Pupils in Years 5 and 6 from Aston Lodge Primary took a trip to a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) event at Magna.
The visit was made possible thanks to Aston and Todwick councillors' Community Leadership Fund. Councillors Bacon and Barker want to help inspire the next generation and their future careers.
The children have been asked to write an account of the trip and how they feel inspired about their future career, as part of a writing competition. Students in Year 5 and Year 6 at Aston Lodge will be judged by the councillors who will go into school to present the winners with an award in May.
One of the class teachers Mellissa Jenkinson who attended the event with the children had this to say:
Our Year 5 and Year 6 at Aston Lodge Primary loved attending the work-wise careers fair, centred around STEM. They spoke to scientists, engineers, inventors, designers, universities, and public services and had the chance to get involved with the interactive workshops available.
"We were complemented on our manners and knowledge of science and all things STEM. We also walked away with some freebies, a bonus! Well done UKS2.”
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