STUDENT VOICE Student Voice SPRING SUMMER 2017 | Page 18

Students
promote
good health
DRIVING WORKSHOPS DELIVERED
POLICE SCOTLAND DELIVERED
A NEW DRIVER SCHEME TO
IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY WITH
YOUNG OR NEW DRIVERS. first two years of driving, mainly
due to inexperience, and the
inability to identify and deal with
hazards.
The presentations were delivered
to us by Police Scotland as part
of Road Safety Day. The workshops supplemented
the skills taught by driving
instructors by providing a solid
reminder of the individual
responsibilities that the driver
has - both for themselves and for
other road users.
Drivers between the ages of
17 and 25 are more likely to be
involved in a collision in their
A KILWINNING CLASS
HAS BEEN PASSING ON
HEALTH TIPS TO STAFF
AND STUDENTS.
The Access to Nursing
students promoted healthy
eating, safe alcohol
consumption, safe sexual
health, and the prevention
of infection at pop-up stalls
within the foyer of the
campus.
Student Pauline Brady
said “We knew this was
the first time an activity
like this has been done by
students and we all wanted
it to go well. All four stalls
were interactive and we
had a great response from
everyone who visited them.
“The class felt the whole
activity went really well and
the support from our class
members and lecturers was
fantastic. I think I can safely
say it's been a proud day
for all of us!”
Bartenders launch hospitality careers
Thirteen students took part in a six-week Ayrshire Bartender
course and celebrated their success with industry partners,
family and friends at the Taste restaurant at the Ayr Campus.
This was the 11th Bartender programme since November 2015.
Students had the opportunity to acquire new skills, gain seven
nationally recognised qualifications, join bars and restaurants for
work experience, and learn from industry experts.
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