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Welcome to the latest edition of the Vibe! Here at St Patrick’s, we
embrace that our student body is predominately women: women
who are mothers, sisters, aunties, and grandmothers. So, we want
to show our appreciation to you all for the roles you play inside and
outside the college. This issue, we celebrate the wonder women
that you all are.
I’m even more excited about this issue than the last, as
we have now explored more into what you really want to read. Find
a comfy spot and sit back and relax because this issue is a page-
turner. We have tips on getting the best out of your Microsoft
tablet, preventing memory stick misery, and lifestyle advice on
how you can enjoy your natural hair once more. We also celebrate
Winnie Mandela for being a great woman behind a great man
Nelson Mandela — and that’s not even half of it! Happy reading!
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editor’S letterSophelia Gentles, Editor
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p. 6
women of wiSdom
No journey is greater than a woman’s.
Having faced decades of trials and
tribulations, they stand strong.
p. 8
winnie mandela :
behind the great man
p. 10
newSroom
Catch up on the latest St Patrick’s news
and events.
p. 12
how to protect your
hard work
This software enabled me to edit and
access documents on my phone. So how
do you obtain this goldmine?
p. 13
microSoft Surface:
top 5 education appS
A list of our top five educational uses
for your shiny friend. Enjoy!
p. 14
big Screen experience
Catching a film inside a dark and gloomy
cinema is no longer the only way to see
your favourite flicks on the big screen.
p. 16
hello, autumn
This season’s wardrobe doesn’t have to be
as gloomy as the sky outside your window.
p. 18
maintain the mane
Here’s a few suggestions that can
accentuate your natural hair beauty.
p. 20
Student Survey 2015
p. 22
St patrick’S excelS
at teaching & learning
p. 24
Student feedback 2015
p. 26
the great newham run
Six members of St Patrick’s cardio club
put forward for the Great Newham run.
p. 29
it’S fun, it’S fitneSS, it’S zumba
Are you tired of being bored and having
nothing to do? Well, look no further: let
me introduce you to Zumba.
p. 30
what’S on
Check out all the upcoming events
at St Patrick’s!
p. 6 p. 10 p. 14
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p. 16 p. 19 p. 27
St Patrick’s has a lot to offer for students who are ambitious and
want to gain recognition in life. As a student, I have been very
involved in the college, from being elected as a Student Council
Officer to creating the Vibe.
This experience has given me the ultimate boost to
my professional career and personal life. I must say, it wasn’t easy
to juggle my studies and the extra-curricular activities, but with
dedication, persistence, and an eagerness to learn, I found myself
finishing my course and gaining extra skills. Now I am ready to
graduate. My advice to you all is to know yourself and the value
that is in you. You have the potential to succeed in life - you have
what it takes to be a business manager, or whatever you want to be.
Yes, there will be times when you will think ‘what am I doing here?’
and reality may not live up to your expectations - but if the course
you are studying is really what you want, then give it extra effort
regardless of the doubt.
Make sure you attend classes and get involved with what
the school offers. You will soon find yourself doing things and
creating friendships with people that you have never imagined.
I wish you all the best on your new journey; don’t give up, keep
going. Remember: every beginning is an end and every end is a new
beginning. Good luck!
welcome from Teresa Paulo,
Health & Social Care Student
women of wiSdom
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Fe arles s & Fab ulous
No journey is greater than a woman’s. Having faced decades of trials
and tribulations, they have not been held down, and through it all
they stand strong. Women have given birth to and brought up some
of the most inspirational and admirable people of all time - Queen
Nefertiti, Sojourner Truth, Mother Teresa - and even now, women
who will shape the future of the world are being born every day.
Many people see women through the role they play to
them; a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, daughter or friend. But
women are more than their assigned roles, taking on more than
just these parts throughout their lives.
