Priory pupils have the world for work experience

Penwortham Priory Academy pupils have travelled the world for their work experience.

The school sends Year 10 students out for up to a week to a place of their choice and it has helped several decide their future careers.

Jack enjoyed a dream trip to Dubai – and now wants to live there.  “My uncle has an estate agents in Dubai and I went over to shadow him,” said Jack. “It was an amazing experience. The most expensive house I saw from the outside was £41m and I went inside one worth £20m with an elevator, gym and swimming pool. It was so big. I want to live in Dubai when I am 21.”

Henry travelled to France to also see his uncle – who is a graphic designer and has his own company, ‘Pure Design.’ “I want to be a graphic designer so it was great experience for me using Photoshop and Illustrator. I had to design a poster which I enjoyed.”

Georgia wants to be involved in engineering in the future and her work experience was at Westinghouse Springfields.  “My dad works there so I got the chance to go. I did a day on mechanical engineering and a day on electrical engineering. I study triple sciences and I want to be an Apprentice Engineer so it was good to sample life there.”

Ben helped out at his sister’s café ‘The Cow Shed’ in Penwortham.  Sister Emma was also a pupil at Priory, along with his four other sisters who all excelled at Food Technology.  Ben admits he is more into sport but doesn’t mind helping out in the café.  “I prefer football but I already work at weekends at the café so I went for a week, baking and serving.”

Cerys visited Hillcrest Animal Hospital – and has been asked to come back. “For as long as I remember, I have wanted to be a vet,” said Cerys, who has two cats. “Luckily I enjoy sciences, especially biology.  Hillcrest treats animals like pigs and goats as well as pets so it was an all-round experience. They invited me back – it has reinforced what I want to do.”

Priory’s, Assistant Headteacher, Mr Gee said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to sample the work place and try out their career choices as well as look at different careers. We actively encourage work experience at Priory as students seem to thrive off it.”