Tobermory's new S6s hear of former pupils' careers
The new S6 class of Tobermory High School ended their induction week with a series of talks from former pupils about their career paths.
Students were all ears as eight pupils who had graduated in years gone by returned to give insight into their line of work, and how they fell into it.
The stories were of great use to the youngsters who are preparing to enter further education or the world of work. They were eager to soak up knowledge and full of insightful questions.
Among the careers discussed were fishing, joinery, personal training and kennel management.
The Oban Times was represented by reporter Owen Wild, who graduated in 2020, and spoke of his university experience and two years on the job covering the happenings in and around Oban and his home on Mull.
Many students present were hoping to study either nursing or medicine at university, and were full of questions for Doctor Anna Nonhebel, who provided useful firsthand insight on how to apply and what to expect.
The students were most enthralled by the exciting career of Oban police officer Toby Gawthrope, who was at one point Scotland’s youngest policeman.
Gawthrope’s stories of arrests and police chases had students at the edge of their seats, and they had a great time trying out his many apparatus including his body armour and baton.
The youngsters were also reassured if they did not have a career in-mind, as many of their elders left school with the same questions hanging over them, but later discovered a job they loved.
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