Some might think that the most important role a
woman can play is a mother. We all have one in some way, shape
or form; the person who gave us life. Throughout our lives they
give us their love, wisdom, support and guidance. Without them
we might not be who we are today, whether that is a successful
businessperson, the first member of the family to go to university,
or simply someone who is able to follow their dreams. It is hard to
imagine the super powers it takes to be able to provide the steady
support of a mother.
Women’s role in society has greatly evolved over the
decades: from the stay-at-home mother, to the school-teacher,
to the women who took on typically ‘male’ jobs during the world
wars to prevent the economy from collapsing. Women have gone
above and beyond society’s expectations, proving people wrong by
showing that they too can lead nations and rise above the doubts
that were placed on them.
You may became friends, fall in love, or work with many
different women throughout your life. The special characteristics
that make a woman who she is should be appreciated and celebrated
by all of us. There are more women than we can count in our own
lives that we cherish because of who they are. Remember ladies,
you are fearless and fabulous and we all love you for being you.
Women of
Wisdom
Born Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela in Bizana, a small village
in the Transkei district of South Africa, Winnie Mandela rose to
prominence for her role in opposing apartheid and her marriage to
famous political activist Nelson Mandela.
Winnie distinguished herself as a person with strong
leadership qualities from an early age and, despite the harsh
restrictions on black education at the time, moved to Johannesburg
to study social work in 1953. She completed her degree in 1955 and
became South Africa’s first black
female social worker. During this
time, South Africa was under
a system called apartheid, a
regime of racial segregation and
white supremacy enforced by
the government. At the age of 22
Winnie met Nelson Mandela, who
was at the time the leader of the African National Congress (ANC),
an organisation committed to ending the apartheid system. They
were married a year later in 1958, and Winnie moved into Mandela’s
home in Soweto.
Due to his political activism, Nelson Mandela was often
targeted by the government, and he was routinely arrested during
the first few years of their marriage. Following his sentence of life
imprisonment in 1964, Winnie was left to raise their two daughters,
Zenani and Zindzi, alone. Winnie became even more dedicated to
ending apartheid and sent her children to a boarding school in
Swaziland to avoid involving them in the political conflict. Winnie
was also monitored closely by the government, and began working
clandestinely for the ANC attending underground meetings
and circulating pamphlets. In 1969 she was arrested under the
Suppression of Terrorism Act and placed in solitary confinement
for seventeen months, where she was habitually tortured.
In 1976, the year of the Soweto riots, she established the Black
Women’s Federation and the Black Parents’ Association. She
was detained for this in 1977 under the Internal Security Act
and banished to a remote rural area where she was placed under
house arrest. She continued to speak out, and in 1985 her house
was firebombed and she returned to Soweto. Many believed this
to be the work of the South African security forces. Her image and
political action drew many supporters, and she became known
amongst them as the ‘Mother
of the Nation’. Nelson Mandela
was freed in 1990 after 27 years
of imprisonment, but the years
of separation between the two
had caused irrevocable damage.
In 1994, Mr Mandela won the
presidential election, and Winnie
was named deputy minister of arts, culture, science and technology.
Oftentimes controversial, Winnie became known for endorsing
retaliation against anyone who collaborated with apartheid. Due
to her links to radicalism she was dismissed by Mr Mandela in 1995
and the couple divorced a year later. Even after the breakdown of
her marriage, Winnie was still hailed as a voice for black South
African women.
For many, Winnie was an icon of strength and resilience
during a misogynistic and unjust regime, and someone they could
turn to at a time when the ANC was becoming increasingly more
pro-business. Winnie was largely responsible for publicising
Mr Mandela’s image as the face of the anti-apartheid campaign,
and although she continues to be a divisive figure, she was an
undeniably large part of the fight against the injustice in South
Africa at the time.
Winnie mandela
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Her image and political action drew many supporters, and she
became known amongst them as the ‘Mother of the Nation’
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gr aduation 2015
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Congratulations to all of the students who graduated on 14th July
2015. We wish you all the best for the future.
July 2015 GraDuation
I’m Naomi Twumasi, the Student Council Officer for the School
of Technology. I am honoured to be your officer and a part of this
wonderful team that has brought a different meaning to student
life for me.
