The new term has begun and the new IB students 16/17 have begun the process of enrolling on the programme. The Year 2 IB students have also returned, refreshed and energised, ready for their final year!

To start the year off, we have the Welsh Debating Championship Training at Bangor University on Monday 12th September. If you’re new to the competition, don’t worry! The Debate Training Day  helps students understand what is required. They include the following elements:

• Demonstration debate with question-and-answer session

• Workshops on Style, Content and Strategy (the three categories of assessment at the Wales Championships)

• Guidance on effective preparation for debates

• Short practice debates with feedback from experienced debaters
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If you want to find out more contact Gemma Campbell: campbe2g@gllm.ac.uk

End of Year Summary

To round off the year 2015/16 there were a number of events from the Midsummer Quiz, Intermediate Biology Olympiad and the Group 4 Science Project.

Students have worked hard throughout the year, taking part in Debates, conferences, residential trips as well as hosting charity events, Open Events and the annual IB Picnic.

The IB Lecturers would like to commend the students for all their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the year and whilst the Summer break sees many working on their Extended Essay research and finishing IA and Coursework, we hope the many festivals, holidays and days out planned are enjoyed and after an enjoyable and restful summer, they are re energised and ready for the year ahead.

Congratulations

Edmund Robinson, Biology Olympiad: Bronze Award

Megan Rose, Intermediate Biology Olympiad: Commended

IB Learner of the Year Award, Lynnette Mutisya

End of Term

Group 4 Project: Daisy, Sophia, Hannah

Mind CAS Volunteers: Evan, Adam, Hannah, Sophia, Emily and Daisy

IB Midsummer Quiz:

Meg, Emily, Josh, Evan, Daisy, Luke, Maria

IB Midsummer Quiz

Annual IB Midsummer Quiz

As ever, the IB Midsummer Quiz was a roaring success with over 7 teams competing to win the coveted prize of the Strawberry topped Chocolate Extravaganza Cake as well as raising money for the IB 2015/16 chosen charity: Hope Restored.

From marketing, through to hosting, the IB students were involved in every step of the process. Not only was this a great way to round off a hectic year, but it squeezed in a few more hours for their CAS.

Students and staff from the college came together to spend the afternoon testing both their subject specific skills as well as their general knowledge with topics as wide ranging as Art, Science and Literature to News from 2016 and Musical knowledge.

Whilst it was a close run affair, the staff team of Cai (Psychology)  Arwel (Maths) Gemma (IB1 Programme Leader) Justin (English) were the overall winners.

Endometriosis

Llinos states, It's no secret that I have endometriosis and that I've just had surgery, for the third time in 7 years, because of it! It affects one in ten women (as many as diabetes or asthma).

This is a fantastic documentary about the disease which is being shown world-wide.It was premiered in the States and, to my knowledge, is being screened across the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. This will be only the second screening in Wales. There will be two endometriosis specialist surgeons attending the screening, including the one who did my surgery a couple of weeks ago, as well as an endometriosis nurse.

 I'm part of a group campaigning for women to be able to access the gold-standard treatment for endo, which I have just had, and not have to endure years of misdiagnosis and 'treatments' which do more harm than good. 

You need to book your place by following the information on the invite below.

Young Critics programme

Through expert guidance, students are be able to explore the role of the art critic, and discover different ways to respond to theatre and live art including face book, Vimeo and Twitter.

Our Young Critics programme is now recruiting for new members aged between 16 and 25.

If you want to learn the skills of theatre criticism come and join us at Venue Cymru/Theatr Colwyn, where you'll watch a range of performances, have a mentor to guide you with your work and benefit from workshops with writers.

Young Critics reviews are published on our dedicated blog site and on social media. The scheme, supported by Arts Council of Wales, is the first of its kind in North Wales.

There will be opportunities to visit performances at other venues and to attend writing workshops at Ty Newydd National Writers Centre of Wales.

To find out more about how to apply to become a Young Critic contact joann.rae@conwy.gov.uk. 

Or visit: https://www.venuecymru.co.uk/young-critics.html

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/