--- title: "Year 8 Experiences of the Workplace: 9 December 2025" url: "https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2025-12-09-year-8-experiences-of-the-workplace-9-december-2025" school: "Melksham Oak Community School" --- [Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 12th November 2026 from 5pm to 7pm - Click to book ](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/R5YdwhGMEc) # Year 8 Experiences of the Workplace: 9 December 2025 9 December 2025 On 9 December 2025 Year 8 students were off timetable exploring workshops and experiences from a range of employment sectors on rotation for the entire day. These included Construction, Childcare and Education, Tax and Finance, Grounds Management, Automotive, and Media Make-up. There was something for everyone! Workshops and exploration sessions were delivered by volunteers from a range of companies, educational and training organisations. The students took part in practical activities, from bricklaying and roofing to media and makeup blood in a bottle’, from charades exploration games to child care planning. Year 8’s were a credit to our school, whilst learning new skills and exploring new workplaces for their future pathways. They discovered a range of careers that they may not have otherwise considered, it was a fantastic day. If you work for a company that you think could get involved in our career events, assemblies and workshops, please do contact me, Ceri Tranter, Head of Careers Education tranterc@melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk [careers](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/tag/careers) [ Consultation on Admissions Arrangements Notice December 2025](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2025-12-04-consultation-on-admissions-arrangements-notice-december-2025-10) [Year 11 Supporting Success Evening ](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-01-26-year-11-supporting-success-evening) ![Melksham Oak Community School](https://files.schudio.com/melksham-oak-community-school/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Melksham Oak Community School** Bowerhill Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6QZ Tel: 01225 792700 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Vacancies](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies) - [Curriculum ](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/melksham/melkshamoak) - [ParentPay](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/parents-students/parentpay) - [Contact Us](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Melksham Oak Community School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)