Helping people has always been a desire of mine, and
being offered this role has helped make my dream come true. I have
gained a lot of experience whilst being a council member. Through
this role, my communication skills with both students and staff
has improved, my self-confidence and self-belief has developed,
and I now know I have something I can offer people who need help.
Lastly, the leadership skills that I have gained will help
me in the future, anywhere in the world. If someone were to ask
me if I regret becoming a Student Council Officer, I would boldly
say ‘no’. It has benefited me in so many ways that I could not have
imagined. I hope you will be the next Student Council Officer.
CounCil Corner
“We want to address diversity and do it efficiently, so we need to
be able to understand it,” she added. “Why the glass ceiling? How
is the game played? It is not enough that firms take positive action
towards diversity but it is time for real change. True equality to
be achieved in terms of social mobility and disability as well as
ethnicity and gender.”
“Someone rightly said ‘educate a girl you educate a nation’
- I strongly believe in this principle. My mother and grandmother
always pushed for education. The centre is mainly there to educate
women, to help them participate fully in all sectors of their lives
and know what is available to them. I aim to improve the quality
of their lives through education. Often this takes the form of
practical guidance about the workplace, domestic situation, etc.
The students we have at St Patrick’s are mostly mature students
who come with a wealth of life experience. They could get involved
by simply sharing their experiences or even give basic advice under
supervision.”
Kareesha will be running legal clinic sessions at the
centre on women’s empowerment, which focuses on women’s and
children’s rights. Her involvement will also benefit our School of
Law by hosting guest speakers and academic events.
She added: “Two pieces of advice I would give to anyone
who wants to enter the law profession are: firstly, ask yourself why
law? Is this right for me? Secondly, know that it will feel like an
uphill battle, but the results are rewarding. There is no shortcut
in studying law. It is about coffee-fuelled library nights, jargon
filled dry lectures, book burdened bags and headache-inducing
judgments but the end is always worth it.”
eleCteD boarD member to tHe soCiety oF asian anD blaCk minority etHniC (bme) laWyers
St. Patrick’s Head of Law, Ms. Kareesha Maitaram, has been elected
as official spokesperson and board member for the Society of Asian
and Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Lawyers in the UK.
The main aim of the society is to promote diversity within the legal
profession and to educate its members and the community about
legal and social issues that are of interest to, and affect, the Asian
and BME community.
“It is an absolute honor, and I am delighted to be able to be a
member of a society that promotes the values that I share,” said
Kareesha. “I have never been a conformist - albeit I would refrain
from using clichés such as ‘feminist’ to describe myself. With this
opportunity, I can not only be a spokesperson for young lawyers
like myself but also speak out on real issues.”
Go aPe!
Want a little adventure in your life? Get in touch with your wild
side and ‘Go Ape’.
Go Ape is the place to let out your inner Tarzan, with zip
wires, forest segways and a tree top adventure. It’s all about living
life more adventurously and having fun with friends and family.
It’s a great way to have fun with all the family, as well as enjoying
nature and trying out activities you won’t find anywhere else.
They’re even committed to taking care of the
environment – so you can have fun guilt-free. They work closely
with environmental specialists to make sure the park has the lowest
possible impact on nature. All the trees are inspected to make sure
they’re still healthy, and as much material as possible is recycled.
Plus, if you’ve got kids, you can let your mini Tarzan’s
loose with tree top juniors. There’s something for everyone! Visit
their website here: www.goape.co.uk
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Like many others, I have experienced the heartache that comes
from losing work you have spent hours, if not days writing, due to
a lost or faulty memory stick. A few years ago I decided enough was
enough; I would have to find a viable alternative. Not only did I find
a better, safer means of storage, but also a free office suite to match
Microsoft Office. This software also enabled me to edit and access
documents on my phone. So how do you obtain this goldmine?
if you don’t already have a gmail account, you will need to create one1. Go to Google and click on the word in the top right marked
Gmail.
