This summer, Year 11 pupils had an opportunity to enrol for work experience for a week. It was an optional programme which ran towards the end of term after their GCSEs, and was the first time this experience has run since the pandemic.
The Year 11s learnt many skills coming up to and throughout the week, including how to write a CV, and they went for valuable work experience in a field of their choice. There were so many opportunities, including working with architecture and solicitor firms, Ipswich Crown Court, the Mercury Theatre, advertising and marketing agencies, and veterinary surgeries. The feedback was fantastic, with many students thoroughly enjoying their week of work experience.
Some of the companies who very kindly hosted placements for our students were KLH Architects, Christchurch Solicitors, West Suffolk Council, BT, Ipswich Crown Court, Ingleton Wood, Jacksons Civil Engineering, Wilkin & Son,
Fairey Associates, Whybrow & Dodds, Orwell Housing, Christchurch Veterinary Referrals, Focus Integrated Marketing and Concertus.
We would like to say a big thank you to all the parents and OIs who supported our students this year by offering a work experience placement. If anyone might be able to offer their support in 2023 please email Mrs Hayes, careers@ipswich.school.
Maia C and Lucia P, Year 11