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St Benedict’s praised for Best Practise linking curriculum to careers

St Benedict’s has recently been the subject of a case study into ‘Best Practise linking the Curriculum to Careers.’ Cumbria LEP produced the case study, and talked to various members of staff and students alike to find out how we promote careers within the school curriculum. Careers education is an integral part of the curriculum...
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Year 10 Students presented with VWEX Certificates

A group of our Year 10 have this week been presented with their certificates for taking part in a Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) scheme over half term. The students involved were Olivia Thomson, Joe Cottrell, Caleb Smith, Emi-Leigh Rudd, Rhys Jackson, Aaron Smith, Harry Finlinson, Layla Fatialofa, Jessica Kitchen, Missy Freestone and Bethany Forbes. The...
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St Benedict’s Set Great Example on Careers Education

St Benedict’s has been cited as a great example of how to deliver careers education and work experience despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. St Benedict’s has continued to roll out a full careers programme to all students across all year groups despite school closure and periods of lockdown. It has done so...
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National Apprenticeship Week

This week is National Apprenticeship Week. Check your messages on Edulink for  an optional workbook and teacher pack for you. This is something you can work through and it will help you to find out more about apprenticeships, the different levels, what they entail. There is also attached a parent pack so your Parent /...
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Careers Update

Have you looked at the New Unifrog Special Opportunities tool to see about virtual work experience opportunities and activities you can do to enrich your CV? The guide is attached to help you navigate it. Amazing Apprenticeships Parent and Carers Pack (Years 9 – 13) Please download the December edition of the Parent/Carers Apprenticeship pack...
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Careers Journey Week

It’s been Careers Journey week at St Benedict’s this week. We have had a variety of guest speakers in our virtual assemblies all week. Students have learned about career journeys from a variety of local business owners to inform and inspire them about what they might be in the future. Thank you to Kathryn Jackson...
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Summer Activities 2020

To help keep you stimulated over the summer holidays, we have pulled together a list of interesting MOOCS (online learning courses) from Future Learn for you to look through and to take part in any that may interest you. These are a really great way of expanding your knowledge, skills and placing additional information on...
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