--- title: "Year 10 pupils experience the world of work" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-03-30-year-10-pupils-experience-the-world-of-work" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Year 10 pupils experience the world of work ![Image of Year 10 pupils experience the world of work](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Penwortham%20Priory._128992%20this%20one.jpg) 30 March 2025 Year 10 pupils ventured into the ‘real’ world before the February half term break to spend a week in jobs for their work experience. There were a variety of roles, from a job in a football agency, a week at a vets as well as one pupil observing train drivers! Head of Year 10, Mrs Eastham, is Priory’s work experience co-ordinator and said “Our Year 10 pupils spent a week in various different career sectors developing transferable skills, such as communicating and teamwork; building confidence when interacting with adults, finding inspiration for future careers, amongst many other worthwhile skills to help our pupils develop their employability. Amelia went to Longridge Vets. She said: “I loved it. I want to be a veterinary nurse and I sat in a lot of surgeries, some of which weren’t too pleasant! “It was a productive week and has made me want to be a veterinary nurse even more.” Chloe went to John Robson Metals. “My dad works there and I found it interesting. They crush metals and also work alongside the National Grid and other companies. “I worked in different departments there, in the offices and on-site. I liked on-site best and that’s something I may look at in the future.” Charlie worked on Transpennine Trains. “My dad is a train driver and so I got to travel around the north. We were never in the same place. “The trains go around 80-100 mph and 15mph when switching train tracks. I learnt a lot about how trains run and it was interesting. “It’s something I will consider in the future but I am also considering a career as a pilot.” Junaid worked at the National Grid. He said: “The school has links with the National Grid so I had an interview and was accepted. “It was good – we climbed to near the top of a pylon which I didn’t like as I have a fear of heights! I want to go into more of the engineering side.” Phoebe loved her time at Penwortham Primary School. “I want to work in a school so I enjoyed it. I was in Pre-school so I was holding activities with children age 3-4. It’s definitely something I want to go into.” Hannah aims to be a physio and spent time at Jemma Oliver Physiotherapy. “I did some of the stretch classes and home visits. I have wanted to be a physio since Year 5/6 and, after a week doing it, it’s made me want to do it even more.” Leevi’s ambition is to be a boxer so he hopes his week at Lancashire School of Boxing is his future. “I basically trained all week which was brilliant. I got up, went on a run, helped staff move things around in the gym and did more training at night. It was good fun but I was tired after a week!” Shawn went to Ashbridge Independent School. “My mum works in the nursery there and I spent the week in the primary school, helping with PE and other lessons.” Alex spent a week at Tesco stacking shelves. “It was ok. It’s not something I want to do in the future but I didn’t mind it.” Hiylie spent the week at CAA Stellar, a world-leading sports agency. “I got this through my mum’s boyfriend and I listened to a lot of contract negotiations and a lot of talk about money! I want to go into acting.” Mrs Eastham, concluded by saying: “I would like to say a huge thank you to the local employers and those further afield who have allowed our pupils to spend a week gaining valuable work experience with them and we look forward to working with you again in the future” Pictured: Dan H at Canine Therapies, Junaid Q at the National Grid, Aaron H at Retreat Adlington and Seth L at Morrison’s ### Year 10 Work Experience 2025 [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Penwortham%20Priory._128992%20this%20one.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Penwortham%20Priory._128992%20this%20one.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Penwortham%20Priory._128999%20this%20one.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Penwortham%20Priory._128999%20this%20one.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Aaron%20Holland%201.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Aaron%20Holland%201.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/WEX%20Morrisons%20Feb%2025%20Seth%20LIghtfoot.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/WEX%20Morrisons%20Feb%2025%20Seth%20LIghtfoot.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/9192e4f9-5d9f-4582-9520-2c803e0825e0.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/9192e4f9-5d9f-4582-9520-2c803e0825e0.jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(5).jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(5).jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(2).jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(2).jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(7).jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/gallery/year-10-work-experience-2025/Media%20(7).jpg) [Learning for Life](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/learning-for-life) [Careers](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/careers) [Year 10](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/year-10) [Personal Development](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/personal-development) [ Car Passenger Safety #YOLO Performance in Education](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-03-28-car-passenger-safety-yolo-performance-in-education) [Year 11 DWP apprenticeships seminar ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-03-31-year-11-dwp-apprenticeships-seminar) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. 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