Our careers education program is designed to encourage girls to make their own decisions about future paths which ultimately lead to the achievement of their personal goals. Our focus is on developing the vital ‘soft’ skills looked for by employers and which are encouraged in daily School life. Getting girls ‘work-ready’ is not therefore just the domain of the Director of Careers, rather it is achieved through the many structures of School life. Here are just some examples of how a St Cat’s girl might develop her employability skills and begin to identify her future path:
TEAM W O R K evidenced daily on the sports fields, in music ensembles or in House events
LEADERSHIP Prefect roles including Wellbeing, Sports, Debating, Arts and Music, allow the girls to direct school life and to lead by example
INNOVATIVE THINKING working collaboratively on new Eco initiatives encouraging student participation
ADAPTABILITY adjusting to working with different groups in the classroom, and through extra-curricular and sports activities
COMMUNICATION SKILLS presenting on activities and events at the Whole School Assembly and leading parent tours during Open Mornings
DECISION MAKING leading House Drama, House Singing, and House Sport competitions
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS managing extra-curricular commitments alongside academics
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE acting as a Subject Mentor supporting younger girls’ learning in subject based ‘clinics’
RESILIENCE preparing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering and expedition commitments Through the Careers Programme girls are encouraged to develop selfawareness and the skills to research areas of personal interest which culminate in aspirational and appropriate choices. A comprehensive range of careers lectures and seminars, from professionals and industry experts, inform and inspire girls and develop their appreciation of the myriad of careers available to them.
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