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Websites for parents & carers:

http://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/apprenticeship-by-industry-sector/

Websites for students investigating different career paths:

https://cambspeterboroughlmi.co.uk/

cpca.yourfutures.uk

http://www.thisisengineering.org.uk/ 

http://icould.com/ (careers inspiration and information for young people)

https://successatschool.org/ (for young people to explore  careers, get information about top employers and look for jobs, courses and advice)

http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ (videos about different careers)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

https://www.screenskills.com/

 https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

https://www.goconstruct.org/

Job Seeking

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Completing-Your-First-CV (Support in writing the best CV to send to future employers)

ABOUT US
Bottisham Village College is a highly ambitious, highly innovative and highly regarded comprehensive school, based in the heart of rural East Cambridgeshire. We have a vision that is inspiring, caring and enriching for every student in our community.
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Bottisham Village College
Lode Road
Bottisham
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9DL
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Bottisham Family Quiz: The Friends of Bottisham Vi Bottisham Family Quiz: The Friends of Bottisham Village College

We are delighted that our very own Mr Compton will be hosting what promises to be a fantastic evening of fun, friendly competition and community spirit.

Bring your family, form a team, and test your knowledge — all while raising valuable funds to support opportunities for our students!

 

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bottisham/bottisham-village-college/family-quiz-night/2026-03-20/19:00/t-plqoook

(Spaces are limited, so please do book soon!)

 

Please also find attached the minutes from our January Friends of Bottisham Village College meeting.  If you have any questions about the minutes or anything else, please contact us at friends@bottishamvc.org.
📚🦈 World Book Day at BVC… where normality 📚🦈 World Book Day at BVC… where normality packs its bags and strolls calmly out the door!
As many of you will know, the run‑up to World Book Day is the one time of year when absolutely nothing surprises us anymore. And honestly—what could be more perfectly BVC than an English teacher passionately promoting the joy of reading in assembly… while standing next to a student dressed as a shark?

Yes, this really happened.
No, we’re not even slightly fazed.

World Book Day 2026 will take place on Thursday 5th March, and we’re already gearing up for the usual blend of creativity, chaos and costume‑based confusion that makes it such a brilliant celebration of reading for pleasure.

More details soon—but for now, beware of sharks in the corridors… they’re surprisingly bookish.
📣 We Need Your Help, BVC Community! Next Wedne 📣 We Need Your Help, BVC Community!

Next Wednesday 11th March, Bottisham Village College will be hosting our Key Stage 3 Pathways & Careers Fair — a fast‑paced, exciting event where students will have around 20 minutes to “buzz around” different employers, discovering the huge range of roles, industries and training routes available in our local area.

We are still looking for local businesses, organisations or self‑employed professionals who would be willing to come in for the morning and talk to students about:

Different routes into your profession
The types of roles within your organisation
Opportunities and skills in your sector
The careers available across Cambridgeshire and beyond

It’s a short time commitment but has a huge impact in opening young people’s eyes to future pathways.
If you or your company can help, please contact:

📩 josmith@bottishamvc.org
📩 ematthewsking@bottishamvc.org

Thank you for supporting our students’ futures!
📚 Year 7 Author Visit – 12th March 📚 Our 📚 Year 7 Author Visit – 12th March 📚

Our Year 7 students are in for a real treat on 12th March! Author visits are an important part of our reading for pleasure culture, and Julian Sedgwick’s talk is sure to become a standout memory in their Bottisham journey.

Any books ordered via Wisepay will be ready for collection on the day – and can be signed by the author during the visit.

We can’t wait to welcome him into school!
🌌 Iceland 2026 🌌 What an unforgettable time 🌌 Iceland 2026 🌌

What an unforgettable time for our adventurers!

The group was treated to a breathtaking display of the Northern Lights, painting the sky with greens and purples in a show they’ll never forget. Standing beneath the aurora felt truly magical — a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment for everyone. ✨

Special mention goes to Orin, who managed to capture what can only be described as a “mega” selfie — Northern Lights blazing behind him, smile on full beam. A photo destined for legend (and maybe his next profile picture). 📸💫
🌍 Iceland 2026 🌍 Another unforgettable day 🌍 Iceland 2026 🌍

Another unforgettable day on our trip of a lifetime!

Our adventurers spent yesterday exploring the breathtaking Þingvellir National Park — wandering between two tectonic plates, taking in the dramatic scenery, and learning about one of the most historically significant places in Iceland. ✨

And of course… no visit would be complete without spotting the legendary Gnome Homes tucked into the rocks and moss. The group loved hunting them down — proof that Iceland’s magic isn’t just in the landscapes, but in the little surprises hidden along the way! 🧙‍♂️🏡

More updates coming soon as this incredible journey continues. ❄️🌋💧
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