QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 42
A DAY AT HMS EAGLET
Exploring life & careers in the Royal Navy
Our Uniformed Protective Services
(UPS) students recently spent the
day at HMS Eaglet in Liverpool for a
hands-on look at careers in the
Royal Navy. The visit gave them a
good mix of practical activity and
straightforward, honest information
about what service life involves.
Students took part in a functional
fitness session, explored the range
of career paths within the Navy and
heard directly from serving
personnel about their own
experiences. The trip helped
students develop a clearer
understanding of the physical
demands, personal commitment
and opportunities connected to the
Armed Forces.
Year 13 student, Will, shares his
experience of the visit:
The trip gave us the chance to see both
the physical and educational sides of
naval life. We started the day with a
functional fitness test designed to show
some of the physical demands faced by
service personnel. We had to lift and
carry heavy equipment within a set time
limit, which tested our strength,
endurance and teamwork. It was
challenging but useful, as it showed the
level of fitness needed in the forces.
After the fitness session, we attended a
presentation about the different roles
and responsibilities within the Royal
Navy. This helped us understand the
variety of career paths available,
including operational roles at sea and
technical or support roles on land. It
was helpful to learn how many different
jobs there are and how each one
contributes to the wider organisation.
It was a really positive experience that built
students9 confidence, widened their perspective, and
gave them a clearer idea of potential future pathways
within the Uniformed Protective Services.
Jamie Denyer, UPS Lead
Towards the end of the visit, we spoke
with a Royal Marine who shared his
experience of training and what
everyday life is like in the Marines.
Hearing his personal story gave us a
realistic insight into the commitment
and resilience required for that career.
Overall, the visit gave me a much better
understanding of what a career in the
Royal Navy or Royal Marines could
involve, both physically and mentally,
and the opportunities available within
the Armed Forces.
The trip gave students a fascinating
insight into the day-to-day realities
of the Royal Navy, allowing them to
explore potential career pathways
and ask questions about what life in
the service could be like.
