Hey everyone,
Hope you all had a lovely weekend!
With Remembrance Day approaching on Wednesday 11 November, I wanted to take a moment to share a little about why this day is so important and why we continue to mark it each year.
Remembrance Day is a time to honour and remember the men and women who served, sacrificed and lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, as well as in conflicts since.
A few things you might not know:
The First World War armistice came into effect at 11am on 11 November 1918. This is why we observe the two-minute silence at 11am.
Red poppies became a symbol of remembrance because they grew across the battlefields of Belgium and northern France after the First World War.
Many of those who went to war were incredibly young. They left behind their families, friends, homes and the futures they had imagined.
The two-minute silence was first observed in Britain in 1919, giving the nation an opportunity to pause together and remember those who had died.
But what can we take from this today?
Although we may not experience the same circumstances as those generations before us, there are important lessons we can carry into our own lives.
Remembrance reminds us:
Not to take our freedom, opportunities and everyday lives for granted.
To show kindness, compassion and respect towards others.
To understand the importance of peace and the devastating impact of conflict.
Lest we forget. ❤️
paige.baker-carroll@escg.ac.uk
Paige (She/They)
🗣️ Student Council #1 – Your Voice Matters! 💥
Be part of the change! Join us for the first Student Council meetings All you need to bring is your class feedback, ideas and passion for making college life even better.
📍 Station Plaza 📅 Tuesday 10th November📌GOO2 ⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Ore Valley 📅 Thursday 12th November 📌 1st Floor Corridor ⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
🍽️ Lunch is on us!
Come along, have your say and help make a difference! 🎉
Christmas Card Competition
Last year we ran a Christmas card design competition for our art and design students - and this year we’re widening the net!
We’d love entries from students across the college. The winning design will become our Christmas e-card, and the designer will win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Please could you spread the word to your students? Details below and there's a handout you can download on the right.
The brief
Any medium welcome - drawing, painting, photography, digital art
Finished design submitted as a good-quality JPG or PNG
No college branding or logos
Text permitted only if it reads ‘Season’s Greetings’
Deadline for entries: 5pm Thursday 19 November - to caroline.jackson@escg.ac.uk
Disability History Month
19th November to 19th December
This year’s theme is: Disability, Politics and Democracy.
Resource packs will also be available for tutorials on this topic.
🌿 Get outdoors with South Downs Youth Action
Free conservation and wildlife volunteering days across the South Downs this autumn and winter for anyone aged 16 to 25.
They count towards Duke of Edinburgh and work experience, and your public transport costs are reimbursed, with a contribution towards lunch too (just keep your receipts).