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Education for Life, PSHE and Careers Education

Posted on: February 14th 2025

This term, students across all year groups have engaged in a diverse range of topics through our ‘Education for Life’ (EfL) lessons, with focusses around careers and health and wellbeing.

Students explored various subjects tailored to their year groups, including:

Health and Wellbeing: Discussions on the importance of sleep, healthy eating and personal hygiene in Year 7, Years 8-10 studying dependency and addiction, risks around drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, as well as the DSM Foundation’s input on drug education to Year 10.

Careers and Future Planning: The new year started for Year 10 with their preparation for Mock Interview Day, through which they created a CV. Years 7-9 also spent time looking at careers information, which as enriched by career talks, job research, and insights into the NHS and different post 16 educational pathways.

Year 11 have also been discussing important topics as they finish their ‘Education for Life’ programme, looking at important relationship subjects such as parenting, adoption and the work of social services. This is alongside some lessons around 'independence' having looked at driving tests, doctor registry and cosmetic surgery.

Special Events and Guest Sessions

There have also been a number of enrichment sessions, as detailed below:

• Careers Talks (Years 8 & 9) – An opportunity for students to gain insight into various career paths

• Mock Interview Day (Year 10) – Preparing students for future job interviews with practical experience.

• Theatre Performance (Year 9) – A drama-based session to enhance knowledge around vaping

• Year 11 Cancer Awareness Lessons – A special in-house session featuring Amery Hill School teachers sharing personal experiences to educate students on cancer and its impact.

The last enrichment of the term saw the Year 10 students going on Work Experience placements. With over 170 students going to various work environments, a big thank you goes to parents and local companies for making this week possible.

These sessions, along with our structured curriculum, ensure that students receive well-rounded guidance on health, relationships, and career pathways.

Mr Millard, EfL Co-ordinator

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  • Theatre Performance - Knowledge around vaping 

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Posted on: 25/06/2025

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What an evening! On June 25th, Amery Hill School's Year 11 students celebrated the end of their five momentous years with an unforgettable Prom at the magnificent Audley's Wood Hotel. It truly was a magical occasion from start to finish, a fitting tribute to a group of students who have navigated their secondary education with such spirit and determination. The evening began with a dazzling red carpet reception, a spectacle in itself! It was truly magical. The red carpet arrivals were a spectacle, with students making grand entrances in everything from tractors to sports cars, reflecting their vibrant personalities. Dressed in their finest attire, everyone looked absolutely stunning, radiating pride and joy as they stepped out onto the red carpet to pose for photos and greet their friends (and not an untucked shirt in sight!). It set an incredible tone for the night, filled with laughter and anticipation. Inside the stunning marquee, the atmosphere was simply electric. The air buzzed with happy chatter and excitement as students, reunited, shared stories, and soaked in the final moments of their school journey together. The dance floor quickly became the heart of the celebration, packed with everyone on their feet, dancing their hearts out to a fantastic mix of tunes. The students enjoyed a delicious BBQ buffet and let's not forget the endless supply of ice cream and the nostalgic ferris wheel pick 'n' mix. Everyone was fueled up for a fantastic evening.  Speaking about the evening, Mrs Winch, Progress Leader, commented "Whether the students were dancing to the DJ or enjoying the staff band, it was a pleasure to see them all on the dance floor enjoying themselves and creating unforgettable memories together. Our very last time as a year group, united.  I think you showed us all how to party!"  With heartfelt goodbyes, it was truly a perfect finale to their time at Amery Hill, a night where friendships were celebrated and cherished memories were made. This Year 11 Prom will undoubtedly remain etched in the hearts of the students as a cherished memory of their school years. Amery Hill School is incredibly proud of all they have achieved, not just academically, but in how they've grown into such remarkable young individuals. They've navigated challenges, supported each other, and shown incredible resilience throughout their time at the school. As they now move on to their next exciting adventures – whether that's further education, apprenticeships, or embarking on new paths – all of us at Amery Hill wish them the very best of luck. The school knows they're destined for great things and can't wait to see the wonderful contributions they'll make in the world. Good luck, Year 11 – you've been brilliant! Prom 2025 Galleries - Click Here View Article