During May, a cohort of our Year 10 students were invited to attend The Manchester College campus in Northenden to take part in a ‘Hidden jobs in Animal Care’ Event. Students were split into groups and were able to gain an insight into the animal care profession as well as meet some incredibly cute animals!

On the day the students attended workshops delivered by Lower Moss Wood Wildlife Hospital, MediVet, Pets at Home along with sessions from the team at The Manchester College too.

The vast array of career opportunities we had an insight into ranged from dog grooming and day-to-day pet maintenance to Veterinary services and Falconry.

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this year’s theme is loneliness.

During form time learning this week we’ll be raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it. We’re supporting our students and encouraging them to speak open and honestly with friends, family members and trusted members of staff.

Dealing with loneliness can be difficult. But there are things we can all do to cope with loneliness and prevent some of the negative feelings and mental health problems that can come with it. Together we can tackle loneliness. No one ever needs to feel alone, there is always someone to talk to.