Curro Douglasdale students unlock their future at careers day

Curro Douglasdale’s Grade 7 careers day allowed students to explore various careers through interactive sessions and conversations with professionals.

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The Grade 7 learners from Curro Douglasdale during the career day.

Imagine a day where dreams and possibilities collide. For the Grade 7 students at Curro Douglasdale, careers day was that day.

This was a chance for the learners to unlock the doors to their futures, and explore the vast array of careers which await them, discovering the spark that could ignite their passion.

Through interactive sessions, inspiring stories, as well as coming face-to-face and having conversations with professionals from various fields, the students were able to take a journey of self-discovery and unlock the secrets to their success, paving the way to a brighter tomorrow.

The executive head of the school Dumisani Kunene could not help but beam with pride as he described the day and its purpose.

“We live in an era where people must start exploring different careers at a young age, as this will equip them to make better and informed decisions later on in life. Our Grade 7 students had a fantastic day learning about different careers, some of which would never have made it in the mainstream platform before.

Tanaka Mukaronda, Gabriella Maphike, and Che Nadas.

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“Thanks to our 21st century approach, all careers are considered important and beneficial for our divergent group of learners. We had the Pink Chef, a professional footballer, videographer, and software engineer to name but a few.

“The presenters were astounded by some of the questions the learners asked during the presentations. The learners gained a great deal of information and thanked the staff for organising such an exciting event.”

The school’s marketer, Leelyn Olifant, said the event was a testament to the belief that children should be empowered to explore, create, and innovate without the constraints of traditional career stereotypes.

“The Grade 7 careers day was a celebration of the school’s dedication to providing students with the tools to navigate the diverse landscape of modern careers, encouraging them to envision a future where their aspirations are not confined by traditional norms but are fueled by their ingenuity and determination.”

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