As part of our CEIAG (Careers education, information, advice and guidance) programme Mrs. Mannion, our Careers Adviser, is meeting with Year 11 students for one to one guidance meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this term. Mrs. Mannion has commented,

‘What a privilege it is to meet our year 11 students, each one putting a plan in place for Post 16, and it is clear that students have really listened well to the range of speakers, employers, sixth form colleges, and further education providers who have been into school to talk to them in recent weeks and months. This term I have met with students who are planning to become Marine Biologists, Screenwriters, Forensic Scientists, Electricians, Veterinary Nurses, Engineers, Cabin Crew, Plumbers, Paramedics, and Police Officers (to name a few).’

Many students have been to taster events too, and are continuing to go to open evenings to help inform their decision-making. You can find out more about at

https://www.boroughbridgehigh.com/curriculum/careershome/

Students in Years 10 and 11 have now received their Progress Exams results and have their online Parent/Carer evening next Wednesday. We introduced this additional event so that we can have quality conversations following the exams to discuss strengths and areas to develop. Students will then have the opportunity to demonstrate their progress during the next series of exams, which are at the beginning of March. This week our Revision Session programme has also begun in earnest with students having the opportunity to maximise their lunchtimes and time after school.

This week in assemblies, we’ve been looking at the importance of Maths and how it forms part of our everyday lives and is at the heart of many careers including being a film maker, climate scientist and civil engineer. By the end of the assembly it was clear that the question, ‘When will I use Maths in the future?’ was well and truly answered.

I met with our Year 10 and 11 prefects on Thursday and it was lovely to hear the positive impact that they’ve had on our school community over the last few months. From helping at Open Evening to hosting student council meetings, coming up with fundraising ideas and supporting younger students. Great contributions, demonstrating all of our school values.

Have a lovely weekend!