LinkedIn!
We are excited to inform you that Presdales School is now on LinkedIn! It would be really great if you could follow us:
https://www.linkedin.com/school/presdales-school-ware
We are also very keen to keep in touch with our alumni so if you could please reach out to those ex-students you know using your own networks, that would be fantastic. Please ask them to add / amend their Education settings to include the above official Presdales LinkedIn profile.
We hope that being on LinkedIn will further enhance our existing careers provision by engaging with the business community, creating opportunities for students to gain practical experience, and helping us connect with potential mentors.
Year 10 Work Shadowing
Deadline to upload placement to Unifrog :
Friday 9th May
Year 12 Work Experience
Deadline to upload placement to Unifrog :
Monday 12th May
Year 7 & 8 Assembly
Thank you to Ware Army Cadets for attending our Year 7 and 8 assembly last week.
The representatives played a short video and delivered a presentation that highlighted the opportunities available through the Army Cadet Force.
A senior cadet elaborated on their activities, which include various outdoor pursuits, a first aid training course, and community service events.
Additionally, two current Year 9 students, who are also members of the Ware unit, accompanied our guests.
The Ware Detachment is currently seeking new recruits! For more information, please click here for their website.
University of Hertfordshire – Upcoming Online Events
Students can sign up to attend here.
Topic: Health Psychology: Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Behaviour?
Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Time: 16:30-17:15
In this taster session, lecturer Neil Howlett will use some real-world examples to explain why we struggle to change our behaviour, what we can do about it, and then give an overview of what life really is like as a researcher in Health Psychology.
Topic: Study Skills: Research Methods
Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
Time: 16:30-17:15
Research is essential for building on our knowledge, but what if this is your first time doing a research project?
Designed for EPQ students, join us as we introduce you to the basics of research and find out which method is best for your project.
Undergraduate Open Day
Saturday 28 June 2025 from 09:30 – 15:00 – Book Now!
Career Fairs
Hosted by Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (HOP), these event connects young people with local employers across a range of sectors, offering valuable insights into apprenticeships, work experience, and career pathways.
Generation Stevenage 2025
Date: 15th May 2025
Location: Knebworth Barns, SG3 6PY (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Generation St Albans District 2025
Date: 30th June 2025
Location: Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Army Officer Insight Day – The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst – 12th July 2025
The Army Officer Insight Day gives candidates the opportunity to find out more about officer training and life at Sandhurst.
