85 students from 5 schools across the Northwest took part in piloting STAR. They were involved from the ‘ideas' stage of STAR right through to the final development of the workshops and resources. This is what they thought...
"STAR is very good with great activities. It makes you more confident about the choices you want to take."
Hadeal, Yr 9
"STAR gave me more confidence for the future".
Sarah, Yr 9
"STAR helped me when we did the Golden Ticket. I now have a clearer view of what I'm going to achieve in 10 years time. Even though my friends give me support, STAR gave me more".
Darren, Yr 9
"STAR makes the future clearer and helps you decide what you want to do with your life".
Tricia, Yr 9
"STAR is a good programme; it got me thinking. It gave me some ideas about some back up jobs".
Anon., Yr 9
"STAR made you think. It moved from task to task and you were always doing something. It helped you individually as it was aimed at you. It was really interesting to find out things about myself".
Sarah, Yr 11
"STAR was fun and relaxed and the activities were good. It has given me inspiration and made me feel there was actually a point to how I feel about my ambitions. The activities and the atmosphere really made me feel able to speak out and be honest with myself about what I want. It helps you to believe in yourself and keeps your ambitions strong".
Sophie, Yr 9
"STAR is really good and really raises your aspirations. I would really recommend it".
Emma, Yr 9
"STAR gave me a chance to express my thoughts about the future".
Aidan, Yr 9
"STAR was fun and made you think about what you want to do in the future and what you can do to help you achieve it. It inspired me and now I can start putting my skills and ambitions into practice to help me achieve what I want to do in the future".
Katie, Yr 9
"It was kind of good to think about what we would like to have in the future and also it helped us to think realistically".
Laura, Yr 9
"I want to be a vet, always have and always will! But, STAR helped me open up more options in case I don't get what I want".
Karis, Yr 9
"I know what I want to do and STAR has helped me realise how to do it".
Andrew, Yr 9
"Before I did STAR all I wanted to be was a lawyer, now I would maybe like to become an entrepreneur or a teacher".
Saima, Yr 9
"STAR made me understand how strong my desire to be a rugby player is".
Ryan, Yr 9
"Before I did STAR I didn't think about my skills. Now I will".
Carla, Yr 9
"It was a cool day and I'd love to do it again".
Funbi, Yr 9
"STAR gives you lots of choice and lots of information. It helps you to highlight the key things that you like and dislike".
Anon., Yr 10
"STAR really helped me to believe in myself and decide about my future goals and ambitions".
Cara, Yr 9
"STAR showed me that I can do a job I am good at and at the same time enjoy it. I now know that the life I want is going to involve having a job I enjoy. I will carry on trying until I reach my goal".
Jared, Yr 9
"STAR is a good exercise for your life!! Wicked stuff - thanks!!"
Lyndsey, Yr 9