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Celebrating lady Astor

On Monday, 22 October 2018, Mrs Taylor, Deputy Principal, and Miss Hanton, Head of Year 8, attended the
inauguration meeting to Raise a Statue to Commemorate 100 Years of Women In Parliament. the appointment
of lady Astor marked a momentously important historic event which changed the face of politics in the country:
the election of Britain’s first female MP.
As part of that commemoration there are plans to raise a statue of lady Astor to stand on the hoe in Plymouth,
outside her former family home, to remember her historic contribution to democracy and equality here in the
United Kingdom.
Nancy Astor was a woman of outstanding courage, commitment and political significance who changed the
face of history. her drive and determination led to political changes hard fought for, but almost unimaginable in
that era, and led to the more equal democratic representation we enjoy today. She championed the rights of
women and children, changed lives permanently and irreversibly for the better, and much of her work was
ahead of her time: her first Private Members Bill was to prevent the sale of alcohol to under 18s – a law which still
stands today.
the College intends to undertake its own fundraising for such a worthy cause and to honour someone who
helped to support democracy and uphold British values. Nancy “deserves this, as she walked through a door
none of us will go through. Nancy Astor changed the face of history and we are planning on commemorating
that by creating a monument to be unveiled next November 28, 100 years to the day since her success was
announced on the steps of the guildhall, in Plymouth.” said Alexis Bowater, lady Astor Statue 100 Committee.
For further information about this exciting project please go to info@ladyastorstatue100.co.uk,
www.ladyastorstatue100.co.uk, Facebook: lady Astor Statue, twitter:@ladyastorstatue.

4 NNeewwss Careers Fair Showcases Student Opportunities

The Careers Fair held on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 was a very busy event. Over forty five organisations
and training providers from Plymouth and the South West were present, with over 800 students and parents
attending.
From local universities and apprenticeship providers to small businesses and organisations with global interests,
everyone found something to interest them. From careers in property and law, manufacturing and engineering,
the building environment, to health care, music, It, the Police and the Forces, the range was truly
comprehensive.
Some students came away with promises of work experience placements and others were inspired to find out
more. the College has recently been adopted by Building Plymouth and the event complemented some of the
assemblies on careers available in the South West in this wide and diverse sector.
exhibitors commented on the genuine interest of students and the range of career options on offer. the event
was bigger and busier than last year, and will hopefully continue to develop in years to come.

Access to employer Network for Students

In the South West region one of the fastest growing areas for employment is in
construction and the built environment. From power stations to roads, housing and city
infrastructure, new towns, and other projects, there is the demand for young people with
the appropriate talents and training; It, logistics, design, engineering, construction,
surveying, contracts, personnel, health and safety, to name but a few. Building Plymouth is
a consortium of large organisations that are providing careers advice and guidance to
schools across the region.
As an adopted school, Ivybridge Community College will have access to a network of
employers who can be called on, if required, for appropriate experiences, mentoring and
advice. emma hewitt coordinates this link between schools and employers and is
currently working with the College to deliver assemblies and workshops.

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