Invaluable insights shared at the Year 13 Alumnae Careers Breakfast
In Term 2, the Year 13 Alumnae Careers Breakfast took place. St Cuthbert’s welcomed 47 amazing alumnae and parents, in person and virtually, to Clouston Hall to speak with our Year 13 students.
The Year 13 students indicated which career area they were interested in and were matched to a table with guests who represented a variety of interesting industries like engineering, film, design, medicine and more. Sitting at breakfast tables, students heard the speakers’ career stories. They were able to have conversations, ask questions and discuss their ideas for the future over breakfast. There was a wonderfully energetic vibe in the room as Year 13s were able to draw on the collective wisdom and knowledge of a group of truly fascinating alumnae and parents who generously shared their experiences. Both students and mentors enjoyed this interactive opportunity and it really resonated with the students. Some of the common themes included: encouraging girls to take the lead in their own learning, take charge of doing something they have a passion for and use their St Cuthbert’s
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Old Girls’ network to access opportunities and knowledge. This is just one part of a comprehensive careers programme offered to our Senior School students and was particularly special as our Year 13s are so close to becoming Old Girls and taking their next steps in the world. Rhonda Vink, Head of Careers, explains, “Our goal with this breakfast event was to connect our Year 13 girls to the wider community of Alumnae and parents who are already working in the fields that these students want to explore. Hopefully the students opened their minds further and really gained some depth of understanding about the different types of careers that are out there.” Our stellar line-up of guests shared the following amazing insights: “I come to these events with Year 13 girls to have a chat with girls who are thinking about
