PUPILS at a village primary school near Oswestry have been tasting the future and what careers they may want when they grow up.
Weston Rhyn Primary School, in Station Road, had a week-long celebration, learning about the world of work and some of the many career opportunities they may be presented with when they leave school.
The children spent time with visitors who shared their work-life experiences, in the second year that the school hosted the event including Daniel Salisbury-Jones, a broadcast journalist who grew up in the village.
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A spokesman for the school said: “A variety of local professionals were involved in the event.
“The relationships built have been inspirational for the children and the school feel the experience is motivating for their young people as they journey through school and beyond.
“It helps children to consider their future and raises awareness of what opportunities might be available to them when they leave school.
“The children learned how to make fresh pasta. They learned about being a chef and what it is like to work in a busy kitchen.
“A visitor from the Army Reserves spoke about what it is like to be in the Reserves and how to prepare for a mission.
“A team from West Mercia Cyber Team and a response officer spoke to the children about different departments and roles within the police. They also spoke to the children about staying safe online and in the community.”
Other people involved included a local vet shared animal x-rays, visitors from AICO talked to some of the older children about product design and development, plus the fire service.
The spokesman added: “Dan Salisbury-Jones, an ex-Weston Rhyn pupil and ITV sports reporter, filmed the children reporting on the Shrewsbury Town versus Wrexham football match just like he does on TV.
“The children also spoke to school staff about their different education and career paths that led them to working in the school.
“What a wonderful week.
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“The children and myself got lots of information and support from visitors and their activities. It was great to be creative and think outside the box.
“Weston Rhyn prides itself on being a community Primary School.
“The recent Ofsted inspection highlighted how the ‘Good’ school ‘prepares pupils as future citizens’.”
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