Warbler Issue 5 december 2017
Careers Year 11 Practice Professional Interviews As part of the Wilnecote Careers’ programme students in Year 11 experienced what it is like to attend a formal interview. A group of fifteen professionals, ranging from business managers and directors of companies to health practitioners gave up their time to support the event. Students were asked to prepare a Curriculum Vitae, in their English lesson and then bring it along to the interview. Included in their CV was their predicted grades and reference contacts which would be checked if they were going to be appointed to the position in the job or career. Also included on the CV are the student’s personal statement which outlines their skills and abilities, strengths and weaknesses, together with any experience they have gained in the ‘World of Work’. Each student wase involved in a 15 minute interview followed by a 5 minute feedback session on how they performed and advice and tips to help aid their preparation for their next interview. The event will prepared the students for interviews they will be asked to attend once they have applied to join either a sixth form, college or start an apprenticeship with a company. NEC Visit to World Skills Show A group of Year 10 students visited the NEC to attend the World Skills Show recently to investigate career pathways for their future. On arriving the students were set the challenge of performing an interview with one of the professionals who were on one of the company stands. The students worked in small groups and explored the venue seeking out the company stands using the event guide. The students gained a valuable insight into the wealth of career opportunities available to them and received advice on how to achieve a placement with that company.
Year 11 Practice Professional Interviews On Monday 20th November students in Year 11 took part in our second annual Revision Conference. Led by some of the school’s most experienced teachers, students were given the opportunity to work with a range of other people from their house. In a packed programme of events students were shown motivational videos, strategies for dealing with the daily distractions of teenage life, coping with exam stress and numerous interactive revision techniques. They were also given vital information about the formal examination process. The goodie bag of useful items went down well, particularly the Oreo biscuits which helped sustain energy levels until break time. Armed with this wealth of resources the students were then fully equipped to begin their preparations for their Pre Public Examinations. Year 9 Visit to Harper Adams University Newport Year 9 students visited Harper Adams University in Newport to attend a Year 9 Conference about potential careers in the Veteninary ,Science, Agriculture and Engineering sectors. The day began with an inspirational talk from one of our Great Britain Olympic swimmers, Jo Jackson, who won the bronze medal behind Olympic Champion Becky Adlington in the Beijing Olympics. The talk focussed on achieving a long term goal, coping with set-backs and developing the resilience to achieve your aim in life. The tour of the University campus included visits to the modern learning centres and facilities Engaging activities were the order of the day and the afternoon session involved a competition trial using a controlled mini digger session trying to move building materials from one place to another. The other session involved the students in analysing Shakespeare’s formal language and adapting it into a modern rap music phrase. The students really enjoyed their day and were a credit to the school.
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Careers<br />
Year 11 Practice Professional Interviews<br />
As part of the Wilnecote Careers’ programme students<br />
in Year 11 experienced what it is like to attend a formal<br />
interview.<br />
A group of fifteen professionals, ranging from business<br />
managers and directors of companies to health<br />
practitioners gave up their time to support the event.<br />
Students were asked to prepare a Curriculum Vitae, in<br />
their English lesson and then bring it along to the<br />
interview. Included in their CV was their predicted<br />
grades and reference contacts which would be checked<br />
if they were going to be appointed to the position in the<br />
job or career. Also included on the CV are the student’s<br />
personal statement which outlines their skills and<br />
abilities, strengths and weaknesses, together with any<br />
experience they have gained in the ‘World of Work’.<br />
Each student wase involved in a 15 minute interview<br />
followed by a 5 minute feedback session on how they<br />
performed and advice and tips to help aid their<br />
preparation for their next interview.<br />
The event will prepared the students for interviews<br />
they will be asked to attend once they have applied to<br />
join either a sixth form, college or start an<br />
apprenticeship with a company.<br />
NEC Visit to World Skills Show<br />
A group of Year 10 students visited the NEC to attend<br />
the World Skills Show recently to investigate career<br />
pathways for their future.<br />
On arriving the students were set the challenge of<br />
performing an interview with one of the professionals<br />
who were on one of the company stands. The students<br />
worked in small groups and explored the venue seeking<br />
out the company stands using the event guide.<br />
The students gained a valuable insight into the wealth<br />
of career opportunities available to them and received<br />
advice on how to achieve a placement with that<br />
company.
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