Former Deepings School pupils share insights at careers fair

A school’s former pupils gave up their time to support more young people in choosing the right career path.

Matthew Biggs from Liberty Planning, Ellie Sandall from Artivity and Richard Collins from Shotbowl were among former pupils of The Deepings School attending its latest careers fair.

They spent time explaining how their choices at school helped them and what happened when they left secondary education.

Open to pupils in Year 8 through to Year 12, the event was designed to inspire ambition and the drive to succeed.

Staff at the school said they were grateful to the businesses and educational organisations that supported the event and proud to hear that the visitors were complimentary about the conduct of Deepings pupils, their manners and their inquisitive careers-related questions.

Organisations that attended the careers fair included Artivity, Access Creative College Lincoln, Peterborough College, University Centre Peterborough, the University of Lincoln, Military Preparation College Training, the National Horseracing College, University of East Anglia, Caterpillar Perkins, Baker Perkins, Bakkavor, the NHS, Liberty Partnership Limited, the British Army, the RAF, Shotbowl and Peterborough United FC.

Kirstie Johnson, head teacher, said: “From engaging displays and hands-on activities to valuable insights and advice, our guests went above and beyond in showcasing the wide variety of opportunities available to young people today.

“The Deepings School is incredibly grateful to all the exhibitors and former pupils who made the time to come to our school to share their wisdom, expertise and knowledge with our pupils.”