"Over the last year Paddington Academy students have enjoyed a range of high quality opportunities which have been offered by the Westminster City Lions team. These opportunities are often niche which means that students have been able to take part in extra curriculum that is relevant to their studies. For example the Savile Row Concours day supported DT students in KS3 but also gave them a chance to improve communication skills with people across the industries.
A handful of students, studying media, were given the opportunity to attend a Bafta event. Students felt they were part of the activities and saw the relevance of both.
On a larger scale Y8 and Y12 were lucky to be offered tickets to Winter Wonderland as a 'Reward' trip. They would not have been able to attend otherwise.
Staff from Westminster City Lions attend an all day Careers Fair held at the academy. This is such a good opportunity for students to share their experiences but also to receive further information. An ex student from PA, currently working with the CL team, hosted a Y10 student as part of the Westminster offer to provide work experience in June. Students at the academy are so much more excited about what London has to offer rather than a small area focused around the west of the Borough.
Thank you to the team at Westminster City Lions."
-Careers Lead at Paddington Academy