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Windrush School’s Conference in Exeter

Thank you to Mr Hayward and the History Department for leading a fantastic visit for 8 students to deepen
their understanding of Black History, engaging with personal stories from those impacted by migration and
the recent Windrush scandal.
Students were enthusiastic in answering and asking questions, and particularly enjoyed utilising the
microphones when responding in the Chamber of County Hall. The Department looks forward to working
with the Devon Development Education again.

8 Character Education

Careers Launchpad Live

A group of students from Years 10 and 11 attended the Careers Launchpad Live event at Home Park,
Plymouth on Thursday 22, September 2022. More than 60 employers and organisations took part in
providing interactive activities for students to enjoy and explore. The Careers Fair aimed to inspire and
raise aspirations for students, improving their awareness of local career choices and investigating
pathways available to them when they leave school.

Assistant Principal Ms Martin said,
“I just want to say how incredibly impressed I
was with the way our young learners acted on
the trip today. All students engaged in all the
activities, they all listened to the professionals,
supported other students from other colleges,
were incredibly polite, waited their turn and
made amazing progress with eye contact and
confident communication.”

Year 10 student Summer said,
“It was amazing Miss, I actually got to do real
jobs and find out if I liked them before I have to
choose what course or apprenticeship I want
to go on. I did not want to leave.”

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