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03 May 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Events
Huhne energises audience
More than 40 geography and environmental studies students heard former energy secretary and Eastleigh MP, Chris Huhne, tackle the issues surrounding renewable energy when Barton Peveril hosted the fifth Vitacress Conservation Trust annual lecture.
The students were among an audience of around 130 invited guests who heard Mr Huhne’s views on the vital role of renewables in recovering economies and made insightful contributions to a question and answer session.
The Vitacress Conservation Trust is a charity set up by Europe’s leading grower and packer of ready-to-eat salad leaves. It focuses on environmental initiatives associated with salad and watercress crop production.
Trust chairman, Professor Gail Taylor from Southampton University, said: “I am particularly delighted that so many students were in the audience for this year’s annual lecture.
“There are no easy answers to the renewables…
22 Feb 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Events, Student Stories
Voice for asylum seekers
The stark reality of the plight faced by refugees and asylum seekers was brought home to A Level students at Barton Peveril when Shirley Firth and Hazel Still from the Southampton and Winchester Visitors Group (SWVG) visited the college.
Shirley is a founder member of SWVG, a group of volunteers who befriend and support asylum seekers and refugees, campaign for their rights and strive to get their voices heard in the local community.
Her impassioned discussions with staff and students exploded many of the myths surrounding the circumstances, status and detention of asylum seekers; people who have left their country of origin and formally applied for asylum in the UK.
As well as participating in an A Level Religious Studies class, Shirley and Helen were interviewed by Emma Leighton and fellow students from…
20 Feb 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Student Stories, Work Experience
Volunteering is a way of life
For second year student Chloe Hawkins, volunteering has become a way of life. The 17-year-old former Woodlands pupil wants to work with people who have special educational needs and has volunteered at every level from early years through primary and secondary school to adults.
Chloe juggles her new placement with the Rose Road Association in Southampton with a hectic college timetable, weekly volunteering at Quilley School in Eastleigh, and dropping into the nearby Hexagon Centre for vulnerable adults on her days off.
“I can’t describe what volunteering gives me, it’s just that great feeling that comes from helping someone else,” says Chloe.
“It’s often the simplest things that make the most difference, like taking the time to sit and play a game. Volunteering has just become something I do.”
Barton…
20 Feb 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Student Stories, Success Stories
Exceptional contribution
The exceptional contribution of 17-year-old Laura Pellegrini to charities in Eastleigh and Winchester has earned her a place in the multiple district final of the Lions International Young Ambassador of the 21st Century awards.
Laura, who is studying A-level Human Biology, Maths and Psychology at Barton Peveril, was selected to represent Eastleigh Lions at the district finals of the Young Ambassador competition. She gives a significant number of hours each week to support the Eastleigh division of St John Ambulance and The Boaz Project, a horticulture-based charity for adults with learning difficulties. The former Wyvern pupil also helps out with children’s groups and events at her church and participates in charity fundraising events at Matalan, Eastleigh, where she has a part-time job.
“I enjoy giving my time to help others to achieve their…
09 Feb 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Student Stories, Success Stories
Student appointed UK Global Poverty Ambassador
When Roxana Andrusca applied for a place to study at the London School of Economics (LSE), little did she expect to find herself being appointed a Global Poverty Ambassador with a personal invitation to meet Bill Gates during his recent visit to the university.
Roxana (18) was selected as one of 120 ambassadors nationwide in a ground breaking initiative from the Global Poverty Project (GPP) and The Co-operative. The Ambassador Project is designed to increase awareness of the reality of extreme poverty and show how local communities can play a part in ending it.
Within days of completing the rigorous interview and selection process, Roxana met the billionaire philanthropist face to face when he spoke to Global Poverty Ambassadors as part of the London launch of his Annual Letter.
“Everything happened so quickly, it…
22 Jan 2012 | Filed under: Charity, Student Stories
Kenyan Adventure
Students are busy raising funds for Kenyan Adventure 2012.
You can see highlights of last year’s trip in this inspiring video!
14 Dec 2011 | Filed under: Charity, Events
Kaleidoscopic talent
A total of 115 students studying AS and A2 level Textiles put their creations on the catwalk at the college’s annual fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer Care.
The 2011 extravaganza was a compilation of two showcases entitled Kaleidoscopic. Students were encouraged to explore the traditional and be experimental with more unorthodox materials to create innovative, quirky, one-off garments displaying an exciting mix of colour, texture, silhouette and form.
First year (AS) students drew on the abundance of colour, light and pattern found at fairgrounds, arcades, carnivals and festivals as their starting points for colour, texture and pattern, adding style references and ideas from historical costume, contemporary fashion and multicultural dress.
Second year (A2) students based their designs on a personal choice of theme. Ideas ranged from 1940s Hollywood Glamour to Domesticity…
05 Dec 2011 | Filed under: Charity, Events
Bargains galore at fashion fundraiser!
Vintage and high street fashions for guys and girls will be raising money for Kenyan Adventure and the Alzheimer’s Society on Thursday 8 December.
Student Alice Ehrenfried has organised a charity fashion show in the Rose Theatre at Barton Peveril featuring second-hand clothes, bags, shoes and accessories from high street labels including New Look, Hollister, French Connection and Warehouse. Garment prices start at just 50p and there will also be vintage items and unusual jewellery made by Alice using vintage keys, charms and watch parts priced from £2 – £12.
All clothes will be auctioned off at the end of the evening which runs from 7 -9pm and is open to college students, friends, family and the local community. Tickets, price £2, are available from main reception or on the door with all proceeds…
23 Nov 2011 | Filed under: Charity
Staff back Basics Bank
Eastleigh Basics Bank has received its first donation of supplies from college staff.
Basics Bank co-ordinator, David Keating, visited Barton Peveril to collect much-needed store cupboard foods and general household products from the college’s health and wellbeing manager, Clare Francis.
Staff are now refilling the college’s donation box with everyday essentials and seasonal treats to enable the Basics Bank to feed those in financial crisis in the run-up to Christmas. The charity has helped more than 400 families and individuals since it was launched in May of this year.
For further information about Eastleigh Basics Bank and how to make a donation visit www.eastleighbasicsbank.co.uk