Following our successful Year 10 Employers Interview Day where employers from industry came into school and interviewed our students about themsleves, and career aspirations we have had some excellent feedback. Below is a selection of comments that we have received.

'I cannot thank you enough for hosting this event and allowing me the opportunity to have a brief glimpse of what you and your dedicated team do for your students at Robert Clack School. It has been an honour for me to meet with you and to be a small part of this brilliant initiative that prepares your students well for the world of work.

Where to start. Your students had such a huge impact on me that I cannot even put it into words. I left the day taking the full energy of these young people with me. It was such an emotional experience for me. To hear your students discuss so confidently their dreams and hopes for their future, truly inspired me. Great job to you and all your team for all you do to support these young people through their life challenges and prepare them in navigating the world of work.

I wanted to share with you some of the amazing conversations I had with my interviewees whom I found to be confident, articulate, focused and self-aware with varied aspirations. I am not sure many students aged 14-15 could communicate as well as your students did that day. Without exception, they all understood, regardless of their personal ability, that their education would be the key to the door of opportunity to the future they desire. I am not sure how you managed to instill that motivation into your students, but I would love to learn more from you if possible.

One student told me he is already working, he has his own business to save money for university, Several spoke about the importance of helping others, using their strengths to assist their peers in academic subjects and creating study groups to help each other pass upcoming exams. They spoke about being resilient and gave me varied examples of when they were resilient. They easily defined what it meant to be an effective leader and when asked to give an example of someone who is a good leader, more than half suggested their Headmaster as he demonstrates confidence, is firm but fair and listens to others to make sure their voices are heard.

I found it most difficult to ask the question about what challenges they have faced and how they overcame them. Some of their personal stories were heartbreaking which again impacted me in ways I cannot put into words. However, what stood out was the determination and perseverance demonstrated through these challenges and the knowledge that it is OK to seek support sometimes. Just amazing.

It was just such a pleasure to listen to your students.'

'I wanted to drop a quick note to say it was a privilege to volunteer at Robert Clack School last month for your employers’ interview skills day.

Your pupils consistently demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm, ambition, and professionalism way beyond their years. You should be very proud of the way they excellently represented themselves and your school. I am sure they will go on to achieve success in their chosen endeavours and I wish them all the very best for their futures.'

'The future is secure if the students I saw on Wednesday area anything to go by.

Each and every one was informed, engaging and self-aware. I was particularly impressed by the number who were prepared to challenge back - demonstrating a sense of enquiry.

All sorts of career plans were on view from Formula 1 motor racing, to building design, to accountancy, to law to the travel industry, to aspirant MasterChef contestants, to philosopher… and many more.

All of the students I saw were very proud of their school and it is clear that the staff are doing a very good job.'

'I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing day we had at Robert Clack yesterday with your year 10 students.

Every student I saw was truly inspiring. They seemed to be naturally well-mannered and were so professional in their approach to the interviews.

I think the hardest questions were the two regarding 'best and worst' points or events. I found that a hard one to answer at any age; if you practise too much it comes out as over-prepared and robotic. Such fine lines these young adults need to to absorb and practise! The students yesterday were inspiring. I can not imagine being able to do what they did yesterday when | was only 14/15. Even though many exhibited nerves, most of them came across as self-aware and self-assured.

It really was a privilege to get to know some of them. Please pass my congratulations to every one of them.

All credit to you and your team at Robert Clack - not just for the excellent organisation for yesterday but your obvious hard work and dedication with these students all through the year. Such results do not happen by accident. Thank you for allowing us to share in a small way to their future development.'