Some of our students have been taking part in a sketch of the week activity.  The students are given a new picture each Wednesday to sketch/ paint. Take a look at some of the incredible work our students have produced!

Name: Stephen Roberts                      Staff role: Additional Learning Support Worker Support How long have I worked at Riverside College: 6 years Likes: S leep,   sweets and Salt and pepper   king prawns Dislikes: Dishonesty One random fact about me: It took me 5 tries to pass my driving test!

For those of you travelling by public transport; you will need to wear a face covering unless you have a medical reason not to. Take a look at the advice and guidance above on wearing a face covering. Do remember, you may need a face covering for travelling on the bus to college in September if advice from the government is still the same.

As well as completing some work at home that has been set by tutors; some of our students have completed some independent projects! This lovely piece of art work was created by one of our students, Emily Hislopp. Well done Emily!

Name: John Campbell Staff role: Additional Learning Support Worker How long have I worked at Riverside College: 7 years Likes:    Sports, f ilms, m usic.  LOVE food! Dislikes:  Snakes. One random fact about me:  I used to be a student in Foundation Studies!

Some of the students attending our Thursday workshop accessed socially distanced Zumba today with Hannah from the wellfit team. It was good to get moving and taking part in exercise all whilst having fun!

Name: Sarah Lawrenson Staff role: Additional Learning Support Worker but was previously a tutor before having a family. How long have I worked at Riverside College: Since around 2006 (a very long time!!) Likes:  Storytime with my kids.  I enjoy trying new foods but will always be happy with a good classic burger and chips.  Family days out.  Time to myself to catch up with friends. Dislikes:  The unknown.  Space.  Liquorice.  Untidiness. One random fact about me:   I helped to design and build our family home where I live with my husband and two boys.

Name: Phil Ashcroft Staff role: Foundation Studies Teacher How long have I worked at Riverside College: 7 years in October! Likes:  Liverpool Football Club, g oing to the Gym, running and playing sports, f ilms & TV Programs, t rainers. Dislikes:  Cats, t he wind and rain!  Tea & Coffee. One random fact about me:   I have had dinner with 2 former LFC players.

Name: Mike Roberts Staff role: Additional Learning Support Worker How long have I worked at Riverside College: 17 years Likes:  Walking and running, h orticulture & m ountain climbing Dislikes:  The dentist & b ullies One random fact about me:  I once worked for 6 months on a banana plantation

Name: Max Pye Staff role: Additional Learning Support Worker How long have I worked at Riverside College: 3 years Likes: Going to watch Everton, g oing out with friends and family.  I enjoy playing Rugby at the weekend. Dislikes: Spiders,  Cats. One random fact about me:  When I was 11, I got my front tooth knocked out playing tennis doubles.

The winner of our Ocean Awareness day competition is Macy Hayward! Well done Macy!

Name: Linsey O’Donnell Staff role: Work Placement Officer How long have I worked at Riverside College: Since Feb 2020 Likes: Reading, Holidays, Music, cups of tea with Friends and Family Dislikes: Inequality, Waste, Shopping, Corned beef & Peas One random fact about me: I am a sewing addict and make all my own clothes.

Name: Liam Meagher Staff role: Functional Skills tutor   How long have I worked at Riverside College: 5 years Likes: Pizza, travelling, puzzles/riddles, running Dislikes:  Olives, camping, Art galleries, Western/cowboy movies One random fact about me:  I have beaten a cheetah in a race in South Africa. 

Name: Joanne Heyes Staff role: Foundation Studies Tutor How long have I worked at Riverside College: 18 years  Likes: Family, friends, holidays, chocolate and makeup Dislikes: S piders & scary movies  One random fact about me: I have stayed in the same castle as the Her Majesty the Queen.

Name: Sophie Chapman Staff role: Support worker How long have I worked at Riverside College: 4 years Likes:  I like to go on holiday and travel to new places. I also like to  spend time with my family and friends.  I LOVE my dogs Mitzy & Lottie.  I also love Italian food & m akeup. Dislikes: Spiders & birds.  Rollercoasters & water slides are also not for me One random fact about me:  I once got my hair caught in a fan whilst shopping with my mum and ended up having to buy it! (and get my hair cut). I also come from an Italian heritage.

Name: Rob Snape Staff role: Foundation Studies teacher/additional learning support How long have I worked at Riverside College: 7 years Likes:   Going to the gym, b eing outside and walking/hiking,    playing sports (football and golf are two of my favourites), b eing with and doing things with friends and family,  Sheffield Wednesday football club,  Films and TV.  *the reason I support Sheffield Wednesday is because my grandad used to play for them. Dislikes:  Mushrooms! One random fact about me:  I have played football with Marco Van Basten 

Rainbow Cake Recipe As a celebration of pride month; have a go at creating a Rainbow cake! Please make sure you send pictures of your attempts to your personal tutor! Cake Ingredients • 360g self-raising flour   • 360g butter (softened)   • 360g caster sugar   • 40ml milk   • 6 medium eggs   • 4tsp vanilla extract   • Food colourings; red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet   Icing Ingredients • 200g butter (softened)   • 220g full-fat cream cheese   • 700g icing sugar, sieved   Baking tools • 3x 20cm cake tins   • Greaseproof paper   • 3 Mixing bowls    • Whisk or electric whisk    • Scales   • Measuring jug   • Cooling rack    • Sieve    • Teaspoon   Method 1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4.   2. Grease 3x cake tins and line with greaseproof paper.   3. In a large bowl but 180g of softened butter, 180g of caster sugar, 180g flour, 3 eggs, 2tsp vanilla extract and 20ml milk. Mi

Competition time! 🌊 You are encouraged to create a fact file about the ocean! Please use lots of colours and pictures.  You could create your fact file on a specific ocean in the world or lots of different oceans, maybe creatures that live in the ocean or a specific creature. What about thinking about the importance of our oceans and what people could do to protect them!  In addition have you ever visited the ocean? Do you have pictures in or by the ocean let's see them. Email them in to your personal tutors!  Closing date for this competition is June 8th 2020. You can send them in before this date if you wish to.  Please send your entry to your personal tutor through your college e-mail!

Name: Laura Cotham Staff role: Foundation Studies Teacher How long have I worked at Riverside College: 7 years Likes: Cats, Chinese food, chocolate and hot weather Dislikes: Insects, drama and people who chew loudly! One random fact about me: I have been vegetarian for almost 20 years