Category: Transitions

Parent and Carer Forum

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 PARENT & CARER FORUM 

Wednesday 8 March, 7pm – 8pm

 

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When: Wednesday 8th March, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Online

If you are the parent or carer of a Transitions student, you are invited to attend our next Parent and Carer Forum which will run online on Wednesday 8th March 7pm-8pm. The parent and carer forum gives us a chance to build relationships and tell you all about our ongoing activities. It also gives you the opportunity to talk to each other, sharing experiences and problem solving together.

* Applications now closed *

Booking Deadline: Tuesday 28 February

 Get In Touch 

If you have any questions or queries, email: transitions@rcs.ac.uk

Level 3 Students: LifeSkills Workshop

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 LIFESKILLS WORKSHOP 

Level 3 Transitions Students Mandatory Activity

When: Saturday 4 March, 5:30pm  – 8pm
Where: RCS

Join us for this workshop in LifeSkills for all Level 3 Transitions Students. By taking part you will have the opportunity to:

  • explore team working skills and your own preferred role within a team
  • experience different ways of reflecting on and processing activity learning
  • have an opportunity to try out other team roles in a safe environment

Check your emails for further information.

 

Inverclyde Music Festival Success

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 Inverclyde Music Festival 

Congratulations to Thomas Williams

Young man in a blazer, holding a first in class certificate

Congratulations to Transitions Student Thomas Williams, who took part in the Inverclyde Music Festival representing Port Glasgow High School.

He came First in Class for Grade 7-8 Electric Guitar receiving 90 marks and marked as outstanding. He has been asked to compete for The Andrew Cockle memorial trophy.  

Following on from his success he was awarded the M.H Todd Trophy in piano. This led to him being invited to perform at the final concert and awarded with a further two trophies: The Musician Union Shield for Best Junior Solo Performer aged 12-18 and The Jean Rennie Trophy for the most promising string player.

Well done Thomas- we are all very proud of you! 

Self Tape Sessions

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 Self Tape Sessions 

Year of Application Students

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Throughout January, we had a wide selection of Transitions students come into RCS to have audition tapes filmed for their college, university, and conservatoire applications. Students ranging in disciplines from acting, musical theatre to music teaching, were accompanied by an engineer to record their self-tapes.

Working in partnership with RCS Admissions it was great to see how prepared they all were.

The feedback has been extremely positive with applicants loving their tapes and appreciating the atmosphere in the studio. It helped students feel more confident so we hope that this is something we can offer in the future again.

Transitions Student Joins National Youth Orchestra

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 CONGRATULATIONS TOM DONKIN 

Celebrating a successful audition and place in the NYO 2023

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One of our Transitions students, Tom Donkin, has been successful in his audition for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain 2023. He has gained the role of joint principal for the Bassoon section.

As part of this, Tom will be participating in a leadership programme, three residencies and a number of workshops and concerts throughout the year.   The first residency will commence on 30 December 2022 with a tour around the country including the venues such as the Barbican Concert Hall, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Warwick Arts Centre and Philharmonic Hall Liverpool. 

The orchestra will be officially launched in November.

Well done Tom!!

November Focus Group Feedback

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 Transitions Focus Group 

Feedback from November’s Session

Thank you all for participating in our Transitions Focus Group on Saturday 12 November. We were so happy to work with you and loved your ideas about breaking down barriers to the arts. We will be able to use some of the statements and ideas you came up with at our Fair Access Expo – so watch this space. We are sure you will recognise some of your contributions…and in your own words…

’Mon Musical Theatre…the arts are for everyone!

Very Best Wishes

Carole and Jesse

Transitions Monthly Drop In

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 Transitions Monthly Drop In 

Every 2nd weekend of the Month, 10 – 1pm

Young person getting advice from a member of staff

You are warmly invited to come along to our Transitions monthly drop in sessions here at RCS.

What it’s for:
Our team will be on hand, in person, to provide information, advice and guidance to Transitions students throughout the year.

Dates for the diaries:
No need to book, just head along to the Renfrew Street Building on the following dates from 10am:

*Updated: No drop-in in December and April

  • 8 & 9 October
  • 12 & 13 November
  • 7 & 8 January
  • 18 & 19 February (*new dates)
  • 11 & 12 March
  • 13 & 14 May

Future reminders:
Add these events to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Transitions Focus Group

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 Transitions Focus Group 

Sat 12 Nov 2022 & Sat 11 Mar 2023, 5 – 6:30pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Transitions Focus Group here at RCS.

What it’s for:
Transitions students are invited to join us to discuss their Transitions students’ experiences. We use the focus groups to help us improve our programme. We value your opinions.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place on:

  • Saturday 12 November 2022
  • Saturday 11 March 2023

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building
Future reminders:
Add details of this Focus Group to your calendar or diaries but you can also check the dates at any time on our online calendar.

Call Out for Early Years R&D Opportunity

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 Experimentation Playground 

Making Performance for Tinies

Young girl making drama scene face and hands.

Are you care experienced, estranged or a former Transitions student? Do you like the idea of making performance for tiny people? Would you like to be paid £150 to take part in a week of R&D between 25 and 29 July at RCS?

The Fair Access department is looking for 4 students to take part in a week of R&D focusing on making performance for early years. You will be working alongside 4 care experienced young people aged 18-25 from the Citizens Theatre.

We will be focusing on creative play and the week will be co-led by early years practitioner Corrie McKendrick alongside our Fair Access Manager Jesse Paul and Outreach Officer Louise Brown.

The emphasis of the R&D will be to share skills, explore early years theatre making and create joy. We are keen to hear from people across all disciplines.

If you are interested, please fill in the form below:

* Applications now closed *

Deadline: 8 July 2022 at 5pm

 Get In Touch 

If you require any further information or have any questions, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk