Saracens High School holds an annual whole-school careers fair, My Future, My Choice. This year more than sixty professionals from over forty organisations came into school to share their careers with pupils in Years 7 to 10. From law, finance and energy to midwifery, construction, technology and television, the young people heard first-hand what these jobs really involve, the skills they take, and the very different routes people followed to get there.

Across the afternoon, the children visited four different talks, moving between rooms to meet professionals from an extraordinary range of industries. There were plenty of memorable moments – Octopus Energy brought an electric car onto the playground and a gardener delighted pupils with a leaf blower, a brilliant reminder that hands-on, practical careers are every bit as valuable as the rest. The buzz around school was wonderful to see: attentive listening, thoughtful questions, and pupils living our values of discipline, hard work, honesty and humility throughout.

Our heartfelt thanks go to every visitor who gave their time so generously and to our wonderful trustees and governors for making some of these key introductions for us. Afterwards, Saracens pupils reflected on what they’d seen and what it might mean for their own futures, and many left talking about a job or a path they’d never considered before. That is exactly what My Future, My Choice is all about, and we can’t wait to make next year’s event even better.

 

Three Year 13 students from Saracens High School have decided to take-on a climbing challenge across the British isles to raise money for the Saracens Foundation. Here’s the challenge in their own words:

We’re a group of friends who’ve collectively been part of Saracens High School for over two decades, and rooted in the community for even longer. 

This challenge is our way of giving back to the community and our Saracens family that’s given us so much over the years. The Saracens Foundation does incredible work changing lives across Barnet and beyond – from mentoring young people to supporting families facing hardship. We want to play our part.

We’ve been inspired by our Duke of Edinburgh exploits and the urge to push ourselves, give back, and support others who need it. So we’re taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge – climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon back-to-back, all within 24 hours.

Every step will be self-funded. 100% of your donations go directly to the Saracens Foundation – we’re covering all travel, accommodation and other costs ourselves.

If you can spare anything to support the foundation’s work, it’ll keep us going up those mountains and make a real difference on the ground in our community. CLICK HERE to place a donation through our JustGiving page.

Thank you for being part of this with us,

Haroon, Adam and Freddie

Following a brilliant performance in the Quiz Club Science General Knowledge area heats, we are thrilled to announce that a team from Saracens Broadfields has secured a spot in the national finals.

Competing against over 44 schools, our team—comprising two talented pupils from Year 5 and two from Year 6—showed incredible teamwork and expertise to win their heat outright. This victory earns them a prestigious invitation to Oxford University on 29th June.

Enormous congratulations to our young scientists – it is a monumental achievement to be recognised among the top teams in the country!