Year 10 experience the world of work

Work experience for our Year 10 pupils proved invaluable as some have earned part-time jobs from it, all have gained vital skills and many have enhanced their future career prospects.

Jo is hoping to fulfil his dream of becoming a chef after working for a week for Green Crab Ltd at The Rams Head – and being offered further work.

“There was an opportunity for me to go there and I enjoyed it. I have always wanted to be a chef and they have offered me part-time work. I hope to get an apprenticeship,” said Jo.

AJ went to Tesco in Penwortham where his mum works.

“I stacked shelves and did the job of a store assistant and then I got the chance to work on the seasonal aisle.

“I will probably end up going there to work part-time but I am not sure what I want to do in the future. My favourite subject is history.”

Ethan worked at Porsche.

“I had an interview for the chance to work there and was selected. It was good, I helped to take pictures of cars for the website, I helped as customers picked the colours of their car, the seats and the gadgets and I put prices on the cars.

“I want to go into the RAF but this is always something I could do as they have said they would like me to come back.”

Emma spent a week at Francis Roberts Architects.

“I would like to be an architect so it was a good experience. I made a 3D model, creating a new building in a park - a café and ice cream shop. They told me to keep in touch.”

Aisha would like to do something medical in the future so she went to HBS Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant.

“I want to have a medical-focused career so I thought this would be a good experience. 

It was tough with the long shifts and there were some rude people but I learnt a lot about double checking medicines and what a pharmacist does.”

Imogen spent time at James Hall & Co as a Marketing Assistant.

“It was cool. I did some research for a bakery which wanted a rebrand. I want to go into the social media side of marketing.”

Max saw a huge amount of money be invested at Hedley & Co Stockbrokers.

“It was really interesting. It was wealth management, something I would like to go into, and it was clients investing money. I would like to make millions!”

The National Grid has offered careers support to Priory pupils and Oliver G was one of the pupils who spent his placement with them.

“It was good. We drove to Kendal and Liverpool and worked on sub stations. I learnt a lot from it.”

Twins Alessia and Olivia spent time at Marylands Nursery.

Alessia worked with 2, 3 and 4 -year-olds and earned praise from the nursery:

“Alessia has been brilliant at supporting teachers and helping children to play nicely. She has shown patience and been diligent. Alessia is a mature, gentle and very capable young lady.”

Of Olivia the nursery said: “Olivia has worked with ages 0-5 years and has been an absolute joy, engaging in play with children, supporting teachers and being such a good role model being prompt and reliable every day.

“Her attitude to work has shown what a mature, capable and genuinely conscientious young lady she is.”

Oliver C worked at his mum’s flower shop, Fleur Boutique.

“I enjoyed it, I did a bunch of activities, such as print orders and make boxes for flowers.”

Charlie worked at Leyland Trucks and would now like an apprenticeship there.

“It was good. I cut pipes for trucks and gained a lot of knowledge. I settled in quickly and, after being there a week, it’s something I would like to go into.”

Niamh reignited her wish to be a vet after spending time at Hoghton Village Vets.

“I used to want to be a vet, then went off the idea but this has made me want to do it again.

“I love animals. I enjoyed it at the vets, watching surgeries, entertaining the animals and ensuring there was plenty of stock.” 

Mr Bullock, who co-ordinated the work experience alongside Mrs Eastham, added, "At Priory we feel work experience is important for pupils as it allows them to gain insight into the world of work where they develop transferable skills such as communication and teamwork. They also gain first hand knowledge that will help them stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs in the future."