This week in collective worship we are talking about friendship. We are joined by Rev Dan Bennett from the Source Church Malvern as he shares his thoughts on what friendship really means.

Daily Collective Worship - w/c 28th June

Due to COVID we were very aware that our students in year 10 would not be able to complete a work experience placement in the normal manner. We believe that this experience is really important for our students to prepare them for the world of work. To support our students in their careers education we put together a 'virtual work experience' week. Some students took part in an organised virtual placement through Springpod. Students were able to experience the working environment in a range of professions including; Law, politics, health services and engineering. Students worked really hard and had to complete a variety of tasks to gain a certificate at the end of the placement. 

Alongside all of  this all students had a virtual mock interview with an employer, again gaining valuable insight into the world of work and applying for jobs. All students had to create a CV to share with the employer. 

Students who were not able to do a Springpod placement, instead took part in a range of other activities. Some students visited Heart of Worcester college in Spring Lane to see the courses on offer for construction, plumbing and electricians. Others attended a workshop provided by EQ on engineering and a workshop delivered by Natwest on career sense. 

Overall it was a great week for the students and has helped to prepare them for the world of work. 

Well done to all the students who took part and participated well. A big thank you to all the employers involved in the week and the Careers Education Company for helping to organise the mock interviews. 

The employers who supported us include, QinetiQ, Mazak, Santec, Natwest, EQ, DWP and many more. 

This is what one of our students had to say:-