2. When prompted, click on Create a New Account.
3. Enter the information requested, such as name, date of birth,
favourite pet etc.
4. Now your Google account has been created, you can follow the
instructions below.
for exiSting gmail uSerS1. Go to Google and click on the 9 Square Logo in the top right.
2. Click on the icon marked Drive.
3. Click on New and you will be presented with a drop down menu,
which will allow you to choose from Docs (Word), Sheets (Excel),
Slides (PowerPoint) and some others.
4. From here you can simply click on File, then Rename - whatever
you type will be automatically saved. You can return to your work
whenever you need to on a variety of devices, including your mobile
phone, by signing back into Google Drive.
5. If you would like to upload and save work from a PC you can click
on New then file upload.
6. You will then be shown the available drives (locations) on your
PC. Simply click on the one you wish to save onto Google Drive and
it will be uploaded.
That’s it! Welcome to cloud computing and say goodbye to memory
stick misery.
A more in-depth visual demonstration is available via the following
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6KTD4u0JY4
h o w t o
protecty o u r h a r d w o r k
how to protect your hard work
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m i c r o s o f t s u r f a c e
top fivee d u c a t i o n a p p s
The Microsoft Surface is one of the most popular tablet devices
across the world - but are you using it to its full potential? If you
think by “potential” I mean Facebook, YouTube, or as a dinner tray,
then the answer is most certainly not. But don’t worry - I have
taken the time to give you a list of our top five educational uses for
your shiny friend. Enjoy!
khan academy As a student at the university of life (enrolled at birth!) I think this
is the best educational app for your tablet. Khan Academy contains
a gigantic range of videos on various subjects, including computer
programming, entrepreneurship, biology, and general knowledge.
As a user of this app, you are now set to take over the world.
microSoft officeAs leader of the world, you will be using Word for writing to your
citizens, Excel for taxes, and PowerPoint for presenting the new laws
you will put in place. However, there are some lesser known features
of Microsoft Office such as OneNote. As the title suggests, it will
allow you to make notes for use in your assignments later. Like all
MS office apps, you can access your content from a smartphone.
wordbookIf you are not great at spelling, or you just want to increase your
vocabulary, then Wordbook is for you. Not only does this contain a
dictionary and thesaurus, but also over 150,000 pronunciations for
those who struggle with words like “Worcestershire”.
tedWant to gain a greater understanding of the world around you and
the different types of thinking people have? Then look no further
than this great app, which features some of the best public speakers
in existence.
tunein radioNow, you may be wondering why we have included a radio app in
the education section. The answer is very simple: TuneIn contains
not just every radio station on the planet, but also a massive
selection of podcasts. So if, for example, you want to learn French,
just type in “learn French” and there you have it.
microsoft surface : top five education appS
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big screenrooFtoP Cinema brinGs neW exPerienCe to tHe
big Screen experience
For movie lovers, catching a film inside a dark and gloomy cinema is
no longer the only way to see your favourite flicks on the big screen.
Countless new companies and pop-up film events are happening
all across London and beyond, spicing up the cinema experience.
Taking place in iconic (and often theme appropriate)
outdoor locations, the Luna Cinema screens classic and cult
movies in beautiful settings throughout the UK like Kew Gardens
and Kensington Palace. Teaming up with catering service
Gastrocircus, they offer film-goers wood-fired pizza, street-style
BBQ and gourmet nachos, all served from novelty vehicles like
black cabs, zebra trucks, and old school porter trolleys.
You can even splash out and indulge in their three course
meal option, complete with wine and a full china and silver cutlery
service. Gone are the days when the cinema was only home to
popcorn and hotdogs! Catch a screening of Jaws next to Brockwell
Lido or Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in Warwick Castle for a
truly atmospheric experience.
