A very successful Business Breakfast event took place at Kemnay Academy on the morning of 27 February 2013.

Local business representatives, from small to multinational companies, answered questions from S5 and S6 pupils in regard to skills, qualities and qualifications relating to their area of expertise.

The aim was to provide pupils with an understanding of the realities of the work place, and broaden pupils experience using the expertise of delegates.

The event also allowed pupils to recognise their interests, skills, strengths and preferences to help them make informed choices related to manageable goals and plans for their future careers.

All delegates enjoyed catering from the school canteen – bacon, sausage and vegetarian rolls, fruit, coffee and tea.  Some of our S6 boys clearly enjoyed this.

Business delegates benefitted from a presentation on Curriculum for Excellence, Senior Phase and New Qualifications from Dr Hunter and musical entertainment was provided by the ever talented Music Faculty of Kemnay Academy.  Pupils work from the Technical and Art Faculty and Social Studies Faculty was on display throughout the event.

Pupils reported that the event was very worthwhile and that it gave them a real idea of what would be expected of them in the world of work, a number of pupils discussed the possibility of visiting some companies.  The business delegates were very positive about the calibre of pupils at Kemnay Academy and their interest in the companies they were from. One delegate stated: “pupils were well prepared and had good questions, full marks to all”!