Issue 17 - 7 May 2007

Contractors Weekly Blog
This week work shall remain with 2 squads on site. The first squad will continue laying the pipeline at the canteen delivery point. This means that access down the main road will remain closed to vehicles but will also require to be closed to pedestrians. Pedestrians shall require to take a short detour through the main carpark.
The second squad will continue working on the road widening and cable diversion works. As you will probably have noticed we have managed to keep the access to Valeview Terrace open to help minimise disruption and we shall be keeping this open for this week but next week we shall have to close access to and from here.
We would again ask that rather than walking along the road which has 2 way traffic on it, if you could please walk through the carpark where the contractor’s compound is located.
We will be re-opening part of the main carpark which we closed but the staff carpark shall remain closed for approximately the next fortnight. As per previous blogs we would again ask for your assistance in finding alternative methods of transport to and from the college until the work has been completed.
Mackenzie Construction would again apologise for any inconvenience and we will try to keep disruptions to a minimum and will try to get access back open again as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Articulation with Strathclyde University
Following our very successful articulation agreement with Glasgow University the same course - HND Supporting and Managing Learning Needs has been recognised as a potential direct entry into year 2 of the Bachelor of Education in Primary Education Degree.
A letter to the Principal from the Dean of the University expressed his thanks and gratitude to Langside staff for the effort, commitment and enthusiasm with which they have engaged in this process and he also points out how the process has helped strengthen links between the two institutions.
Special thanks go to the Langside team of Robert Paterson, Jan Watson, George Ennis, David Steadman and Malcolm Wilson for their work in making this possible - take a bow everybody!

Sponsorship for 5k Race for Life
Rita Donnelly & Michelle Thain are looking for sponsorship from staff and students. They are taking part in the 5k Race for Life on 10 June in support of Cancer Research. Please dig deep and help us to raise as much money as possible. Sponsor forms can be found in Room 121 or by logging onto a direct web link www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/chelley4katie.
Linda Faulkner, Denise McGranaghan and Clare Martin – Receptionists, Margaret Wright, Principal’s Secretary and Margaret Kelly the College Counsellor are also taking part in the Cancer Research 5k Race for Life and would welcome sponsorship support. Sponsor sheet is located at Reception in the Langside Building.
We all know someone whose life has been touched by cancer. Please support this worthwhile cause.

60th Anniversary Celebrations
As part of the College Open Day on 30th May the College will be holding a ‘Partners Event.’ Invitations have gone out this week to the many partners that the College work with, including supply partners. This will be an opportunity for partner organisations to visit the College, view the student showcase event and network with staff and students. If you have any ideas or thoughts for the event please contact Elaine Proudfoot or Catherine Taylor.
The 60th Anniversary Birthday Bash enquiry to staff, to ascertain staff numbers, has been hugely successful and the 60th Anniversary Committee is delighted that so many staff will participate in this highlight event. Full details of the venue and programme will be available in the next ten days.

The Principal, as part of the 60th celebration, would like to organise a commemorative staff photograph. This is being organised and is likely to take place at the end of May, beginning of June. Watch out for details.
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Any ideas, thoughts, scribbles to the Blog – please contact Robert Paterson or the Secretariat
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