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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!!

Have You Seen Them?

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 Fair Access Ambassadors 

In Schools and at Local Events

Our newly recruited Fair Access Ambassadors for 2022/23 have been busy over the past few months attending events and speaking to school groups. They’ve been letting everyone know about Fair Access here at RCS alongside talking to pupils, parents, and carers about the different options for studying and careers in the performing and production arts.

Two young people holding a poster and smiling
Nikyla and Tayor at Inverclyde Academy Drama Club

 

A young woman holding a postcard to her face
Livia at Garnock Community Campus Higher Media Class

 

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Dayton at Rosshall Careers Fair

Alongside attending events at Inverclyde Academy, Auchenharvie Academy, Garnock Community Campus and Rosshall Careers Fair, they have events upcoming across the country. If you see any of our Fair Access Ambassadors out and about, be sure to say hello!!

 Get In Touch 

If you’d like to find out more about our Fair Access Ambassador Programme, email: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

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

Recharge Your Theatre Practice

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 Recharge Your Theatre Practice 

Career Long Professional Development for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Drama Teachers. Re-energise your Practice in Directing Actors and Devising Theatre

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Join us at the RCS or CentreStage Kilmarnock for workshops led by professional theatre makers which will leave you upskilled, inspired and reconnected to your artform.

* Applications now closed *

 Devising Theatre 
Led by: Theatre Maker Phillipa Clark
*Choose from either Glasgow or Kilmarnock

Wednesday 2 November
4 – 6pm
RCS, Glasgow		 Wednesday 9 November
4:30 – 6:30pm
CentreStage, Kilmarnock

This session will be practical, purposeful and playful.  Explore strategies for creating devised drama from a stimulus. Refresh your skills and develop your toolkit of theatre-making techniques in a collaborative environment.  Philippa’s influences as a theatre maker include Frantic Assembly, Pina Bausch, Quarantine, Mammalian Diving Reflex and Candoco. 

 Directing Actors 
Led by: Theatre Director Guy Hollands
*Choose from either Glasgow or Kilmarnock

Wednesday 10 November
4 – 6pm
RCS, Glasgow		 Wednesday 16 November
4:30 – 6:30pm
CentreStage, Kilmarnock

Gain insight into Guy’s approach to directing, with an emphasis on the director’s relationship with actors in rehearsal. The session will include some practical work on text and a Q&A and hopes to build your own confidence with directing.  Guy has worked with companies including the Citizens Theatre, Edinburgh Lyceum, RCS, Visible Fictions and 7:84 

 Click Here to Book Your Session 

‘Absolutely loved this session!
Great delivery, content, pacing…every CLPD should be like this!’
– Drama Teacher, CLPD May 2022 

In partnership with:

 Get In Touch 

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

Fair Access Mental Health Workshops

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 Fair Access Mental Health Workshops 

October – December 2022, 5:30 – 7:30pm

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Image: Adobe Stock

Fair Access are offering Mental Health workshops to our students in a range of areas. These workshops are designed to empower and provide you with skillsets and coping mechanisms that will help you combat current and future challenges. 

Who it is for: All Fair Access Students (WACI & Transitions Students)

When: 5.30pm – 7.30pm 

Where: Online. These sessions will take place on Zoom

Workshop 1: Understanding Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being 

4 October  (aged 16 & 17)

6 October (aged 18+) 

 

Workshop 2: Managing Stress, Building Resilience & Self Care 

1 November  (aged 16 & 17)

3 November (18+) 

 

Workshop 3: Improving Self Esteem 

6 December  (aged 16 & 17)

8 December (18+) 

All workshops are being run by Carolyn from Pure Potential Scotland. We recommend attending all workshops relevant to your age group. Participants will NOT be asked to share any personal experiences.

Click the button below to be taken to the registration form:

* Applications now closed *

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch at: fairaccesshello@rcs.ac.uk

Transitions Monthly Drop In

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 Transitions Monthly Drop In 

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

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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.

Fair Access | Monthly Drop In

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 Fair Access | Monthly Drop In 

3rd Monday of the Month, 1 – 3pm

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

What it’s for:
Our team will be on hand, in person, to provide ad-hoc support, information, advice and guidance to Fair Access UG/PG students throughout the year.

Dates for the diaries:
No need to book, just head along to the rooms that will be specified in the email from the team about this from 1pm on:

  • Monday 17 October 2022
  • Monday 21 November 2022
  • Monday 16 January 2023
  • Monday 20 February 2023
  • Monday 20 March 2023
  • Monday 17 April 2023
  • Monday 15 May 2023

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

Fair Access | BIPOC Focus Group

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 Fair Access | BIPOC Focus Group 

Wed 5 Oct 2022 & Wed 22 Feb 2023, 6 – 7:30pm

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You are warmly invited to come along to our Fair Access BIPOC Focus Group sessions here at RCS.

What it’s for:

We look forward to having a discussion with you all to help us gather experiences and talk about how we might improve what we offer to our students.

Dates for the diaries:
Book now to secure your place on the Focus Groups taking place from 6pm on:

  • Wednesday 5 October 2022
  • Wednesday 22 February 2023 

* Applications now closed *

Location
Both Focus Groups will take place in the Renfrew Street Building

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.