Fantastic extended tutor programme today across Years 7, 9 and 10, building ambition, confidence and essential life skills. Year 7 students embraced an investigative “Career Detectives” activity, working in class teams to question visiting professionals and use their critical thinking and oracy skills to identify different job roles—demonstrating curiosity, respect and growing awareness of future pathways. Year 9 engaged in a highly impactful Smart Money workshop delivered by Bibby Financial Services, developing key understanding around identifying sources of income, creating and managing a budget, the importance of working within financial limits, and recognising the consequences of poor money management. Meanwhile, Year 10 students took part in an inspiring assembly and workshop led by University Compare, exploring the concept of ikigai and reflecting on purpose, strengths and future ambitions. A brilliant morning of learning that encouraged teamwork, aspiration and meaningful preparation for life beyond school. A huge ‘thank you’ to all our guests today, we are so fortunate that you give us your time and expertise to support our young people.

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Year 9 engineers in action on Tuesday! 💡⚙️ Students worked in pairs using LEGO SPIKE Prime kits to explore mechanical systems, blending simple coding with clever engineering problem‑solving. Tuesday’s challenge: grabbers 🤖🦾. Plenty of real challenges, lots of discussion, and brilliant teamwork as students tested ideas, faced issues head‑on and figured out solutions together. A great lesson full of resilience and collaboration!