Our Space is a weekly workshop supporting young people who have been affected by          lockdown and the challenges that this has presented.

   This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect socially and engage in a variety of activities in    a space that is free of normal educational demands and pressure.

   In the sessions you can expect:

• Recreational and fun activities tailored to your interests
• Opportunities to share your experiences with other young people
• Individual and tailored support with your life plans and career pathways 

Our Space runs every Thursday from 10am - 12pm at Sports Central (Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1EN), starting from the 15th of April 2021. 

This workshop is open to anyone between the ages of 15 and 24 who is currently not actively engaged in regular education, employment or training. 

To register your interest, please contact Miranda Vogler-Koss by emailing miranda.vogler-koss@mkcollege.ac.uk or by phoning 01908 637186. 

                                                             Find out more here

                                              

 World Sleep Day – March 24^th                                                              

😴🌍 It’s #WorldSleepDay! Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for our #health and quality of life but living with a #mentalhealth problem can negatively affect your sleep and vice versa. Did you know…Togetherall has a course dedicated to improving your sleep so you can feel energised and refreshed ???  

Visit ➡ https://bit.ly/2ONK1bt to join using your academic email address. 

Once in…Check out our courses and resources on Improving Your Sleep… 

1.       What Is Insomnia? – Gives some psycho-education about sleep. 

2.       Stimulus Control – Provides a range of methods to help you shut down. 

3.       Managing Negative Thoughts – Helps you manage negative thoughts so

          you can fall asleep more easily. 

4.       Sleep & Diet –Looks at the role your diet plays when managing sleep difficulties. 

5.       Planning For The Future – Helps you build on your progress and builds a plan for the future. 

 

 

 

 

The aim of our 1^st challenge is to get as many of you as active as possible, starting on Monday 15^th March – Sunday 21^st March. 

Increase your steps and kick start a healthy body and healthy mind. 

We are setting the challenge across college to get Students to Move More for March and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.  All you have to do is get moving, track your daily steps for 7 days and hit as many steps as possible. Check out our Teams link for further details...

1^st-5^th March – This week you will have the chance to talk with your CTL about plans for next year. In need of inspiration? Come and have a listen to our guest speakers on our Teams channel who talk about their own journeys…

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a71f9c4cb0a904ca9b2a047c51e452186%40thread.tacv2/General?groupId=e3a58e09-0375-4169-8faa-f1c50ebe4c40&tenantId=952c9f77-608e-4fb2-9a07-fe66983b9967

There are activities going on all the time around the College. Check in here to see what is on offer:

https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=431#section-2

AoC Lunar Challenge Get active this month and help us reach the Moon! Get the Strava app, Look up and Join the MK College Running Club, Get Active, record every step. Full details here..

Virtual Student Conference December 2020 – Digital Resilience – Enter the event here

Check out our latest Clubs and Social groups - Connecting students from across the college community. Don’t see something for you? You can suggest ideas for social groups and clubs by emailing jemma.denton@mkcollege.ac.uk or contact your student NUS Events Officer – Sineha Maheshwari: 306008@edu.mkcollege.ac.uk  

Check out Events & Participation for more details on this student led campaign.

Carers Rights Day - 26th November 

Carers are individuals who are caring for someone who cannot manage without them due to illness, physical disability, frailty, learning disability, mental health issues, addiction or additional needs.  The carers' rights movement draws attention to issues of low income, social exclusion, damage to mental and physical health identified by research into unpaid caregiving. In social policy and campaigning the movement distinguishes such people's situation from that of paid care workers, who in most developed countries have the benefit of legal employment protection and rights at work. With an increasingly ageing population in all developed societies, the role of carer has been increasingly recognised as an important one, both functionally and economically.

Today is all about raising awareness around how important carers are and understanding the support that should be given to them.

If you are a Young Carer/Young Adult Carer/Carer then click here for further details on how to get support at College.

Road Safety Week - Full details on this campaign can be found here 

International Men’s Day – take a look at our Moodle content here

 

                                                Follow the link below

             https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=431#section-38

This week we are asking the question “What "products" or services does the College offer you other than your qualification?"

