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This week, Year 10 BTEC students visited Hogarths, a beautifully restored hotel in Dorridge.

Lewis Rollason-O'Connor, Agyapal Jutla, Rais Khan, Ria Kumari, Adam Hussain, Harji Kalsi, Nourayam Boulhaia, Manroop Sandhu, Caitlin Worrall, Noah Eardley and Thierry Fadiya were tasked with researching different holiday destinations and to design a new holiday package. They chose a targeted market and planned activities for the potential visitors to take part in. 

The event ended with a “show and tell “presentation to Hogarth employees. The themes students had to choose from were a 'Couple’s Quality Time' weekend, a 'Family Festive Fun' package  and 'Big Birthday' celebrations.

After a very difficult decision, it was decided that the best presentation was Thierry's and Lewis' romantic themed package as they produced good graphics, made excellent use of all the facilities the hotel had to offer and used enterprise skills throughout the whole day.

Robert Elliot, Director of Sales at Hogarth said that he would like to "...complement the students on their listening skills whilst on the tour of the hotel and for using the information in their presentations".

Manroop and Nourayam added, “We have learnt that it is important to listen carefully if you are creating a bespoke package for customers who wish to use the hotel facilities at Hogarths. Thank you Hogarths and the Skills Builder Partnership for organising this visit as it will help us with our BTEC Business coursework".

Mrs Petrak, Leader of Enterprise

As part of a nationwide scheme, we have been able to select four Duke of Edinburgh Ambassadors. President Kennedy students Imogen Legg, Amber Norris, Amelia Bassnett and Mohammed Hejaaji and are currently part of our Gold Award group. They have completed their Bronze and Silver awards and will help the award scheme to continue to thrive within the school as part of their new roles.

The students will undertake a day's training later on in the year, where along with other ambassadors from across the city will look at how they can support the award scheme within their respective schools.

Imogen and Amber had the pleasure of attending the launch meeting at the Meriden headquarters of the Uk's largest recruitment agency, Pertemps who are the sponsor for the Coventry and Warwickshire ambassadors training scheme. They met with dignitaries from Pertemps and the Central England D of E office to receive a cheque from Pertemps; The company have donated almost £5000 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s Ambassador Fund.
 

Miss Kirkham, D of E Leader

A gift wrapping service will be available too! 

Year 12 students had the opportunity to work with 'Enabling Enterprise' to reflect on how they are going to achieve their dream chosen career.

Over the course of the day, students applied essential skills to answer the question: What career is right for me? 

They explored different career sectors by trying out industry specific challenges. Students took part in three activities: 

Applying Teamwork in Business and Administration by generating ideas to spend and save money in a business; Applying Creativity in Artistic and Creative Skills by designing a new marketing campaign; and Applying Staying Positive in Health and Wellbeing by writing a return to work plan.

As they progressed through the challenges, students reflected on what they have learnt about each career sector and whether they were interested in these types of jobs.

Amadeus Parekh Pross said:

“Thinking about these skills in the context of future careers has been a challenge. I don't yet know what I want to do after studying - but I really recognise skills like team work and staying positive are going to be very important for me”

Tarun Poonia added:

“The Future Focus Challenge has made clear to our students, that no matter what field of study or career path they take, the essential skills are going to be increasingly important to support them in their learning and in securing jobs and career success".                                    
                                                                    Mrs Petrak, Leader of Enterprise