Sociology Level 3 Extension
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These master classes are intended to aid students (of many abilities) through part of the Sociology AS syllabus. These classes are aimed at students who have already been taught the 2 topics.
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The Missing Mentor |
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This month’s prize was kindly donated by Oldham Community Leisure, and the lucky winner will receive a 3 month leisure pass. We asked: Can you guess which baths JU Mentor Neill is at? The correct answer was: Oldham Baths.
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9x6 Contemporary Art - Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery Feb 3rd - Mar 18th 2007 |
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This is a celebration of the work of Oldham Sixth Form College students. It is the ninth exhibition we have been able to hold at the Saddleworth Museum; there are a large number of young artists whose first opportunity to exhibit their work was here, by the canal.
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The Missing Mentor |
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On the 19th February we launched our Arctic Monkeys competition in conjunction with The Oldham Evening Chronicle and Millenium Concert Travel. The competition offered JU users the chance to win 2 tickets for the upcoming Arctic Monkeys concert at Old Trafford cricket ground.
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The Missing Mentor |
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On the 22nd January the Junior University ran the "The Missing Mentor" competition, we asked what was the name of Oldham Athletic's football ground. The correct answer is Boundary Park. Out of 145 entrants David Linsley of Hulme Grammar School was our lucky winner.
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Ask Us |
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The all new “Ask Us ” section is here. You can now “Ask Us” from our students and our mentors. We have 5 students from Oldham 6th Form College ready to answer any questions you may have. We also have 6 mentors who are all graduates so they have all been through the aches and pains of college and university life.
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Engineering |
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These lessons are aimed at students like you who are interested in science and are considering a career within the engineering industry. As you may or may not be aware there are many careers available to you within the engineering industry, these range from; aerospace engineer, biomedical engineer through to sound engineers.
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Aimhigher Newsletter |
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Aimhigher is a nationwide initiative designed to raise the aspirations, attainment and the awareness of Higher Education. Aimhigher Oldham is part of the Greater Manchester Aimhigher partnership which involves the 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester.
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New role for mentor in schools |
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I will be working in local schools with students giving them advice and guidance on post-16 education like the other mentors, but I am also aiming to raise students’ mathematical ability at a vital stage in their careers.
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Competition Winner |
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Katherine Carr of Oldham Sixth Form College and North Chadderton School was our lucky winner. Junior University mentor Rebecca Rogers presented her with the prize on Friday 15th December. Katherine said "I saw an email advertising the competition, it looked interesting so I decided to give it a go, the prize was very tempting, I'm thrilled to have won."
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Season's Greetings |
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Mentors!
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New Mentors |
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The newest member of the team is Abdul who was previously a Junior University Resource Technician. Abdul joined the team in September 2006. Abdul's previous studies include a Politics degree at Manchester Metropolitan University. Keep an eye out for Abdul at Grange School, Royton & Crompton School and Hathershaw School.> Full Story |
Catch The Critters |
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Here's your chance to win a £20 voucher for Town Square Shopping Centre in Oldham.
Here's what you do. Search the web site to find the hidden Critters, there are five to find and they could be hiding away on any page within the site.
If you spot one of our little Critters just click on it to add the Critter to your basket, once all 5 have been found...
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The Oldham College Visit |
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As part of the Junior University Project, students initially mentored in year 11 are given the opportunity to see a JU Mentor once they have made the transition to post 16 studies. As a result mentors spent a week in The Oldham College conducting interviews and catching up with students to ensure that they were enjoying College and were coping with the transition from school.> Full Story |
