Year 11 Mock Interviews

Our Year 11 students took part in mock interviews, organised by Learning to Work. We were delighted to welcome five professionals from a range of different companies: Tom Reid from One Subsea, Mark Adams from Egham Chambers, Lauren Cook from Skanska, David Brind from Absolutely Together and Neil Sachdev from Siemens Financial Services UK.

The aim of the event was to give students the opportunity to experience what a real job interview might be like, as well as receive valuable feedback on their CVs, cover letters and interview techniques. Students dressed in smart business attire and had the opportunity to meet and talk with professionals from a variety of industries.

Although many students initially felt anxious about the experience, they showed fantastic resilience, confidence and determination, presenting themselves extremely well throughout their interviews. They thoroughly enjoyed getting dressed up and having the opportunity to speak with external professionals. The feedback from the interviewers was extremely positive, with all five professionals impressed by our students, their individual talents and the range of interests they have.

The experience proved incredibly valuable, giving our Year 11 students a greater understanding of what to expect from a professional interview and helping them to develop their confidence as they prepare for their next steps beyond school. We would like to thank Learning to Work and all the professionals who gave up their time to support our students. We look forward to welcoming them back for future events!

Exam Busters

In the afternoon, Key Stage 4 students took part in an informative and engaging Exam Busters workshop, delivered by Positively You. The session focused on preparing students for their upcoming examinations, introducing them to a variety of effective revision techniques, productivity tips and helpful strategies for managing exam-related stress. Students explored different ways to approach revision, how to make the most of their study time and what to expect over the coming months as they prepare for their exams.

The students were positively engaged throughout the session, and it was fantastic to hear many of them continuing to quote information they had learnt even after the workshop had finished! Feedback from pupils was very positive, with many feeling they had learnt a great deal and taken away practical tips they could put into practice. Overall, the workshop helped students develop greater confidence in how to revise effectively, manage their workload and approach their upcoming exams with a more positive mindset.