b'Academic Middle School National Language Challenge4 students from Year 9 competing in a live National Languages challenge run by @gchq!@gchq is one of the 3 UK Intelligence and Security Agencies, along with MI5 and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).@gchq protects the UK and its citizens from individuals, groups and countries who wish to do us harm, or damage us financially. @gchq intelligence keeps our deployed forces safe and helps law-enforcement agencies to prevent terrorist activity and serious organised crime.This friendly competition with schools from all over the UK combines puzzle-solving, language-learning and teamwork.Well done everyone!Sixth Form Career ConferenceA wide variety of employers, post 18 providers, and OEs were on hand to support Year 11 and Sixth Form pupils on exploring the world of work and career routes at Big School Ellesmere College!Pupils and parents had the opportunity to speak with and learn about the various routes and journeys into specific careers, along with some key advice regarding work placements, enhancing the CV and the importance of research for all careers they are interested in.Our thanks to the many companies and their representatives who did a brilliant job on Friday and really helped our students in the seeing the many opportunities that exist beyond the school gates!EllesmereCollellesmerecollellesmere_college6'