Another novelty film adventure comes in the form of
Hot Tub Cinema. Exactly as the name suggests, this pop-up event
screens cult and classic movies, including Mean Girls and The
Rocky Horror Picture Show. With waiter service at your beck and
call, you won’t have to leave the warm waters of your hot tub for a
drink. There’s a bar complete with party and music after the film,
making this cinema experience a truly social event.
With plenty more cinema events cropping up
throughout the UK - including the cosy sounding pillow cinema,
and the innovative floating cinema - take your pick and try a new
twist on this classic activity.
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1, 2 & 3 There’s no better accessory than
a chunky scarf to throw around your
shoulders as the cold weather starts to
creep back in. Remember not to neglect
the jewellery either – forget playing it safe,
go with statement geometric pieces which
are bang on trend.
t For trainers
5 Flatforms have been popular for a while
now, and this isn’t looking set to change
in the near future. Ideal for an all-day
shopping trip or a walk in the park, pair
them with skinny jeans and a boyfriend
tee to create an effortless ensemble.
u For umbrella
4 In London, the umbrella is probably the
most essential fashion accessory going.
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h e l lo ,
autumnBlink and you miss it – the British summer is now over, and autumn has fallen
faster than you can say ‘it’s getting cold outside’. If you’re disheartened that your
autumn/winter clothes are making a reappearance before you’ve even managed
to get a tan, The Vibe is here to show you that this season’s wardrobe doesn’t
have to be as gloomy as the sky outside your window. Take a little look…
1. zara Two-tone short and long chain necklace £22.99, 2. zara Geometric earrings £9.99, 3. zara soft geometric scarf
£22.99, 4. fulton at John lewis Birdcage Domed Umbrella £18, 5. topshop TEXAS flatform skater shoes £22
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6 A tote bag is a great size for carrying
around your day-to-day essentials. The bag
is reversible – that means you practically
get two bags for the price of one!
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m For multi layers
7, 8 & 9 This time of year, the art of
successful layering becomes all the more
important. Camel coats, and timeless
turtlenecks are great options – on the
bottom, you can’t go wrong with a pair
of black skinny jeans.
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6. mango Reversible Bicolour bag £34.99, 7. zara High neck sweater £17.99, 8. zara Hand made coat in Camel £79.99,
9. mango Skinny Paty jeans £19.99, 10. ciaté Mines a Mocha £6.30 and Tweed & Tails £6.30
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n For nails
10 These two complimentary colours are
sophisticated and stylish, and work well
with practically any outfit.
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maintain the maneyou love your natural mane and want to wear your crown with pride but
sometimes you just don’t what to do with it. Here’s a few suggestions
that can accentuate your natural hair beauty.
maintain the mane
1 twiSt in twiSt outproduct CAnTU TWIST & LoCk GEL
tutorial check out the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NVlIYiSQ9A
Don’t want to fuss with your hair every day? Single twists is a great
hair style that you can get up and go, yes the work goes into getting
it done in the first place but it’s worth it! It’s so easy to do you can
even do it yourself, (seriously you will be able to do it yourself). Your
natural hair will give your twists that little extra kink, bringing out
extra hair character. It doesn’t stop there twist out your twists and
boom you have another hairstyle!
2 the quick quiff product ors olive oil coconut oil
The quiff has become one of the most cutting-edge hairstyles. It’s
quick and easy, but hair pins are your best friend for this style.
Don’t be afraid to change up your quiff with other adventurous
styles added in - your hair is your oyster.
3 cornrowSproduct ors olive oil coconut oil
tutorial check out the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJcfIbQw_Q
I know cornrows can remind you of when your mum did those basic
straight-back cornrows because they would last for a good week or
so. But by being a little creative, you can change your whole hair
experience. Experiment with the manipulation of your cornrows
and you might end up creating a whole new hairstyle.
