AS WEYMOUTH College’s Careers College draws to a close, young student reporters from secondary schools are continuing to hone their investigative skills in the Journalism workshop – interviewing students in other workshops, located across the college campus.

Adele and Thomas, 14, and Harry, 13, from Gillingham were drawn to the Fashion Design workshop. They decided to interview Katy, 14, from Gillingham about why she chose this workshop:

“Katy described her interest in the area of Fashion Design, telling us how much she enjoys the freedom of the course.”

When asked how she was finding the workshop, she told them how important it was for her to have independence in her work, so that she could be free to express her ideas for new clothing. Katy also said she would consider working as a designer for a big clothing retailer, such as New Look, if she could introduce her own ideas to the company – adding ‘I enjoy designing clothes’ and ‘it’s a really fun workshop’.

Katy felt that the workshop helped draw out the creativity in her and her peers – further inspiring her to pursue a career in Fashion Design. We shall look forward to seeing her amazing clothing designs in future!

Meanwhile, Jack, 13, from Swanage and Maddison, 15, from Thomas Hardye School interviewed two students in the Acting workshop, Amelia, 14, from Swanage and Cameron, 14, from St Aldhelm’s.

Amelia told them she was using this course to help find an answer to her vocation in Musical Theatre; and that Performing Arts gave her ‘open opportunities to sing her heart out and dance till she drops.’

Cameron said he was open to all opportunities, and was not worried about the insecurity that comes with a career in acting. He told them he ‘aspires to be like Robert Downey Junior and give others the same appreciation for the movie industry.’

Overall, both students felt the Acting workshop was helping them find their own ‘happily-ever-after’.

Primary College begins next week, during which we’ll bring you more reports from our keen young reporters.