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Mary Hare School vocational students showcase their talents to the Worshipful Company of Plumbers and CIPHE
Mary Hare School was delighted to welcome representatives from The Worshipful Company of Plumbers and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) for an inspiring visit highlighting the school’s commitment to vocational learning and the importance of skilled trades in shaping young futures.
During the visit, guests were given a tour of the school and its specialist facilities, with a particular focus on how Mary Hare supports deaf students in developing practical, technical, and career‑ready skills. Staff shared how the school integrates real‑world learning into the curriculum, ensuring pupils have the confidence and opportunities to thrive in a wide range of professions, including engineering and the skilled trades.
Representatives of both organisations were keen to learn more about the school’s approach and the aspirations of its pupils. They spoke with students about the essential role plumbers and heating engineers play in society, the modern technologies used in the industry, and the breadth of career paths available.
The visit also provided an opportunity to explore potential partnerships, including ways the organisations might support pupils through career guidance, industry talks, apprenticeships, and future collaborative projects.
During the day, vocational students also took part in a practical plumbing competition, showcasing their developing pipework and pressure‑testing skills. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate hands‑on learning and strengthen our connection with the industry.
Daisy Turner, a talented female plumber who completed last year's CIPHE Plumbing Professionals Development Scheme, visited our plumbing students to share insights from her inspiring career journey. During her talk, she spoke in depth about her volunteering experience in Nepal, where she helped local communities by installing essential plumbing systems in remote areas. Daisy also reflected on her day‑to‑day life as an apprentice, discussing the challenges she faced, the skills she has developed, and the determination that has driven her success in the plumbing industry.
Janet Rivers, Upper Warden and former owner of the plumbing business Girls on Tap, has generously donated more than £3,000 worth of plumbing tools and materials to Mary Hare School. Having retired from plumbing five years ago, Janet has chosen to donate all the remaining fittings from her business—an act that represents a meaningful and emotional closing of an important chapter in her life.
This contribution follows last year’s generous gift from Charles Brooks, the Immediate Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, who donated a high‑value press‑fit tool worth £1,500 to support the work of our plumbing vocational studies department. We would once again like to express our sincere thanks for his continued generosity and commitment to our students.
The day ended with the announcement of competition results announced and concluding speeches from Robin Askew, Principal Mary Hare School and Sandra Raine, Master Worshipful Company of Plumbers.
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