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State ‘old school tie’ network inspires current generation of students
A caterer, an actress and an accountant were among professionals going back to their old school to inspire the current generation to academic success and career confidence under a scheme setting up ‘old school tie’ networks in state schools and colleges. Sixteen alumni returned to Parliament Hill School, Highgate Road, London, part
of the LaSWAP sixth form consortium, under the initiative to encourage state student social mobility by enabling schools to harness the talent and expertise of former students. The initiative is run by the national education charity Future First which works in
more than 400 state schools and colleges across Britain linking schools with their former students who act as career and education role models, mentors, work experience providers, governors, fundraisers and donors. The LaSWAP alumni took part in a workshop carousel with 60 lower sixth form
students (Year 12s) helping them think about the skills they need for life after school and how to draft personal statements and post 16 applications. Three alumni, a legal secretary, a sales optimisation manager at a travel company
and a management consultancy analyst, returned under the City of London Corporation funded "Inspiring City Role Models" scheme intended to create a talent pipeline into City jobs in which workers from the Square Mile return to their old state school in City fringe boroughs. Other alumni (former students of LaSWAP schools but not working in the City)
include an accountant, a company director, a press officer, a lecturer, a marketing manager at the toy store Hamleys, a caterer and businesswoman, an actress and a philosophy consultant. Teacher Nicky King said, "We’re always looking for links with industry and this is
such a great way of building confidence.” Alumna and actress Luisa Guerreiro said, “When I was a student I would have
really appreciated having a point of contact to ask the questions that I asked myself then. As an alumna, I hope to inspire and assist all students who may have questions and perhaps act as a point of call to those who aspire to a life in performance.” Alex Shapland-Howes, Managing Director of Future First, said, “More than 39
per cent of state school students don’t know anyone in a job they’d like to do. If they see that someone who went to the same school and grew up in the same community, has achieved a fulfilling and satisfying job, it helps them to see that it’s possible for them too. “It’s really important for all students to be motivated to succeed in the working
world and hearing first hand from relatable people in interesting jobs can make a huge difference.” Mark Boleat, policy chairman of the City of London Corporation which funds the
"Inspiring City Role Models" scheme, added, “This programme is essential in providing young people with positive role models that they can identify with. For many young people in boroughs like Camden, City jobs seem a world away. Connecting sixth formers with people that are succeeding in the Square Mile will help raise their aspiration and highlight the opportunities for high skilled and rewarding careers.” The LaSWAP sixth form consortium consists of La Sainte Union School, William
Ellis School, Acland Burghley School and Parliament Hill School.
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164 local school children go to the races!
Thursday, 25th June saw 164 students and over 100 parents and teachers from six local primary schools attend the Adnams July Racecourse for the culmination of the Under Starters’ Orders Primary School Education Programme. The Under Starters’ Orders programme was created, delivered
and funded by Newmarket Racecourses as part of a variety of community and education projects the racecourses have committed to deliver to benefit local children. Aimed at 9/10 year olds, the three day programme sought to
engage the pupils with the history and heritage of the town in which they live and to enable them to possess a greater understanding of the horseracing industry. Theoretical as well as practical skills have been gained during the three stages of the programme allowing the children’s academic potential to be explored and expanded in various environments. Before attending the racecourse, the children had already
completed tailor-made educational days at Darley’s breeding headquarters, Dalham Hall, as well as enjoying time at the National Horseracing Museum. The race day visit on Thursday concluded the programme by providing the school children the opportunity to witness first-hand the thrill and excitement of a day’s racing and enables them to see some of their previously acquired knowledge put into practice on the racecourse. Activities on the day saw a two-part presentation by vets from
the Newmarket Equine Hospital using a real life painted horse showing the anatomy of a racehorse, (pictures attached) a parade of retired racehorses that have been retrained in a new equine discipline and talks from Newmarket based finalists from the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. Amy Starkey, Regional Director, Jockey Club Racecourses
East, said; “It was very rewarding seeing how engaged and enthusiastic
the children were at the racecourse on Thursday and indeed throughout the three day programme. The schools involved have been very supportive of the initiative
and see the educational, social and cultural benefits that we are aiming to achieve. This in turn helps build relationships between the racing industry and the local community and this can only be of benefit to us all.”
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