50 students from Coloma Girls Convent School, Archbishop Tenison High and Trinity School worked together on a Classroom to Boardroom programme culminating in a presentation in the boardrooms of Channel 4 and The British Council.

The students, who had never met before, worked fantastically well together on the challenges set by each of the businesses.  One set of students worked on a real brief by Channel 4 on a current topic using digital media to support a media opportunity.  The British Council set the students a challenge relating to volunteer recruitment. 

Impressive and confident presentations were made on the final day by the 17 year olds and there was glowing feedback from C4 and the British Council on how well the students performed.

One student commented: “Attitude can determine how far you go, regardless of achievement, willingness or attributes.  Stay positive, focused and self-motivated and you can do whatever you want – literally”

The programme has shown the students that academic success is important but not enough:- securing the best University places, work placement and long term career opportunities increasingly demand outstanding personal skills, an entrepreneurial mind set and commitment and determination.   

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