As UK industry continues to report a skills gap in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), the importance of providing more education and careers support in this area has never been greater. STEM Ambassadors are an essential resource for schools, as they volunteer their time, enthusiasm and expertise to encourage and inspire young people to …
A specially modified double-decker bus made a stop at Bridgnorth Endowed School last week, giving Year 12 pupils the chance to see what’s on offer at Staffordshire University. The Great Minds Bus, which features a range of immersive and interactive activities, came along to provide some insight into life on campus without even leaving the …
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Students and parents, along with members of the community, will have the opportunity to access expert advice on all aspects of university at the Year 9 Options Evening being held this Thursday. Jon Cheek, from UniTasterDays, has been invited to deliver a short talk during the event and will also be available on a stand …
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Last week, Year 10 students took part in the second of a series of university workshops being delivered across all year groups at Bridgnorth Endowed School. The session tackled university fees, finance and personal statements in a move to raise aspirations and uncover the myths around these topics. Jon Cheek, from UniTasterDays, returned to follow …
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Last week, Bridgnorth Aluminium came into school to talk to Year 9 students about the importance of language skills and how they can benefit a wide range of careers. Adrian Musgrave, the company’s Sales and Marketing Manager, delivered the assembly and shared his own career path, highlighting the positive impact of learning a language. At …
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The first of a series of university workshops was held for a group of Year 10 students during tutor time last Friday. The session covered key facts about higher education, encouraging the students to explore the different types of courses available, the university application process and the importance of making post-16 option choices with university …
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Bridgnorth Endowed School has received a boost to its careers provision after securing £10,000 of National Lottery funding to run a year-long Higher Education Awareness Programme for its students and the local community. The school has teamed up with Bridgnorth-based UniTasterDays Ltd to create a series of interactive university workshops and visit opportunities to help …
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Year 11 students at Bridgnorth Endowed learned about the exciting opportunities on offer at Thomas Telford School, during a presentation held last Thursday. Mrs Flynn, the Deputy Head and Head of Careers, guided the students through all aspects they need to consider when deciding on what’s best for them after GCSE. The Thomas Telford Sixth …
As part of a series of assemblies designed to help Year 11 students decide on their next steps after GCSE, Shrewsbury Colleges Group (SCG) visited Bridgnorth Endowed School on Friday 14th December. SCG is the largest college in Shropshire and offers the widest choice of courses, including A Levels, BTEC vocational courses and local apprenticeship …
Year 11 students received high praise following a visit from King Edward VI College in Stourbridge on Friday 7th December. Jeff Caseley, Assistant Principal for Admissions, reported: “During our visit to Bridgnorth Endowed, to present at the Year 11 assembly, we were enormously impressed with how engaged and attentive all the students were. The class …
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