Connections for the future
The Eastbournian Society has helped organise a series of events to prepare current pupils for their future careers, while at the same time enabling Old Eastbournians and parents to meet and network with others in their profession.
The Futures Fair
The annual Futures Fair was held at
the College on Friday 1 March, made possible through the collaborative efforts of Head of Futures Sarah Gordon and the Eastbournian Society.
There was an impressive turnout with around 70 delegates from industries, professions, universities and gap year organisers, who generously shared their wealth of knowledge and expertise with our Year 11 and sixth form pupils. We also welcomed pupils and
teachers from local schools in the Coastal Schools Partnership. Our thanks to go to the OEs, parents and others who gave their time in offering their expertise and guid - ance to today’s young people planning their futures.
Legal networking
Banking, broking and asset management
Our guest speakers were Richard Liddell KC (Reeves 1989–94), who specialises in commercial disputes, liability claims, construction and engineering litigation, and sports law, and Jeremy Stone (Pennell 2000–02), legal director at Williams F1, focusing on sports and media law, with expertise across all aspects of the entertainment industry. It was a most informative evening, with a lot of connections made and knowledge gained. Those pupils present were able to pursue some ideas for their future plans and make steps to organising work experi - ence. One of the parents present remarked how lucky we are to have such strong connections with our former pupils.
Some 30 pupils and other guests gathered for our College-based legal networking
evening on Tuesday 19 November.
Our annual banking, broking and asset management networking evening took place at PwC’s offices in More London, close to London Bridge, on Tuesday 16 January.
It has always proved a popular event with current pupils, who were able to chat to OEs and parents who work in this sector, gaining valuable insights and contacts. It was a particular pleasure to welcome guest speaker Will Peters (School 1987–92) who talked about his own journey in the profession. Thanks as ever go to Darren Meek (Blackwater 1982–87) for hosting the event for the tenth year.
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