Gresham College runs an annual oracy competition for state school students in Year 12 to promote the art of communicating complex information in a clear, concise and compelling way. Students are asked to submit a five-minute, recorded presentation on a given topic.(see poster) The competition: supports the development of oracy skills helps students with UCAS applications and job interviews inspires students to study an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) promotes a deeper understanding of their chosen topic introduces students to the inspiring research of world-class academics provides an opportunity to enhance their presenting skills Finalists are invited to attend a half-day, confidence-building and presentation skills workshop, before presenting in person at the grand final a few weeks later. Both workshop and final are held in London with travel costs covered by the College. For more information and to apply please visit https://www.gresham.ac.uk/schools-and-colleges/young-orator-year #oracy #OracyMatters #VerbalCommunication #CommunicationSkills

Join us to discover more about degree apprenticeships- how they work, where to start looking for one and how they are similar/different from a traditional university degree. ... Event details: Date: 12 February 2026 Time: 16.30–17.15 Contact: Stacey Smith readyforuni@herts.ac.uk Venue: Online click here to book online https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/news-and-events/events/online-events/2025/degree-apprenticeships-everything-you-need-to-know2 #endeavour #DegreeApprenticeships #EarnWhileYouLearn #WorkAndStudy #SkillsForLife #FutureLeaders

This event will be live on Edulink on Monday 2nd February. Ensure you book your appointment times as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The dangers of trespassing on railways is known. Find out more by scanning the QR code and watch relevant videos for all key stages. Don't let your children become the next statistic. #railsafety #networkrail #TrainSafety #TransportSafety #RailSafetyAwareness

On Friday 23rd January Year 10 were involved in their 'Welcome to the real world' careers day. The day was focussed around students looking at next steps as well as skills that will help them in later life. In the morning students were given impartial advice from visitors about College, Apprenticeships, Interviewing and Deep fakes and then in the afternoon they took part in a mock interview run by approximately 20 external visitors (parents and business links). The day was a great success, and the students found it both fun and educational. The mock interviews were particularly successful, and the interviewers were extremely impressed by the students' preparation, confidence, and performance. Thank you to all who attended and helped on the day. #StudentCareers #LearningForLife #EducationToEmployment #CareersEvent #InterviewSkills

The St Albans library are running a Jonathan Stroud event on the 21st February as part of the centenary celebrations. Please follow this link for tickets https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/171540702/164912884,19 #jonathanstroud #LockwoodandCo #ScarlettandBrowne #AuthorSigning #Authorevent

The art department and Year 7 are currently doing a community project with the Abbey Flyer - designing posters for the 7 stations that go between St Albans and Watford. We have chosen to look at the environment of this area and the bird wildlife that inhabit it. We are also exploring materials and techniques working in class and with Art club participants. We are hoping these posters will be in place in the Spring. All of the birds represented are British Birds and can be found in gardens, woodlands and water lands within this area. Our students have been working hard on this project and creating some beautiful artwork. Displaying their work at our local stations would be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their creativity and give them a real sense of pride. We can't wait to see them up! #CommunityConnections #SchoolCommunity #CommunityPride #StudentsInAction #LearningThroughArt#STAlbansmums

We are hiring! AT, level 2 needed. please see details and application form https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138042/EDV-2026-MSA-96441

First Aid training - a really useful skill to help save lives. Special teenager session being held on Saturday 7th March. (13-16yrs) Book your slot so you don't miss out on this super useful course. scan QR code or visit info@vistasupportservices.org.uk #savelives #FirstAidTraining #CPR #LifeSavingSkills #TeenSafety #BeTheDifference #YouthHealth

Come to Mandeville Primary School to help celebrate Lunar New Year 5pm - 7pm Saturday 7th February @mandevilleprimaryschool