HIGH IMPACT PROGRAM - POLISH:
On the first My Education Day of the Term – Monday 31st May, the KMHS Beacon team were able to run their first major event of the year – The HIP (High Impact Program) Polish. This is aimed at Grade 9’s and follows on from the HIP Prepare Program in Grade 8.
The program has a focus on preparation for the world of work, first impressions and job interview skills. The Beacon Foundation provides a facilitator and mentors from the business community to answer students questions and then conduct mock interviews. 25 students from Grade 9 were selected to take part in the program.
One of the most exciting parts of the program is the ‘networking lunch’ which is catered by Mr Pedersen and the KMHS catering team. Whilst treated to a delicious lunch, students have the opportunity to speak to the mentors and gain advice for the future beyond school.
The Grade 9’s involved conducted themselves in a professional manner whilst working with the mentors and should be congratulated. The Beacon Student Ambassadors would also like to thank Mr Pedersen and the catering team for all of their hard work making and presenting the lunch.
It is so exciting that we have another HIP Polish Program running on the second My Education Day next week on Friday 11th June so that another 25 Grade 9 students can see the benefits of taking part in the program. Here are some ‘take aways’ that Grade 9’s reflected on at the end of the day.
“Taught me about first impressions and tangible skills for the workplace. I also learnt about what to do in an interview”
“It has been great to be prepared for future work and this program has given me a lot of helpful knowledge”
“I have learnt a lot from today and I feel much better about going for my first Job”
“I got to experience real world scenarios with real employers who gave me useful feedback”
“It was valuable because it has helped me understand that interviews are stressful but the main thing to remember is to walk in there confidently and have a conversation”
