Our students have had a fantastic Careers Day today!
Each year group had a different focus, but all around the theme of future careers.
Year 12 Students had a day at De Montfort University to learn more about Higher Education and take part in a number of activities.
Year 13 Students took part in "The Lion's Lair" - an enterprise project in which teams of Year 13 students had to come up with a business idea, complete with business plan, costings and marketing plans. Finally they had to present to our panel of Lions; a group of business specialists from a local marketing firm, to an ex-Lloyds Banker, and even a business leader from Lacoste!
Year 7 were supported by the LEBC in an activity called "I ❤️ ME". In this activity students were challenged to recognise and appreciate their own personal qualities and skills whilst highlighting areas they wished to improve.
Year 8 students worked in teams to run their own 'Duck Production' business. They had to manage a startup budget to setup their business and produce origami paper ducks to sell. This included giving a presentation at the end!
Year 9 students had a number of inspirational speakers who came in to talk to them about a range of careers and jobs. From Dental Nurses to Engineers to Army Officers, there was a wide range of speakers who shared their own experiences with our students.
Our Year 10 Students visited "WorldSkills UK: Live" where they learn about careers, apprenticeships and further educational opportunities.
Our Year 11 students worked on their UCAS Progress applications for their future careers or further education.
All of our students and staff had a fantastic day and it's really inspired us all to 'Be the Best we can Be'.