This week saw the final personal development day of the academic year.
Year 7 and Year 10 took part in the ‘Raising Aspirations’ event, meeting over 20 local and national employers, colleges, apprenticeship providers and ex pupils. The aim is to showcase a variety of careers and options available to them once they leave us, whether it be college, sixth form or an apprenticeship.
We had over 15 exhibitors from colleges, army, engineering and even some four legged friends came to join us from the local veterinary practice. We also welcomed back former pupils, inlcuding Billy Stowe, who is training to be a paramedic and brought his ambulance for our pupils to experience, from his perspective. Former pupil Emma Roberts was on hand to talk to pupils about engineering apprenticeships, representing MGTS Ltd. Local haulage company Allelys, stole the show with their huge HGV.
The rest of the day focused on sustainability, highlighting the challenges our planet may face in the future.
Year 8 learned about government and democracy which included creating a political party and taking part in elections.
Year 9 were involved with sessions led by charity organisations LIFE and Brook, looking at risks in relationships, consent and online activity. Pete Martin from Redditch Self Defence Association, accompanied by Caroline Davis from Alcester Police also led sessions on knife crime. Billy Stowe also visited and led sessions on staying safe in emergency situations.
Local radio station 102Touchfm came to school to interview Mr Sidhu and film Pete Martin, covering the knife crime session, aiming to empower, educate and inspire young people to make the right decisions, especially with a national rise in knife crime, across the country.