4 go fro!product CAnTU HAIR LoTIon, CAnTU CURL
activator cream
Be proud of your hair and let your fro be FREE! Take it back to
the 70’s and fluff it out. You can rock this style with confidence,
because the fro will always be timeless. Whether it’s worn with a
scarf, to the side, half up half down, or full on round fro, no mane
should be tamed.
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s t u d e n t
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splitgender
are you a part of?schoolwhich
rangeage
72%Female
28%Male
34%
55 & over
25-34
4%under 25
35-44
33%45-54
17%
12%
School of Business Management
12%
School of Health & Social care67%
5%School of Law
1%Other
7%School of Tourism & Hospitality
8%School of Technology
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Black – Caribbean
Black – African
Other
Black – Other
19%
4%
White6%
ethnicity?describes your
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of thesewhich
29% increaSein interest for academic activities
17% increaSein interest for clubs and societies
>80%feel Safe and Secureat the college
59%
12%
St patrick’S excelS AT TEACHInG & LEARnInG
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at teaching & learning
st patrick’sexcels
find their course intellectually
Stimulating
courSe SatiSfaction
higher than University of the Arts London!
75%
find their
timetable efficient
We listen
70%
which is an increase of 6%
since last year!
felt that theircommunication
SkillS improved86%
78%
83%Said that
their courSe
improved their
confidence
68%up 8% from last year’s survey!
agree that feedback
on their work helped their courSe
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“Being a student at St Patrick’s so far has been a great and
motivational experience and I’m enjoying the experiences and
learning process as well.”
“St Patrick’s has changed my life from worse to better. It is the
college’s staff that made me feel that I can contribute to the
community, especially the lecturers. I didn’t think I had something
in me until I joined the college. I didn’t like reading before I joined
St Patrick’s, but the lecturers worked so much to change the way I
think. Today I feel great and my mind-set has charged. Thank you
St Patrick’s for all that I received from you.”
“St Patrick’s helped me so much, because when I started I was
frustrated, no confidence, and no flexibility. But now I am very
confident and have more experiences.”
“Studying at St Patrick’s has helped me in many ways. I’d love to
develop further as my future expands, full of new knowledge and
new contacts - some of which I have made for life.”
“I will never regret choosing a great place like St Patrick’s for my
course! Great lecturers and great atmosphere!”
“I just want to say thank you to St Patrick’s college, because now I
have found the way to go. May God bless you, I cannot forget this
opportunity for my life.”
“I am so happy with everything going on…the staff are polite and
caring. I would recommend to anybody who shows interest in
studying.”
“There are tutors and staff who work at St Patrick’s who really help
you, like Jonathan. I think he’s the best person ever, he really cares
and tries his best to help. He’s helped me a lot of times.”
“The school really helped me to achieve my goals and I really
enjoyed my time.”
“I would like to say thank you to the entire staff and management
of St Patrick’s for their hard work. I’m happy with the course, my
life has improved a lot - especially with my healthcare job.”
“I will strongly recommend St Patrick’s college to all my friends.”
“Thank you all for offering me an opportunity to graduate and
having a better future job. God bless you all!”
“All I can say is big thank you to St Patrick’s. You have brought
me back to the light, and I’m sure I will never forget this. My life
will never be the same as the day I started this course. I’m now
preparing to go to university - thanks so much for this opportunity
given to me.”
“I have gained so much knowledge and understanding.”
“I am very grateful to be one of the student’s in St. Patrick’s college.
With the help of the teachers I’m able to be proud of myself. Thanks
to all my teachers. God bless them all.”
