“Participating in the Sky trip was an incredibly enjoyable and educational experience. I had the opportunity to act as a director, honing my skills in green screen editing and filming. The advanced equipment we used was impressive and added to the overall excitement of the experience. Watching the process unfold in real-time was fascinating, especially when I observed a professional news reporter at work. Additionally, meeting the Head of Sky Sports and having the chance to ask him questions was a highlight, providing valuable insights into the industry.” 

Noor Waris [12C]

Upon arrival at Sky, we were first introduced to staff members who helped us find our way around, as well as assist us with certain tasks we had to do. We had to sit in our arranged groups and then assigned specific roles to do once we reached the Studio. We made our way to the Studio where we were greeted by a member of staff who played us a short introduction video and answered any questions we had. We were introduced to Sky's history and its role in the media industry. We then saw the rooms in which the intricate process of live news, which required a lot of precision and coordination. As we headed back into the Studios, we chose our topics of interest to speak about, we prepared our speeches and then recorded our video. When that was done, we edited the video to our liking, which we then watched as we came back to the Centre. As a whole, I would agree that the Sky trip was an enriching opportunity to enhance our communication skills, as well as our vocational and confidence skills. It enhanced our knowledge in this particular sector of the world and allowed us to have a deeper understanding of the media industry.

Natalia Baranowska [12D]

The recent trip to Sky proved to be a memorable and fun experience. The opportunity to explore surroundings I was unfamiliar with, which allowed for broadened perspectives. I would argue the trip helped me come out of my comfort zone, as I was confidently speaking on camera as a news reporter. The trip also provided valuable time for relaxation away from my daily routines. I'm thankful I was offered a place on this trip, because I personally feel like I've picked up a lot from it, such as the ability to work in a team under pressure and being able to improve my time management skills.

Sarah Khadar [12C]