Business & Administration FACULTY 4 http:// www. nrc. ac. uk Last term NRC Business Students from the Newtownabbey Campus travelled to Krackow, Poland. The main focus of the trip was to give the students the opportunity to experience and appreciate a different culture. Given that we have many people from Poland living in our communities and becoming an integrated part of college and work environments it was particularly relevant. The students experienced Auschwitz which gave them an understanding of the cultural background and history of the Polish people. Some of the students had never been outside Northern Ireland so it was a great life experience. There is a hope that some students will be inspired to study or work in other countries in the future so students visited the University in Krackow to gain experience. Krakow Visit 18 NAME: Robert Campbell COURSE: BTEC National Diploma in Business Robert is a past pupil of Coleraine college and enrolled on the BTEC National Diploma in Business in September 2009. Robert joined the course with good GCSE grades and Occupational studies profile were Robert had attended NRC and studied metalwork in 4th year and Carpentry & joinery in 5th year. Robert's hobby is archery and came top of school at the inter- schools archery competition Robert wants to progress from NRC Coleraine to university to study the degree in business.

RECIPIENT OF THE MOORE CONCRETE AWARD 2009 Aaron Cunningham Aaron joined the BTEC National Diploma Business course in September 2007 after having just achieved a Distinction in the First Diploma Business course at this College the previous year. He worked very hard to achieve a Distinction in the First Diploma and he continued his A Level studies with the same enthusiasm, determination and success. Aaron's maturity and focus ensured that he consistently met assignment deadlines and achieved the higher level Distinction grades in 15 of the 18 units studied. Aaron achieved 3 overall " Distinction" grades in his diploma which is equivalent to 3 A grades at A Level. No-one deserves it more, he has worked solidly and keenly over the past few years to reach this end goal and he is now at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown studying for a BSc in Business Studies. RECIPIENT OF THE DR STEVENSON CUP 2009 Grace O'Neill Grace O'Neill came to the NRC Coleraine in September 2007 from Dunluce High School having attained eight GCSE's to commence studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies. Grace was a model student from the outset and attended her course regularly and punctually always showing a high degree of commitment to her studies. She demonstrated a strong work ethic and always went about studies with enthusiasm and energy. On completion of the diploma in June 2009 Grace deservedly achieved 3 Distinctions overall. In September 2009 she began studying for a HND in Business at NRC, Coleraine and was performing to an excellent standard until she left in December to take up employment with Campbell Insurance, Coleraine. RECIPIENT OF THE ELIZABETH THOMPSON CUP 2009 Michelle Moffatt Michelle came to the Institute in September 2007 from Coleraine College having attained eight GCSE's to commence studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies. While studying for the Business Diploma, Michelle also found the time to take on take on extra study in the form of OCR level two Word processing and Text production examinations, which she achieved with distinction. On completion of the National Diploma in Business in June 2009 Michelle attained three distinctions and is currently studying for a HND in Business Studies at the NRC, Coleraine. RECIPIENT OF THE SPRINGWELL CUP 2009 Natasha Woods Natasha joined the BTEC National Diploma Business course in September 2007 after having successfully achieved 6 A- C grades at Ballymoney High School. Over the 2 years Natasha showed great enthusiasm, determination and focus towards her studies which is why she consistently produced quality work time and time again in the majority of units. This motivation and eagerness to do well in every piece of assignment work enabled her to achieve an excellent overall profile of " DDM". Natasha has a great interest in animals and is also very keen on designing and making cards, some of these ideas were used successfully in assignment work over the 2 years and either one could be developed and used to her advantage in the future. OVERALL EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Oksana Ogorodnike Oksana was a dedicated student who consistently worked well during the full year of the course. She achieved the Level 2 Diploma in Business and Administration and a wide range of Level 2 qualifications in Workskills and Word/ Text processing. Whilst demonstrating excellence and dedication in the classroom, Oksana also managed to work long hours in her part time job, many of which were night shifts. Although English was not Oksana first language and she never let this be a barrier to her, and overcame ever obstacle that came her way and applied herself enthusiastically to all subjects. She integrated well with other members of the class and was very supportive towards other students, particularly during team work activities. OVERALL EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Samantha Watterson This is Samantha's 4th year studying on the Magherafelt Campus of the NRC. She completed her Full Time Level 2 & 3 in Business and Administration, and in many of the units she achieved distinctions. In addition to that she achieved a wide range of Text, Word, Document Presentation at advanced level and the MOS expert qualification in Word Processing with Distinction. She has since progressed onto year 1 of the HND in Business Studies. AWARDS Aaron CunninghamGary McCulloughTracey Blair NRC Students Aaron Cunningham, Tracey Blair and Gary McCullough were successful award winners at a recent ceremony organised by FSB ( Federation of Small Businesses) and the Association of Northern Ireland Colleges ( ANIC). Here top business students of the local 6 Further Education colleges are awarded with a bursary.