Careers education

Careers education is part of the school’s timetabled programme for pupils in years 10, 11 and 12. The main aim is to prepare students for the world of work and for life after school. Visiting speakers give talks and a programme of trips to places of employment and training is organised.

Each pupil has an interview with the Careers Teacher. There are several computers in the Careers Suite, which help generate job ideas.

A Careers Convention is held each year in school and representatives of third level education, local training organisations and Further Education Colleges are representatives.

Each year 11 student participates in a one week work experience placement in a workplace of their choosing.

Vocational Training

Some students in years 11 and 12 choose to take part in a link course with Newry and Kilkeel Institute of FE for one day per week. They can choose from a wide range of skills training modules:

Bricklaying
Carpentry
Car Repairs
Catering
Coaching
Construction
Electrical
Electronics
Fabrication
First aid
Hair and Beauty Care
Information Technology
Interior Design
Painting
Plastering
Plumbing
Reception
Welding

Students who successfully complete this course qualify for an NVQ certificate.