Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich and Crewe discovered new career possibilities during a Year 6 experience day at Reaseheath College and University Centre.
The end of term event at the Nantwich institution introduced primary pupils to a range of exciting and high-value jobs available in industries they may not typically hear about.
These included in agriculture and animal science to food production, floristry, and construction.
Pupils from 11 schools including Nantwich Primary Academy, Wistaston Church Lane Academy, Wrenbury Primary School, Wistaston Academy, Acton Primary, Highfields Academy, and The Berkeley in Wistaston explored Reaseheath’s specialist facilities
They also took part in hands-on and STEM activities that brought different careers to life.
Youngsters built walls and programmed robots, cared for animals, climbed trees and made pizzas with farm-grown ingredients!
They learned from staff and industry partners about sustainability, animal welfare and how food is processed and prepared.
Pupils dissected owl pellets, groomed horses, and explored animal habitats, including pond dipping.
Others decorated bakery treats in the Food Centre, created floral jewellery in Floristry, and learned about design, surveying and planning, joinery and bricklaying in Construction whilst using industry standard CAD systems and a range of other technology.
They also participated in fitness tests and football with the sports team, climbed trees with the Forestry and Arboriculture team, and enjoyed orienteering with Adventure Sports, while developing team-working and communication skills.
The focus was on challenging perceptions of the land-based sectors, promoting high value careers, raising aspirations and making the world of work in the land-based sector more visible and relatable.
Assistant Principal Sharon Yates said: “This was a valuable opportunity to inspire young minds and broaden their understanding of the land-based sector and the diverse careers it offers.
“We’re proud to welcome local schools to our industry standard facilities, where pupils can engage in hands-on STEM learning activities, and explore the exciting possibilities that exist within agriculture, horticulture, animal care, and other land-based industries.
“The behaviour, enthusiasm and engagement of the students on the day was outstanding, we hope they all had a fantastic experience.”
Education Project Officer Wei Ling Lee, who organised the event, added: “The event gave primary school children the chance to explore a range of learning and career opportunities and experience what Reaseheath College and University Centre has to offer.
“We aimed to inspire the children and encourage their aspirations. They were fantastic, engaging fully in all the activities.
“All the visiting schools have already asked to be included in next year’s event, and we hope to welcome even more schools’ next time.”
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