Category Archives: Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce

As part of their on-going commitment to their My World of Work Ambassadors roles, our new S6 pupils volunteered to take part in a transition event with pupils from St. John’s Primary School. This event explored the aspirations of the … Continue reading →

Hamilton Grammar would like to thank Xercise4Less for their help in the delivery of our S6 Core Physical Education programme. 40 pupils have been lucky enough to use the excellent facilities on offer at their gym in the New Cross … Continue reading →

As part of the school’s ongoing commitment to encouraging girls into the STEM sector, there was a STEMETTE Day last Friday. A Number of contributors volunteered their time to come into the school and offer workshops for our new S2 … Continue reading →

Developing Young Workforce has been extremely busy this session, so much so that we have launched Hamilton Grammar’s very own DYW Twitter Account. You can use this to keep up to date on current initiatives within the school, as well … Continue reading →

At the beginning of March we celebrated Apprenticeship week with a variety of events both in and out of school. We had current Apprentices from JP Morgan in to speak with senior pupils about the benefits of taking up an … Continue reading →

Over the last couple of months, tutors from Glasgow University have visited the school to work with our S2 and S3 pupils. They hosted sessions which revolved around subject choices and career pathways ahead of these pupils finalising their subject … Continue reading →

Some departments have been working to highlight the wide variety of pathways available to pupils within their subject areas. In particular, Music and RMPS have created displays within their departments which promote these careers. With subject choices currently being finalised … Continue reading →

Asda contacted the school to host CV skills and Mock Interview sessions with our senior pupils back in September. Today, Donna and Anne Frances from Asda delivered the CV Skills workshop with a group of S4 and S5 pupils on … Continue reading →

Last Thursday saw the return of the Careers Convention with a whole host of employers, training providers and further education establishments getting involved in this careers information evening. Employers were extremely positive with their feedback on the high quality questions … Continue reading →