Newbury College took part in last weeks, 'Barclays Money Week' which is a national event, sponsored by Barclays Bank which teaches the importance of managing money effectively. Activities and events were held throughout the week cumulating with a Fashion Show on the final day.
Barclays Money Skills Week is a money management programme which has been designed to strengthen financial skills of further education students. The events help build knowledge and confidence, reduce financial stress and increase chances of achieving their goals. The week comprised of several financial based activities which included, guess how many pennies are in a jar, own brand taste tests and an interactive money saving game. The fashion show on the final day was part of the 'Style on a Budget' activity, which the students planned and organised, including the financial budgeting for the event.
Business Course Leader, Peter Doyle, who organised Newbury College's Barclays Money Skills Week said, "Barclays Money Week is a popular programme on our calendar. Business students look forward to it with a great deal of excitement. The students have been working directly with lecturers and classes providing activities for other students, booking events, rooms and organising resources. I am very proud of all the students."
During money week, students from a variety of courses took part in the 'Style on a Budget' tutorial where students were given £30 per group to go out and buy a suitable outfit for a job interview. They then put together a catwalk show to display what they have bought. The event was judged by students from a variety of courses. After gathering fame on the College runway all students were able to keep their outfits and the winning students received a 'Love to Shop' voucher. In third place was hairdressing student, Amber Stratford from Hairdressing, in second place Eddie Head from Public Services and in first place Benjamin Wrightson also from Public Services.