“I am so proud to finish my studies at St Patrick’s college.”
st Patrick’s latest student experience survey was conducted
earlier in June, with a remarkable 934 students taking part -
beating last year’s figure of 854.
the results showed 75% overall course satisfaction, which
is higher than many other institutions, such as university of
the arts london. We also exceeded the nationwide sector
average, with 83% agreeing ‘the course has helped me
to present myself with confidence’ and 86% agreeing ‘My
communication skills have improved’!
based on these results, the student experience Department
have now put in place and begun to implement an action plan
to further improve the st Patrick’s experience.
read on to see what other students have said!
studentfeedback2015
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the great
newham run
by Jonathan oSanyingbemi
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This June, six brave members of the St Patrick’s College cardio
club put themselves forward for the Great Newham run. This
race saw competitors run 10 kilometres around the East London
borough, crossing the finishing line in the Olympic stadium - but
our objective was bigger than just finishing the race. We wanted
to raise as much money as possible for a worthy charity, Dockland
Settlements. The motivation to help an organisation who have
supported the underprivileged for over 120 years was easy to
come by - but running 10,000 metres in an hour would require a
consistent level of intense training which none of us had previously
experienced. This is how we prepared.
week onelocation hyde park
obStacleS starting; work the next day
achievementS RAn APPRoX. 2.5kM
After we warmed up, we agreed to run in groups of two due to our
different levels of running ability. We began by running around
a perimeter of small trees. After 10 laps, we decided (somewhat
masochistically) to begin a circuit routine. This involved 30 seconds
of consecutive burpees, squats, press-ups and crunches. As if this
was not enough punishment, we completed a further 2 laps with a
sprint finish - which Ijah won with a bolt of unexplainable energy.
Afterthought: Our team spirit was beginning to build.
However, it was obvious we all needed to train individually as well
as within the group.
week twolocation hyde park
obStacleS 32 degree heat; sunbathers
achievementS not falling over while skipping
With a record temperature of 32 degrees, I knew this session
would be a challenge - so I brought music scientifically proven to
increase athletic endurance. I made sure the tunes were loud and
up-tempo - in fact, the music was so loud that nearby sunbathers
began gyrating to my playlist. Like the week before, we finished
with circuit training, but this time with skipping.
Afterthought: The fitness and mentality of the group
was improving, but with just two weeks remaining we needed to
focus on the actual distance we would be running.
week threelocation regents park race track
obStacleS the race track; tube strike; my legs
achievementS 5.99kM In 31MIn, 496 CAL BURnED
For an accurate physical understanding of 10,000 metres, we
went to the Regent’s Park race track. To make this even harder, we
did this on the same day as a 24 hour tube strike. But none of us
wavered, as we understood the importance of training – or, to put
it another way, none of us wanted to collapse in a sad heap mid-
race. With the start of the tube strike impending, we stopped after
completing over half the distance of the actual race - impressive,
when you consider our main aim to finish under 65 minutes!
Afterthought: I completed a combined total of 15K
within 4 days and burned 1371 calories.
week fourlocation regents park race track
obStacleS ILLnESS, EGo
achievementS 10k In 49.47MIn, MEnTAL STREnGTH
I was ill this week, and with only five days remaining until the
biggest race of my life, I faced both mental and physical battle.
I used three tactics: first, I remembered that I was doing this to
raise money; second, I ensured I was well hydrated before starting;
third, I told myself that what the mind says, the body follows. In
the end, I beat my personal best - though the success was not all
mine. Ijah and Ola completed their practice 10K, while Aig, Yonas
and Olu also achieved personal bests.
Afterthought: Sometimes exercise is the cheapest
medicine. The Olympic stadium awaits – find out what happened
in the next issue!
the great newham run
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top 10 zumba SongS “Crazy Love” by Beto Perez ft. Mara,
“Adrenalina” by Wisin ft. Jennifer Lopez
and Ricky Martin, “Alocate” by Alexis y
Fido, Zumba Choreography for “Alocate”
by Alexis y Fido, “Que Viva la Vida” by
Wisin, “Hasta Abajo” by Yandel, Follow
the Leader” by Wisin and Yandel ft.
