FUTURES FAIR

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This important event in the school calendar saw the hall transformed into a bustling careers fair with stands hosted by representatives from 27 different organisations and 18 universities. Students from Years 9 to 13 took full advantage of the chance to chat to the representatives and learn about a whole host of industries, courses and opportunities to help prepare them for life after Kingsley. The fair extended into the garden, where the team from Aston Martin Lagonda were on hand to talk to the girls about the exciting range of careers in the motor industry. The car they had brought with them - an Aston Martin Vantage - attracted lots of attention! During the event, students were invited to attend a series of careers-related talks. Stephen Gray from The University of Warwick gave his top tips on applying to competitive universities, and those interested in apprenticeships were able to hear from Ella Bicknell, a Project ASK Ambassador from All About Apprenticeships. Alumna and barrister Charlotte Wheeler-Smith’s talk, entitled ‘how to fail’, included some very powerful messages about learning from mistakes and developing a growth mindset, and we were delighted that our new Headteacher, Mr MercerKelly, was able to join us virtually. His talk on the importance of careers education and being brave and bold when taking those next steps was really engaging.

“I would like to thank all of the businesses and organisations for working in partnership with us to deliver such an exciting and action-packed careers event. The diversity of opportunities available to our students is enormous and, as a school, we celebrate and embrace their future career aspirations. The girls certainly made the most of the day, navigating the careers fair stands with enthusiasm and asking some really great questions.” Sarah Bennett, Head of Careers

All About Apprenticeships Aston Martin Lagonda Band Hatton Button Bath Spa University Caking & Baking Complete Building Control Corstorphine + Wright Architects Coventry Building Society Coventry University Edge Hill University Edward Gardner Surveys Falmouth University Harper Adams University InvestIn Education Leigh Christou Ltd Loughborough University Mallory Court Hotel Michael Gray Associates Middlemarch Environmental Midlands Truck and Van Motionhouse National Grid Newcastle University Newman University NHS South Warwickshire NHS Norland College Oracle Oxford Brookes University Oxford Media & Business School Pearson College London Priors House Care Home Ricardo Siemens Energy Staffordshire University The British Army The Royal Air Force The Royal Navy The University of Law UCFB University of Plymouth University of Sheffield University of Warwick Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire Police Wright Hassall LLP

In June, Year 10 students gained a fascinating insight into the world of self-driving vehicles during a visit from Oxford-based firm Oxbotica. Four members of the team delivered a highly engaging presentation on the company’s exciting journey to becoming the global leader in autonomous vehicle software for businesses. As well as learning about the science, technology, engineering and ethics behind selfdriving vehicles, the girls heard about the steps Oxbotica and other technology firms are taking to inspire more women to take up careers in STEM. Following the presentation, students headed to the garden where there was a fully kitted out self-driving vehicle for them to explore. A HUGE thank you to the team at Oxbotica for taking the time to visit us - it was truly inspirational!