Former St Edmund Arrowsmith Pupil Inspires Junior Reporters

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School was delighted to welcome former pupil Molly Bibby back to school to speak to students about her exciting career in journalism, communications and digital campaigning.
Molly, who is now a Digital Campaign Strategist, recently worked as part of the social media and digital team for Andy Burnham's successful Labour campaign in the June 2026 Makerfield by-election. During her visit, she shared an insight into the fast-paced world of digital media, political communications and online campaigning, explaining how social media platforms play a vital role in reaching audiences and engaging communities.
The visit formed part of an enrichment session for the school's Junior Reporters, who work in partnership with the St Helens Star to report on events and achievements taking place both within school and across the local community.
Students were fascinated to hear about Molly's journey from being a pupil at St Edmund Arrowsmith to building a career in the communications industry. She spoke about the importance of strong writing skills, creativity, teamwork and confidence, while encouraging pupils to take advantage of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom.
Molly also answered a range of questions from the Junior Reporters, discussing her day-to-day role, the challenges of working in digital media and the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing communications landscape. Pupils gained valuable insight into how news stories are created, how social media campaigns are planned and how digital content can influence and inform audiences.
The session was both engaging and inspiring, giving students a real-world understanding of career pathways in journalism, media and communications. It also highlighted the many opportunities available to young people who are passionate about writing, storytelling and digital technology.
St Edmund Arrowsmith would like to thank Molly for taking the time to return to her former school and share her experiences. Her visit provided a wonderful opportunity for students to learn from a successful former pupil and left our Junior Reporters feeling motivated and inspired about their own future careers.

Former St Edmund Arrowsmith Pupil Inspires Junior Reporters