Jennifer Lopez, “Limbo” by Daddy Yankee,
“Love and Party”, “Zumba” by Don Omar.
by tereSa paulo
it’s funit’s fitnessit’s zumba
Are you tired of being bored and having
nothing to do? Well, look no further: let me
introduce you to a fantastic friend of mine
called Zumba!
I’m sure you have heard of it
before - Zumba is a great way to have fun
and get into shape. You can incorporate
this 30 minute mixture of Latin American
and African-inspired dancing into your
life to get your groove on just like Jennifer
Lopez. Why not get your children involved,
or even better, invite your friends round?
It’s much more fun working out with the
people you love. Get your colourful joggers
on and let’s get going!
warm upBefore starting any exercise, you must
do a warm up and stretch to prevent any
injuries. Here are 10 minutes of warm up.
1. March in place by bringing your knees to
your chest, as high as possible
2. Circle arms forwards and backwards,
changing direction every 5 rotations
3. With arms extended to the side, turn left
and right, twisting the torso
4. Sweep arms over your head and bring
down to your toes; repeat the full swinging
motion using controlled momentum
5. Alternate slow bum kicks bringing your
foot to your glutes
6. Touch your toes and squat down.
Straighten legs while keeping hands on
feet. Repeat this movement as many times
as possible
7. Shake it off or march it out
SalSa1. Stand with both feet together
2. Move your leg to the right and bend your
knees lightly by swinging your hips at the
same time
3. Return to the middle and step to the left.
Bend your knees lightly by swinging your
hips at the same time.
4. Return to the middle.
5. Now try it a little faster. Slightly rock to
the side as you move and loosen up your
upper body. Let the shoulders move with
your feet as well as your arms, and make it
your own!
merengueThis consists of four components: march,
two steps, six count, and beto shuffle.
1. Stand straight with both feet together,
then step forward with your right foot
2. Return to middle
3. Step forward with your left foot, then
lightly return to middle
4. Try it faster – interchange your feet like
you’re marching quickly
5. Add arms and hips; try holding an arm
out to the side
reggaeton Stomp1. Stand straight with both feet together,
then step forward with your right foot
2. Drop your right arm to the side - make
sure it is pointing towards the floor
3. Bend your left arm and place it in the
centre; it should be covering your stomach
4. Return to the middle
5. Step forward with your left foot
6. Repeat step 3. This time drop your left
arm.
7. Repeat step 4. This time bend your right
arm.
8. Return to the middle.
9. Try it faster - interchange your feet
in 2 singles and 1 double. It helps to say:
“Single, single, double, double” out loud or
in your head. Add pop to your shoulders as
you move.
Now it’s time to cool down. The worst thing
a person can do straight after finishing a
workout is to immediately sit or do nothing.
You don’t want to feel dizzy or have muscle
ache, so continue with light movement
until your body has cooled down.
cool downSlowly roll your shoulder three times
backwards and forwards, then slowly turn
your neck.
That’s it! You have mastered your routine
- begin again tomorrow. Don’t forget to
check out the links provided to help you out
on your new journey of Zumba.
favourite zumba link•https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=c7qQAKi2cKc
how to warm up•http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/
Pages/how-to-warm-up.aspx
•https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=c7qQAKi2cKc
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the v ibe magaz ine30
what’s on?
what’s on
Sunday 4 october
1:30pm
football
tueSday 6 october
2.30pm
debating society
wedneSday 7 october
5.30pm
gym group
tueSday 13 october
2.30pm
debating society
wedneSday 14 october
5.30pm
the cardio club
thurSday 15 october
3pm – 4pm
career in software
engineering: the present
and the future workshop
tueSday 20 october
2.30pm
debating society
wedneSday 21 october
5.30pm
gym group
thurSday 22 october
5.30pm
football
tueSday 24 october
2.30pm
debating society
wedneSday 25 october
5.30pm
the cardio club
thurSday 29 october
5.30pm
football
thurSday 12 november
3pm – 4pm
cloud computing workshop
*Events can be subject to change, please see college notices for any updates.
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