We are pleased to announce that a new name has been chosen for the IES LRC (ND224) following a competition that was run before Christmas. (See original message below) There were over 200 suggestions, so thank you to everyone who took part.

After much deliberation by a panel of judges, including a member of the student governing body, we decided to call the room “The Link”.

Congratulations to Clarissa Cheesebrough who came up with the winning entry.

We hope you agree that “The Link” is an excellent name for our learning support area and sums up what help it offers to everyone in the College


Original Message:

Attention All Students!

We are running a competition to name the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) ND224. There is a fantastic prize on offer – Argos vouchers worth £40.00!!

Located on the top floor in D Block, the LRC offers support to students with disabilities and/or additional needs such as Visual Impairment, Dyslexia and learning difficulties.  The support comes in the form of 1:1 tutorial support, note taking, exam arrangements and much more.

We also hold Drop-In workshops several times a week where students can get help with their course work and assignments: we can also help with literacy and numeracy.

There is a suggestion box in Reception in ND224, or you can send an email to: catherine.rollings@nptc.ac.uk 

The deadline is Wednesday 21 December at 12pm.

So get your thinking caps on and come up with a name that covers all our services!

You could be the lucky winner!

Well done to the 1st Dips ICT who bag-packed in Morrisons for RNIB.

The College has received a number of complaints concerning students smoking outside the main gates of college campuses.

College promotes a healthy lifestyle and would strongly encourage students to not smoke. For help and advice on how to give up smoking you can call: Stop Smoking Wales 0800 085 2219. Smokers’ Helpline Wales 0800 169 0169 or visit www.ash.org.uk

If you continue to smoke whilst at college, please be respectful of the views of others and the college environment.

Many Thanks,

Debra

Debra Bennett
Learner Services Manager
Neath Port Talbot College
Tel: 01639 648414

Check out the new Afan Interact Club website www.afaninteract.co.cc for all the latest news from the club, future events and picture galleries of events!

Welcome to our new Moodle 2.0

Staff and students will receive training in September on Moodle 2.0.

 Staff should contact the Senior Lecturer for Teaching & Learning in their area for assistance with Moodle 2.0 or the ILT Manager Colin Bevan ( colin.bevan@nptc.ac.uk )  

Students should contact the VLE Administrator :  Emma Price ( libraries@nptc.ac.uk ) with any queries.

Check out the NEW Activities page on Moodle to find out about all activities running for 2011-12.

Choose from a wide range of activities including:
many different sports ranging from rugby to cheerleading!
art classes
choir / orchestra
dance groups
performing arts and much much more!

Keep checking the page for all the latest information as new activities may be added throughout the year!

http://moodle.nptc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1725

ABSENCE REPORTING

All full-time students are required to inform the College if at any time they are unable to attend their classes. There are two easy methods.

Firstly, a dedicated telephone line area available:

• Neath Campus 01639 648072
• Afan Campus 01639 648231

Secondly, there is an on-line web form available on our website located at http://www.nptc.ac.uk/en/forms/absence_form.php