Lewes Student Notices

May 8

Written By Tessa Echalaz

Mental Health Awareness Week is here! And we’ve got a brilliant line-up to support your wellbeing and next steps 🎉🧠 From the ***Resilience Workshop*** to the ***Samaritans*** visit and our *Take Ten Today* reading challenge, there’s plenty to get involved in – plus don’t forget to apply for uni student finance by Friday 16th May! 💸✅

If you have any ideas or questions about events, clubs or societies, feel free to drop by room LC147—I’m happy to help! Tessa Echalaz, tessa.echalaz@escg.ac.uk

Resilience Workshop - Wed 14th May

🧠 *Build Your Resilience*
This Mental Health Awareness Week, come along to a practical and empowering workshop where you'll gain simple tools to handle stress, boost your confidence, and navigate life’s ups and downs. 🌿 Book your place now through your tutor – it's one not to miss! 💬

**📅 Wed 14th May**
**⏰ 1pm**
**📌 Student Theatre, Lewes**
**👉 Book via your tutor**

Express Fest - Art for All!

**Interested in a career in the arts?** There’s an event at The White Rock Theatre on the 18th of May — it’ll feature our amazing Level 2 and Level 3 makeup students, who’ll be creating hair, makeup and looks inspired by Lady Gaga! One student, an inspiring drag queen, will also be performing alongside Kiki Snatch from Rupaul’s Drag Race.
It’s part of Expressfest: Art for All!, an inclusive arts festival that’s free/pay-what-you-can and packed with something for everyone.

Highlights include:
A dance workshop led by Emily Haygarth from Wicked: The Movie
An industry discussion panel
Live performances from local talent & Kiki Snatch from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
This event is likely to sell out, so even though it’s free, please make sure to get your ticket in advance.

Attention all students starting university in September!

Don't forget to apply for Student Finance by **Friday, 16th May**. This is essential to ensure your funding is in place for the start of the academic year.
Make sure to gather all necessary documents and complete your application on time. Further information and how to apply can be found here…

Student finance: how to apply: How to apply - GOV.UK

Mental Health Awareness Week

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is “Community” – highlighting the vital role that connection, support, and belonging play in our wellbeing. 💚 Whether it's reaching out, checking in, or simply spending time together, strong communities help us thrive. Samaritans will be visiting the campus on Tues 13th May in the Mall from 10.30am.

Click HERE for resources