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TERM DATES

calendarDates for 20010/11 are:-

Autumn Term--13th Sept—17th Dec . Half term-25--29 th Oct.

Spring Term--4th January—8thApril. Half term-21--25th Feb

Summer Term--25th April—1st July. Half term--30th May--3rd June

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YOUR VOICE

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All Printers Now Print Double Sided

PrinterImportant news!  In order to save paper, all printers have been set to print double sided by default.  If you want to print single sided sheets, you have to choose this in preferences.

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Lots of Oaklands Sites but where???

sign  Where are all the campuses?  Well you can find details clicking here or site and postcodes are listed below:

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What you think of the Box?

Let us have your suggestions, comments or criticisms through our feedback form You can also use this form to tell us if you're interested in being on the Box's Student Editorial Board......it would look great on your CV as well as helping to really make The Box into 'The Place to go when you wanna know'!
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ChannelMogo & MOGOZOUT

logoThis is a website for young people who live in Hertfordshire. You'll find up to date information on lots of current issues. Want to know more? Have a look. mo

This website also links to MOGOZOUT, where you can find out what's on in Hertfordshire.

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Administration

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Watch the short video about being a Student Rep

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Enrichment Activities - Click on play to see what we do!

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End of Term BBQ

END OF TERM BBQ - A FANTASTIC DAY!

The sun eventually shone and lots of students and staff came out for a free burger and some fun!  To see the pictures from the day look in the picture gallery...

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Photocompetiton Winners

photocompetition winnersThe Principal recently presented each of these students from the  'Learning for Living group' with a £10 HMV voucher. This was for winning the photocompetition entitled 'Working together at Oaklands' that was recently run on The Box. Their photo will be published in the 2010/11 F/T Learner Handbook.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

reachout plusReachout Plus is a charity that works with those with disabilities, special needs and reachoutwith the disadvantaged. They have a residential centre, run a number of canal boats and have started a project called Circle of Support. There are opportunities for volunteers, including work on their boats and with young people with special needs.

Volunteering gives you not only the satisfaction of helping others and making a real difference to their lives, but also helps with your own development and gaining skills and experience. Find out more

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DISCOUNTED BREAKDOWN COVER

RACThe RAC is offering Oaklands College staff, students, friends and family 50%off the cost of their individual Breakdown service.

Call 0800 142 2394 and quote SMLFLA and the registration of Oaklands College’s vehicle (AF07 UEU) to receive your discounted price.

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SUMMER VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

hospice of st francisWant to help raise money for a local charity this summer? If you have even three or four days to help out in a charity shop in either Bovingdon, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans or Abbots Langley,  contact volunteering@stfrancis.org.uk  This will help provide essential end-of-life care for a patient and their family - 'total care when time is precious'. Find out more at www.stfrancis.org.uk 
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Worried about money for Uni?

 Use these on-line money management tools and games to help you learn to cope with the financial hurdles of student life. 

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Student Compliment form

bravoThe Student Council requested that a Student Compliment Form be created to balance the existing Student Concern form; both to be recorded on students’ records. This was agreed by senior Managers and these forms now exist and are available to all teachers.The following forms are now in place:- a Student Concern, a Student Compliment, a Staff Concern and a Staff Compliment.

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Borehamwood Fun Day

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IMPORTANT--NEW PARKING ARRANGEMENTS

parking attendantThere are now new parking arrangements at Smallford and Alban Park campuses (there is no student parking at Welwyn Garden and St Albans City campuses).

Please click here to find out about them.

This updates the Parking information that is in your Learner Handbook.

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Student Email

Get your FREE Student Email account at Live@edu and enjoy the experience of Microsoft Outlook 2010 on the web.
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YOU SAID...WE DID!

You said...We did

Have a look at the series of these posters that are on all campuses. 

They show you how your voices have been listened to and acted upon in 2009/2010. Please continue raising issues about College life. This helps Oaklands get better at meeting your needs.

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Validate Proof of Age Cards

They are here!  Did you apply for one during the Sex, Drugs and Wholemeal Roll Roadshow?  If so, please collect yours from Fiona Wootten, Enrichment Officer at WGC or email me: fiona.wootten@oaklands.ac.uk

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Oaks Radio--now you can listen from HOME!!

headsetsYou Said....we want to listen to Oaks Radio from home!

We Did...arrange for it to go out over the internet so that you can!!

You can now listen to the radio station outside from the college...

To go to the website and to listen click here

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Support Herts Young Homeless

HYHOaklands Student Council are proud to support Hertfordshire Young Homeless Group - a charity which is there to help young people who are homeless or are worried that they, a family member, friend, or loved one are at risk of becoming homeless. If you are affected or concerned that you may be at risk please go to HYHG website for help.

There are collection boxes at Campus Receptions & in some Campus Cafes, please give generously.

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Text your absence message to WG campus!

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You are now able to text the WG Admin Office if you are not going to be in college for any reason: sickness; travel problems.  The number to text is 01727 737536.  Please leave details of your full name, your date of birth, your tutor’s name, course of study and reason for absence or lateness.  This information will be passed to your tutors.

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OAKLANDS FACEBOOK

HELLO everyone OAKLANDS COLLEGE now has facebook

follow the link below to transfer to the page http://www.facebook.com/#!/oaksmf?ref=ts

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STAFF CONCERN & COMPLIMENTS FORMS

on line formStudent Reps told the College that it was not fair that Staff gave Concern Forms to Students, but Students were not able to give Concern Forms to Staff.

So, a new Staff Concern form has been produced and approved by the College’s Senior Management Team. There is also a Staff Compliment Form that can be used to say nice things about a Staff member and to give them a compliment.

If you want to use one of these forms, speak to your Student Rep who will help you fill it in.

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Visit the Beauty Salon at WG campus

beauty salonOaklands Students get a 10% discount on all treatments and products at this fully equipped beauty salon.

There's a full range of treatments from Massage to Manicure and Reflexology to waxing. Treatments use high quality, professional brand products which are also available for you to purchase from Beauty Reception.

To book an appointment call 01727737604

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