On Monday 1st March we hosted our first ever Virtual Event. Shaping Futures worked with our Year 9 pupils to help them with decision making and understanding Labour Market Information and Growth Sectors. This insight into the world of work and and the Year 9 Options Assembly will enable students to make informed choices about their GCSE Options.

We are working with Shaping Futures on the Through the Eyes of Boys Project. The group of year 10 boys have a fantastic opportunity to work with Liverpool University on a range of activities including 1:1 mentoring, university visits and workshops. The project aims to encourage pupils, who may not necessarily have considered university an option, to achieve their true potential.

Thank you to Mathew & Jessica from Hays Travel in Church Street, Runcorn for coming into school to deliver a presentation to some of our year 11 pupils on the careers available to them in Travel and Tourism. Pupils really enjoyed hearing about their career journeys and we look forward to welcoming them back in very soon.

Year 10 pupils worked with a number of Telefonica employees to build their Employabilty Skills. Pupils participated in a number of workshops which focused on CV writing, digital footprints and how to conduct themselves in a mock interview. St Chad's would like to thank the volunteers for giving up their time and we look forward to working with you again very soon.

We continue to support Halton Haven's much needed fundraising through a range of activities. We'd like to thank the nurses who came in to deliver really informative assemblies that highlighted the essential work they do working with patients and supporting their families too. Pupils have developed a better understanding of the different services the hospice offers the community and the different staff members who all play a vital role in the running of the facility.

Year 9 pupils took part in Learn to Earn sessions which centred around understanding their finances. Pupils were challenged to look at salaries and the cost of living. They were amazed at just how many deductions are made each month before people pay for the basic essentials before any luxury items could be bought! St Chad's would like to thank Young Enterprise and Kawneer UK/Arconic Foundation who made the whole thing possible.

Year 9s worked with Career Connect to look at building resilience when faced with different challenges. Alex got them thinking about the type of personality traits they had and ways to boost a positive mental attitude. As part of the challenge pupils were asked to design animals out of nothing but tinfoil. There were some very interesting creations, some very determined individuals and a few frustrated pupils too!