Skills Builder School

At St Patrick’s College, we recognise the importance of providing opportunities for pupils to develop essential skills which will be required across all subjects, in future education and careers. 

Year 8 and 9 pupils currently have Skills Builder periods on their weekly timetable. 

Pupils benchmark their skills level in each of the essential skills before completing tasks via the Skills Builder Hub, allowing pupils to enhance their skills levels. 

Pupils also take part in projects, working collaboratively to enhance their skills set as they present their work to their peers and judging panels, including representatives from industry. 

Skills Builder also have a website, Homezone  which allows parents/ guardians to work with their child(ren) to develop their skills. Skills Builder Homezone can be viewed on Homezone | Skills Builder

We are delighted to have been awarded the Skills Builder Bronze Award in August 2023 and the Skills Builder Silver Award in August 2024 in recognition of the importance we have placed on skills development in St Patrick’s College. 

In August 2026 we are delighted to announce that St Patrick’s College, have been awarded the Skills Builder Gold Award! 🏅

This prestigious recognition celebrates our whole-school commitment to developing essential and entrepreneurial skills that prepare our students for success in education, employment and life.

We look forward to continuing to provide our students with opportunities to develop their thinking skills and personal capabilities across the curriculum through project based learning and links with a wide range of representatives from business and industry, preparing our student for the future world of work.