PUPILS at an Andover school were inspired to explore future career paths at a dynamic careers day - and even heard from a former pupil who is now a commercial pilot.
Rookwood School held its first Ambitions Day, organised by the school's careers and progression advisor, Sarah Singlehurst.
The day consisted of a series of sessions to inspire pupils from Year 7 to Sixth Form to think about their futures.
There was a lineup of guest speakers who shared valuable insights and got the pupils to take part in thought-provoking activities.
Mrs Singlehurst said: "After months of planning, I was beyond thrilled to see Rookwood School's Ambitions Day come to fruition.
"Witnessing pupils engage with such enthusiasm and curiosity was incredibly rewarding. My aim is to continue providing valuable guidance to help them navigate their future paths."
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Among the highlights were presentations from Test Valley Borough Council, 350+ NHS Careers, University of Winchester, and the Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium.
Tyler Maclachlan, a former Rookwood pupil and now a fully trained commercial pilot about to start flying for EasyJet, shared his inspiring journey, emphasising the benefits of gaining part-time work alongside education to boost life skills and work experience.
Guests from Test Valley Borough Council enlightened pupils about various areas, including landscaping, HR, building management, strategy and innovation, policies, and housing.
350+ NHS Careers staff discussed the various careers, both clinical and non-clinical, available within the NHS, while The University of Winchester engaged pupils with an insightful talk about education and careers available following graduation.
Additionally, Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium set up a planetarium and delivered an insightful talk in the school’s sports hall.
Head of strategy and innovation at Test Valley Borough Council James Moody said: "It was great to see young minds eager to explore diverse career possibilities.
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"Rookwood School's Ambitions Day provided a great platform for pupils to gain valuable insights into various fields, fostering a spirit of curiosity and ambition, and the team from Test Valley Borough Council were delighted to be involved."
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