Three professionals shared their journeys with our oldest boys this term.
Our boys in Year 7 and 8 have had an enriching start to the new academic year with three career talks.
Dr Chellappah: a career in dentistry
Dr Chellappah kindly came in to speak to the boys about dentistry. She talked about a typical day as a dentist, the added responsibilities of being a practice owner, and parts of the job the boys may not otherwise have known about. She discussed the different routes into dentistry, the positive and negative elements of owning your own practice, and her experience of taking her skills to schools in Nairobi, providing dental care for children who had never seen a dentist before.
Dr Chellappah finished with some great general advice about being inquisitive, taking risks and learning from mistakes, as well as the importance of teamwork in the workplace, which all the boys benefited from.
Mr Roy: a career as a barrister and judge
Our second talk came from Mr Roy, a senior barrister and judge. He explained the specific role a barrister plays in the legal system and how settlements occur outside of court. The boys learnt about the skills that are most desirable in the profession and the day-to-day variety of the work. Mr Roy gave an overview of the best parts and the challenges of the job, along with advice for anyone considering a career in law. He explained that a barrister must constantly learn and develop, as they need to become familiar very quickly with the facts and areas relating to each case.
The boys also had the opportunity to dress in formal barristers’ attire and learn a few interesting facts about being a judge.
Dr Seth: from doctor to founder
Our third talk came from Dr Seth, who shared her journey from training as a doctor to founding her own business, which offers brain-based coaching for parents and caregivers. The boys were captivated.
Hearing how one career can lead somewhere unexpected was a valuable lesson for boys just beginning to think about what comes next. Dr Seth showed them that a career is rarely a straight line, and that skills and passions can open doors in surprising directions. The boys asked thoughtful questions and listened with real interest.
We are grateful to Dr Chellappah, Mr Roy and Dr Seth for giving their time and for inspiring the boys so warmly.