Star Wars Event
On Wednesday, the LRC hosted a Star Wars themed event in the Enterprise lounge involving activities facilitated by different departments in the College. Inclusive learning students performed the Imperial March on boomwhackers and created Star Wars figures out of saltdough. Make-up students offered hand tattoos of Star Wars characters and other artists displayed their Star Wars-inspired artwork as well as creating Star Wars Christmas tree baubles (which will be displayed on the LRC Christmas tree). The LRC tombola together with sales from cookies made by hospitality students raised over £119 for the Book Trust so thank you to everyone who contributed.
See below for some photos from the event.
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| Yoda maze activity Photo: Peterborough Regional College |
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| Science department's Chemist Tree! Photo: Peterborough Regional College |
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| Animal care guinea pigs dressed up as Porgs for the event. Photo: Peterborough Regional College |
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| Darth Vader mannequin (for selfies). Photo: Peterborough Regional College |
Christmas is coming and Letter Writing (to Santa or otherwise)
It's nearly Christmas and traditionally it's a time for writing letters although most of our customers probably consider themselves far too old/ mature to write to Santa. However, you may need to write a "thank you" letter for a gift you've received (always a good idea and will mean a lot to the person who receives it - especially as letters are so rare nowadays).
Letter writing, even in this age of emailing, texting and direct messaging, is a skill you are likely to need in the workplace. You may need to write a formal letter arranging a meeting with a member of your staff or to thank a visiting speaker. When sending a CV to a company, it can make all the difference if you write a covering letter. See below for links to resources which help you learn to write a good letter.
For covering letters see https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters or the National Careers Service website. The ARU website has an example in their CV guidance pack.
To learn how to write different sorts of letters, take a look at the SkillsYouNeed website - a great site for help with all sorts of life skills such as interpersonal skills, writing skills, learning skills.
Why not give it a go this Christmas and make someone's day by sending them a "thank you" letter if you receive a gift. If you are applying for work, remember to write a covering letter with your CV making sure it is tailored to the job.
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