯

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Just to make you aware that we will be running an Exam Busters workshop which will be taking place on Wednesday 11th May, this will be running at the following times and in the following rooms:
10:00am to 12:00pm (Room 150)
1:00pm to 3:00pm (Room 121)
This workshop will give you hints and tips on how to be be prepared for your GCSE exams so please come along! 💯👌

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Today is and we would like to know if you have a favourite star wars film or star wars character?, please let us know in the comments below! 💯👇

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Just to let you know that we we will be running on a confidence and motivation workshop on Wednesday 4th May from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with Aim A Little Higher in Room 114!
This will give you hints and tips on how to become a more confident and resilient person! 💯
Please come along as this will be a really good workshop delivered by industry experts! 👌

Have an amazing bank holiday! And don't forget, KC is closed tomorrow (3rd May) so we'll be seeing you on Wednesday!

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Today is and this is to help make wishes come true for terminally ill children!
To raise money, we will be holding a coffee morning which will take place on Thursday 5th May in the 1st floor common area, the donations raised will go to Make-A-Wish UK so please keep an eye for further updates!

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Today is and this day is to encourage everyone to get fit and healthy when in work!
Did you know that walking throughout the day can have such a positive impact on your health and wellbeing?, it brings so many positives such as:

✔ Better health
✔ Increased Motivation
✔ Improved Concentration
✔ Improved mental health

There are so many things that you can do while at work to take part and do your bit, here are some of the following:

✔ Stand up while taking phone calls
✔ Use the stairs more
✔ Eat your lunch while away from your desk
✔ Arrange standing or walking meetings

Do you have any ideas of what you will be doing?, please let us know in the comments below!

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Today is and this day is dedicated to the famous poet William Shakespeare!
Test your knowledge of Shakespeare and his work by taking part in this Kahoot quiz: https://bit.ly/3O7nNLO
We would also like to know what your favourite Shakespeare quote or play is and why?, please let us know in the comments below!

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We are in need of a referee for a football match, this will be taking place at Wyre Forest Leisure Centre on Wednesday 27/04/2022 at 2:00pm for 90 minutes!

Any referees who are interested, please contact Student Services on 01562 512000 or email [email protected] !

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Today is and we would like to see your pictures of your favourite beloved pets!, please make sure to post pictures in the comments below to show off and celebrate your favourite animals and pets! 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰

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Just to let you know that we have Pets As Therapy in Main Reception today until 1:15pm, plus our very own resident therapy dog Tosker is here with us, so please come down and say hello! ❤️🐶💯

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Today we are celebrating , did you know that boys are 4x times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder compared to girls?
ASD is a widely recognised disorder however there are still many individuals who are not aware of what it is!
We have included some information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, this is to raise awareness and how you can help support others:
https://bit.ly/3DrEZXl

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Today is , walking is one of the healthiest things that is free for everyone to do and it can bring so many health benefits!, here are some of the following:
✔ It can boost your mental clarity
✔ It can increase your energy
✔ It can improve your mood
✔ It may help relieve depression
✔ It can help clear your mind
✔ It can also help you reduce your carbon footprint

We have also developed a resources board which can help give you advice and information on how you can take part and keep yourself physically fit and healthy, please come down to 1st floor common area to take a look! 💯

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Today is which is a national awareness day of celebrating accomplishments of transgender and non gender confirming individuals and we would like to highlight the importance of pronouns, please check out our website for more information and resources on pronouns: https://bit.ly/3ubaf8K

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Have you ever wondered about what type of thinker you are?, check out this handy guide which will give more information on the process of critical thinking and how you can become a critical thinker: https://bit.ly/3IyLmcf

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Just to let you know that our favourite therapy dog Tosker is in the college today and will be in main reception until 1:15pm, please come and say hello! 🐶❤️💯

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Today is and this is to raise awareness of how important water is to everyone!, did you know that there are currently 2.2 billion people on the planet who do not have access to water?, the outcome of this is to make sure that by 2030, everyone has access to clean, fresh water!

Here are some tips on how you can take part and do your bit:
✔️ Reduce your water footprint - this could be something as simple as making sure you turn off your taps and washing at a lower temperature
✔️ Making sure that you recycle as specific items such as plastic can make their way into the ocean and can affect wildlife

We can all do our part to make sure that we are more conscious with how we use water!

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Just to let you know that HSBC will be doing some Financial Wellbeing Seminars throughout April, this will cover the following topics:

- Managing and Growing your Wealth
- Savings
- Credit Scores
- Making the most of your money
- First Time Buyers
- Investing
- Fraud
- Budgeting
- Protection
- Managing Debt

This is free for all staff and students, to take part in the workshops, please click the links below:

Savings: https://bit.ly/3N9w1mb
Budgeting : https://bit.ly/3CYpaHs
Managing Debt: https://bit.ly/3uevzKD
Credit Scores: https://bit.ly/35nl3YQ
Making the most of your money: https://bit.ly/3wop5eI
First Time Buyers: https://bit.ly/3Isb1TV
Managing & Growing Your Wealth: https://bit.ly/3JrDCu4
Protection: https://bit.ly/37BpyzU
Fraud: https://bit.ly/3KY2nhJ
Starting Your Career: https://bit.ly/3CVRjit
Pensions: https://bit.ly/3JuNqDA
Sustainable Choices: https://bit.ly/3KY2VEj
Investing: https://bit.ly/3Iwf9lU

For more information on these workshops, please email [email protected] !

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Just to let you know that Pets As Therapy will be attending the college this Thursday at 11:45am and our resident therapy dog Tosker will be here, they will be based in LRC, please come and say hello! ❤🐶

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Today we are celebrating and we are running a little competition for students, we would like to know who your favourite female role model is and why!
We are asking students to write a short piece about their favourite female role model, this can be a family member, friend, celebrity you follow on social media or it could be someone you have never met before!
All students are welcome to enter and the winning entry will receive a £25 amazon voucher!
if you are interested in entering, you can submit your entry via padlet: https://bit.ly/3pcSh4h or by scanning the QR code on the graphic, there are also posters around the college building or you can submit a paper entry by collecting it from Student Services or LRC!

For more information, please visit Student Services or LRC!

Good luck to everyone who enters! 💯

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Yesterday was and we would love to see what your pancake creations are!, please include some pictures and comments of your culinary creations via our padlet: https://bit.ly/3vtq9gX

Good Afternoon ! 👋

Just to let you know that HSBC Bank will be offering more Financial Wellbeing Seminar's throughout March!

these seminars will give you information and advice on areas such as:
- Making the most of your money
- Savings
- Managing Debt
- Credit Scoring
- Managing and Growing Your Wealth
- Pensions
- Fraud
- Investing
- Protection
- Sustainable Choices

If you are interested and would like to sign up for these, please click the links below:

Making the most of your money: https://bit.ly/3v7TddJ
Savings: https://bit.ly/3HdWydC
Managing Debt: https://bit.ly/3scEIUb
Credit Scoring: https://bit.ly/35nl3YQ
Managing and Growing Your Wealth: https://bit.ly/3vbCrKM
Pensions: https://bit.ly/3hboRPy
Fraud: https://bit.ly/3vh2lNv
Investing: https://bit.ly/3LYwuXQ
Protection: https://bit.ly/3LUNEFK
Sustainable Choices: https://bit.ly/3JKJE8M

If you would like any more information on these seminars, please email [email protected]!