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Pupils at Rosa Street Primary School in Spennymoor took part in a ‘Careers Day’ recently where their eyes were opened to a variety of potential options for their futures.

The day was put on to raise pupil’s career aspirations and involved people in the local community who spoke to the children and hosted workshops. Visitors showcased their job roles using their tools, uniforms, machinery, photos, videos and interesting artefacts to engage the pupils in thoughtful discussions. Their visitors included: Chris Luke – Producer from ITV; Andy Lazenby – Plasterer; Gareth Ward from Ynyshir Hall – Professional Chef; Chris Lazenby – Civil Engineer; Rachel Gunn – Driving Instructor; Helen Wilkinson, Sarah Sowerby, Salma Begum and Kodi Smiles  from GSK; Bethany Johns – Nurse; Dean Ranyard – Train Driver & Town Mayor; Sam Stephenson – Police; Stephen Harrison – Prison Officer; Mandy Turnbull from Taylor Shaw – Catering; Michael Ashton from Grande Cuisine – Sales Manager; Michael Gibbons – Telecommunications; and Gemma Ayre – Engineer. 

As a result, the pupils of Rosa Street Primary School have been inspired and have a better understanding of career pathways and the skills they need to be successful in the future.

Schools North East Director, Chris Zarraga said:

“Rosa Park Primary School has done a fantastic job with their Careers Day, showing students the huge range of options open to them in the future. It is also great that they got members from their community involved in the day as well. I am sure that this day will be something which will inspire the pupils for years to come.”

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