VolkerHighways and VolkerFitzpatrick Open Doors Event

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On Monday 18th March, 12 Year 10 students visited Volker head office to explore career opportunities available within the construction industry.

The VolkerVessels trip was an absolutely fascinating session – it was an incredibly eye-opening, door-opening afternoon. The trip started with a short PowerPoint presentation explaining VolkerVessels and who they are as a company, before breaking down many different careers in and paths into construction. We were presented with everything from hands-on jobs like electricians, to more office-based jobs like bid writers and planners. Everyone working there and helping us out was genuinely so lovely and so charismatic, and so willing to answer questions.

Following that, we moved around various different activities based off certain careers! They had all kinds of careers: procurement, HR, the digital work, hands-on electrical work, and more. We got to take 3D scans of our environment on programs, try our hand at wiring a lamp-post, spot risks in real-life situations, and so much more! It really did open my eyes to a whole new field with a world of opportunities, and it truly was jam-packed with knowledge and inspiration. Thank you to VolkerVessels, and to the Presdales Science Department!!!

Signing off, Beatrice Davis 🙂

GCSE Food Preparation

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Year 11 students practical success

As part of their GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition course, our fantastic Year 11 students successfully completed their 3 hour practical exam this week. There was a lovely atmosphere in the department and students really wowed our staff and visitors. This year the Food Preparation Task themes are based on Celebrations Around the World, Healthy and Nutritious dishes suitable for a family on a budget and dishes using seasonal fruit and vegetables to be sold in a cafe or restaurant. Year 11 have produced a wide range of interesting dishes to fit their chosen task. Staff and visitors lucky enough to taste the food all made extremely positive comments about the food including; “amazing aromas”, “delicious flavours” and “fantastic presentation”.