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Each student is required to show a photographic form of identification before they are permitted to enter the examination room. This ID will be checked by a member of the exam invigilator team.

Suitable forms of ID include valid:

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This policy applies to students of East Durham College and any private, external or transferred candidates.

This policy is a requirement of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Authority and will be strictly adhered to.

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	Come along to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party by Admin User - Thursday, 10 May 2012, 11:12 AM

Due to lack of interest the Parent/ Carer HE event scheduled for next week (15th at Peterlee and 17th at Houghall) has had to be cancelled.

Another event is being planned so look out for a letter coming in the post.

	Learner Surveys 2012 by Stephen Metcalf - Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 09:14 AM
	Please take a few minutes to help us to improve the service that we offer in future. Are you studying either a Part Time or HE course here at East Durham College? If so please complete the survey appropriate for your course by following the link below: Click to complete HE learner survey Click to complete Part Time learner survey

	Students’ Union Notices by Admin User - Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 02:05 PM

	Student Elections by Admin User - Monday, 23 April 2012, 11:02 AM

25th Anniversary Celebrations of CHECT

EDC’s CHECT WEEK - Mon 16th to Fri 20th April

If you would like to Donate click the link below.
http://www.justgiving.com/AlisonScattergood

East Durham College is organising a number of fundraising activities to help raise money for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT).

CHECT is the only charity dedicated to providing support to children and families in the UK who have been affected by retinoblastoma (Rb), a rapidly developing cancer that affects the cells of the retina.

The trust is celebrating 25 years of raising awareness of eye cancer, supporting those affected by it and funding research into the disease and to mark the occasion CHECT has set itself the challenging task of raising £250,000 during the year.

Hairdressing lecturer Alison Scattergood was herself diagnosed with the rare eye cancer when she was six weeks old and is coordinating the fundraising week.

ACTIVITIES

Level 2 and 3 Barbering students will be giving away 25 free haircuts

Level 3 hairdressers will offer 25 free conditioning treatments with scalp massage
Level 2 and 3 Beauty therapy students are offering 25 eyebrow waxing treatments and 25 nail painting treatments.
Construction Department offering 25 car washes
25-mile sponsored bike ride.
The Catering team will raffle a free meal at Scene1
Homemade pasties stall (£1.25 each)
AND LOADS MORE...
Donations Welcome!

Fancy trying something new?

Come to the Sports Centre on Saturday 21 April 10-11.30am to have a go at the latest craze in fitness, Bokwa!

Bokwa builds strength and endurance driven by the pulsating rhythmic beats of African, Latin, popular dance and house music. Using letters and numbers combined with the use of hand signals and American Sign Language.

If this doesn't sound like your thing, how about MilItary Fitness?

At 9.30-10.30am on Saturday 21 April we have Military Fitness coming to take our bootcamp session outside (no matter what the weather! So if you're coming, outdoor clothing will be required)- £3.50

ATTENTION!

If you have booked on to the Spennymoor HE Convention 24^th April please be aware of the following pick up times for Peterlee and Houghall students.

The bus will pick up at:

Peterlee 9.30am

And

Houghall 10am

The bus will pick you back up at 11.30am and drop you back at college- Houghall first then Peterlee.

Any problems or queries please let Emma (Careers) know ASAP (0191) 518 8282, emma.widdowson@eastdurham.ac.uk or pop into the LRC Peterlee.

	Student Finance Deadline by Stephen Metcalf - Monday, 16 April 2012, 09:27 AM
	Please remember the application deadline for student finance for people applying to University this year is the 31st May 2012. If you need help filling in your form please see your personal learning coach or the college careers advisor for help.