Ore Valley Student Notice
Hey, happy Monday! Hope you’re doing well. Only a couple more weeks until another half term and a well-deserved break — we’re nearly there!
This week, we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, with an event taking place on Tuesday from 10:30am–1:30pm at Ore Valley.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s okay to not feel okay sometimes. Looking after your mental health can mean talking to someone you trust, taking breaks, getting enough sleep, spending time with friends, or simply doing things that make you happy.
Mental Health Week is a reminder to support each other, be kind, and check in on the people around us — because everyone is going through something we might not always see.
Written by Paige-Marie Baker-Carroll
🌟 Young Creatives Invited to Light Up Glow Wild 2026
East Sussex College has teamed up with Kew Wakehurst and Southern Rail to launch an exciting design competition, inviting 13–19 year olds to create lantern concepts inspired by the theme “What would nature look like if it glowed?”. Winning designs will be brought to life as illuminated sculptures on the renowned Glow Wild trail at Wakehurst, giving young artists a rare chance to showcase their work to thousands of visitors.
Key dates:
Submission deadline: Friday 5th June 2026
Winners notified: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
🗣️ Have Your Say – Youth Voice Census 2026
Take part in the Youth Voice Census and share your experiences to help inform real change for young people across the country💬✨
🧭 Explore the South Downs Like a Pro – Free Map Reading Day!
Build your confidence outdoors with a fun, hands-on day learning map reading and compass skills in the beautiful South Downs—completely free! 🌿
📅Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰10:00 - 16:00
📌Start point: Stanmer Park
💷Cost: Free (£10 deposit payable when place confirmed, refundable on attendance)
👉Book via email: enquiries@friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk
🌟 Explore University Life: Brighton Summer Schools 2026
On campus residential summer schools - 7-9 July 2026
Three days on campus with subject tasters, advice and guidance sessions, social activities plus two nights in university halls of residence. Subjects available are art & media, engineering, health professions, humanities, science, social science and sport. Students must be aged 16 or 17 at the time of the summer school to be eligible.
Business & law non-residential summer schools - 1 & 2 July 2026 Two days on campus with subject tasters led by our academic staff, alongside advice and guidance on applying to university. Students choose to attend either the business or law summer school and are expected to travel to and from the university on both days.
The application deadline for both the on-campus types of summer school is Sunday 17 May 2026.
🌿 Join Friends of the South Downs – Free Young Adult Membership (18-30)
Sign up for a FREE membership and get involved in amazing outdoor activities, conservation projects, and local campaigns that protect the South Downs. It’s a great way to build skills, meet new people, and volunteer at events and educational activities while making a real difference to nature and your community.