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Sponsored by Hythe based GEO Specialty Chemicals and Lymington based so ware innovators Bridgeworks, the glittering twilight event was hosted in the main hall by Assistant Principal Steve Jenkin. In total, 14 Gold award winners and 13 Silver award winners from across the College’s STEM learning provision were presented with their awards by GEO and Bridgeworks representatives. Each winner received a trophy, a certi cate, a citation from their nominating teacher and a cheque from the sponsors. Gold award winners walked away with £100, while Silver award winners took home £50. e event opened with keynote speaker Dr Roya Haratian, who is Senior Lecturer in Electronic Science and Engineering at Bournemouth University. Dr Haratian gave an insight into her research into on-body sensing systems and the processing of biosignals with application in human-machine interaction. Eloise Curzon from Brockenhurst, who won Gold in Chemistry and Silver in Biology, said: “This event means a lot to winners like me – we all really appreciate the encouragement. I am interested in going into a medical profession, so it was really interesting and inspiring to hear about the research conducted by Dr Roya Haratian.” Awards host Steve Jenkin said a erwards: “Tonight was a special night for these incredibly able young people who Bridgeworks CEO David Trossell said: “We are proud to support the Brockenhurst STEM Awards and to recognise student talent in these fields. We have developed our own STEM apprenticeship scheme and look to employ leavers from STEM programmes, such as those provided by Brockenhurst College, when hiring developers, engineers and technologists.” Meanwhile, Katherine Bennett from GEO Specialty Chemicals said: “As a company we recognise the importance of STEM, it being the backbone of our business, and it is fantastic to see the success of so many in STEM winners with sponsors and Dr Haratian all have the talents to someday make their mark and help improve the way we live.” My thanks go to GEO Specialty Chemicals and Bridgeworks for caring so much about the next generation of STEM professionals and making this event such a pleasure for everyone.” this field. Having worked in the chemical industry for over 20 years, it is encouraging to know that, whatever the future holds, there are such great candidates ready to take on the challenges of sustainability and low carbon manufacturing.” LIVING AFTER LOSS CHRISTMAS EVENT From Dot Croall what to expect but as we started the event people began to talk to each over a cuppa and refreshments. e bu et was beautiful. A er getting to know each other more Ruthanne led us with her co-signer Holly. We had fun trying to follow the signs but she explained the actions so clearly that we all joined in with Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. It was good having two signers working together as we all got a good view of their hands signing. Then the next song was a Christmas carol, Silent Night, and it was interesting to see people’s actions as they were following the signing. Everyone entered into the true spirit of Christmas. All is calm, all is bright. en we all joined in with singing and signing to We Wish you a Merry Christmas. Everyone enjoyed the figgy pudding moment. en Baz gave us the opportunity to stand up, walk around and stretch our legs and look at the stalls and take part in the ra e. We were then called back to see Roger Lapin, the magician. He was amazing. He had some new tricks this year and he had his friendly raccoon with him and his wife, Debbie. We do thank these people who come and give us their time freely - Roger, Debbie, Ruthanne, Holly, Baz and all the volunteers including Pearl who is always there with a nice cuppa and a piece of cake and her team. Also thank you to e Lighthouse for providing us with a lovely venue. ank you all so much. We are already looking forward to this year’s event! What a wonderful, amazing day we had at our Christmas Event. e response was incredible. People arrived, some crying, some happy, some not knowing
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