SUCCESSFULLY tackling the working world, whether in traditional or more futuristic fashion, was recently on the agenda for Sir James Smith’s Community School’s Year 10 students.

The Camelford pupils undertook their work experience week during July, with the majority working in North Cornwall and a small number travelling elsewhere in the country, such as Coventry and London, to learn workskills ‘at the rock-face’.

New technology was at the forefront of Aiden Morgan’s work experience as he concentrated his musical talents on continuing to carve himself a career online — demonstrating to others what can be achieved via the internet.

He managed to finish a number of projects, including a piece called ‘The Last Light’, which he is signing with record labels.

More traditional work opportunities were also selected by students, with Isla Symons, part of the school’s international Greenpower winning team, and Sam Richards, picking up tools at Highfield Motors in Camelford.

Challenges ably faced by the students included: working with schools and playschools, joining the team at Camelford Sports Centre, turning a hand to IT problems and producing PowerPoints, gaining an insight into the workings of china clay company Imerys as well as the animal care industry, helping produce top-notch food in restaurants, learning the carpentry trade and assisting on the farm.

The Year 10s returned to Sir Jim’s in time for the last week of term, which included a ‘Preparation for Work’ day that took in finance and CV sessions as well as talks by Lynne Dunn of Cornwall College Business, and Cornwall Marine Network ambassadors.

On the final day a Careers Fair was held in the Sports Hall of the Camelford Sports Centre.