On Friday 20th October, a group of students from Year 10 and Year 11 attended a Careers Fair at Dunstall Racecourse to find out more information from employers and educational providers in our region.

Exhibitors ranged from universities, colleges and specialist companies, to apprenticeship providers such as the local authority, all providing opportunities for people aged 16 and older who may have a wide range of qualifications.

This was a good opportunity for them to explore possible future pathways and to clarify options, even if they were not sure what they wanted to do after Year 11. We were fortunate with our booking slot as it was the end of the day. This allowed us good access to all of the organisation as there were fewer people present.

All of the students were excellent ambassadors for the school and many spoke confidently to the exhibitors. Everyone who attended thought it was useful.

Mr White, one of the accompanying members of staff, thought we were fortunate that such an event had been organised and that he found some useful information as well.

One pupil said “I’m really glad I spoke with them because it reassured me about the grades I need for the course.”

Another pupil said “There was some good information about training to work in cyber security.”

Photo L-R: Daniyal. Archie, Binyameen, Sarnelli