February Newsletter – 2024
HED started 2024 Spring Term on 27th January 2024 delivering BTEC HNC and HND provisions in Hospitality Management and International Travel and Tourism Management. Our HNC Level 4 students will study Unit 3 Professional Identity and Practice, Init 5 Leadership and Management for Service Industry and Unit 15 Hospitality Marketing Essentials in which they will focus on Departmental Basics. Our HND Level5 students will study Unit 19 Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight and Unit 31 Hospitality Digital Marketing in which they will design digital marketing campaigns for one of our partner restaurants and/or hotel as a part of their studies.
Courses
English Language
The General English Students been focusing on practical language skills, honing our abilities to engage in everyday conversations with confidence. From discussing daily routines and expressing preferences to navigating common social situations, we’ve been learning how to communicate effectively in various scenarios. Additionally, we’ve been delving into vocabulary expansion, exploring new words and phrases that are essential for clear and coherent communication. Admissions are still open so spread the word as we are welcoming students from all around the world!
Higher Education
HED started 2024 Spring Term on 27th January 2024 delivering BTEC HNC and HND provisions in Hospitality Management and International Travel and Tourism Management. Our HNC Level 4 students will study Unit 3 Professional Identity and Practice, Init 5 Leadership and Management for Service Industry and Unit 15 Hospitality Marketing Essentials in which they will focus on Departmental Basics. Our HND Level5 students will study Unit 19 Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight and Unit 31 Hospitality Digital Marketing in which they will design digital marketing campaigns for one of our partner restaurants and/or hotel as a part of their studies.
Alumni
Since you have graduated from Docklands Academy London, have you been looking to further your studies? If you are unsure about what to do next, we recommend you have a look at these platforms that will help give you a push forward.
Lakes Hospitality Trade Show 2024
28 - 29 Feb 2024
The Lakes Hospitality Association (LHA) Trade show is now entering it’s 47th year!
A celebration of the hospitality industry and a hub for both local and national companies to showcase their businesses to the sector. The show is the focal point for the region’s hospitality industry bringing visitors and suppliers together.
Innovative technologies, talented artisans, fresh ideas, over 150 brands, free masterclasses, multiple opportunities to network, and an opportunity to find something new for your business.
International Media Marketplace UK 2024
19 - 20 Feb 2024
IMM is the leading event dedicated to connecting travel PRs with the UK’s top-tier media. Enjoy a day and a half of pre-scheduled meetings to pitch story ideas, secure coverage, arrange press trips, and build media relationships.
The opening half of IMM’s day one will now feature The Travmedia Summit. Held for the first time in the UK, the Summit is an unmissable powerhouse of lively panel discussions and enlightening keynote sessions. All PR delegates are invited to attend and learn from industry thought-leaders, editors, journalists and peers, whilst enjoying unrivalled networking with A-list media during networking breaks and an exclusive extended lunch.
Career Events
Thank you, Cleeve Park School for inviting us to attend your recent Careers Event. We had a great time speaking with students about their professional objectives and informing them about the courses we offer.
In the coming months, Docklands Academy London will be visiting more schools to take part in careers fayres. We are looking forward to talking to students about our academy and the courses we offer.
Here is a list of future events we will be attending:
February 21st – Harris Academy Careers Fayre
March 3rd & 22nd – Northfleet School for Girls – Careers Fayre
March 15th – Greatfields School Careers Fayre
March 6th & 21st June – Northfleet School for Girls Dream Big Days (masterclasses)
Health and Wellbeing
Charity Golf Day
3 June 2024
Join Hospitality Action for their charity golf day, and take on Bowood’s PGA Golf Course. There will be a day of exciting competitions, team prizes, and individual winners in a number of nearest the pin, and longest drive hole competitions. The day will culminate in a charity auction, prize giving with a delicious 3-course dinner including an arrival drink and wine.
To register for the dinner, please click the button below!
Student of the Month
January 2024
Kim
Congratulations, Kim! You are our Student of the Month!
You were selected based on your hard work, dligence and always attending your classes on a timely manner,
Well Done
Field Trips
January 2024
Antony Gormley Exhibit & The London Science Gallery
We took our General English students to the Antony Gormley exhibit at the White Cube Exhibition Centre. We had the chance to see some of his art and his abstract take on the human body’s relationship to space. Then we took the students to the London Science Gallery‘s AI exhibit, where we were able to learn about the history of AI and its prospective applications.
Saatchi Gallery & Battersea Power Station
The General English Class paid a visit to the Saatchi Gallery. The gallery was filled with art pieces and sculptures by many artists, all with the same theme: the human body. It was an intriguing experience for the class, and they did an excellent job deciphering the meaning of the work. After seeing the gallery, we went to the Battersea Power Station to learn about its history and how it altered after being decommissioned in 1975 and 1983. Interestingly, the building is now a shopping centre yet retains elements of its original architecture from the 1930s and 1940s.
Camden Town & Regent's Park
Our general English class visited Camden Town to learn about and appreciate the distinctive marketplaces’ cultures. Camden Town has a vibrant and distinctive appearance because of the painting and sculpture applied to many of its buildings. We stopped in Regent’s Park on our way through the town, which offered a stunning perspective of the London skyline.
Social Calendar February 2024
Here are a few suggestions of what you can do in London this month
London Transport Museum
Until April 15th
Visit the London Transport Museum to learn about the city of London’s transport history spanning over 200 years
Chinese New Year in London
2024 marks the year of the Dragon! On the 11th of February, London will be celebrating the Chinese New Year across various locations in the West End. Will you be celebrating this year?
Show of the Month
Guys and Dolls
Step into the vibrant heart of 1950s New York with Guys and Dolls, a musical currently playing at the Bridge Theatre, where love, laughter and unforgettable melodies set the rhythm for this Broadway classic.
Join charismatic gamblers like the suave Sky Masterson and the lovable Nathan Detroit as they navigate the high-stakes gambling world of Manhattan and New York City.
Sport of the Month
Toca Social
Designed for football lovers, TOCA Social is the world’s first interactive football and dining experience, combining immersive gaming and world class food and drink.
For enquiries about the sign up process for the show and sport of the month, please contact our Administrator and Library Assistant Oyku Kocakahya at oko@docklandsacademy.co.uk
Docklands Academy London remembers the terrible earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey one year ago. Both nations are still in the process of healing, and many people are in need of help. Please utilise the following websites to donate to the cause:
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