When I grow up I want to be...
Primary schoolchildren at a school in Bath have been thinking about their future professions as they took part in a careers fair.
More than 410 pupils at Combe Down Primary School took part in the launch of the ‘inaugural careers fair’ in a bid to inspire the children to think more broadly about their future aspirations.
The fair, which was held on Friday, featured more than 50 local professionals, including parents of some of the pupils and the wider community, discussing their professions and answering questions the pupils had.
The children, aged between four and 11, met a ballerina, a dentist, a missionary, a fighter pilot, a fireman and an architect, discussed the roles and found out how the individuals started out in their line of work.
Deputy head Jo Bird, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and commitment of parents and the wider Bath community who have come forward.
“We believe wholeheartedly that wellbeing is an important part of a child’s primary education, enabling them to make the most of their school and learning experience.
“Open in their aspirations, seeing the value of hard work and employing key tactics for resilience are important features of their life-long education.”
Before the launch of the careers fair pupils across the school were asked to provide a list of careers that they wanted to find out more about. They were then asked to create 20 questions they wanted each professional visitor to answer. The Careers’ Fair was the climax of Combe Down Primary’s annual Wellbeing Week. During Wellbeing Week, the school delivered a series of tailored workshops and activities including drumming and percussion, forest school, gardening, Ninja arts, yoga and pilates.