07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I drive to campus from Sway. Sometimes I pick up my friend Alisha, and we listen to music and catch up.

09:30am – 10:30am

Lesson one

In my first lesson I practise facials, cleansing, deep cleansing, toning, exfoliation and massage. Massages include relaxing effleurage and techniques I’ve learned. We take it in turns.

10:30am – 12:00noon

Lesson two

My next lesson concentrates on eyebrows. Above all, I focus on pulling in the direction of the hair to avoid breakage. For precision, we map to the client's eye shape and face shape, helping guarantee facial harmony.

12:00noon – 1:00pm

Lunch

At Lunchtime I normally go for a walk into New Milton or just sit outside.

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lesson three

Lesson three is all about nails. I start with preparation before moving onto practising my filing techniques, making sure I only file in one direction. This ensures the nails are even and shaped equally.

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Lesson four

My final lesson sees me explore different theories to help prepare for practical tasks involving the skin. One important thing to consider is contraindications, which means assessing what treatments might be unsuitable.

07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I catch the bus from Totton. Onboard I meet my friends and we catch up on all the stuff we’ve done since we last saw each other.

09:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

My first lesson is all about developing my hand skills in the workshop. All the tools and materials are on site, so I don’t need to worry about sourcing any of them myself.

10:30am – 10:50am

Break

At break I hang out with my friends in the social space. I might have something to eat and drink too.

10:50am – 12:20pm

Lesson two

This lesson is hand skills in the workshop again. A typical task would be to take apart a winch, clean it, and put it back together to make sure it works perfectly. This is also an opportunity for me to understand exactly how it works.

12:20pm – 1:10pm

Lunch

At lunchtime I have a few different options. I sit outside with my friend Jack if the weather is nice. If not, I walk down to the end of the site and look at the cruise ships. I can also take a 5-minute walk into Marchwood village to access any shops if necessary.

1:10pm – 2:40pm

Lesson three

Lesson three is a classroom session. We often get out maps to plot the course of vessels. Tasks include finding the angle to go at.

2:50pm – 4:20pm

Lesson four

This is another classroom lesson. I normally use this time to review my revision notes that I have used to prepare for my previous mock exams.

7:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I drive myself to college from my home in Poole – I normally listen to music in the car.

9:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

My first lesson is Maths. My teachers are always kind and patient. Sometimes we learn outside when it is sunny.

10:30am – 11:00am

Break

At break I like to relax on a beanbag in the social space with my friend Aidan, where we have a chat.

11:00am – 12:00noon

Lesson two

Lesson two is Work Skills. We learn about important things like health and safety.

12:00noon – 1:00pm

Lesson three

This is my English lesson. We often use templates to learn how to write for different purposes. This gives me more confidence for applying for jobs and other things.

1:00pm – 1:50pm

Lunch

At lunch I sit in the social space and chat to my friends. Most of these friends are people I’ve met at Brock.

1:50pm – 2:50pm

Lesson four

Lesson four is another Work Skills lesson. This one is more practical, so I might spend some time behind a till in the college café. This is good for learning about customer service, organisation and using my time well.

3:05pm – 4:20pm

Lesson five

This lesson is called Foundation Pathways, and I use it to catch up on work from across the week and think about the future.

07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I get the train to college from Poole. I meet my friends onboard, which gives me an ideal chance to catch up with them.

09:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

I research different kinds of resources that are typically used to help young children develop. I also interact with the baby mannequins and work out some play activities for my placement.

10:30am – 10:50am

Break

At break I hang out with my friends in the fresh air outside – Brock has a large campus with lots of social areas.

10:50am – 12:20pm

Lesson two

Lesson two starts with formal teaching before progressing to a task that is based on what we have just learned.

12:20pm – 1:10pm

Lunch

At lunchtime I like to take a walk around Brockenhurst village, where there are animals. The animals create a very special atmosphere.

1:10pm – 2:40pm

Lesson three

I use this lesson to make revision tools using MS PowerPoint, and I also create mind maps using my textbooks.

2:50pm – 4:20pm

Lesson four

Lesson four is a study period for me, so I head to the Hard Brock Café with my friend Anna, where we support each other through private study.

07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I get the train to Brock. Sometimes I get a lift from my dad. This seems to work well because I’m never late.

09:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

I have a Study Period, which is also known as DoubleUP. I use this time to go through the Powerpoint presentations I have created in lessons to help me revise.

10:30am – 10:50am

Break

At breaktime I meet up with my friends. All my friends are people I’ve met since starting college.

10:50am – 12:20pm

Lesson two

This is my Media lesson. Right now, we’re building websites. My teachers are really helpful, always supporting me to do my best.

12:20pm – 1:10pm

Lunch

At Lunchtime on Tuesdays I do my African and Caribbean Society. This is fun because, among other things, we listen to music and dance.

1:10pm – 2:40pm

Lesson three

Lesson three is my second Media lesson of the day. I like this arrangement because my morning lesson sticks, and I roll my new knowledge over to the afternoon.

2:50pm – 4:20pm

Lesson four

Maths is my final lesson. I really like my teacher. She’s very supportive, and she’s helped me stop making the minor mistakes that were holding me back.

07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I take the bus to college, and the stop is just a short walk from my house – it’s always reliable and convenient. On the bus I speak to my friends and listen to music.

09:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

In my first lesson of the day I take photos for my projects using different angles and camera settings.

10:30am – 10:50am

Break

At break I go to The Quad and meet my friends there.

10:50am – 12:20pm

Lesson two

Lesson two is when I work on developing my animation and videography skills using Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.

12:20pm – 1:10pm

Lunch

At lunchtime on Thursdays I engage with my Movie Maker Brock-Extra option, which goes very well with my course. We find out more about the industry, learn about writing scripts, and share our thoughts and opinions.

1:10pm – 2:40pm

Lesson three

Lesson three is a research lesson, and we use this time to gain new inspiration. For example, our teacher helps us research magazine covers to analyse the fonts, graphics and their composition. Typically, we would then compare and contrast our findings, analysing what the differences mean to the intended audiences and what messages are conveyed.

2:50pm – 4:20pm

Lesson four

Lesson four is mostly about collaboration. I join with likeminded students to discuss project ideas and share practical tips for improving our work.

07:30am – 9:00am

Arrival

I drive me and my friends to college every morning, which gives us chance to have a chat and listen to music. I have a permit to park on campus, which means my car is safe and secure.

09:00am – 10:30am

Lesson one

I go to my Geography lesson and sit with my best friend, Bella. We work together well because we each understand how the other likes to learn.

10:30am – 10:50am

Break

Bella and I meet up with the rest of our friends in the The Quad, which is a covered courtyard area in the main building with picnic benches and table tennis tables. I normally have a snack at this point.

10:50am – 12:20pm

Lesson two

Lesson two is Biology, where I sit with my friend, Amy, who I met at Brock. We enjoy doing lab work together and share a lot of similarities.

12:20pm – 1:10pm

Lunch

I choose to spend Thursday lunchtime at the Students’ Union. This is an Brock-Extra option I chose in my first year. Since then, I’ve become the Vice President.

1:10pm – 2:40pm

Lesson three

Lesson three is a Study Period, which gives me the opportunity to tackle homework and revision. I always use Brock Hub as a space to study because it has lots of quality learning resources.

2:50pm – 4:20pm

Lesson four

Lesson four is Environmental Science. I particularly love how this course has linked directly to my other subjects. My teachers have been brilliant. For example, they often incorporate important tips for exam success into our lessons.