Students are fired up for interviews

Once again Peterborough Rotary Club joined with Kings School to hold mock interviews for 151 of their Year 11 students. Interviews took place over four evenings at the offices of Fisherprint, a venue kindly donated by the directors. The interview panel was made up of Rotarians and friends of the club who listened attentively to the student’s aspirations. Their choice of careers ranged from doctors, teachers and engineers to the more diverse such as a period costume designer and a museum curator.

Each evening Rotarians were joined by members of the teaching staff who helped to settle pre-interview nerves and bolster each student’s confidence. Many students expressed satisfaction at achieving a constructive and useful report after their interview, indicating to members of the club that the element of commercial realism they had hoped to achieve had been successfully realised.

The photo shows some of the students with deputy head Helen Birch and President John Price. The Peterborough club look forward to this annual event with Kings School and would be willing to expand this activity to other schools in the Peterborough area.

Another example of Rotary working within the local community.

Rotarians, always keen to use their vocational skills also like to have fun. Recently Ramsey Rotary Club competed in the seventh annual Nene Valley Dragon Boat Race held at the newly restored lake in Wicksteed Park. This year 46 teams entered the race and, following a safety briefing, each crew took to the water to give it their all. Despite windy conditions and choppy waters the Ramsey crew, made up of Rotarians, supporters and friends finished ninth, becoming the highest placed Rotary team ever. This annual event is a fundraiser organised by the East Northants Rotary Clubs who encourage other clubs, businesses and organisations to enter and raise money for charity. Each pay £350 to hire a Dragon Boat.

As well as the race, there was a great atmosphere with plenty to see and do on the day including crafts, stalls, live music, games and entertainment all helping raise money for local causes.

Of course, everyone was a winner as it was great fun and many charities will be the benefactors.