April 7, 2025
We were delighted with the wide variety of activities provided to pupils. The event was a true testament to the collaborative effort of our entire school community, and it provided our pupils with invaluable insights and opportunities for their future careers.
We kicked off the day with an inspiring and engaging assembly from Emma Murphy, EMEA Head of Talent at Netflix, which set the perfect tone for the enriching sessions that followed.
The Unifrog sessions were a highlight, offering our pupils an excellent foundation for their independent career exploration and essential tools for their journey ahead.
We were also fortunate to have several staff members share their diverse career experiences with Year 9 and Year 11 pupils, offering them a unique perspective on professions beyond teaching.
Our Goldfish Bowl activity, led by staff, offered a hands-on opportunity for students to practice teamwork and receive constructive feedback – an essential skill as employers increasingly incorporate creative tasks and challenges into their interview processes.
The Job Fair was a standout success, with professionals from a variety of industries offering firsthand insights into their careers! A big thank you to Ms Mello and Ms Cooper for their expert coordination in bringing these professionals to campus.
For our Sixth Form, Mrs Saunders hosted an insightful conversation about university life, featuring input from some of our esteemed alumni. This session provided the students with a deeper understanding of the university experience and its many opportunities. The Library also hosted an enlightening talk on the future impact of AI for Year 13 students, sparking thoughtful discussions about how AI could shape their careers and lives.
Finally, Caitlin Ellis from InvestIn education delivered a workshop on interview skills for Year 10 and Year 12 pupils. This session was tailored to ensure the girls feel empowered and confident in any future interview scenario.
All in all, it was a fantastic afternoon, underscoring the strength of the careers and futures provision at St James Senior Girls’ School.
We look forward to continuing to empower our pupils to succeed in the next stages of their journey!
The Pause
At St James, we feel it is important to introduce our pupils to stillness and allow them to discover how to be inwardly free and deeply at ease within themselves. A short period of 5-10 minutes at the beginning and middle of every day is allocated to quietude in which pupils may meditate, contemplate or simply be still – according to their own spiritual inclinations.