Day: 23 April 2018

Jessica Jobson attends RYA Youth National 2018 championships

Year 11 student Jessica Jobson, recently attended the RYA Youth National 2018l championships in Largs, Scotland.

She sailed amazingly well, in extreme conditions coming sixth overall with a silver medal as second female team in the 29er skiff. Jessica also had the opportunity to meet Princess Anne who was on the water as patron of the RYA.

As a result of her excellent showing, Jessica has been selected for the British Youth Sailing team for the international events this summer and has been offered a place next autumn training alongside the Olympic Podium Potential Squad.

Well done Jessica!

‘Aspirations Presentation’

On 9th March 2018, Churston was lucky enough to have four ex students visit the school to present to a group of year 9 boys. The purpose of the visit was for the alumni to share their experiences of school and offer revision and careers advice. The visit was a success and the year 9 boys enjoyed being able to share experiences with ex-students who had been in the same position as themselves.

The visit was arranged through the school’s ‘Future First’ network. Sam Dodge, Sam Titcombe, Darren Hartland and Joe Burton each presented with enthusiasm and charisma to thirteen year 9 boys about their experiences at Churston, how they revised effectively and what they are doing in their lives now. The thirteen boys listened attentively and offered a plethora of questions to their guests, expressing some of the difficulties they face currently in school. The visit was educational and enlightening to students and provided staff with feedback of how we can help reduce the barriers in education to boys.