We have four questions for you and would really appreciate your feedback. Have your say here

       https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=429#section-11

NUS Votes – There is still time to vote for your NUS reps – check out their campaign posters/videos and vote here

Isolation Activities – Stuck for something to do this half term? Learn a new skill or develop a current one here.

MKDons SET – Free Female Football session– This half term click here for details

You vs Train – A safety message from Network Rail

 

“Final call for students interested in being part of the NUS Exec group. Let the Student Engagement Team know your interest by the 16^th October. Great for CV’s and Personal statements, amazing experience for personal development. Check out the roles and how to apply here”

World Mental Health Day 2020 – 10^th October – Mental Health For All.

BHM – Get involved and take a look at some of our Big 10’s!

It’s here! Freshers’ Fair 2020 goes live Monday 28^th September, 9am. Freshers’ is the chance to bring the whole college community together, find out about local groups and services, grab a freebie, sign up for clubs and societies, link with likeminded people and celebrate getting through the first weeks of your course. You can link to the event here. See you there..

 

Despite the quieter start to term on campus, there is still a huge amount of stuff happening week to week. You can use this link to see up-coming events, details on how to participate and if you’ve missed anything there are links to virtual content too. We will also use the MKC app to send out reminders week to week. Enjoy! – Student Development and Support Teams     

https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=431#section-20

In case anyone missed our Student Development and Support Induction – all material is on Moodle and you can access it here. We’ve already had some great feedback from the Padlets and Forms so please do leave us some feedback using these.  

Week 1 of your Induction Project is “Staying Safe”. Please follow the link  here for all our safeguarding info, interactive content and modules around Prevent, Esafety and British Values, for you to complete.”

In case anyone missed our Student Development and Support Induction – all material is on Moodle and you can access it here. We’ve already had some great feedback from the Padlets and Forms so please do leave us some feedback using these.  

Week 1 of your Induction Project is “Staying Safe”. Please follow the link  here for all our safeguarding info, interactive content and modules around Prevent, Esafety and British Values, for you to complete.”

Sexual Health Awareness Week is 14th - 18th September at MK College. 

Please follow the link below for more information.

https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=431#section-19

Level 3 results day is the  13^th August (for UAL. BTEC and OCR qualifications)

Level 2 and GCSE results day is the 20^th August (UAL, BTEC,OCR , NCFE and VTCT)

This year you will be able to obtain your results through your moodle account and my ILP page, to see your grade(s), select menu item ‘Information’ and then ‘Enrolments’. Ensure you change the year to 19/20

The portal will be open from 9am on the 13^th until 3pm on the 17^th August. For Level 3 results.

The portal will then again be open on the 20^th August @ 9am for Level 2 and GCSE results.

GCSE results slips will also be posted to students on the 20^th August.

Help guide

If you have trouble accessing results or any questions please email exams@mkcollege.ac.uk

Below are links to Ofqual explaining awarding qualifications for 2020

Ofqual

Awarding qualifications in summer 2020

Decisions on exceptional arrangements for assessment and grading in 2020 GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualifications and the Advanced Extension Award in maths

Decisions on exceptional arrangements for assessment and grading in 2020 Vocational, technical and other general qualifications

Extraordinary regulatory framework: General Qualifications, COVID-19 Conditions and Requirements

Extraordinary regulatory framework: VTQ, Covid-19 Conditions and Requirements

This event is FREE and open to all.

Bletchley Campus, Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6DR

Universities attending include:

Falmouth University
Aston University
Coventry University
University of Bedfordshire
City University
Project Ask (apprenticeships)
University of Hertfordshire
Middlesex University
University of Northampton
Birmingham City University
Brighton University
University of East London
Teesside University (School of Computing)
University of Derby
Winchester University
De Montfort University

Please register your attendance below:

https://www.mkcollege.ac.uk/college-life/events/higher-education-fair/

Keep Active with MK College – AoC Sport National Championship Lockdown Challenges

Get involved in any/ all of AoC Sports National Championship Lockdown challenges below including:

Running – How many 5m sprints can you complete in 1 minute?

