​Sajida’s school reports highlighted her ability in maths, science, project work and problem solving. She was keen to leave school for work.

In S4 she studied most subjects at National 5 level and maths and physics at National 4.

Sajida left school at the end of S4. Some years later she wanted a new challenge. She went to college to study Highers in maths, English and physics and progressed on to complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in mechanical engineering.
Having successfully completed her HNC she went onto second year of a mechanical engineering degree course at University and went on to work for a renewable energy company.

I probably did not appreciate the opportunities available in school. I achieved a reasonable set of grades and passes at N4 and N5 but with minimum effort and couldn’t wait to leave school to join the family business. Several years later I realised that I needed more of a challenge in my professional career and decided to study Highers at the local college. I went on to further study at HNC level and then a degree.
Sajida