Lewes Student Notices
If you have any questions about events, clubs, or societies, pls email me on tessa.echalaz@escg.ac.uk or pop by and see me in LC134 – I’m always happy to help!
Health & Wellbeing Week | 26–29 January 🌱
WHAT’S ON:
Mon 26 Jan: 💷 Financial Wellbeing Workshop with HSBC – top tips on budgeting, saving and planning ahead. Book through your teacher/tutor.
Tues 27 Jan: 🤝 Wellbeing & Community Stalls in the Mall – meet Amazing Futures, East Sussex Community Voice, School Health Service, Samaritans, iRock, plus Greenpeace, VIVA, Vegan Society and Wave Leisure. Discover support, opportunities and ways to boost your wellbeing all in one place.
Wed 28 Jan: 🩺 NHS Sexual Health Team – confidential, judgement-free advice and information. Drop in anytime.
Thurs 29 Jan: 💷 HSBC Financial Wellbeing Workshop (book via your teacher/tutor) + 🎬 Film Club screening to round off the week.
🌸 An Inspiring Talk with Taban Shoresh, OBE – Plus Your Chance to Interview Her
Join us for a powerful and moving talk from Taban Shoresh, OBE – British aid worker, women’s rights activist and founder of The Lotus Flower. A Kurdish genocide survivor who narrowly escaped a mass live burial, Taban now dedicates her life to supporting women and girls affected by conflict.
Following the talk, one student will have the unique opportunity to interview Taban live. Entries close Monday 26th Jan at 5pm – FIND OUT MORE HERE.
💷 Take Control of Your Money 💷
HSBC are running free financial wellbeing workshops to help you build confidence with money — from budgeting and saving to understanding borrowing and managing everyday finances. Practical, easy to follow, and packed with tips you can use straight away.
📅 Mon 26th Jan from 9.15am to 10.30am
📅 Thurs 29th Jan from 1.15pm to 2.30pm
👉 Book via your teacher/tutor
👗 Swap It Like It’s Hot!👚
👕 Give Your Clothes a Second Life – Join the Student Clothes Swap!
Had a wardrobe clear-out over the xmas break? Bring in any clothes you no longer wear and swap them for something new-to-you at our Student Clothes Swap.
📅 Date: Tues 3rd Feb 2026
🕒 Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
📍 Location: The Mall
Clean clothes in good condition, and spare coat hangers
Drop donations at Reception or Room 305.
📰 Join The Martlet – Your College Magazine Needs You!
Love writing, design, marketing or sharing your voice? Get involved with The Martlet and help create content seen across the whole college. Apply for roles including Editor, Design Editor and Marketing Lead – build your skills, boost your CV and get your work published!
Deadline is Thurs 29th Jan
Join the Google Classroom to apply: l7xeh74 (first letter is a lowercase ‘L’)
Shape the Future of Green Careers – Take Our Quick Survey & Win £30 🌍
Could your future job be a green one? We’re running a short student survey to find out how East Sussex College students feel about green careers and the future of work.
Your views will help the College understand what matters to you and shape future courses, skills training and career pathways linked to sustainability and green jobs.
🕒 It only takes a few minutes to complete
🎁 Complete the survey before the end of January 2026 for a chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher — there are five up for grabs.
Share your thoughts and help shape what comes next.
👉 Take the survey now: https://forms.gle/jVM6H1egZsPkEdi67
