Creativity Meets Healthcare: Year 8 Take On the NHS Competition | Sir William Perkins's School (SWPS)
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Last half term, all Year 8 students took part in the national Step into the NHS Careers Competition as part of their PSHCE curriculum. This initiative encourages young people to explore the wide range of roles within the NHS, helping them understand not only the responsibilities involved but also the real impact these careers have on people’s lives.
Throughout the project, students combined creativity, research and teamwork as they investigated specific NHS careers and worked in groups to design an advertising campaign promoting their chosen role. From surgical innovation to dentistry and reconstructive science, the breadth of careers explored highlighted the extraordinary variety of pathways available within the NHS.
The following groups have been selected to represent SWPS in the national competition:
Seira S, Rose C, Lilly R and Ella DC – video campaign on the role of a Reconstructive Surgeon
Isabella T, Diyanah D, Jaya K and Isabelle B – video campaign exploring a Dentist
Kaia C, Tami L and Etta H – a creative Minecraft video illustrating the work of a Surgeon
All students put an exceptional amount of effort into their projects, producing thoughtful, high‑quality work. We wish our class winners the very best of luck as their entries move forward to the national judging stage.
Student reflections highlighted just how impactful the experience has been. Ella (Year 8) shared:
“I think it was a very fun and creative project to work on. I learnt so much doing it and learnt things that I wouldn’t have if we didn’t do this project. I also thought it was so interesting how many different NHS careers there were that we had never heard of.”
Seira added:
“We discovered how creativity, science, and teamwork can come together within the NHS to make a real difference to patients’ lives. It was inspiring to learn how innovation can restore function, confidence, and quality of life.”
Rose reflected on how the project broadened her understanding of the NHS:
“This has been an incredibly eye‑opening experience. It made me realise the vast range of jobs available in the NHS and how hard these amazing people work. This project has changed my perspective for my future and I am truly grateful we did this.”
The Step into the NHS project is a powerful example of our commitment to World Ready learning, enabling students to explore future pathways while developing key skills in research, communication and creativity.
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Last half term, all Year 8 students took part in the national Step into the NHS Careers Competition as part of their PSHCE curriculum. This initiative encourages young people to explore the wide range of roles within the NHS, helping them understand not only the responsibilities involved but also the real impact these careers have on people’s lives.
Throughout the project, students combined creativity, research and teamwork as they investigated specific NHS careers and worked in groups to design an advertising campaign promoting their chosen role. From surgical innovation to dentistry and reconstructive science, the breadth of careers explored highlighted the extraordinary variety of pathways available within the NHS.
The following groups have been selected to represent SWPS in the national competition:
Seira S, Rose C, Lilly R and Ella DC – video campaign on the role of a Reconstructive Surgeon
Isabella T, Diyanah D, Jaya K and Isabelle B – video campaign exploring a Dentist
Kaia C, Tami L and Etta H – a creative Minecraft video illustrating the work of a Surgeon
All students put an exceptional amount of effort into their projects, producing thoughtful, high‑quality work. We wish our class winners the very best of luck as their entries move forward to the national judging stage.
Student reflections highlighted just how impactful the experience has been. Ella (Year 8) shared:
“I think it was a very fun and creative project to work on. I learnt so much doing it and learnt things that I wouldn’t have if we didn’t do this project. I also thought it was so interesting how many different NHS careers there were that we had never heard of.”
Seira added:
“We discovered how creativity, science, and teamwork can come together within the NHS to make a real difference to patients’ lives. It was inspiring to learn how innovation can restore function, confidence, and quality of life.”
Rose reflected on how the project broadened her understanding of the NHS:
“This has been an incredibly eye‑opening experience. It made me realise the vast range of jobs available in the NHS and how hard these amazing people work. This project has changed my perspective for my future and I am truly grateful we did this.”
The Step into the NHS project is a powerful example of our commitment to World Ready learning, enabling students to explore future pathways while developing key skills in research, communication and creativity.
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