An unforgettable Careers Week at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
by Educate Magazine March 20, 2025 · All News / Primary School News
Pupils at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School recently enjoyed an unforgettable Careers Week.
The week was organised by PSHE lead, Miss Colfar, and Mrs Hayes, learning mentor, in response to lessons about ‘dreams and goals’, with the aim of raising children’s aspirations and exposing them to a wide range of career options.
Miss Colfar and Mrs Hayes were eager to make this years’ Careers Week the best one yet by inviting more visitors, creating new experiences, and challenging stereotypes.
Throughout the week, there were 69 visits to classrooms across the school, including from those who run successful local businesses, those working for large companies, sports people, actors, and more.
Actor Dominic Murphy, footballer Izzy Arrowsmith, local MP Ian Byrne, poet Joseph Roberts, engineers from Jaguar Land Rover, personal trainers from Power, Skin Specialist Lovelle, and Diddikicks, were just a few of the inspiring visitors.
There were sessions held by parents and past pupils too, who spoke to the children about their own roles. Former students included Faye Keating, a dancer and choreographer, Joel Aspinall who is a scientist, and musician Paddy Clegg.
Parents and pupils alike also had the opportunity to take part in fitness activities led by ‘TheFitMum’, whilst staff participated in a wellbeing session by parent, Lucy Murray.
The week was closed off with a whole-school celebration, in which Ian Byrne spoke highly of the children, who were able to enjoy some entertaining music from DJ Kaci Lea Lynch.
Overall, St Aloysius’ Careers Week was a huge success. Feedback from visitors, parents, and pupils was phenomenal, with one child saying: “It was the best week ever!”
100% of parents and carers agreed that Careers Week is very important and that it is important for their child to learn about alternative paths.
One parent said: “Careers Week for my child was amazing. He loved every minute and told every family member about it. Thank you for giving our children the most amazing experiences and opportunities!” The week was documented on social media, where families and the local community can find out more about the motivational events that took place at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School.
