Gallery- work experience & encounters

Work Experience trip to Harvester

We had a great time at Harvester for work experience. We got an explanation about food hygiene in the kitchen, how the orders are taken, demonstration of the drinks machine, tour of the restaurant, drew a design of our own meal and then practised setting tables.

Valentine's Day Lunch Enterprise- fundraiser

Upper School classes worked collaboratively to create a fundraising Valentine's Day luncheon. They advertised, planned menus, make decorations, place-mats and additional items to sell; then prepared, served and cleared up the 3 course lunch served to paying customers. It was a beautiful and triumphant event!

Work Experience trip to McDonalds

5 Upper School students went to McDonalds in Harlow to experience working in the kitchen, clearing tables, helping customers and had a chance to make their own McFlurry!

Upper School students supporting in Lower School classes

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Jobs around the School

As part of their weekly work experience, students complete "jobs around the school". This involves taking orders from teachers, getting replacements and then delivering supplies to the right place.

Middle School Enterprise Fundraiser

Our five Middle School Classes worked on their Enterprise Topic, then promoted and sold their products to staff, students and families. Well done Middle Schoolers!

Fundraising- how to support a charity shop

Falcon Class worked on their "Fundraising" topic by collecting (via advertising), cleaning, sorting and delivering clothes to a local charity shop.

Farm Work Experience

Every week some of our Upper School students have their work experience placement at the Wellgate Farm, where they engage in many activities and show great resilience in all weather conditions and in facing new challenges.

The Police- people we will encounter in our community

Our students had a chance to sit in the police car, sound the siren and meet our friendly police officers. See photos by clicking the link below.

Police officers visit OV

COMPUTING WORK EXPERIENCE ENCOUNTER:

Falcon Class went to Harlow to learn about work in programming microbits. They learnt about circuit boards and used these to create key ring lights:

The brief included the following: Students will be welcomed to Harlow Online Services by Ian, and will have a brief insight into the world of electronics, design, assembly and programming. Students will meet the small team behind the consultancy and production of circuit boards for their clients. They will see some electronics in action and complete an activity relating to the visit.

Click the link below to see some photos: Microbits and Circuits

LEARNING ABOUT BEING A DOG WALKER- HANDS ON!

Following the completion of a detailed risk assessment, Maria Nikolova brought in her German Shepherd for students to have a hands on day working with a dog, including walking, training tips and care.

BEECHLANDS CARE HOME WORK EXPERIENCE

Once a week, three Upper School students spend an hour at Beechlands Care Home, providing refreshments, care and company for the residents.

COSTCO WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE WORK EXPERIENCE TRIP (CHINGFORD)

5 Upper School Students were invited to visit and CostCo in Chingford on the 3rd February 2026 with the following brief:

Costco call their shops Warehouses. They would like to invite students to visit their warehouses. This visit will take the format of a ‘talk and a tour’. This will give students a view of the retail aspect of a multinational company, and the various roles that exist in these locations. The departments that are based at a Costco warehouse include Optical, Majors, Hardlines, Produce, Bakery, Delicatessen, Butchery, Cafe, Receiving, Front- End, Administration. Students will get the chance to ask staff questions, and should do some research in advance of the visit. This will help the school to achieve or maintain Gatsby benchmark 3 and 6.