From 2nd to 6th February, New Rush Hall School celebrated Careers Week with a wide range of activities visitors and workshops designed to support pupils in exploring future career options. Throughout the week pupils across the school engaged in learning that focused on the world of work and different career pathways. Primary pupils took on job roles within their classrooms while secondary pupils explored careers linked to specific industries. The school came alive during the week with colourful decorations that created an engaging and supportive environment for our pupils.
During Careers Week pupils took part in a variety of workshops led by professionals from different sectors. These included sessions with a chef, the RAF, a nurse, the MET Police, a pupil engagement officer and a Brave workshop which focused on confidence resilience and personal development. Pupils also took part in an interview technique talk which helped them understand how to present themselves positively to employers.
One pupil said “Careers Week helped me understand what jobs I could do in the future and it made me feel more confident about trying new things.“
These experiences were particularly valuable for our SEMH pupils as they provided structured opportunities to practise communication build self-confidence and engage with adults from outside the school setting.
The week built up to a fantastic whole school activity called Desert Island Survival which took place on Friday. During this activity pupils worked together and used critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions as a team. Careers Week was a meaningful and enjoyable experience for our pupils and helped them make connections between classroom learning and future opportunities while supporting their social emotional development and confidence as they prepare for life beyond school.