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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
Global Citizenship Feedback from Year 10 students about their Work Experience Week: “I learnt new skills and was able to find out what it was like to work in a veterinary environment which has given me an idea of what I want to be in the future.” “It was really interesting to see all of the different departments that make up a big hotel, and how they all work together to provide the best experience for the customers.”
Year 10 Work Experience Week Year 10 completed another highly successful Work Experience Week, with over 70 students working at a diverse range of organisations in Hong Kong. We were delighted to have students back in school for a Work Experience Debrief Day, where they had the opportunity to share their experiences with each other. It was fascinating to hear about their time working for luxury hotels, veterinary surgeries, architects, hedge fund managers, market researchers and interior designers; not to mention the many more fields of work presented.
“I really enjoyed creating bonds with the children and having them trust me to help them with their work. I also thought it was a great experience to see what it’s like in the world of work, and I now understand what it’s like to work in education.”
Work experience is a very important part of our Global Citizenship curriculum, as it provides a real insight into the world of work. Not only does it afford students with food for thought when considering their future options, but it presents them with a first-hand opportunity to develop the skills they will need to work successfully as a member of a team and ultimately engenders a real ‘confidence for life’.
“I was able to learn a lot about physiotherapy and it provided me with the first step into the medical field which I would like to go into in the future.”
“Despite being there as a student, I felt like I made a valuable contribution to the team. I could genuinely help others and my ideas were listened to, which motivated me to work hard.”
“I loved the experience as I have become very interested in marketing and advertising. I had the chance to write many of my own campaigns and articles and this was very exciting.” “I learnt a lot of new things from my employer and I talked to a lot of different people who shared their experiences with me. I also learnt the skill of communicating with adults and how to work well in an office environment.”
KELLETT DRAGON NEWSLETTER
ISSUE twenty two september 2018
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