Student Newsletter

Issue 19 - 28th May 2010

Dear Students,

As you have probably noticed, the weather seems to be brightening up, and it seems as if summer is finally approaching. There have been several trips over the last fortnight, with outings to Portsmouth Harbour and Brighton. Hopefully, they will encourage you to take advantage of the good weather over the Bank Holiday weekend. Thank you to everyone who contributed and we hope you enjoy yourselves..

The Student Editorial Team

Student Events coming up

BBQ - 11th June
£5
1:30 pm onwards
Take time off to relax with a summer BBQ on Southsea Common

Salisbury and Stonehenge – 29th June

Salisbury Cathedral boasts the tallest spire in Britain, and was built in the 13th century! Inside you will find the historic, and ground breaking legal document of the Magna Carta, which outlined certain rights to King John’s subjects, including the right to appeal against unlawful imprisonment.  Stonehenge probably needs no introduction, being the famous ancient stone circle built between 3,000-1,600BC.
Cost: £22.55 (includes rail travel, Stonehenge bus tour and admission)

Business School Party
Friday 26th May
12pm onwards
Come and join us to celebrate the opening of the Spinnaker College Business School .There will be a selection of drinks, games and party food.

Ahmed’s Trip to Italy
By Ahmed, from the United Arab Emirates

After spending my last two months in Portsmouth I decided to go on a long journey in Italy.
, my Italian friend was there, waiting for me outside Malpensa airport, On my first day we went out to watch the football match between AC Milan and Fiorentina in San Siro. AC Milan won (1-0) and my friend and I decided to celebrate the victory by going to the centre. I went to Duomo, an amazing church in the middle of the city, then he took me to via Montenapoleone, which is very famous for its nice shops. I could have all the brands I wanted. After walking all day long I was very hungry so we ate typical Italian food, delicious pizza and different kinds of pasta, but what I liked most was Italian ice cream; I miss it a lot! The fourth day we went to a small town called Giacomo in Samoggia  (about 40 minutes from Switzerland) to see one friend of mine who I met in Spinnaker College. He took us for a small trip in the mountains where people ski in winter.. When my last day arrived I was a bit sad, but happy at the same time because I really enjoyed my trip with my Italian friend.

Portsmouth Harbour Tour
By Veronica Fraguela and Olga Ortega from Spain

About two weeks ago we went to do the Harbour Tour with other students, and the teacher Lily. We took a boat that took us inside Portsmouth Harbour. We learnt about the history of Portsmouth. Portsmouth, as a significant naval port for centuries, is home to the world’s oldest dry dock still in use, and is also home to famous ships, including HMS Warrior and Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.
The naval base remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy and the Royal Marine Commandos.  There is also a thriving commercial ferry port serving destinations on the continent for freight and passenger traffic.
We could also see the Spinnaker Tower, which is a striking recent addition to the city’s skyline. Its height is about 165 metres. We really enjoyed the trip as it was very fun. We recommend you to do it someday.

Spinnaker College Staff Member Completes Meningitis Awareness Walk!

Congratulations to our colleague Joanna for doing the ‘21 Mile Meningitis
Awareness Walk’ on 16th May 2010. Joanna and around 150 other people walked
from Southampton General Hospital to Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital
to raise awareness of meningitis.
Joanna says: Big thanks to everyone who supported me!

Trip to Brighton
Our teacher Liz’s Pre-Intermediate class recently went on a trip to Brighton. Here is what they thought:

We went to Brighton with the college, by train, 2 weeks ago.  We arrived at Brighton train station then we walked through the lanes and drank coffee.  The waiter joked with us. We had fun with him.  Then we went to the beach and played on the bumper cars. We thought about going on a scary ride but we were scared!

Spinnaker College Social Programme – June 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday  Sunday

Moscow State Circus 28th May-16th June
Southsea Common
Contact 0844 856 5555 (Ticketmaster) for ticket prices
and availability

The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with
this once in alife time opportunity to see this
award winning LEGENDA.



The Rather Unusual Gift Fair– 28th May-6th June 2010
Gunwharf Quays
From 11am

FREE

Come along and find that unusual gift - art and craft,
wood carvings, collectable teddy bears and jewellery.

Fashion Show – 4th June 2010
Guildhall Walk
FREE

12pm – 2pm

Fashion Show in Guildhall Square in support of
independent retailers and students.