Former Pupil AS
Attended Oldmachar Academy: 2011- 2017
Subjects studied at Oldmachar: Sport Studies, modern, History, Media, Maths, English, Graphic Communication, Biology
His initial career plans when at school were to become a PE teacher.
He changed his career plan to become an apprentice engineer, and changed course in further education to study engineering.
His advice for current Oldmachar pupils who are planning for their future career: “Don’t panic if you change your mind.”
Former Pupil AT
Attended Oldmachar Academy: 2012 - 2016
Subjects studied at Oldmachar: English, Maths, Design and manufacture, Home Economics, Childcare, Art and Design
She went into childcare/teaching and did not change her career plan.
She had work experience in a childcare class which lead to placements and then left school to get a job in childcare and gained her childcare qualification. She now works as a childcare/nursery teacher.
Her advice for current Oldmachar pupils who are planning for their future career: "Do research in the career you are looking to do, get as much experience or knowledge in the area and go for it! Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back because you can do it!!”
Former Pupil AU
Attended Oldmachar Academy: 2010 - 2016
Subjects studied at Oldmachar: Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, Business Management, Art and Design, RMPS, Administration and IT, YASS course
After leaving school she initially started a degree in Chemical Engineering at Aberdeen University, but later transferred to Accountancy with Business Management.
She is currently working as a figure skating coach.
Her advice for current Oldmachar pupils planning for their future career: “Don’t feel like you have to be settled on a career which is in line with what subjects you were good at in school. University isn’t the only option to kickstart your career.”
Former Pupil AV
Attended Oldmachar: 2011 - 2016
Subjects studied at Oldmachar: History, Maths, English, Music, Drama, Early Education and Childcare, English, Business Management, Art and Design, Dance
She wanted a career in dancing and performance, and after leaving school Chloe went on to study for her HNC and HND in Musical Theatre at New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell.
She is currently training to become a qualified dance teacher.
Her advice for current Oldmachar pupils planning for their future career: "Don’t put pressure on yourself to find the “perfect” career. If you don’t know what you want to do when you leave school then don’t worry, there are many opportunities for you if you put the hard work in with your exams and most importantly extra-curricular activities. NEVER give up on something you love to do.”
Former Pupil AW
Attended Oldmachar Academy: 2012 - 2018
Subjects studied at Oldmachar: Physics, Maths, English, Modern Studies, Art, Music, Chemistry, Graphic Communication
Her initial career plans when at school were architecture.
She changed her career plan after her exams based on advice from teachers. She took part in Sparrows while at school and says “it was excellent and we came 1st! I also took part in STEM in the Pipeline.”
She left school to continue her education and is currently in her second year at Aberdeen University studying General Engineering.
Her advice to current Oldmachar pupils who are planning for their future career: “Think early and speak to staff for help/direction.”
