Primary Careers Event

Primary Careers Event in Partnership with Heartlands Academy

Oscott College - Sutton Coldfield 19th July 2010

Children from schools within the Heartlands Cluster enjoyed a day at Oscott College in Sutton Coldfield. During the day the Year 6 pupils learnt about many different careers and professions these included plumbing, banking, dentistry, medicine and careers in health and social care. The children enjoyed practical workshops, shared new experiences and learnt about work ethics i.e. punctuality and team working. In one workshop they learnt about working with individuals with disabilities and experienced what it would be like to be blind, this workshop was particularly popular. In total 193, year 6 pupils took part in this event and all reported that they felt more confident regarding their future careers. Students from the Heartlands Academy mentored the year six pupils during the day.

"I really enjoyed learning about the emergency services"
Kariff - St Clements Primary School

"It will help us with our work " 
Sabrina - Yew Tree Community School

"You can be anything that you want "
Hope - St Vincent's Primary School

"We need to work hard so we can get better grades"
Tabinda - St Josephs Primary School

"This will help me in school by getting qualifications and being on time"
Ramyd - St Matthews Primary School

"I have learnt about science and genetics "
Natasha -  Nechells Primary School.

"Microbiology - you have to be organised and qualified with a degree"
Muskan - Yew Tree Community School

"These sessions have given me a clear image of what I want to do"
Tianna - St Vincents Primary School.