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Destination Success

‘Enact’ theatre group delivered a presentation titled “Destination Success” to Year 9 which highlighted the diversity of courses and routes available to students post-16 as well as the range of qualifications available and how there is a learning route into...
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Dyson Workshop

As part of our STEM orientated careers initiative a representative from Dyson taught Year 8 about the importance of the design process and challenged pupils to take parts from an ordinary vacuum cleaner and create something practical and unique. Students came up with some...
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Nissan Cadets Get to Work

Pupils tested their quality control skills as ‘Industrial Cadets’ at Nissan in Sunderland. Industrial Cadets aims to introduce young people to the workplace, offering a real insight into how businesses operate. In this case, students were introduced to the idea as working as part...
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A Career That Reaches New Heights

We were once again invited to take a group of Year 11 pupils to visit Liebherr Sunderland, a manufacturing plant on the banks of the Wear for maritime cranes and cargo handling equipment.  Students were given a tour of the site as well as receiving invaluable advice...
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Seeing SETA

As we continue our careers focus, a group of Year 11 students visited SETA Training to find out about the industry-recognised training they provide for local apprenticeships in both engineering and business disciplines.  Students toured SETA’s Washington base which is the...
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The Finest Hospitality

We continued introductions to local careers with a look at the hospitality industry.  Students visited The Hilton Garden, Marriott Hotel and Roker Hotel to gain an insight into the different career paths available in these areas. Highlights of the visit included pizza making...
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An Uplifting Visit

This week we welcomed the RAF to give a special presentation to Year 8 and 9. We learnt about careers available in the RAF before observing fun demonstrations on the basic principles of flight. Pupils were wowed by this very dynamic presentation that had everything from a camera...
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