Civil Rights Talk

Devery Anderson, US author and historian came to Coleg Llandrillo to talk about his new book, "The Murder that shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement" to IB students and those studying on the PSP degree as well as selected staff and members of the public.

The death of Emmett Till is widely regarded as a central moment in the civil rights movement. The 1955 kidnapping, brutal torture, and murder of the 14-year-old Chicagoan, targeted by two white men for allegedly whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, marked a turning point and was the catalyst for the growing awareness of racial discrimination in America.

As well as talking about the 1955 case, subsequent FBI investigations in 2004/5 and the wider implications, Anderson also gave an insight in to how research is undertaken and the legacy left by this shocking murder. 
Answering questions from Evan Brockbank and Sophia Dallimore, Anderson explored both a personal interest as well as a 20 year crusade to write about the truth and hold some of those responsible to account in his book.

Afterwards, Anderson gave away a signed copy of his book.

To find out more about the book, the case and the author visit his website http://www.emmetttillmurder.com/

IB Applications

Applications for Coleg Llandrillo IB programme are now open! There are only 20 places available and interviews have begun in earnest for these coveted places on one of the most academically diverse programmes.

To find out more about what the IB programme can offer you, pop along to one of our Open Day/Evening events at Rhos campus or email one of the programme leaders.

Once you have decided the IB is for you, click on the link to complete an online application. You will then receive a date for interview.

https://www.gllm.ac.uk/learner-information/how-to-apply/

Charity Cake Sale

The IB1 students sold £186 worth of cakes for their first charitable cake sale. All proceeds will go to the Hope Restored local charity, who provide help and support for the homeless and needy in and around Llandudno and Aberconwy.

Josh Roberts' family bakery in Beaumaris, kindly provided all cakes for the cake sale. 

The students took turns in selling the cakes and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to talk with students and staff from the college, explaining why they were supporting the charity and what their future hopes were for charity events and their studies on the IB programme.

A huge thanks to everyone involved!

Theatre Trip

Doctor Faustus Trip, Wednesday 27^th April 2016

As part of the IB programme, we are studying the play ‘Doctor Faustus’ by Christopher Marlowe. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to watch a matinée performance of the play at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Students will need to be at college by 9 am on Wednesday 27^th April, ready to depart by minibus to Stratford-upon-Avon. We aim to return to Coleg Llandrillo Rhos by 8 pm. The cost of the trip is £28.00 and this covers the price of the ticket and transport.

 Students can bring additional money for refreshments and a programme. If you would to attend the production, please complete the reply slip and return to the Finance Office with payment as soon as possible. Tickets are limited

Guest Speaker: Civil Rights Talk

Hear the story about the murder of Emmett Till, a young black boy killed in fifties America and the start of the civil rights movementThe speaker is Devery Anderson, who has written a book: Emmett Till: the murder that shocked the world and propelled the civil rights movement.

The kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till is famous as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old Black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi during the summer of 1955. Likely showing off to friends, Emmett allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River. The extreme violence of the crime put a national spotlight on the Jim Crow ways of the South, and many Americans-Black and white-were further outraged at the speedy trial of the white murderers.  Although the two white men were tried and acquitted by an all-white jury, they later bragged publicly about the crime. It was a galvanizing moment for Black leaders and ordinary citizens, including such activists as Rosa Parks.

Extended Essay ideas - Biology/ESS

Ysgol Y Mor’s Extended Essay courses provide students research opportunities in the unique littoral marine environment of North Wales’  Menai Straits.  Our Biology / Environmental Systems and Societies immerse students in the natural world. Experienced IB teachers support each student in formulating their individual research questions, while professional marine biologists are on hand to advise on data collection. Tutorial sessions provide each student with the tools required to draft an Extended Essay.

Ysgol Y Mor’s Extended Essay courses are based in the prestigious Welsh National Watersports Centre at Plas Menai.  The centre provides excellent classroom facilities and learning resources. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in various adventure sports activities provided by the world-recognized centre.

Students will return to school after their summer break with a near-final draft of their Extended Essay to present to their supervisor. Ysgol Y Mor will also provide the supervisor with a report on individual students’ engagement with the Extended Essay process along with a guarantee of the authenticity and originality of the student’s work. 

Genetics Roadshow

Wales Gene Park Schools’ Genetics Roadshow
School/College	Coleg Llandrillo Llandudno Rd, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay LL28 4HZ 01492 546666
Date	Tuesday 2nd February
Time	10-12pm
Contact	Andy Esparon - esparo1a@gllm.ac.uk
Speakers	Dr Sue Assinder, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine The ABC of DNA
	Dr Claire Gibney, Centre for Genomic Research, University of Liverpool Next generation sequencing - advances and applications
	Dr Dan Hawcutt, University of Liverpool How genetics affects medicines given to children