Further Education
Ladybridge Learner from 2017 – 2022
Did you go on to study after Ladybridge?
Bury College – Level 3 Creative Media and Design (1 year), BTEC Applied Science
What does a typical day in education look like?
Arrive to college in plenty of time and make my own way to classes, we don’t have bells at college to remind us to go. I mix with friends on campus and we sometimes go into Bury town centre for lunch or shopping. The staff are friendly and helpful and the courses are interesting.
What do you enjoy most about your study?
The courses are interesting and the subject information is engaging. The staff are fantastic at giving praise when you do well and I have achieved several distinctions already.
How did your experiences at Ladybridge help you with decisions on your future goals?
Ladybridge prepared me for the future and showed me how resilient I can be. Well, Ladybridge and a global pandemic! Ladybridge also helped me to develop my interests in medicine and science.
What is your favourite memory of life at Ladybridge?
Maths classes with Mrs Machen (and the horse) and the time in E11 with my friends.
What advice would you give a Ladybridge learner looking to study/work in the same field as you?
Listen to your science teachers!
What advice would you give to learners coming up to their final 2 years at Ladybridge and making decisions about their future?
Listen to your passion, try as much as you can, and enjoy your last days.
Describe your time at Ladybridge High School in 3 words
Fun, Pandemic, Exams.