Football – How many instep kick ups can you do?

Table tennis (target challenge) – 3 cups/targets, can you knock them off in the fewest attempts.

Boccia (toilet roll challenge) - How quickly can you knock over a tower of 6 loo rolls with a boccia ball/tennis ball/ball of socks?

Badminton (tea cup challenge) – How many attempts will it take you to serve a shuttlecock into a tea cup.

Rugby (wheelie bin challenge) – What’s the furthest distance you can kick a rugby ball into a wheelie bin from?

Hockey – How many times can you go from standing to sitting while balancing a ball on a hockey stick, in 1 min?

Netball – How quickly can you get a netball/ football/pair of socks into a basket from 2 metres away by Kneeling on 2 knees, Kneeling on 1 knee, Lying down and Overhead.

Basketball – How quickly can you do, 10 right hand ball pounds, 10 left hand ball pounds, 20 stationary cross, 20 scissors

Volleyball – How many times can you go from standing to lying down, whilst keeping a ball in the air with your hands.

Cricket (although this is probably something for everyone!) - How many claps can you do whilst throwing a ball in the air?

· Check out Aoc Sport - Instagram or Twitter social media accounts to see the challenge videos or other college student entries

· (Up to date scores to beat will be posted there.)

· Video your efforts and post on IG or Twitter, don’t forget to tag @mkcollege @mkcollege_active and @aoc_sport in your videos.

· Let us know your scores and we will record these and see if you make it on to the National Leaderboard!

· Prizes are on offer for individuals and colleges that have the most students complete the challenges, even if you think your score is low they all count!

· Challenge your MK College friends to get involved.

· All college scoreboard entries have to be in by 5pm on Thursday 7th May, email charlene.ward-greef@mkcollege.ac.uk when you have completed a challenge and let us record your score.

Good luck, stay safe, stay active – The Sport Development Team

FREE MMA Training for College Students!

Do you fancy taking part in some online MMA training to keep you active during lockdown? Take a look at the information below and email charlene.ward-greef@mkcollege.ac.uk with any questions or follow the instructions from Safari MMA below to sign up. Places are limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

‘🥊Safari MMA needs you 🥊

FREE training for disengaged or inactive youth in Milton Keynes- please read

You remember those teenage years, heaps of energy and no where to burn it? Now social anxiety intensified through social media? With lockdown in full force, we want to help, and we want you to help us find the youth to support.

What we are doing?

Safari MMA is offering up to 50 FREE places for youth in Milton Keynes, to provide an opportunity to those who may not have the confidence usually, to become part of a supportive team and learn a new skill.

What's included

The first month will be for FREE and then a token payment of £8 per month for the last 2 months. For those on low income this will remain free. (Some funding may be on offer through LEAP CSP, speak to your College Sport Development Team for more information.)

With this students will receive:

➡ Monthly training worth £60

➡ White belt grading, certificate, license and belt worth £60

➡ Red belt grading, certificate, belt & updated license worth £30

Criteria to join

For: youth aged 12-19

Location: Milton Keynes and Bucks

Classes: Muay Thai Online Virtual Training

When: Twice a week Tues & Thurs 4pm

Starts: Tuesday 28th April

This is an opportunity for us to band together and help more young people find their way through these already difficult times.

Places will be first come first served so please contact ASAP to get your place secured.

For more information call Khadijah on 07880 550011 or email info@safarikickboxing.co.uk

All it takes is all you’ve got!

Visit Keeping Active for challenges, tips and ideas on how to keep physically active. Physical activity of any kind can have such a positive impact on both your physical and mental health so why would you not want to be involved?!

All English sessions are now on Teams – email your English tutor if you need help getting in to the session.

Please see our updated emergency support information, all housed in one place here.  

Follow this link  https://vle.mkcollege.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=526#section-7 for advice and to keep updated on Coronavirus latest news.

Nominate now via this link www.bit.ly/SCA-2020

Is there a member of staff that you feel deserves recognition for making your time at Milton Keynes College a positive and enjoyable experience? Well, you can nominate that person for a special award.

Please complete the student survey

Start here