Marr College December Newsletter 2022 18 | Page 19

Issue Number 18 | December 2022
We have been researching jobs , practising job applications and creating CVs .
GSK Mock Applications
Eleven senior pupils experienced a mock application workshop for engineering apprenticeships at GSK . GSK STEM Officers took the group through practical activities , interview techniques and a problemsolving exercise . GSK is offering a tremendous apprenticeship program , including mechanical , technical and electrical engineering , that is a fantastic career opportunity for our young people . ( Ben , S6 )
Department Vocational Pathways – PE
Leadership through Sport
As part of their leadership in practice unit , S5 / 6 pupils from the vocational pathway in PE – Leadership through Sport – completed their handball leaders ’ qualification and then delivered six-week blocks of handball sessions to our primary pupils at Muirhead and Troon PS . Leaders are also delivering hockey sessions to pupils from across P1-7 . Next week the Leaders will start delivery of the social dance block , where the primary pupils will learn to perform some dance classics such as the Military Two-Step , Virginia Reel and Dashing White Sergeant !
Work Placements
Pupils in S4-6 experienced a range of work placements during work placement week 1 ( 26 - 30 September ).
Pupils have gained their SQA work placement qualification while ex-
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