Tag: Preparing for Adulthood

Derrymount Industry Day, 2018

What a success!

It may have been the first time we’d organised and hosted a careers / industry event as such, but boy was it successful!

The aim of the event was to provide a friendly and non-threatening SEN-specific experience during which the students attending could:

  • Find out about local colleges and the courses they offer
  • Learn what apprenticeships are and what opportunities might be available for them locally
  • Learn more about different ‘career pathways’ there might be in the public sector
  • Meet with local companies, such as Sainsbury’s, to find out about work experience and volunteering opportunities
  • Learn from parents/others connected with DMS about their jobs and professions e.g. midwifery, nursing
  • Mix and interact with other young people from other Nottinghamshire SEN schools

Not only did the Derrymount students enjoy the event, we were delighted to have groups visit from three other SEN schools.

The feedback we got from everyone (exhibitors and attendees) was very positive – it was just the right kind of event (and environment) for students to receive expert career guidance and advice as part of their broader ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ work that takes place in school.

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the success of the event – especially the students that came round with scrummy school-baked buns 🙂

Now, enjoy some photos taken on the day!

DMS Industry Day

Derrymount’s Industry Day is being held on Wednesday 28th November between 1.30 – 4.30.

We will have a host of visiting colleges, professionals and experts on hand to give up-to-date information and advice. It’s the ideal time for parents, carers and students to find out about the options available at Post 16 and beyond.

Please come along for some or all of this event.

For more information please ring the school on 0115 9675020.

Leavers’ / P16 Summer Residential

Residential to York and Dalby

Note: please pay the balance for the trip as soon as possible.

Dates:

  • Leave DMS on Monday 18th June, 12.30
    • Arrive at school as normal. We will be going to the supermarket to buy provisions for the meals the trip will be providing.
      NB. a packed lunch is needed for Monday
  • Return DMS on Thursday 21st June, approx 3pm

Kit list:

Bring a single bag / small suitcase and a small bag/day sack for trips etc
The below is just a guide – please adjust according your own needs.

  • Pants (3 days)
  • Socks (3 days)
  • Trousers & Shorts (weather dependant) (3 days)
  • Waterproof coat
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Sturdy Shoes / trainers
  • Casual Shoes (for around town)
  • Sun Hat
  • Sun Cream
  • Fleece
  • Jumper / Hoody (couple)
  • Pyjamas
  • Dressing gown / onesie
  • Slippers / indoor shoes
  • 2 towels
  • Wash Kit
  • Torch (spare batteries)
  • Watch
  • Tshirts (3 days)
  • Money for extra activities
  • Swimwear
  • Camera
  • Snack
  • Refreshment and snacks

Spending money:

Some spending money for shopping / gifts / souvenirs can be taken (£25 – £35) but please also bring money to cover elements of the trip not covered by the core costs – please see below:

  • Monday
    • evening meal (pub meal)
    • York Dungeon (£11) and/ or Cinema (£6-7)
  • Wednesday
    • Segway – optional (£5)
    • Change for amusements
    • Fish and Chip supper
    • Dracula walk – optional (£5)Phones and valuables

Students will be encouraged to look after their own valuables (including spending money), but if any students are worried about this, they should let the DMS staff on the trip know.

Phones and chargers can be brought along so as to make a call home in the evenings (if required) but students will be encouraged to use phones just for music and photographs at other times.

A handheld game device can be brought for journeys, but students will be encouraged to not use them at other times.

Any more questions / queries, please get in touch with the school office.