Author: Natalie McGillivary

Mercedes-Benz apprenticeship opportunities

Natalie McGillivary

Mercedes-Benz is currently recruiting for apprentices across a variety of roles, in its nationwide network of retailers and dealers.

Vacancies include Light Vehicle and Heavy Vehicle Technicians, Customer Service Experts and Retail Parts Advisors.

If any students are interested in doing an apprenticeship, please visit https://mercedes-benztraining.co.uk/mercedes-benz-academy-programme.aspx. Using their home postcode, they can search for vacancies in their local areas and then make an application. These vacancies are constantly changing, with new positions being added regularly.

The apprenticeships are open to students who are 16 and over (they must be 16 to start the programme in September, so can apply whilst they are 15), and ideally need grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE. Further information can be found on the website, as well as some hints and tips about writing an application.

If you have any questions or would like to know anything further about these opportunities, please email: apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com

Summer Bedding Plants

Natalie McGillivary

We’ve sourced a new plant supplier and are able to offer a selection of bedding plants once again. The prices are slightly higher than in previous years due to the cost of compost having risen significantly over the last 12 months. However, the range of plants is much greater than we’ve been able to offer before. If you’d like to order any plants, please complete the order form here, and return to school Reception by Wednesday 27th April or email to info@lymmhigh.org.uk.

Delivery will be in May before the Half Term.

In memoriam

Natalie McGillivary

Ray Kelly

11.08.65–18.04.22

Ray Kelly was a kind, quiet and decent man who had committed over 20 years to the Performing Arts faculty at the school. He played a vitally important role within the music department in particular, directing the big band, arranging music for various ensembles and supporting hundreds of individual students over the years as an instrumental teacher, music technician and an accompanist. In recent years, his exceptional musical talent was showcased in the school productions, particularly Les Miserables and West Side Story, events which could not have taken place without Ray’s skills and expertise. Outside of school, Ray was well known within the Lymm community and beyond for his wonderful piano playing and his passion for live performances; he was a quintessential jazz musician, always taking life in his stride and it is probably fair to say that Ray was at his happiest when playing as part of a jazz ensemble.

Rearranged Theatre Trip

Natalie McGillivary

We are happy to confirm that we have rearranged the theatre trip for Thursday 21st April for those students whose trip was cancelled. Apologies for this late notice, the theatre has only just got back to us.

Students must bring a packed lunch to school that they will eat during Period 4.

We will leave school at approximately 1pm for the performance at 2pm. Students will return to school between 5.30pm and 6pm but will be able to call or message parents on their way home.

Food at the theatre is limited so we advise students to bring their own snacks and a drink to enjoy during the performance.

Lunchtime Career talks

Natalie McGillivary

The week after next, we are hosting a series of lunchtime career talks. Students can bring sandwiches to eat during the events, which are planned to last 30 minutes (1.30-2pm) in the Leisure Centre Studio. The talks will be as follows:

  • Tuesday 3rd May: Careers in Tech
  • Wednesday 4th May: The Engineering industry, roles/apprenticeships, and transferable skills needed for the world of work
  • Thursday 5th May: Digital Careers
  • Friday 6th May: Careers in Engineering

We hope lots of students will join us!

Lunchtime Career Talks

Natalie McGillivary

Next week we are hosting a series of lunchtime career talks for students in Years 7 and 8. Students can bring sandwiches to eat during the events, which are planned to last 30 minutes (1.30-2pm) in the Leisure Centre Studio. The talks will be as follows:

  • Monday 25th April: Careers in the NHS
  • Tuesday 26th April: Careers in Finance
  • Wednesday 27th April: Careers in Engineering
  • Thursday 28th April: Careers in health and social care

We hope lots of students will join us!

Apprentify talk

Natalie McGillivary

All  students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 are invited to attend a drop-in session with Scott Austin, Head of Talent at Apprentify. He will be joining us at lunchtime on Thursday 21st April 1.30–2pm in The Studio, upstairs in the Leisure Centre.

Apprentify pride themselves on offering a unique approach to finding, recruiting and training the best digital and technical apprentices for roles such as Digital Marketing, Junior Content Producer, Data Analyst and Software Developer.

They currently work with companies such as JD Sports, Pets at Home, Manchester Airport Group and Liverpool Football Club.

Please come along to meet Scott and find out more about what Apprentify can offer.

You can visit their website https://www.apprentify.com/ or YouTube channel Apprentify – YouTube for more of an insight.