Firstly, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Ruby and I am in year 12 at Dane Court Grammar School sixth form. For a week I had the pleasure of carrying out my work experience at Canterbury Festival. Before going into this I thought my work experience placement would probably provide me with an idea of a work atmosphere whilst completing the less interesting, usually mundane, tasks throughout the week. However, I was definitely pleasantly surprised.

Not only were the Canterbury Festival team so welcoming and supportive, but they also provided me with engaging tasks and fulfilling learning opportunities that will no doubt be beneficial to me in the future. It was amazing to see a team so focused and passionate about their work, whilst happily willing to answer any of my questions with consideration and thought, enabling me to really get the most out this experience.

I was able to learn so much about the careful planning and preparation that goes into an event such as the Festival, and there were so many different aspects that I would never have thought to consider. Even though my time at Canterbury Festival was short, I feel as if I have been given a valuable insight into what working in this both rewarding and diverse industry is like and have gained many skills that I will undoubtedly bring with me and utilise in the future – whatever that may hold.

Ruby