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Creative Learning Day 3
Year 10 spent the day making ready
for work in the international arena with
interview opportunities; apprenticeships;
holiday planning and handling currency.
Theatre
company
Value
Theatre
presented
Am I Bovvered? –
a play
exploring attitudes to work experience
that was very well-received by each group
of students throughout the day. It proved
very thought-provoking.
The
theatre
performance
had
relatable characters and made me
understand the need for a balance
between the three attitudes they
acted out, helping me feel more
confident towards work experience.
Delvinya Howard year 10
Year 12 held a United Nations Conference: a world issue
was explored with problem-solving through debate.
The three Creative Learning Days this year were all organised by Sarah Kehaya, from the
History Department, who retires this term. She did a wonderful job on all three occa
sions!
Year 10 Mock Interviews were
organised by Nicola Ambrose,
Careers, and carried out by
members of the Rotary Club of
Totnes whose support we find
invaluable on many occasions.
They also reflected on their work / life
balance through a range of activities
which the students chose themselves.
These were archery, drumming, martial
arts and Zumba dancing.
For these activities, specialist workshop
leaders were brought in and this
oppportunity to work with professionals
really
enhanced
the
students'
experiences of each activity.
Interviews carried
out by people who
are not known
to the students
are
particularly
valuable,
since
they provide a
more of a 'real-
life' atmosphere.
Dr. Peter Beale
Vice-President
If
we
have
contributed
in
some small way
to helping them
steer their way
through some of
the
challenges
they
face
in
making
career
choices, then it
will have been well
worthwhile.
Derek Meacher
They also welcomed speaker Jill Lewis who informed
them about HIV/AIDS issues at a global level. She works to
raise awareness of sexual health in general, and HIV/AIDS
in particular. Students and staff learned a great deal.
