Year 11 students were inspired to look forward to life after Highfields and understand the options available to them during this year’s Staying in Learning Day.
The event is an annual fixture on Highfields’ calendar which allows all Year 11 students to take part in a range of hands-on workshops and activities to support them with both their short and long-term educational and career goals.
The day was tailored to suit individual needs as students chose to take part in workshops and lectures based on the pathways they are interested in taking after finishing their GCSEs.
Those planning to stay on at Sixth Form or moving to college to study A-Levels were given a glimpse of further education with workshops in a host of subjects ranging from Maths, Science and English Literature to Film Studies, Catering, Health & Social Care and Law.
Professionals also visited the school to give practical advice and demonstrations, allowing students an insight into typical working expectations in a range of careers including Travel and Tourism, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Media and Engineering.
Mr C Rhodes, Highfields’ Upper School Raising Achievement Manager, said: “The event provides students with information and guidance on the pathways and progression routes available to them post 16.
“It is a great opportunity for them to process the decisions they will be having to make shortly."
