Before half term, Y10 students learnt about the UK job market salaries and how the UK tax system works. The students considered how much they would need to earn to have their chosen future lifestyle and what jobs could offer the salaries they sought. The students
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On 3rd February A group of Y10 students completed a Youngs People Index assessment which provided insight into how each individual naturally prefers to contribute to a project, team or group. It provided information on how each student makes their own individual impact and explored what
On Thursday 1st December, The Purbeck School hosted our annual Careers Fair. Students had the opportunity to meet with a range of employers and learn about a variety of careers available to them. The students were extremely positive about the day and are now doing further
On Wednesday 23rd November each of our Year 12 students attended a mock job interview with a local employer, in preparation for their one week work placement in February. The Purbeck Hall was buzzing and feedback from both the students and the visitors was extremely positive.
Our sixth form students were given the opportunity to attend an engineering talk from Stephen Turnock, who is the Head of Department of Civil, Maritime, and Environmental Engineering at University of Southampton. Stephen offers a vast amount of knowledge in all areas relating to engineering and
In preparation for the Purbeck School Careers Fair next week, we invited in 3 local employees: a freelance photographer, an apprentice from Dorset Council and a National Trust Ranger to talk about their career. The visitors were all passionate about their job and talked to students
Last Wednesday as part of the Year 12 enrichment programme and in preparation for their employer mock interview the students were given an interactive workshop on “Interview Skills” with Bournemouth University. The pupils learnt how a job or university interview is an opportunity to demonstrate your
This week we were pleased to welcome back, past head girl, Amelia who came in and shared her story of what she has been up to since leaving us in 2018. Amelia had been dead set on studying Biosciences & Healthcare Sciences but within a year
This week, Year 12s were given an engaging talk by Bar None, which is an initiative on the Western Circuit that visits state schools to explain how you can become a barrister. The speaker Emma, who is a barrister in family law, discussed the different areas
On Thursday 16th June, nearly fifty of our Year 10 students spent the day soaking up academic life at Bournemouth University. Through stimulating and interactive sessions led by undergraduate ambassadors, students learned all about the world of university, including insights into accommodation, student support and