Students of the Month - November 2011 winners

Vocational:
Carol McNally - Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision

Carol has worked her way through Level 1 and 2 on the Professional Chef Diploma and Food Service Diploma, and is now undertaking the new Level 3 Food Service Diploma. During the time at College she has worked extremely hard, overcoming several support issues to achieve her qualifications so far. She is always volunteering to help at external events, such as the Mansion House Gourmet Dinners and cross college events, all of which are outside of her planned timetable. She has taken part in the recent Leonardo placement to Baeza in Spain, coming back with glowing reports from all the tutors involved and from the members of staff in Baeza. Carol has also achieved our departmental Hospitality Food Service Student of the Month for September and November 2011, and acts as a great role model and mentor for lower level students within the group. Her punctuality and attendance are excellent and have been throughout her time in College.

A Level:
Peter Hook - AS Level Photography, Art & Design, Maths and English Language
Photography

Peter's work, commitment and sustained creativity was demonstrated in his AS Level Art & Design (Photography) coursework. Peter has been a conscientious and committed student who has worked well both independently and with the support of his tutors. His work shows great promise, all the more so as Peter is willing to explore, experiment and take creative risks - all strong qualities in a student of the Arts. This approach has been supported and amplified by Peter's attendance to the Xtra Curriculum Digital Photography programme, with Peter using these sessions to develop his technical skill and understanding, all of which he brings to his AS Level sessions. A strong and capable student, Peter's practice and approach to learning is highly commendable.
(James Rose)
Art & Design - We have all been very impressed by Peter's attitude, creativity and hard work in Photography.
(Kate Swindells)
English Language: Pete is a bright, intelligent and inquisitive student who is keen to improve his work and responds in a mature and focused way to feedback given. He's a joy to teach.
(Vicky Harrington)
Maths: I have no problem with Peter receiving this. He is working well in AS maths.
(Andy Cheetham)

HE/Adult/International:
Masanori Ozawa and Daichi Hirohata (International Foundation Programme Business)
Masa and Dee were invited as guest speakers to Level 3 Extended Diploma Business to speak to students about the Japanese economic environment and supermarket shopping in Japan in relation to Tesco. They were well received and enjoyed the opportunity to speak informally with British students and were excellent ambassadors for the Business area. It was a good opportunity for integration between business courses.

Students of the Month - October 2011 winners

Vocational:
William Horsefield - Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production

'William is a deaf student from St Johns School for the Deaf in Boston Spa whose first language is Thai and not English. He lives away from his home in Milton Keynes for two or three weeks at a time in order to attend the school and college. He has produced a fantastic amount of work for this stage of the year and is one of the most committed and hard working students I have come across.' (Nominated by David Bakes, Media tutor)

A Level:
Emma Sage - A Levels: Psychology, History, Philosophy, English

'Emma lived in the USA for a year and has no GCSE background, other than achieving a grade B at GCSE Spanish last year. In Philosophy Emma achieved an A at AS and is heading for an A at A2, she provides a high level of contribution to philosophy lessons and is a leading member of Philosophy Society. In Psychology Emma achieved an A at AS and is a valued member of the class, participating in debates. In History Emma is engaged with the subject and is very good in discussion, working hard with her research. In English, Emma again achieved a grade A at AS. She is an astute student, demonstrating a sharp perception in analysis of texts and perspectives. She excels in independent thought and brings vitality to group discussion, always making a valuable contribution and a smile! Emma is always enthusiastic and a huge asset to class discussions. She is committed and passionate about her subject, independent in her learning and very sharp. Emma has achieved 100% attendance, in short she is a star!'
(Nominated by all her A Level subject tutors)

HE/Adult:
Heather Leonard - Access to HE in Art and Design
'Heather's enthusiasm and willingness to embrace all exercises and activities asked of her is really fantastic. Her work is developing very well indeed.'
(Nominated by Jennifer Eden, Art tutor)