A group of our Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to visit Heartlands Hospital for their ‘A Day in the Life of a Midwife’ event.
Hosted by the Midwifery Department in collaboration with the Work Experience Team, the event gave students an immersive insight into the rewarding career of midwifery.
Exploring the World of Midwifery
Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive sessions with midwives, consultants, midwifery students, and support assistants, who shared their expertise on:
The daily responsibilities of a midwife
Career pathways and required qualifications
The different roles within the midwifery department
A Hands-On Look at Midwifery Specialties
Students had the chance to explore various aspects of midwifery, including:
Home births â Providing care for mothers in a familiar setting
Surgical births â Learning operating theatre roles
Community midwifery â The role of midwives outside the hospital
Neonatal care â Supporting babies needing extra medical attention
Infant feeding â Understanding breastfeeding and nutritional guidance
A Truly Inspiring Experience!
This experience provided our students with a fantastic insight into midwifery as a career, sparking new aspirations and broadening their understanding of the healthcare profession.
A Huge Thank You to the team at Heartlands Hospital for their warm welcome, support, and guidance in making this visit so inspiring!
Could this be the start of a future career for some of our students? Stay tuned for more exciting work experience opportunities!
Weâre thrilled to share our latest Careers Newsletter with exciting updates, inspiring events, and valuable resources to support students on their career journeys.
Whatâs inside this edition?
- Highlights from our successful âMeet Your Futureâ Careers Fair, where students explored career pathways and connected with employers.
- Plans for National Apprenticeship Week (10thâ16th February), including:
- Workshops like the JLR Vehicle Design Workshop and M&G Enterprise Challenge.
- Assemblies and lessons focused on apprenticeship pathways.
- Virtual and in-person careers fairs.
- Upcoming events such as the Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair and the Birmingham Careers Fair.
Discover a range of opportunities and resources designed to help students achieve their aspirations.
Letâs continue to work together to prepare our students for a bright and successful future!
Our recent Meet Your Future Careers Fair was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore a wide range of career paths and further education options. The event brought together providers, employers, and industry professionals, giving students the chance to ask questions, gain insights, and be inspired about their futures.
With engaging discussions and valuable advice, the day highlighted the incredible support available to help our students achieve their ambitions. Thank you to all the organisations and representatives who attended and contributed to such a successful and impactful event!
Check out some highlights from the day!
Our year 8 students had an incredible opportunity to participate in the EPIC Engineers STEM Workshop, where they developed essential skills for success in STEM careers. Through a series of engaging, hands on design and build team challenges, students explored what it takes to become EPIC engineers.
The activities were enriched with real-world examples from the field of transport infrastructure, allowing students to step into various professional roles and gain valuable insights into the diverse career paths available in STEM. The workshop not only honed their technical and teamwork skills but also inspired them to envision their future as innovators and change makers in the engineering world.
This experience was a fantastic blend of learning, creativity, and career exploration, leaving our students excited and motivated about their potential in STEM!
 Chemistry in Action at Warwick University!  Students explored 5 sessions with science pros from academia & industry, connecting classroom knowledge to cutting-edge research, from AI to scents! They also picked up top exam tips to excel in A-Level Chemistry.  #STEMCareers #FutureScientists
This morning officers from West Midlands Police carried out an operation in school, whereby students entered the school building through a knife arch. The Police are very concerned with the safety of young people in Solihull and Birmingham and are carrying out random operations like this in schools across the city.
John Henry Newman Catholic College remains committed to supporting our students and raising awareness about the dangers of carrying knives and knife crime and ensuring this community remains safe.
This was the first of several visits that will happen throughout the school year. The Police officers praised the maturity and patience of the students, displayed this morning whilst engaging in this exercise.
Last Thursday, JHNCC put on another outstanding display of what makes this school different. So many students supported our staff to ensure that all visitors came away fully understanding what sets this school apart from others and what this school can provide to those young people who become students here.
You can see more of the Open Evening by viewing the pictures in the slideshow below. You can read more about the College, its mission and values and what difference it can make for your child if you apply to JHNCC in our prospectus here.
