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Mental Health Awareness Week 9th-15th May

As it’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we took time to ask staff what they do to help with their mental wellbeing. We also share our top tips and support systems within school if you are struggling. The video was shown in all classes on Thursday morning.

University Hospitals Birmingham Trust Work Experience Programme

University Hospitals Birmingham are delighted to announce that the largest free national work experience programme for aspiring medical, dental and veterinary students has returned. This was developed last year in partnership with Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust and it is free for students from 10-13 or S3-S6 year groups to participate in. Students have 1 month to complete each session, and once they have completed the programme they will receive a certificate from Medic Mentor and UHB as evidence of their participation. Medical Schools are accepting virtual work experience as an alternative to in-person work experience in light of the pandemic and reduced access to placements.

Participation in the virtual work experience will also provide students (and their parents) with several opportunities to speak to doctors, dentists and vets continuously throughout the academic year. They will be able to do this on Tuesday evenings and most weekends, for free. They can also call the Mentor Helpline number 01530 417 299 from 10am-5pm Mon-Fri if they would like to advice on careers or applying to medical, dental, vet school. Mostly this number is manned by Doctors. Medic Mentor is a non-profit social enterprise and all of our proceeds are reinvested in supporting students to make informed career decisions.

Registering for these programmes could not be easier, all they need to do is complete the free online application form for:
Medicine: https://medicmentor.co.uk/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/
Dentistry: https://medicmentor.co.uk/dental-live-virtual-work-experience/
Veterinary: https://medicmentor.co.uk/veterinary-virtual-live-work-experience/

Teachers and students have benefited greatly from these programme last year. Here are some of our feedback videos:
Student Feedback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVHw3K0h5Sk
Teacher Feedback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoeFBivIUc&t=3s

Webinar – How to have meaningful career conversations with your young person

How to have meaningful career conversations with young people – Thursday 27 January 2022

Parents and carers can learn more about the power of having meaningful careers conversations with their young person on a free webinar later this month.

Careers Advisers, Kay Hume and Mhairi Galashan, from Skills Development Scotland will talk about the key things to remember in steering career conversations. They will offer hints and tips as well as introduce parents and carers to My World of Work.

Following their online presentation, there will also be an opportunity to ask the Advisers questions to support your career conversation planning.

Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://meaningfulcareerconversations.eventbrite.co.uk

 

School Orchestra Performance

Our School Orchestra have really enjoyed performing together for the first time in 2 years. Although some of our musicians couldn’t make it along to the recording, you were all there in spirit! Here is Ukrainian Bell Carol and Jazzy Holidays for you to enjoy. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday.

 

** Are you interested in a career in Childcare? **

Mearns After School Care (MACS), provide before and after school care for P1 – P7 children within the East Renfrewshire primary schools.

We are currently recruiting for Care & Playful Learning Support Workers, providing a fantastic opportunity for any  School Leaver, wanting an opening to progress into a Childcare career without going to college or enrolling in a Modern Apprenticeship.

MACS is an SQA approved centre, where staff continue to Learn while they earn. We provide In-House Training and support allowing staff to gain SQA certified Qualifications such as, Playwork SCQF L6, Forest Kindergarten SCQF L7, progressing to Social Services Children and Young People L7 .

The Career path does not need to stop there, when business needs allow, staff can go on to supervisory and
management positions within the company, gaining either a PDA plus in Childhood Practice SCQF level 9 qualification or BA in Childhood practice.

Further Information and details on how to apply, is available on the MACS website www.macs.uk.com

Mr Scott