Week 21 will be looking EDI – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
From reducing barriers for access, creating an anti racist community, and ensuring everyone is made to feel welcome. This week will openly look at how we can support a more equal, diverse and inclusive Wales.
Please Note:
Week 21 – EDI, will be released on Monday 14th February after 12pm.
⚠️ The Met Office has issued a RED weather warning for South Wales. As a result, all learning activity will move online tomorrow, Friday 18 February. All campuses will be closed to staff and students, but timetabled sessions will continue online.
Please stay safe and enjoy your half term.
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⚠️ Mae’r Swyddfa Dywydd wedi cyhoeddi rhybudd tywydd COCH ar gyfer De Cymru. O ganlyniad, bydd gweithgarwch dysgu i gyd yn cael ei gynnal ar-lein yfory, dydd Gwener 18 Chwefror. Bydd pob campws ar gau i staff a myfyrwyr, ond bydd sesiynau wedi’u trefnu yn parhau ar-lein.
Cadwch yn ddiogel a mwynhewch eich gwyliau hanner tymor.
BBC Casualty will be filming two episodes at our Cowbridge Road Campus on the following dates:
14th -15th February: 7.00am-7.00pm
Action vehicles such as police cars and ambulances will also be onsite on Tuesday 15th February. These are not real emergency vehicles and are only used for filming purposes.
For safety reasons we kindly request that students and staff only use the main entrance when the film crew are onsite. The car park located in front of R block and the hair and beauty car park will be unavailable for student and staff parking for the duration of the filming. The car park located in front of R block will also be unavailable on Monday 31st January. Film set security and signage will be in place to direct traffic accordingly.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
BBC Casualty will be filming two episodes at our Cowbridge Road Campus on the following dates:
14th -15th February: 7.00am-7.00pm
Action vehicles such as police cars and ambulances will also be onsite on Tuesday 15th February. These are not real emergency vehicles and are only used for filming purposes.
For safety reasons we kindly request that students and staff only use the main entrance when the film crew are onsite. The car park located in front of R block and the hair and beauty car park will be unavailable for student and staff parking for the duration of the filming. The car park located in front of R block will also be unavailable on Monday 31st January. Film set security and signage will be in place to direct traffic accordingly.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are requesting all students to take a moment to fill in this survey around campus safety.
Being a Bridgend College student is more than just studying with us, your journey and experience with us is so important to not only you but to us too.
Student Wellbeing are looking to hear more about Campus Safety to aid them in ensuring supporting a safe, positive environment for all.
You may also wish to fill out this form in a seperate browser –
Wrth sefyll a symud o gwmpas man cymunedol, rhaid i chi wisgo gorchudd wyneb – byddwch yn barchus trwy helpu i gadw’ch hun ac eraill yn ddiogel.
When standing and moving around in a communal area, you must wear a face covering – please be respectful by helping to keep yourself and others safe.
Simply visit:
https://elearningtutorials.bridgend.ac.uk/
And sign in using your College Google Credentials.
Clear your browser cookies, refresh and try again or Use Incognito Mode / Private Browsing.
This LGBT+ History Month, let’s get familar with Pronouns.
Everyone has pronouns that are used when referring to them – and getting those pronouns right is not exclusively a transgender issue.
Pronouns are basically how we identify ourselves apart from our name. It’s how someone refers to you in conversation and when you’re speaking to people, it’s a really simple way to affirm their identity.
Using the correct pronouns for trans and nonbinary people is a way to let them know that you see them, you affirm them, you accept them and to let them know that they are in a safe space – It’s really just about letting someone know that you accept their identity. And it’s as simple as that.
She, her, and hers and he, him, and his are the most commonly used pronouns. Some people call these “female” or “feminine” and “male” or “masculine” pronouns, but many avoid these labels because not everyone who uses she, her, and hers identifies as a female person and not everyone who uses he, him, and his identifies as a male person. There are also several gender-neutral pronouns in use. Here are a few you might hear:
They, them, theirs (Xena ate their food because they were hungry). These are fairly common gender-neutral pronouns. And yes, they can be used to refer to a single person.
Ze, hir (Xena ate hir food because ze was hungry). Ze, pronounced “zee,” can also be spelled zie or xe and replaces she, he, and they. Hir, pronounced “here,” replaces her, him, his, them, and their.
Just my name, please! (Xena ate Xena’s food because Xena was hungry). Some people prefer not to use pronouns at all, substituting their names for pronouns instead.
Never, ever refer to a person as “it” or “he-she” (unless they specifically ask you to). Both terms are offensive slurs used against trans and gender nonconforming individuals.
What’s the right way to find out a person’s pronouns?
Start by giving your own – for example, “Hi, I am Jack and my pronouns are They/They, what is your name, and what are your pronouns?”
