Careers Activities and Events

Year 7 Living Rainforest Trip

Year 7 pupils recently took part in an exciting and educational trip to the Living Rainforest, where they explored one of the world’s most fascinating ecosystems. The visit provided students with the opportunity to see tropical plants and animals up close while learning about the importance of protecting rainforests around the globe.

During the visit, pupils walked through the rainforest glasshouses, discovering a wide variety of exotic plants, colourful birds and unusual insects. Guides explained how rainforests support an incredible diversity of life and play a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate.

Students also took part in interactive activities that helped them understand how plants adapt to humid environments and why conservation is so important. Many pupils were particularly fascinated by the reptiles and butterflies found inside the rainforest habitats.

The trip supported topics currently being studied in geography and science, bringing classroom learning to life in a memorable way. Staff were impressed with the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by the pupils throughout the day.

Overall, the visit was a great success, giving Year 7 students a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the need to protect it for future generations.

Year 8 'Shine' pupils are inspired by the Tate Modern Gallery

We were fortunate to secure 50 tickets to the Tate Modern Gallery, enabling pupils to enjoy a day trip to London. The pupils had a fantastic time and were suitably impressed and inspired by the fantastic displays!

Year 5 Visit Harry Potter Studios

Year 5 pupils recently enjoyed an enrichment visit to Warner Bros Film Studios at Leavesden in London. There, they learnt about careers in the film and TV industry and enjoyed a sneak peek behind the scenes at the studio's education site.

Engineering and Technologies Faraday Challenge

36 pupils from across Selwood, Oakfield and Avanti took part in the challenge where they spent the morning hearing from volunteers from industry that were there to help judge the competition. The pupils were then given their design brief; to create an innovative and sustainable product that uses batteries for a sporting activity/disabled person or child's toy. The pupils had to assign their own project managers and accountant as well as other roles within their teams. They had the rest of the day to then come up with a project, a working prototype and a 5 minute presentation.

A team from Selwood won the competition and have been put forward for regionals. When all the scores are in we'll know if we will be going to the next event.

Fire Service

The Somerset Fire Brigade came in to school to undertake a joint visit. In the first instance they spoke with Year 5 about Fire Safety and then spent time talking about career paths in the fire service and explaining how diverse various roles can be.

Frome College Visit Selwood Staff and Pupils

They came into school to talk about the various pathways and to give some insight into life at Frome College and the various activities and projects available.

Acting as a Career

Actors are professional entertainers who play roles in movies, plays and television shows.

During your acting career you may move between roles in theatre, TV, film or radio. There are also opportunities to work in new fields like online content or voice acting for games.

Pupils from Selwood performing Mary Poppins and pupils trip to London to see Les Mis.

Art Career Project

Artist

A person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination. The great artists of the Renaissance. an artist specialising in watercolours, a person skilled in any of the arts.

Pupils at Selwood exploring their creative potential using formal elements of Art and Design.

Sculptors

Sculptors work in a range of different ways. They might sell their work through galleries and exhibitions or work on private commissions for individuals or organisations.

Most sculptors work in a studio environment that is large enough to accommodate their tools, materials, and finished work. Some sculptors will work in furniture design, interior design, or as an industrial designer. They work in museums, in manufacturing, and in the motion picture industry.