Work Experience Week At Kingswood

It has been work experience week at Kingswood. 115 students have been experiencing the world of work and honing their employability skills. Placements range in variety from California to Chippenham, from work on a farm to GP surgeries. Thank you to all the employers who have supported us. 

Grace

Grace has been working at EZ Education, an Ed Tech company based in Central Bath who created Doodle Maths. Grace, an A Level computer science student, has spent time with a software engineer working on the company’s website and creating new content.

Students taking part in this week’s in house work experience workshops were visited by Air Vice-Marshal Simon Ellard, Director of Combat Air, RAF. During his visit, students learned about how to use and develop powers of persuasion and negotiation, how to assemble a remotely piloted air system, as well as lots of talk about fast jets and Top Gun!

Romilly

Romilly, presents to Sarah Mead (Director Yeo Valley) her findings, based on a project brief they gave to her the beginning of the week.

Romilly was an absolute joy to have with us this week and I have to say the time just flew by.

Rachel

Rachel is interested in studying journalism, she has spent time at Future Publishing’s T3.com T3's mission is to seek out and showcase beautiful things that help you live a smarter, better life. To do this, we curate the latest tech, home, outdoors and lifestyle products to ensure you only ever buy the best of the best. Things you'll cherish and enjoy using. T3.com is one of the UK's leading consumer lifestyle websites and T3 magazine is its print counterpart. 

Oli

Oli joins the Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution, Jeff Williams in Trowbridge to learn about Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence.

It's been an eye-opening and engaging experience. I am looking forward to learning more about the law.

Aaron has had the opportunity to work at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios in Bath gaining insight into the nature of Architecture. 

Well done to all our Year 12 pupils on their work experience week, we are excited to see what the future holds!