December’s Careers Roundup 2025
December may have had only twelve and a half School days, but they have certainly been busy days in Careers.
Tech Talk
The month began with us welcoming Marc Whiting, a Year 13 parent, who shared his career journey and how he landed a role at one of the biggest tech companies in the world. But his talk was about much more than securing that job. Marc spoke about his experiences in school, the challenges he faced, his path after Sixth Form, and the opportunities he seized along the way. Above all, he highlighted how resilience, determination, and staying focused on his ‘North Star’ led him to where he is today. If there was one key message to take away, it would be this quote:
“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”
Wayne Gretzky
NHS Webinar
Next was our monthly NHS Webinar, which this time focused on Diagnostic Radiography and the routes into this field. It is always fascinating to learn about the variety of roles within the NHS, as well as the innovation it continues to bring.
British Airways
We also welcomed Old Woodbridgian (OW) Henry Tasker back to the School to speak with a Year 12 student about his experience with British Airways when he was in Year 11; what it was like and how to apply for the programme. It was wonderful to see a recent OW sharing his insights.
Careers in Law
Careers in Law proved to be a popular lunchtime talk, hosted by OW and Governor Florence Paul, along with Polly Hester, a Year 13 parent. They gave students valuable insight into the diverse pathways available within the legal field.
ESNEFT Careers Fair
Finally, myself and Mr Cooper took 20 students to the ESNEFT Careers Fair. This annual event, held at Trinity Park, is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore the wide range of career fields within the NHS; whether that be Finance, HR, Speech and Language Therapy, Surgery, and everything in between. Students especially enjoyed the interactive activities, from wearing a fake pregnancy belly to learning how to gown up for theatre. They truly had the chance to experience it all.
Thank you to everyone for their time and contributions. This month has truly highlighted the strength of our parent and alumni network, along with our connections to local organisations, in helping us deliver a fantastic careers provision.
