Further Education
Ladybridge Learner from 2017 – 2022
Did you go on to study after Ladybridge?
Bury College – T-Level in Adult Nursing (Formally known as NHS Cadets) and hopefully in the future to University.
What does a typical day look like?
I am part of the same FBB Ladybridge students participate in, started in Year 8, and still in, I now volunteer for their youth board! So we meet up once a month to find ways on how we can impact the youth audience, such as meeting with trustees of the organisation etc. On work placement, I do everything from bed side manners, being a friendly face, learning about observations and how to take care or someone personally and holistically.
What do you enjoy most about your day?
In both jobs it’s the enjoyment of being a part of the diverse and inclusive culture the NHS has and learning about new people everyday and being a hand people can hold in good and bad news and also being someone’s support to help them achieve limitless opportunities.
How did your experiences at Ladybridge help you with decisions on your future goals?
I joined FBB through being a Ladybridge student in Year 8 to Year 11. I always knew I wanted to continue bettering myself and as well I always volunteered in anything at Ladybridge, with being an ex-prefect and a part of the Leadership Team for the Art and Technology block. It helped me realise how much I loved helping others.
What is your favourite memory of life at Ladybridge?
Definitely Art with Mr Mistry, I loved how we could just relax after a stressful day and just draw and express ourselves. Something I had issues with before, was expressing myself. Since then I found a hobby in art.
What advice would you give a Ladybridge learner looking to study/work in the same field as you?
If you wish to do Nursing well, make sure you know it’s not all about what you see on TV (such as 24 hours in A+E) and that to never give up when things get tough, you’ll be waking up early at 5am sometimes or may have a day where it all feels like it’s going to crumble but to never let that inspiration to be a nurse or midwife or paramedic burn out! Because you can do it.
Oh, and to always research what your aspirations in the future are and to sleep well. (I lack a ton of that around work placement).
What advice would you give to learners coming up to their final 2 years at Ladybridge and making decisions about their future?
Revise!! It sounds like teachers are just adding stress but really the one thing I regret is not putting that effort in. Like during GCSEs it felt like the deep end of a pool. And to have a schedule and eat and sleep well. Those help boost mental health too.
Describe your time at Ladybridge High School in 3 words
Family. Unforgettable. Journey.