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Spotlight Careers: Apple
Euan Kerr delivered a fantastic, slick talk, in keeping with the high spec products that Apple creates! Students learnt how Apple delivers on its core values, and in terms of inclusion and diversity is the first company worldwide to have a board made up of 50/50 men and women. Their commitment to sustainability is just…
MK Lightning visit Pre-Prep
On Thursday 18th January girls in Pre-Reception had a visit from members of the MK Lightning ice hockey team who brought along equipment and a child’s kit for the girls to try on. The children asked several questions, finding out all they wanted to know about ice hockey and MK Lightning. Many thanks to Mrs…
Story Read Live from Canada Over Zoom
Girls in our Pre-Prep had an amazing experience on Monday 15th January when they were read a story, live, from Canada over Zoom. Sam Bird, the daughter of Thornton’s Deputy EYFS Manager Mrs Bird, read the girls a story ‘Good Night Ski Mountain’ from her Snowcat machine while sitting near the top of the snow-covered…
National Winning Streak for Students
Students at Thornton College have recently won a number of significant national and regional competitions across a range of subject areas and age groups – from winning the Music for Youth Nationals and singing at the Royal Albert Hall to winning the National Bebras Computational Challenge, Thornton students are definitely on a winning streak! Most…
Spotlight Careers: Parliamentary Assistant
It was great to welcome Ian Kelly, Senior Parliamentary Assistant, to deliver this week’s Spotlight Talk. Ian outlined his role, working for local MP Greg Smith and the variety of work and issues he is involved with. He particularly emphasised what an exciting and vibrant place Westminster is to be part of and the thrill of…
AIIMI – Employer Partnership
Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 signed up to visit Aiimi, at their state of the art office. The company moved from London Bridge three years ago, choosing Milton Keynes for its location and talent pool, and have created an amazing work space. Clients, such as Rolls Royce and Anglian Water are referenced by…
Women in Engineering: Niftylift
Year 9 students took part in a fabulous Women In Engineering Day, hosted by Niftylift. The company provided a wide ranging carousel of activities, including experimenting with tools from the shadow board, what to consider when designing MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) and various challenges set by the Purchasing Team. We learnt that Niftylift sell…
Spotlight Seminar: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca offer some fabulous Degree Apprenticeships, and we are so grateful to Scott Staple for hosting a seminar with four of our Year 12 students interested in this pathway. Scott completed his HR Degree Apprenticeship last year. When he applied, there were four different streams of apprenticeship available at the company, now there are fifteen,…
Spotlight Careers: Physiotherapy
Thornton welcomed students from St Paul’s to our latest careers talk on Wednesday 8th November, which was delivered by Jess Green from the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. She shared information about the seven different disciplines of Physiotherapy in hospitals, including Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Paediatrics, Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic. Jess explained how she had set her heart on…
Youngest Students Learn More About Fire Engines
Our youngest students in EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) had some very exciting visitors on 6th November to help launch their new topic, ‘Sparkle and Shine’! Fire officers from Buckingham Fire Station talked to the girls about the various features of their fire engine. The fire officers talked about and demonstrated several items of equipment…
WOMEN WHO LEAD: SALUTING OUR SISTERS
Thornton College is a wonderfully diverse school and has a student led Equalities Committee working on raising awareness, embedding best practise, and sustaining equality across all age groups. For Black History Month 2023, the Equalities Committee have concentrated their efforts on the theme #Saluting Our Sisters. They launched an internal poetry competition open to all…
SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: ANIMAL SCIENCES
We have many students interested in careers working with animals, so it was fantastic to welcome Dr Jayne Powles, Programme Manager of Animal Science at Harper Adams University. Their three excellent degree courses lead to a wealth of different pathways, including Clinical Animal Behaviourists, roles in Veterinary Pharmaceutical Companies, Animal Health Officer within local authorities,…