We should never assume somebodies pronouns based on their appearance or clothing. How a person appears in terms of gender expression “doesn’t indicate anything about what their gender identity is.
If you are unsure, simply ask.
What if I get it wrong?
If you mis-gender (Get someone’s pronouns wrong) you should apologise and correct yourself.
Should people be asking everyone their pronouns? Or does it depend on the setting?
Knowing each other’s pronouns helps you be sure you have accurate information about another person. By sharing pronouns, you will be making the space much more inclusive and welcoming.
And while it can be awkward at first, it can quickly become routine.
You can also simply display your pronouns easily – This can be in your email signature, by wearing a button badge, or even an indication on any identity badge that you were or display.
Not everyone uses pronouns.
It should also be remembered not everybody likes to use pronouns, and would like to be referred by their name only.
Eg –
Charlie went to the gym, and Charlie enjoyed a swimming session.
14th February – 20th February 2022
To recognise National Nest Box week between Monday 14th February and Monday 21st February we are asking those who are passionate about our wildlife around us to get involved and learn more on how you can help.
If you would like to know more about the importance of this and about how you too can get hold of your own nest box, Lyn Evans will be holding talks:
STEAM Auditorium on Monday 14th February and Friday 18th February at 12:30 – 1:15 pm
This will give you an opportunity to ask questions about National Nest Box week and the benefits of having a Nest Box in your garden. Please fill out the booking form if you would like to attend the talk. Attending the talk is mandatory if you would like to receive a flat pack nest box.
There will be 20 flat pack nest boxes available. But it will be based on a first come first served basis.
Book Now: https://forms.gle/3kP1mAhz3reHpwrQ7
Student Services will be offering advice on Student finance and transport at a series of drop in sessions at Pencoed and Bridgend campuses.
Bridgend Reception – Tuesday 15th February
Pencoed Student Services – Wednesday 16th February
The team can answer eligibility questions and support with the completion of finance forms.
Salon 31 is your one stop shop for all of your Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty needs.
We offer commercial sessions open to all students on the following days:
Monday ● 1pm-8pm ● Hairdressing (all services)
Monday ● 5pm-8pm ● Beauty (all services)
Tuesday ● 9.15am-11.30am and 1.15pm-3pm ● Barbering (all services)
Wednesday ● 10.15am-4pm ● Barbering (all services)
Wednesday ● 5pm-8pm ● Beauty (Manicures, Facials, Waxing, Eye treatments)
Thursday ● 1.15pm-3.15pm ● Hairdressing (Hair Treatments and Blow Dry)
The meeting will take place at both Pencoed and Bridgend simultaneously.
Bridgend:
Bridgend Board Room
Pencoed
Pencoed Board Room, STEAM Academy
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Bridgend Campus, Wellbeing Hub – A1:01
The Hive, as you may already know is a brand new Eco initiative that is supporting students to Be Ready!
The Hive takes donations from Students and Staff of items that are no longer needed and need new homes. They also take in any items that could support the students who may need a helping hand at home.
As part of this, they are now calling out for any donations of the following items:
Homeware eg cups, plates, glasses, cutlery, pans etc.
If you have any items that you would usually donate to a charity shop, or take to the car boot, they would love to take them.
If you wish to make a donation contact Heidi Ludlow – hludlow@bridgend.ac.uk
On Monday 14th & 15th February we are holding a pop up table top event in recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month which will involve some free goodies such as tasty rainbow cupcakes, rainbow shoelaces and information on notable artists that belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This event will take place:
Monday 14th February 11-1pm Steam Academy Reception
Tuesday 15th February 11-1pm Bridgend College Coffee shop
When standing and moving around in a communal area, you must wear a face covering – please be respectful by helping to keep yourself and others safe.
Sitting down? You can remove your face covering (if you want to).
If you are medically exempt from wearing a face covering, you must request a college exemption pass (if you do not already have one) which must be worn on your lanyard. You can request one here.
Public and College Transport
It is the law in Wales that you must wear a face covering when travelling by public transport – this includes transport provided by the college. You will not be permitted to travel on college buses without a face covering or a college exemption pass. For students passing through the bus station in Bridgend town centre, face coverings must be worn.
Remember:
Be Safe – Be Respectful
Lateral Flow Tests should be taken at home, or in a safe suitable environment not at College.
You must then dispose of your test safely:
If the test is positive or negative, place it in the bag provided within the kit and secure the press seal. This is now ready to go in your general (Black Bag) waste bin.
DO NOT try to dispose of test kits with any of your recycling waste streams, as it will not be accepted.
Are you up-to-date?
It is really important that you complete every unit. Each week, a new e-Tutorial will be released covering a variety of subjects and topics that will support your education, development and future.
This year, it is easier than ever to complete e-Tutorial.
Simply use any internet enabled device, and continue your learning.
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