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Welcome to the Highlands College Parent and Carer Newsletter - January 2024
Student Progress Updates
Student reports are in the process of being completed by course tutors; these will be emailed to parents and carers by the end of February.
 
An email will also be sent regarding the upcoming student Progress Evenings to be held on Wednesday March 6th (17.30-20.30) and Monday March 11th (virtual, 16.30-19.30). These will provide the chance for parents and carers to meet and speak directly with their son/daughter's tutors, by appointment.
Parent and Carer Wellbeing Event
Join us in Cafe Connect in the Nightingale building between 18.30 and 20.30 on Wednesday March 6th for our inaugural Parent and Carer Wellbeing event (or pop in before/after your Progress Evening meeting). 
 
Here parents will have the opportunity to talk to a range of local support organisations including Mind Jersey, CAMHS, the Jersey Youth Service, Skills Jersey and our own College counsellors in an informal setting, with drinks and nibbles provided.
 
Short 'drop-in' meditation and relaxation sessions will also be running for those looking to wind down! 
Keep Track with our HC App
All students have our HC Connect app downloaded on their mobile devices, through which vital information such as timetables, College updates and course information is shared.
 
Why not ask your son/daughter for a look to familiarise yourself with the app's contents and use?
Principal's Trip to Kenya

College Principal Jo Terry-Marchant has spent the past month volunteering in Kenya, where she has been focusing on establishing business and academic links, while also teaching at Malindi Bright Future Academy.

While there Jo has also visited Kakuyuni Vocational Training Centre as a guest of the Principal, Sifa, and met with senior leadership and staff at Utalii College.

'I have met many wonderful Kenyan people and have fast tracked my understanding of their culture and the challenges daily life presents these lovely people,' says Jo. 'I found myself on national tv and local media being interviewed about the Utalii link which has had a lot of positive feedback. It is great to hear Highlands College being spoken about internationally and to see that working with institutions with similar missions and values as ours could bring a global outlook to us and advance their education delivery, especially online. I enjoy connecting with people and am privileged to have had this opportunity.'
Communicating With Your Teenager

Communicating with teenagers can be hard. Maintaining a controlled demeanor is crucial for fostering a positive connection and it is important to actively listen to their thoughts and concerns without judgment. Use a calm and composed tone, avoiding confrontational language. For more tips, visit 11 tips for communicating with your teen | UNICEF Parenting                                                    
Highlands College Quality Survey

All parents and carers will shortly be receiving a text containing a link to our annual Parent and Carer Quality Survey, inviting you to provide detailed feedback on your experiences with the College. 

As ever, we encourage all parents and carers to complete the survey. Your feedback allows us to consolidate our strengths while highlighting any areas that require focus and development. We look forward to receiving your feedback.
Single Session ACE Courses

Single-session workshops start this week at Highlands College, Jersey for parents who want a little timeout for themselves. Workshops this term include: Writing a Book, Linocut Sea Creatures, Cake Decorating, Skin Care Techniques, Gyoza, Podcasting, Drag, Cushion Covers, Flash Fiction, Felt Woodland Creatures, Reflexology, Printmaking, Sushi, Tibetan Chants, and Publishing.

https://www.highlandsace.com/one-day-courses
Multilingual Parent Evening

Highlands College would like to welcome our multilingual parents to an evening of discussion and reflection on how we include, value and celebrate languages here at the college.

Thursday 7th March at Highlands College – in UC 314 – 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Refreshments will be included.
National Autistic Society Training

The new National Autistic Society Teen Life training will be available in the Summer and Autumn Term. This is suitable for families with children who have a diagnosis of autism and are in Year 6 upwards. Parents can self-refer, or school/SENCO can refer via the Children’s hub.

To find out more contact the Children and Families Hub team on 01534 519000, or email childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je. 
University College Jersey Open Evening
Thank you to all parents and carers who attended the University College Jersey information evening last week to explore our on-Island degree-level options. We hope that we answered all your questions, and that you are now excited to apply to us.
 
If you couldn't make it but are eager to learn about our university courses, please visit our website: https://rebrand.ly/UCJ
Closing Date for UCJ Application

The closing date for applications for courses at University College Jersey (the higher education department of Highlands College) is January 31st for courses starting in September 2024.  If your young person has not yet found out about the exciting degree pathways available at UCJ, it’s not too late to speak to their personal tutor or contact the UCJ team at college directly.  Students can reach out to Saffyre Waugh at Saffyre.waugh@highlands.ac.uk, Teams or pop in and see her in the HIC and she will direct them to someone who can answer their questions.

A degree is a valuable higher qualification that opens many doors and a pathway to better employment prospects and higher earning potential, as well as a transferable set of higher skills that are recognised by employers worldwide.  Most of the degrees are structured to allow students to work whilst studying or have paid work-experience embedded as part of the course.  Generous funding is available from the government so your young person’s studies will not have a negative impact on the household budget.

For careers in:

  • Social Work
  • Business and finance
  • Accountancy
  • construction and engineering
  • the digital sector
  • sport and fitness
  • early years education and childcare
  • criminal justice
  • psychology

 

..a degree from UCJ represents a sensible investment in your future!
Key Dates

January 31st - Closing date for UCJ applications

Feb 20th - Time to Pause online course begins

Monday 12th - Friday 19th February: Half Term

March 6th: Student Progress Evening + HC Parent and Carer Wellbeing Event

March 7th: Multilingual Parents' Evening

March 11th: Student Progress Evening (virtual)

 

 
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